Cork forwards carry a torch into All-Ireland final that was first lit by Fitzgerald, Fitzgibbon and Hennessy

In a corridor of Midleton Hospital Kevin Hennessy rounds a corner followed by an outbreak of laughter. A nurse is pushing his electric wheelchair and Hennessy has passed some remark about the driving. Over the years, penalty points have mounted up on …

Locations of ‘healthiest’ and ‘least healthy’ children’ in Ireland revealed in new CSO stats

John Mullane’s All-Ireland final player ratings – who should win this decider on paper?

Having a mixed bag this season in contrast to last year's heroic saves. While his shot-stopping might not be as hot as last season, his puck-outs are still as important as ever and they set Cork on their way.

‘There’ll be plenty of joking no matter who wins or loses’ – divided loyalties in club on Cork-Tipperary border ahead of ...

John Daly: Frenzied quest for All-Ireland final tickets requires guile, craft and outright bribery

The hunt for a spot in Croke Park is an Irish rite of passage up there with scoring big in the Leaving Cert Cartoon by Graeme Keyes Right around now the heart rate of 164,000 people in four different counties will probably be nudging the needle into the …

Barry Lyndon turns 50: Is Kubrick’s epic, filmed in Ireland, a folly or a masterpiece?

Some 20 years ago, I was invited round to Sir Ken Adam’s house in Knightsbridge for a conversation about a new book on his work as a production designer. I knew I was in the right place when I saw his Rolls-Royce parked outside the grand stucco porch. One …

Ireland’s bakery boom: How did we get from cream slices to €5 croissants?

There’s an oven in Cabra, Dublin 7, that’s older than most of the people queuing for its wares. Seventy years of stone and heat, still turning out brown bread and apple tarts for locals who grew up on its birthday cakes and now buy christening sponges for …

'Grocery prices in Ireland hiked overnight and men don't seem to get it'

I’m always giving out about the rising cost of groceries in Ireland. In the past few years, it’s gone mad. But this year, prices seemed to hike up overnight. Consumer expert Conor Pope told recently how we’re paying 40% more for shopping than we were in …

Ireland end 2025 Six Nations Women's Summer Series on a high with win over Scotland

A try in each half from Player of the Match Neill, alongside O’Connor’s brace and scores from Alma Ataga­men, Emi­ly Fo­ley, So­phie Bar­rett, Tara O’Neill, Aoib­he O'Fly­nn and Saoirse Crowe capped off a brilliant performance from Ireland, who secured …

O’Connor delighted as Ireland bounce back to end Summer Series in winning fashion

Braces from O’Connor and skipper Jane Neill – who won the Player of the Match award – and further tries from Alma Ataga­men, Emi­ly Fo­ley, So­phie Bar­rett, Tara O’Neill, Aoib­he O'Fly­nn and Saoirse Crowe secured a comprehensive 62-7 victory over …