Ireland scrap South Africa plan

Ireland have shelved plans to play South Africa at a neutral “non-traditional” venue in November after running out of time.

Bank of Ireland denies takeover approach

Bank of Ireland has released a statement denying that it has received a takeover approach from Spanish institution Banco Santander.

Report: Santander considers take-over of Bank of Ireland

Santander is reportedly considering a take-over of Bank of Ireland.

MacLaren forced to say sorry over leak accusations

EDUCATION leader Marilyne MacLaren is set to be ordered to apologise to a parent representative she accused of leaking information to the press.

Rally Ireland duo to stand down

THE duo responsible for securing Ireland’s entry to the World Rally Championship, Sean O’Connor and Ronan Morgan are to stand down from the promotion and management of Rally Ireland at the end of this month.

Harte: O'Neill will be in squad

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte has insisted that Stephen O'Neill is very much in contention to play against Kerry in Sunday's GAA Football All-Ireland Senior final at Croke Park.

Galvin benched as Kerry make two changes

Kerry captain Paul Galvin will have to play a substitute's role after failing to force his way into the defending champions' team for Sunday's GAA Football All-Ireland Senior final clash with Tyrone.

Burnley backing for new tournament

Scotland manager George Burley gave his approval to the 4 Associations Tournament which will involve his team, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in spring 2011.

O’Neill misses out for Tyrone

Tyrone boss Mickey Harte has made one change to his side to face Kerry in the All-Ireland Football final at Croke Park on Sunday.

Griffin gunning for fifth All-Ireland

With four All-Ireland medals in his back pocket, you would think Tommy Griffin would be content with his lot.

Justin ready for judgement day

It is any GAA player's dream to play in an All-Ireland senior final in your debut year  even to make the county panel is an achievement.

O'Shea and Harte look ahead to historic clash

While Kerry are bidding to win a third consecutive GAA All-Ireland SFC title Tyrone are fighting to secure their third title since 2003 and the men who will be selecting the teams for battle have been looking forward to the event.

Polish paper launches Irish edition

The largest selling newspaper in Poland has launched a weekly edition for the Polish community in Ireland.

Wednesday’s racing tips

Check our tips for selected courses from today's horse racing events across Ireland and in the United Kingdom.

Cavanagh set for historic final

They have won the last five All-Ireland football titles between them and now Kerry and Tyrone are preparing to go head-to-head to decide the destination of the 2008 GAA SFC title in Croke Park on Sunday, throw-in at 3.30pm.

BOI reports increasingly difficult trading conditions

Bank of Ireland says trading conditions in the first six months of its financial year have become increasingly difficult.

Education of children in care boosted

A PACKAGE of measures designed to help the education of the 14, 000 children in care in Scotland was announced by the Scottish Government this week.

Canning back on injury list

Galway hurling star Joe Canning is back on the injury list, after revealing that he played through the pain barrier recently during Galway's All-Ireland U-21 semi-final loss to Kilkenny.

Hewlett Packard plans to axe 8% of workforce

Hewlett Packard, which employs around 4, 000 people in Ireland, plans to axe 24, 600 jobs globally over the next three years.

Vanderbilt researchers seek to make standardized tests accessible

(Vanderbilt University) Standardized testing is an inescapable part of modern education; however, these tests often fail to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities. Vanderbilt University Learning Sciences Institute researchers Stephen N. Elliott, Peter A. Beddow and Ryan J. Kettler have developed a decision-making instrument called the Test Accessibility and Modification Inventory to address the issue of accessibility for students with special needs.

Murray earns Rebels' plaudits

Cork goalkeeper Aoife Murray was on the receiving end of some major plaudits from her manager Denise Cronin, after her superb shot-stopping performance helped her side earn a five-point victory over Galway in yesterday's Gala All-Ireland Senior Camogie final.

Kilkenny's quadruple has Reid in raptures

Kilkenny's Under-21s will bring a fourth All-Ireland title back to the Marble City after the completion of a hurling clean sweep from the minor through to the senior grade.

LSUHSC awarded grant to address nursing shortage

(Louisiana State University Health Science Center) LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Nursing has been awarded a $100, 000 grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to provide scholarships to individuals under-represented in nursing or from disadvantaged backgrounds in an accelerated nursing degree program. The funding will support ten scholarships in LSUHSC's Career Alternative RN Education, or CARE, Program, expanding enrollment and the number of fully qualified nurses prepared to practice.

Cork celebrate 23rd All-Ireland senior camogie win

Cork 2-10 Galway 1-08
Some 18, 727 spectators watched on at a wet Croke Park as Cork dug deep to finish five-point winners over Galway in the this afternoon's Gala All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship final.

Cork are All-Ireland camogie champions

Cork have won a thrilling All-Ireland camogie title against Galway.

Murtagh masters Johnston raider

Mastercraftsman just prevailed in a desperate struggle with Shaweel to give Aidan O’Brien a seventh Bank Of Scotland (Ireland) National Stakes at the Curragh.

Cats seal U-21 clash against Tipperary

The icing was put on a fantastic year for Kilkenny hurling as the Cats held off a Tipperary comeback to secure the All-Ireland Under-21 title and confirm an historic quadruple.

O'Brien's Freemantle cedes to Nafaath at Curragh

Aidan O’Brien’s Freemantle was well and truly turned over in the Bank Of Scotland Ireland EBF Fund Maiden at the Curragh as Nafaath ran out a ready winner.

Politicians praise Smyth's Paralympics achievement

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness tonight praised the success of Derry sprinter Jason Smyth who claimed a gold medal for Ireland at the Paralympics.

Exporters group welcomes new Government strategy

The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has given a guarded welcome to today’s launch of the new Services Strategy for Ireland.

Leaky Saints dump defensive coordinator Gibbs

Gary Gibbs, the New Orleans Saints' defensive coordinator the past three years, was fired on Wednesday.

Saints confirm repairs to Bush's balky left knee

The New Orleans Saints have confirmed that running back Reggie Bush had surgery on his left knee, and will require months of rehabilitation.

49ers

Tom Rathman agreed to return to the San Francisco 49ers' coaching staff Wednesday night as their running backs coach.

Seahawks

Greg Knapp is the new offensive coordinator for the Seahawks, the first of many moves to be made by Seattle under new coach Jim Mora.

Broncos interview Frazier; Stoops possibility?

Broncos owner Pat Bowlen has interviewed a half dozen candidates to replace Mike Shanahan, three from each side of the ball.

Elbow hurting, Mawae tries to brace for Ravens

Tennessee Pro Bowl center Kevin Mawae insisted Wednesday he is day-to-day for the Titans' divisional playoff game against Baltimore, and he didn't mean to cause such a stir by saying he wouldn't play this week.

DEs Haynesworth, Vanden Bosh practice

Tennessee defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth and end Kyle Vanden Bosch took part in their first full practice in weeks Wednesday, and they couldn't be more eager to chase the rookie quarterback in the Titans' AFC divisional playoff game on Sunday against Baltimore.

Giants RB Jacobs practices; DE Tuck misses workout

New York Giants leading rusher Brandon Jacobs returned to practice on Wednesday and pronounced himself ready to go for the NFC semifinal against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Ex-Bills QB, politician Kemp diagnosed with cancer

The office of Jack Kemp says the former housing secretary, congressman and Buffalo Bills quarterback has been diagnosed with cancer.

Panthers get injured linemen back for Cards game

The Carolina Panthers should have starting defensive tackles Maake Kemoeatu
and Damione Lewis back for Saturday's playoff game against Arizona. Kemoeatu,
Lewis and right offensive tackle Jeff Otah practiced Wednesday after being sidelined
by injuries late in the regular season.