Patrick Freyne spends a day with the commentator who went from being a 'Yank' blow-in in Co Clare to one of the most loved characters in Irish sport

Travel Bag: Never miss a flight again or just stay home and sample the delights of Adare Manor’s new restaurant

Pieces of Me: The Irish property developer opens up about his renovation projects

Replaces Dermot Earley who has been named chief executive of the association

Figures show that less than one in four new fathers are availing of the €235 a week benefit

Tipp set up another showdown with Kilkenny as Galway rue Joe Canning injury

David Collins knows stakes are higher as Tribesmen have also just been relegated

Kate Macklin sent her first consignment of Italian furniture to Ireland in an empty meat truck. Now her design, construction and renovation projects bring her all over the world

At the helm of Irish design for 30 years, Louise Kennedy is not afraid to mix styles. The key is ensuring every component has merit

Dublin footballer Paul Flynn has become the new secretary of the players’ association

A manager does need player support but it’s hard to avoid feeling he was badly treated

Galway sources claim manager offered to step down after players spoke to him

Former manager becomes first county official to comment publicly on controversy

Plenty of surprises as London’s fashion spectacle gets under way

Cody’s side produce imperious second half display to see off Galway at Croke Park

Ian O’Riordan looks at five key turning points in the Cats’ All-Ireland final win

Experienced defender expects Tribesmen to match Kilkenny’s famous workrate

The sport is huge here but All-Ireland glory has proved elusive, writes Harry McGee

Kilkenny lie in wait for Anthony Cunningham’s side after Shane Moloney seals tie

Galway managers have used him in different positions – but he always figures somewhere

All-Ireland hurling quarter-final, Semple Stadium, Thurles, Sunday, 4.0pm (Live on RTE)

Manager Anthony Cunningham’s confidence in his charges based on past evidence

Leinster SHC semi-final, Tullamore, Saturday, 5pm - Live Sky Sports 5

Veteran says Tribesmen are eager to defeat Dublin and avoid perilous qualifier route

Four Ballyhale Shamrocks players among seven changes for relegation play-off

John O’Dwyer and Séamus Callanan hit the net as home side hang on at Semple Stadium

Canning’s goal early in second half kills off any hopes of an Offaly revival

A look back at Antiques & Collectibles auctions in 2014 and some of the items that made the headlines

Waterford champions end Cratloe’s double dreams

Cafe Anglais chef and ‘Financial Times’ food writer was at the Dublin Food Summit

Three-point victory in opening round of the Munster club hurling championship

The estate of David Collins – the ‘charming Prada-suited Irishman who became the set-designer for ‘Cool Britannia’ – is to be sold next month in London

Captain again set to make impact off bench in league semi-final

Brendan and Domhnall Gleeson nominated in the best actor category

GAA’s world expansion full of eastern promise after successful mission to Shanghai

Pop star and bodyguard wait until after Holy Communion to enter Monkstown church

Funeral of acclaimed architect and designer takes place in Monkstown

David Collins, born: March 1st, 1955; died July 17th, 2013

Run of games has seen Anthony Daly’s side improve at a startling rate