England's rugby heroes will face South Africa in the world cup final as they bid to become the first nation to retain the coveted title.

Tomorrow's threatened strike by Irish Rail workers in Munster has been averted, it emerged tonight.

Aer Lingus tonight revealed that they are to take on 10 new pilots for the airlines new base in Belfast.

Germany confirm their place in the Euro 2008 finals with a scoreless draw which leaves the Republic's hopes hanging by a thread.

Police are trying to identify a woman whose body was discovered in the sea off County Down.

A leading trade unionist has called for labour courts to be set in NI to help resolve industrial disputes.

Denmark's Mads Vibe-Hastrup today claimed his first European Tour title with a near-flawless final round in the Madrid Open.

Ospreys 16 Munster 3 The Ospreys' second win of the season gave Wales a clean sweep of Magners League victories this weekend as they beat Munster at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea.

Brian Cody's Kilkenny will open their quest for retention of their Leinster and All-Ireland senior championship titles in 2008 with a Leinster semi-final against the winners of the Laois v Offaly tie, it has been confirmed.

All-Ireland champions Kerry will face either Waterford or Clare in their opening game of the 2008 Munster Senior Football Championship. The championship draws for each province took place this evening at Croke Park with All-Ireland finalists Kerry and Cork both

Gardaí from various districts throughout the country, 45 in all, returned home to Dublin airport today having spent five days on their annual 'Tour De Force' Cycle' raising an estimated €80,000 for the charity Debra Ireland.

The President of the Union of Students of Ireland has resigned following the publication of a letter on a political website in which his 'dictatorial' leadership was criticised.

Management and unions at Iarnród Éireann are meeting with the Labour Relations Commission today to try to avert a one-day rail strike planned for tomorrow.

Former Justice Minister Nora Owen has said that High Court Judge Paul Carney was more sympathetic to the situation of convicted killer Wayne O'Donoghue than towards to the family of his victim 11-year-old Robert Holohan.

Two women being questioned in connection with the murder of a man in west Cork have been released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The Government is expected to raise concerns about the political situation in Burma at an EU summit in Luxembourg tomorrow.

The former Minister for Justice Nora Owen has said she welcomes the debate surrounding victims impact statements following Mr Justice Paul Carney's comments on the issue during the week.

John Barnes has hit out at the Wembley fans who booed Frank Lampard and claims it "does nothing for the team".

Ireland captain Robbie Keane is gunning to avenge the most humiliating night in his country's history.

Reigning World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb dominated the French Rally to close in on title rival Marcus Gronholm at the top of the drivers' standings.