Martin was personally involved in the negotiations throughout his Belfast visit, and, after a lengthy delay, eventually appeared at the reception, as unruffled as ever, to confirm that the 79-year-old ...

Marshalstown is on Tuesday at 9.30am and Saturday at 7.30pm (Vigil Mass). Castledockrell is on Thursday at 9.30am and Sunday ...

“People like Ramie Dowling, Pat Delaney, Michael Brennan of Castle Hurleys were marvellous to us ... “The likes of Noel Skehan, Georgie Leahy, 'Fan' Larkin and Tony Doran never failed to honour their ...