By far the best thing about the club finals is that they’re always unique. Big clubs, small clubs, city clubs, parish clubs. This Sunday will see the 55th All-Ireland club hurling final followed by the 55th club football final and in all those years down through a half-century and more, never once has a line-up been duplicated. And so, each club lands into the club finals this weekend telling themselves stories that feel entirely their own but which are all really just versions of the same yarn. The unique pull of the club finals in action.

Fears that Google would lose the AI race have proved unfounded but it is less dependent on the technology than some rivals. Photograph: Michael Santiago/GettyFears that Google would lose the AI race have well and truly been overturned, as evidenced by parent company Alphabet’s march to a $4 trillion valuation. However, while Nvidia’s fortunes are tightly bound to the AI investment cycle, Google remains a diversified cash-generating machine. That’s one reason why Big Short investor and AI sceptic Michael Burry is betting against Nvidia but not Alphabet. Alphabet may not need to dominate the AI race to justify its place near the top of the market.

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Anyone who wishes to contact the Strokestown St. Vincent de Paul for assistance may do so at 086 1013537. GAA AGMThe AGM of Strokestown GAA Club takes place on Friday, January 30th at 8 p.m. in the Percy French Hotel. TABLE QUIZThe Strokestown Lourdes Group is holding a Table Quiz in the Percy French Hotel on Friday, January 23rd at 8.30 p.m.. Kate Furey, Mary Bosquette and Patricia Wynne, Strokestown, pictured at a recent cabaret night in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. TAI CHI CLASSESTai Chi classes take place on Thursdays from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Community Centre Roosky and will run for six weeks.

A prisoner killed his cellmate after discovering he was incarcerated with the man who had raped his younger sister. You're talking the same institution, the same unit, the same pod in the same cell as this dude. Goldsby revealed the situation escalated as Munger was sharing details about, "what happened and what he did. It stated: "I'm ashamed of my actions, I was put into a situation that I don't wish on nobody. During the proceedings, it was revealed that Goldsby suffered abuse from his drug-dependent mother and was sometimes restrained outside like an animal.

Boyle-based artist Margaret Rattigan will represent Roscommon LEO at Showcase Ireland, taking place at the RDS in Dublin from January 18th to 20th. She will exhibit at Stand 95 in the Enterprise Area with support from the Local Enterprise Office Roscommon. A self-taught artist, originally from County Leitrim, her work is deeply inspired by the Roscommon landscape. The Gaelic Chieftain, inspired by the well-known sculpture on the N4. She also produces hand-finished limited edition prints and art jewellery, all developed from her original artwork and finished in her Boyle studio.

A member of an Afghan trafficking gang that smuggled young boys into the UK on small boats before raping and blackmailing them with the footage has been kicked out of the country. Ahmedzai, 24, was jailed for ten years in November 2024 and was extradited to Belgium last June to serve his sentence. Many would be put on small boats from northern France to the UK, with the gang suspected of transporting thousands of people this way. Other members of the group filmed themselves raping young migrants so they could use the footage to blackmail them into criminality and further sexual abuse. Two gang members were convicted of child sexual abuse and exploitation, and six other members were also sentenced for possession of indecent images of children.

Michael Carrick's first Man United team was leaked over an hour before it was due to be released on Saturday morning. It's not a good thing but let's move on and go to the next one and see if they find the next starting XI.' But the mole appears to have come again after Samuel Luckhurst, United correspondent at The Sun newspaper, shared the lineup before Saturday's Manchester Derby. 'It is unclear if that leaked XI is accurate or deliberately incorrect. In the past, some inaccurate United XIs have leaked in an attempt to unearth the source,' Luckhurst wrote alongside Carrick's teamsheet.

As chef patron of the two Michelin-starred Chapter One, Mickael Viljanen is one of Ireland’s most respected culinary voices. Most memorable tripThere have been many memorable trips for different reasons, but the first time I went to the Maldives really stands out. Most memorable food experienceOne dish that really stands out was in Hong Kong, at a Chinese restaurant called Moon Bay. The top restaurants in America are not worth the money. I usually make a loose list of places I’d like to see, but I like to see how things unfold.

Protesters take part in a rally under the slogans 'hands off Greenland' and 'Greenland for Greenlanders', in front of City Hall in Copenhagen, Denmark on Saturday. Photograph: GettyThousands of protesters gathered across Denmark on Saturday ‍in solidarity with Greenland amid US president Donald Trump’s threat to annex the Arctic island, demanding that the United States respect Greenlanders’ right to self-determination. [ Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland opposition Opens in new window ]“Greenland and the Greenlanders have involuntarily become the front in the fight for democracy and human rights,” she added. Protests were also ongoing ⁠in other locations across Denmark and are scheduled ⁠to take place in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, later on Saturday. The protests ‌in Denmark were organised by Greenlandic groups in co-operation with ActionAid Denmark, an NGO.

Penny Lancaster looked sensational as she joined her husband Sir Rod Stewart for a date night at celebrity hotspot Annabel's in London on Friday. Meanwhile, Sir Rod opted for an embellished tuxedo which he paired with a black ruffled shirt. Penny Lancaster, 54, put on a leggy display in a bouclé mini dress as she joins her husband Sir Rod Stewart, 81, for a date night at Annabel's on FridaySir Rod opted for an embellished tuxedo which he paired with a black ruffled shirt. Sir Rod was joined by his son Alastair, 20, who he shares with wife Penny. The rockstar recently detailed his wishes for after his death as his wife Penny shared an emotional tribute to her beloved husband.

Anthony Joshua has a 'desire' to keep fighting despite the tragic loss of his two friends in a car crash, according to Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk had a heartfelt chat with the 36-year-old and told Ready to Fight: 'I’ve already spoken with him [Joshua]. Anthony Joshua (right) pictured with Oleksandr Usyk (left) after their 2022 rematch that the Ukrainian won. Joshua has returned to boxing training after a car crash that killed two of his friends'I didn’t even realise how special they are. The 47-year-old driver of the car involved in the crash also survived and has been charged with reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care and driving without a valid driver's licence.

Sarah SlaterThe Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk will be closed for up to another three years, Wicklow County Council has said. The walk is 100ft above sea level and takes in views of Bray Head, Killiney Hill, Dalkey Island, Lambay Island and the Dublin to Rosslare rail line. Friends of the Cliff Walk are local activists that began clearing overgrowth from the Greystones end more than a year ago. The Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk Management Committee including the council met this week to discuss finding from RPS Consultants Ltd, a consulting and engineering experts. RPS Ltd has undertaken preliminary assessments of the proposal to carry out works on the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk and has determined that such works may have a significant effect on the SAC and “therefore extensive environmental surveys will be required under EU and national legislation”.

Under-fire Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is well aware of the need to win over the club’s disgruntled fans and knows victories are the key. Spurs host a side on Saturday whose head coach is equally feeling the heat in Nuno Espírito Santo's relegation-threatened West Ham. “Of course it’s important, it’s very important (because) connecting is key,” said Frank, whose side are 14th in the Premier League. “All the interaction I’ve had with Spurs fans has been top, I cannot praise them enough. Frank added: “I think it’s a very good sign of it.

Chelsea have held further talks over Rennes' 20-year-old centre-back Jeremy JacquetLeeds join chase for £40m-rated Wolves starLeeds United have made an enquiry for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Leeds are at their limit with PSR so may have to sell to facilitate any bid for Larsen. Abraham makes transfer preference clearTammy Abraham is determined to join Aston Villa this month despite late interest from Nottingham Forest. PSV hold interest in Wolves forward Hwang-hee Chan. Heskey leaves Man City on loanManchester City forward Jaden Heskey has joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan with QPR goalkeeper Murphy Cooper.