THERE was good news for former Portlaoise RFC member, Conor Kelly when the team for the Ireland Club team for their game on Friday was announced yesterday.

The RTÉ Sport Awards include awards for Sportsperson of the Year, Sport Manager of the Year, and Young Sportsperson of the Year

Jack Raftery, Sophie Becker, Conor Kelly and Sharlene Mawdsley were sixth in their race

The agriculture-dominated country is threatened by an increase in extreme weather events, including cyclones.