Ireland and France set up their blockbuster clash in Six Nations rugby next month with contrasting wins in the third round. Ireland had the savvy and depth to overcome a red card and a fired-up Wales in Cardiff 27-18 and remain unbeaten in its historic three-peat bid.

Galway make the most of a first-half wind advantage to defeat Donegal by 0-21 to 0-14 and maintain their unbeaten start in Division One.

France will face unbeaten Six Nations leader Ireland in a buoyant mood after thrashing Italy by a record-high 73-24 in Rome.

Ireland and France have set up their blockbuster clash in the Six Nations next month with contrasting wins in the third round.

The yellow alert for strong winds, which may lead to some disruption, covers all of Northern Ireland and comes into effect at 03:00 GMT on Sunday until 15:00. The Met Office issued the warning on Thursday.

France sent an emphatic Six Nations warning shot to Ireland with a 73-24 destruction of Italy in Rome. Rampant Les Blues ran in 11 tries in a ruthless demolition job at the Stadio Olimpico to close round three on Sunday,

Wales slipped to a 15th straight defeat in a 27-18 home loss to Six Nations champions Ireland on Saturday, but the hosts played with endeavour and ambition not seen in recent games.

Wales interim coach Matt Sherratt wasted no time in overhauling the beleaguered team as he made nine changes to the side to take on Ireland in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday.

The Belfast man accused in murdering his wife and injuring his mother in Readfield was scheduled to be in court Friday, but it didn’t happen.

A Taste of Ireland ― The Irish Music & Dance Sensation” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at the Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 S.W. 8th Ave.