Hot tip

Irish Poultry Club National Show at Gurteen Agricultural College near Birr today is open to the public from 1pm, after judging. Well worth a visit.

* Today is also the 3rd anniversary of the Farmers Market at the Nano Nagle Centre near Kilavullen - why not pay a visit.

* La Violette in Skibbereen is full of irresistibly tempting bits to liven up your kitchen and add sparkle and glitz to your dining table.