Irish Rail has is to increase its car-parking charges at train stations across the country, it was announced today.

And the winner is Killarney in Co. Kerry - for the second year running.

UP to 20,000 spectators are expected today at the K Club in Straffan, Co Kildare to inspect the cream of European and US golfers in action during the first of three practice days in advance of the official start of the Ryder Cup on Friday.

A man in his early 20s has died after being struck by a train in Co Kildare last night.