When she moved to Cork from the USA 14 years ago, former journalist Jamie Monagan brought her favourite ‘blankie’ with her — now, thanks to a special programme for wannabe female entrepreneurs, she’s about to launch a business making designer throws.

FANS of Scottish funnyman Billy Connolly yesterday besieged box offices nationwide and bought every single ticket for his national tour, Too Old To Die Young.

PEOPLE were asked to play their part last night in the creation of an exhibition of war memorabilia inspired by a tragic wartime play.