In GAA terms, we are well into The Twilight Zone.

TIPPERARY woman Anne McGrath was named the national Carer of the Year in a ceremony that blew away the gloom of recession, at least for a while.

IRISH mining company Kenmare Resources hopes to raise €200 million by way of a share placing, with the proceeds aimed at increasing production and expanding its Moma Titanium minerals mine in Mozambique.

IRISH housebuilding group, McInerney Holdings is eyeing up business opportunities in the Middle East in order to lessen its dependency on its core recession-hit markets of Ireland and Britain.

SUPERMARKET giant Tesco buys more Irish food and drink than nations such as the US, Germany and France, according to a report out today.

MARLAINA REDDY gave herself a year to get in shape.