THE Battle of the Boyne site will today witness another milestone in Irish history as Ian Paisley makes his inaugural visit to the Republic as the North’s First Minister.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern tonight hoped the media spotlight would shift from his controversial financial affairs to his party’s manifesto being launched tomorrow.

INDAVER, the company licensed to operate a toxic waste incinerator in Ringaskiddy, has no plans to increase the tonnage it will burn there, despite seeking an expansion of operations at its planned Co Meath facility.

THE Government yesterday announced another €15 million in funding for a new visitor centre at the Battle of the Boyne site.

Funding of €15m for a new visitor centre at the Battle of the Boyne site was announced today.

A cross-border heritage and environmental group has added its voice to condemnation of the Government's decision to approve the controversial Tara motorway in Co Meath.