Newry, Co Down-based consumer foods producer Around Noon is looking for further acquisitions in the UK following its purchase of the UK-focused ‘Chef in a Box’ premium snack business from Donegal Investment Group for an undisclosed sum.

Emigration is a story that has defined countless generations of Irish, so it’s incredible that a museum has never been established to tell the story of the diaspora for Irish tourists. Until now, that is.

Some 32 Irish pubs spread across 15 counties, north and south, have secured listings in the 2016 Michelin Eating Out In Pubs Guide which has just been published.

The Irish team will take to the stage in today’s Furusiyya Series nations cup at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show aiming to continue some stellar performances by the home contingent.

Bertram Allen is typically taciturn, even as he frequently proves himself one of show jumping’s most amazing talents, yet even he conceded the manner of his latest triumph in the Global Champions Tour in Paris was extraordinary.

As his broadcast from his private jet earlier this month proved beyond doubt, Rory McIlroy’s bank manager has little reason to worry about the world number’s one golfer’s balance.

The efforts of two students to promote mental health have earned them the accolade of All-Ireland Youth Volunteers of the Year.

Kevin Babington rounded off a brilliant weekend for Irish show jumping when second in the $150,000 Ocala Grand Prix in Florida, last night.

Irish riders failed to make an impression in Saturday’s $372,000 World Cup grand prix at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida, but Darragh Kenny and Conor Swail scored a couple of consolation prizes in the run-up.

Equestrian: "It’s a bit cold for Florida, but it’s all relative, I suppose," joked Conor Swail yesterday.

Dubai’s Majlis Course holds happy memories for 25-year-old Rory McIlroy and the Irishman is hoping to add to them this weekend.

Show jumper Conor Swail notched up his third win in a fortnight in Florida on Sunday, taking top prize in the $34,000 Suncast Classic at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

UCC captain Fionn O’Leary hopes his side can be the ultimate spoilers as they make their Irish Hockey League debut at Instonians tomorrow.

Tiger Woods believes Rory McIlroy is slowly getting his golf game back on track and predicted that the former world number one would claim a breakthrough first victory of the year by the end of December.

The abolition of the EU’s dairy quota restrictions in 2015 will represent both an opportunity and a challenge for Irish farmers, Ireland East MEP Mairead McGuinness said at yesterday’s Lakeland Dairies milk quality awards in Virginia, Co Cavan.

Crossmaglen's Aaron Cunningham has said he reported alleged racist comments to one of the officials during yesterday's Ulster final against Kilcoo, but added he did not know whether the officials heard what was said.

Daniel Maclise, R.A., The Wrestling Scene in 'As You Like It' signed and dated 'D MACLISE 1854'. Image courtesy Christie's.

Ireland’s show jumpers joined the Netherlands, Germany, the US, Belgium and Portugal in failing to make the second round of the five-star Promotional League Nations Cup at Gijon, Spain, on Saturday.

Co Down's Martyn Irvine is currently in 14th position after the 4km individual pursuit this morning.

When John McAreavey first met the girl who would become his wife, he was certain he had never set eyes on anyone more beautiful.

A guitar manufacturer in the North which made instruments for some of music’s most famous artists is going into liquidation, it was revealed.

Cork companies figured prominently among the winners unveiled yesterday for the 2011 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards.

Denis Lynch has Lantinus and All Inclusive to choose from in the first round of tomorrow’s Global Champions Tour in Doha, Qatar, though yesterday he had yet to decide which horse to use.

New world number one golfer Rory McIlroy should be followed round the globe by Stormont officials to help tap into any tourism potential, according to a politician.

It’s a bit like times past when the sales line used to be ‘Kerry for the holidays’ but, this time, the audience is international.

TOURISM Ireland yesterday launched a global advertising campaign to promote the island of Ireland overseas over the next three years.

HORSE Sport Ireland (HSI) has had to defer the introduction of its anti-doping and medication regime, which was due to come into force on January 1.

SHOW jumper Dermott Lennon moved to 11th in the World Cup’s Western European League yesterday when third with Hallmark Elite in a hard-fought contest at London’s Olympia.

MELVIN BEAMISH’S quick hands earned Bandon a famous 3-2 Irish Junior Cup victory over Cork Harlequins on Saturday.

BANBRIDGE Academy became just the third school to retain the All-Ireland Schoolboys crown in its 30-year history as Owen Magee grabbed a winner 14 minutes from time to deny Ulster rivals Cookstown in Garryduff yesterday.

THE teenage daughter of a woman murdered with her best friend on holiday in Turkey arrived home to the North last night.

The teenage daughter of a woman murdered with her best friend on holiday in Turkey is expected back home in the North tonight.

A NORTHERN meat processor, which supplies the HSE and Irish defence forces, has opened up a growing market for Irish Dexter beef sales to up-market hotels, restaurants and retailers across Britain and Ireland.

THE Garryduff trophy cabinet is bulging under some strain this morning after Cork Church of Ireland amazingly claimed victory in four men’s cup finals in less than 48 hours.

NORTHERN group Two Door Cinema Club were last night named winner of the Choice Music Prize for best Irish album of the year for Tourist History.

THE body of murdered honeymooner Michaela Harte is due back in Ireland today for her funeral next week.

Michaela McAreavey was strangled over a purse containing a small amount of cash, it was revealed tonight.