It is not just sumo that occupies the hearts and minds of Japanese sports fans, as this year’s Rugby World Cup is proving on a rapidly increasing basis.

ENVIRONMENT Minister John Gormley has outlined a number of wildlife areas to be protected as part of the Government’s programme to protect our natural heritage.

The Environment Minister John Gormley today pledged to have more than 50 sites across Ireland designated for the protection of habitat and wildlife.

Ambitious plans to bring Golden Eagles back to Ireland have been guaranteed for the next two years, it was revealed today.