Dublin are planning this season without two-time TG4 All-Ireland senior medallist Laura McGinley, who confirmed she is travelling to the US on a J1 in the summer.

The head of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland has said the horsemeat scandal has become a Europe-wide problem and testing systems must be put in place to ensure the integrity of processed food.

THOUSANDS of music fans battled through severe traffic delays in Co Kildare yesterday to reach Punchestown Racecourse for the beginning of this year’s Oxegen music festival.

BRITISH AIRWAYS was back to 95% of its scheduled service at Heathrow last night as the airport recovered from a catering row that spoiled thousands of holidays.