Hollywood star George Clooney’s rumoured visit to Ireland has sparked a surge in searches for tourist accommodation in Dublin and Kilkenny, according to a hotels website.

Sue Reilly felt she had lost her best friend when her sister, Joanne, emigrated to Australia more than three years ago.

BT Ireland has won a contract to provide BT Openzone wireless broadband in up to 30 Ramada Hotels in Ireland.

A MINIMUM prize fund of €25,000 has been put up for this season’s Formula Ireland championship that will begin in Kirkistown on April 5.