Clare is the fourth county in this series of best 18 holes in a county. Despite having only 11 courses, the Banner county boasts globally recognised Doonbeg and Lahinch, as well as Dromoland Castle, so it is not lacking in quality. Here’s our imaginary scorecard for the 18 best holes.

The disturbing revelation that An Garda Síochána carried out just half of the drink-driving breath tests that the force’s records suggested it had completed between 2012 and 2016 is another body blow to what remains of the force’s tattered credibility.

Tests have confirmed another case of foot and mouth disease in Surrey, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said.

THE name Klondyke is probably appropriate for this four-bed detached Cork home - it is on a “golden mile” rural stretch in an area between Douglas, Monkstown and Carrigaline.