Swedish home furnishing giant Ikea said it has reached a "tentative settlement" in a case involving three families in the US whose children died after the firm's chests and dressers tipped over.

Michael Lowry, who is battling tax and debt problems, has been back in the winners’ circle with his new bloodstock business.

Michael Lowry capped a fine week in the bloodstock business by bringing earnings in the sales ring to over €813,000 since Friday.

Michael Lowry has begun to reap the rewards of a winning summer at the racetrack after a filly foal born to his mare in March was sold for €452,025 yesterday.

Michael Lowry’s land holding in Wigan has shed light on his contacts with some of his longstanding associates in north Tipperary and the horse racing industry.