Providence Resources — the Tony O’Reilly Jr-led exploration firm — has announced plans to raise nearly $74m (€66m) in fresh funds via what is, essentially, a company saving share sale.

Providence Resources’ chief executive, Tony O’Reilly Jnr yesterday stressed that the company is progressing towards a long-awaited farm-out agreement on its much-heralded Barryroe field off the Cork coast, with signs of “new momentum” evident.

Willie Mullins topped his own record as two Grade One victories on the final day helped him take his Punchestown Festival tally to 13 winners for the week.

TWO Douglas semis-ds, in strong selling locations, have added extras in their back gardens, as the autumn selling seasons slows further.