The State should target the finances, properties and vehicles of criminals as part of a “more imaginative” response to combating rural crime, according to a nationwide community body.

A 22-month-old pedigree heifer has won the All Ireland Aberdeen Angus Championship of 2004, and a unique once-off Championship medal, for a Co Meath breeder.

A PRESTIGIOUS regional award for community endeavour has been won by a woman for the first time in the award’s 10 year history.