US President Barack Obama will visit his ancestral home and follow in the steps of some of his predecessors when he touches down in Ireland on Monday.

There is little pause for the security forces this weekend as the successful Queen's visit ends, and the trip of US President Barack Obama comes into view.

TENS of thousands are expected to greet President Barack Obama at a free rally in College Green in Dublin next Monday.

Residents in US President Barack Obama's ancestral home in Ireland queued for up to six hours to secure a "golden ticket" to see his homecoming today.

REGIONAL newspaper publisher Celtic Media Group recorded pre-tax losses of €1.4 million in 2008 following profits of €5.6m in the previous year.

REGIONAL newspaper publisher Celtic Media Group increased its operating profits in 2006 by 11%.

Birr starlet Sean Ryan has been passed fit to take his place in the Offaly team for tomorrow's Cadbury's Leinster Under-21 football final against Laois (Portlaoise, throw-in 6.30pm).

Ciaran McManus has backed the value of the International Rules Series despite the Offaly County Board's call for the annual two-Test clash between Ireland and Australia to be abandoned.