Welcome to your Thursday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

TRAINER Ger Lyons took the training honours on the beach at Laytown yesterday, completing a double with Cosmic Breeze and Dunne Grand.

A 34-year-old man has died following a road crash in Co Offaly overnight.

PAUL Carberry dominated yesterday’s action at Gowran Park, completing a fine treble on The Dotted Line, Signatory and Sunshine Guest.

David and Victoria Beckham are planning to build a two-storey Wendy house for their three sons to play in, it emerged today.