KBC Bank Ireland has announced that 28 projects have received €80,000 in funding as part of its Bright Ideas initiative which aims to support groups and individuals who are making a difference in their communities.

Just two days to the semi-finals of the Connolly’s Red Mills Irish Laurels at Curraheen Park and, thankfully, still no negatives emanating from any of the kennels involved.

THE Pat Hennerty Sales Irish Laurels is the centrepiece of a magnificent card at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

THE funeral took place in Limerick yesterday of the women who pioneered the development of services for children with disabilities in the mid-west in founding St Gabriel’s centre.