IRISH horticulture is in rude health at the moment. We are still coming down from the excitement and buzz of Bloom and Mallow shows and there are more to come.

ROYAL Bank of Scotland Group told London investors that it “stands behind” its Ulster Bank unit, and that “Ireland will be okay” in the medium to long-term.

THE self-employed tax take could be down as much as 30% this year resulting in a significant shortfall for the exchequer.

Irish raider Back in Front got favourite backers off to a flying start with an easy victory in the opening Gerrard Wealth Management Supreme Novices Hurdle.