Quevega remains on course to bid for an historic sixth consecutive victory in the OLBG Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham after starring among 24 entries for the Grade Two contest.

A survey carried out by the Town and Country Homes Association has found that more young people are needed in the industry if its to remain successful.

A new eco-tourism project is expected to attract nearly 5,000 “green tourists” to Ireland every year, organisers predict.