HUMAN remains dating back over 4,000 years were unearthed by an archaeology enthusiast who was building a lean-to in his back garden in Co Westmeath last week.

A LIVELY mix of foliage and plumage won out in the style stakes at Ballybrit yesterday, as thousands of perfectly groomed females lit up the grandstand and parade ring on Lady’s Day at the Galway Races.

Author Howard Jacobson was today picked out as an early favourite to win this year’s Booker Prize.