In a story that would rival the plot of a Tom Hanks’ Castaway, a Co Meath farmer was astounded to find a cow missing for two months had turned up with an amazing story of survival – on a deserted island.

SCOTTISH group William Grant, makers of Glenfiddich whisky, is to offload three liqueurs for €129 million to Campari, five months after acquiring them and Tullamore Dew whiskey from C&C.