Britain will try and build an alliance of like-minded countries in an attempt to secure a series of reforms prior to its EU referendum, provisionally scheduled for 2017, said British ambassador to Ireland Dominick Chilcott.

As you’re reading this, it’s quite possible Queen Elizabeth II is tucking into a 10lb salmon freshly caught on the River Lee.

Queen Elizabeth is back in Ireland... but only in an exhibition to mark the first anniversary of last year’s historic, royal visit by the British monarch.