Two collections of photographs capture the magnificence of Ireland’s mountains, showcasing stunning surroundings and intimate portraits of the people who call the slopes home, writes Dan MacCarthy.

OUR local bay is less green this summer than any summer since the seasonal sea lettuce began a scourge a decade ago.

Paddy Clarke takes the yellow jersey into today’s final stage of the Kerry Group Rás Mumhan – level on time with Mark Dowling (DID Dunboyne) – following yesterday’s thrilling third stage.

A father of two charged with the murder of Elaine O’Hara, whose remains were found in the Dublin mountains, was refused bail in the High Court yesterday.