The lives of more than 2,000 soldiers and their families in one town over a century have been revealed through research using church and other archives.

The failure of Cappoquin Poultry Ltd to repay almost €4m in debts to Henry Good Ltd feed mill in Kinsale, Co Cork, has resulted in receivers being appointed to the family-run company.

The High Court has appointed an interim examiner to the Co Waterford-based Cappoquin Poultry, which employs more than 130 people.