A WASHINGTON hotel backed by Irish investors, one of whom is Senator Feargal Quinn, has been repossessed by Barclays Capital which is trying to recover loans.

Jeff Bridges of 'Crazy Heart' and Sandra Bullock of 'The Blind Side' claimed top acting honours today at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, building momentum for possible Oscars glory.

Artist Andy Warhol’s wonder home on the east end of New York’s Long Island is on the market for a record 50 million dollars (£35m).