“Hugely significant” finds of a rare French structure and medieval pottery have been found during recent archaeological excavations in Co Meath, supporting a long-held belief that the site was once home to Cistercian monks from Normandy.

This year’s Blarney in Bloom Summer Garden Fair promises to be bigger and better than ever. 

Information about the state of the BSE crisis is being distributed to butchers and supermarkets throughout Ireland.