WE are carrying out exploratory research into the early history of Buddhism in Ireland. We are interested in people who identified themselves as Buddhists or practised Buddhism here at any time before 1975.

Protesters against EU policies vowed today they will not be intimidated off the streets of Dublin this weekend by threats of riot squads and armed guardian.

THREE British citizens appeared before Dublin District Court yesterday after being arrested by gardaí organising security for the May Day celebrations.