There has been a sharp increase in Irish people seeking bankruptcy in Britain, according to latest figures released by Britain’s Insolvency Service.

Two Irish property tycoons have been accused of cynically trying to abuse Britain’s bankruptcy regime by hiding property and transferring funds to their families and associates.

TONY MULLINS is already thinking in terms of Cheltenham for his exciting Decoy Daddy, who was far too good for market-leader, Venalmar, in the Mitchelstown Hurdle at Cork yesterday.

With many of Down football's leading lights set to line out for the Powerade Down All-Star team tomorrow, new county boss Ross Carr will get a chance to run the rule over his extended panel.