A DIRECTOR of a company that owns a golf course and luxury holiday development in Co Cork has been ordered to appear before the Commercial Court to explain why he should not be jailed over failure to repay a €288,306 debt to a golf design company.

IRISH engineering firm Kentz says its cash position is strong and it is confident its full-year results will be in line with analysts’ expectations.

CLONMEL-BASED engineering firm Kentz has won a $250 million (€170m) contract in South Africa.

KENTZ Corporation, the Irish engineering company, said its backlog of work rose 39% in the first four months of the year, with a “very strong” pipeline of additional business in place.

The death of Diana, Princess of Wales, might have been prevented had Mohamed al Fayed heeded pleas for more security, a key inquest witness suggested today.

MUNSTER football manager Sean Geaney last night joined the chorus of criticism regarding the timing of the inter-provincial championship. His selection options for tomorrow’s football semi-final against Leinster in Fermoy have been decimated by a combination of factors.

Kerry 2-15 UCC 0-7

Laune Rangers 2-11 Rathmore 0-9

Tyrone 1-16 Kerry 2-10

One of the great rivalries in Gaelic football is certain to provide another fascinating installment today, as the giants of Galway and Kerry go head-to-head in the clash of the round at Croke Park.