A fitting end to the Cork Premier 1 U-21 hurling championship at the 4G pitch in Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday, with Sarsfields and Midleton serving up a thrilling end to the season.

Ray Ryan reports on a new strategic vision to support important revenue-generating opportunities for Ireland’s coastal communities.

Your morning bulletin.

Ali, the boxer, said he “floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee”.

From Rathcoole, Co Cork, in 1968, to Screggan, Co Offaly, Ray Ryan has seen it all and enjoyed it

Pressure is mounting on the European Commission not to make any further concessions on beef to the Mercusor group of South American countries when trade talks resume next month.

The depth of affection for the late Tony Keady far beyond Galway’s borders was underlined again on Saturday when a deputation from Cork visited Oranmore to make a presentation of Cork hurling memorabilia to the Keady family, writes Larry Ryan of the Irish Examiner.

Ray Ryan recounts the inspiring tale of Rebel Chilli, a food company enjoying international success with its unique range of spicy sauces.

Europe's largest pop up town was a blaze of bright lights last night as the tillage fields of Offaly awaited today’s start of the 86th national ploughing championships.

As racing fans flock to this week’s Listowel Races, Ray Ryan looks at the runaway success tale of Irish thoroughbred horse breeding

Ray Ryan reports on why rising insurance costs are presenting a real challenge to the financial viability of a number of Irish cattle marts

Ray Ryan reports on Bord Bia’s and the Department of Agriculture’s efforts to support the export ambitions of Irish beverage companies

Ray Ryan anticipates big interest in small gardens when the Bloom festival puts creative horticulture in the spotlight from this Thursday

The Connacht Sheep Shearing Championships took place this weekend and the event was ram-med.

Ray Ryan reports on the rise of Sea of Vitality, a Dungarvan seaweed food company run by husband and wife team, Tom and Ria Jones

Ray Ryan reports on efforts to plan ahead for the risk of forest fires, which have caused huge damage to Irish woodlands in recent years.

Ray Ryan explains how O’Sullivan’s Bakery in Killorglin has managed to retain its timeless charm while evolving through the generations...

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Ray Ryan reports that the future of Irish seafood is in safe hands, as BIM unveils an impressive shortlist for Young Fishmonger of the Year

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.