Fionnuala Britton triumphed in convincing fashion at the Woodie’s DIY National Inter-County Cross-Country championships at Santry Demesne yesterday, while Paul Pollock dominated the men’s race and declared himself a contender for the European championships in December.

Not even a missing spike key could deter Mary Cullen from dominating the Woodie’s DIY Inter Club Cross Country Championships in Charleville Estate in Tullamore yesterday.

Three reports into literacy and communication skills for young children will be launched today, containing proposals for a new primary school curriculum.

STUDENTS at UCC have created a range of innovative food products. The products include Mílóir, a new spread that combines honey and cream cheese that can be used for dinner, lunch, snacking or as a dip.

MORE than 80 students celebrated top marks with at least 11 As in their Junior Certificate results.

TEACHERS have expressed concern about new requirements to keep data on pupils’ test results for at least 15 years.

WAYS of speeding up the criminal justice system, now almost at a standstill because of delays and legal manoeuvring, will be fully explored, the Department of Justice said yesterday.

SARAH FITZPATRICK is strong.