A DECADE ago, it employed almost 1,000 people. Known as an excellent employer with excellent terms and conditions, its vast car park boasted more than its fair share of Audi A4s and C-Class Mercedes.

RECLUSIVE author Annie Proulx arrived in Ireland yesterday to open a literary festival and will spend the next few days in west Cork researching a new book.

ATTEMPTS by landowners to get property rezoned by Dublin Co Council were rarely successful without the assistance of local politicians, the Flood Tribunal heard yesterday.

MEMBERS of Dublin County Council used a back door and underground garage to slip back and forth to a city centre pub during important planning meetings, the Flood Tribunal heard.