The Irish Farmers Association has criticised the Department of Agriculture’s publication of details outlining EU grants paid to farm-ers, describing the move as a breach of confidentiality.

Increased use of land for tillage could see the sector create up to 3,000 jobs and generate an extra €541m for the economy, according to a Teagasc study.

Thomas Codd and Murty Dempsey have been chosen to assist new Wexford senior hurling manager Liam Dunne for his first season in charge.

A KILDARE-based horse-trainer and car-dealer has become the first man in the history of the State to be jailed for his role in an illegal dog fight.