Former chef and publican, Graham Canning, who saw his pub business in Dublin go to the wall during the Celtic Tiger has, along with his wife and business partner Bernie Canning, received the Supreme Champion accolade at the Blas na hÉireann awards at the Dingle Food Festival.

Three hospitals have issued visitor bans on the public after the HSE confirmed the country is in the grip of a major flu outbreak.

Money raised through car parking charges at Kerry General Hospital, Tralee, is now part of the hospital’s “core funding”, according to the HSE.

Consultants have been appointed to ensure hundreds of flood-hit houses and businesses in Co Cork are not put at further risk.

The Jester is a pro-US hacker who has infiltrated the websites of jihadists and Wikileaks. Michael Moynihan was granted a rare interview

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KANTURK drew on all their experience and resolve to hold off Rockchapel and regain the Duhallow JAFC title at a rain-drenched Dromtariffe on Saturday.

KANTURK drew on all their experience and resolve to hold off Rockchapel and regain the Duhallow JAFC title at a rain-drenched Dromtariffe on Saturday.

BUSH again, Blair almost certainly again, and Bertie for life.