Unusual entertainment, eco walks and epic dining provide weekend attractions in Roundwood House, says Joe Dermody.

Most of the country's new Councillors are now elected, and a battle is underway between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to be the largest party on local authorities.

A GIANT artistic structure that looks like a spaceship cone travelled 365 kilometres across Ireland at the weekend to become the centrepiece of this week’s world blacksmithing showcase.