Ireland is being included in the so-called 'International Appalachian Trail', an extension of the world-renowned walking route on the Canada/US border.

WHEN we bought our country cottage and its bit of land, many years ago now, even the most creative of estate agents would have found it hard to find flattering words to describe it. “With potential” might have been the best they could manage.

THERE’S no doubt that the very best time of year to plant trees in this country is the second half of November.