The race director of the An Post Rás has warned those with designs on riding this year’s race that it is anything but easy — despite it being a much flatter route than previous years.

Ireland’s towns are bearing the brunt of the economic downturn, with poverty rates double that in the cities.

Planning a hen weekend or girlie getaway with a difference? Pól Ó Conghaile has a pamper-tastic selection of weekend breaks at every price point.

Breaks this Easter include a sweets splurge, a courtyard picnic, two nights in a lakeside room, over-55s specials, a chocolatier masterclass and surfing, says Pól Ó Conghaile

Late last year multinational drinks giant Diageo sold Gilbey’s, its Irish wine distribution division, to Tipperary-based drinks distributor, Gleeson.

Desperately seeking a sweetheart deal for Valentine’s Day? Pól Ó Conghaile has a round-up of romantic breaks no matter what your budget …

RAJIK completed a hat-trick when producing a gutsy performance in the listed Ardilaun Hotel Oyster Stakes at Galway yesterday, getting up close home to foil fellow joint-favourite Address Unknown by a head.

Three people died in road accidents today after a spate of deaths in crashes over the Bank Holiday weekend and despite pleas for drivers to take extra care.

TWO men died yesterday afternoon in a collision involving two motorcycles, near Listowel, Co Kerry, bringing to seven the number of people who died on the roads so far this bank holiday weekend.

Seven people have been killed in a series of accidents on the country’s roads this Bank Holiday weekend.