A leading Irish racehorse trainer had one kilo of anabolic steroids in his stables when veterinary inspectors carried out a raid, a court has heard.

A leading Irish racehorse trainer has failed to have a prosecution for alleged possession of banned animal remedies, including steroids, thrown out of court.

Lawyers for a leading Irish racehorse trainer have told a court there are issues over summonses issued against him over the alleged possession of banned animal remedies including steroids.

A second top Irish horse trainer faces charges over the possession of banned substances.

EirGrid has said the erection of 750 high-rise pylons across the south of Ireland will not affect the health of residents, despite concerns raised by a Government MEP.

Operations at the B&F Meats Plant in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, have been suspended after the discovery of horse DNA.

The family of a woman whose lung cancer was only detected after her death have accused the hospital where she died of “systems failure” and of dismissing their concerns during the woman’s final days.

Folk legend Liam Clancy has died today, aged 74, his manager said.

HER chair will be empty in the exam hall but the memories 17-year-old Teresa Norris left behind are rich and full.

GERALDINE KENNEDY has been appointed editor of The Irish Times, becoming the first female editor of a national daily newspaper.