Robert Hume tells of the eccentric MP for Athboy, Co. Meath – born 300 years ago this month – who thought he was a teapot, and was afraid his spout might break off.

Supermarket chain Sainsbury's opened the doors to its largest store today under plans to increase its footprint in the UK.

Tommy Barker is impressed by this upgraded Lough property.

THIS extended and reconstituted cottage on more than an acre of East Cork coastal land could be the perfect full-time home, or else an ideal second home, according to the selling agents.