Anglers in the north-east say they are 'terrified' that a mysterious virus could wipe out salmonid stocks across the country.

Inland Fisheries Ireland yesterday approved €230,000 for a number of projects aimed at enhancing some of the country’s top salmon habitats.

Rory McIlroy has targeted Hoylake’s par-five holes as the keys to a successful Open Championship campaign this weekend as the two-time major winner aims to emulate Tiger Woods’ 2006 success at Royal Liverpool.