The inaugural Comeraghs Wild Festival takes place in County Waterford as part of the Gathering. The three-day festival (Sept 19-23) includes guided walks, adventure trails, historical re-enactment, educational talks, storytelling and film.

Nine people have been bailed in connection with the naming on Twitter of the victim in footballer Ched Evans’ rape case, police said.

A teenage schoolgirl who caddied in a celebrity golf tournament for DJ Chris Evans was given a £10,000 (€14,637) diamond thank-you by the star, it emerged today.