Peter Fallon grew up on a farm near Kells, Co. Meath. He has published many collections of poetry including translations of Virgil. His latest book is Strong My Love. He is the founding editor of The Gallery Press, one of Ireland’s most distinguished publishers of poetry.

There is "no rhyme or reason" to Ireland's VAT system, according to a councillor who is spearheading a campaign for VAT reform.

A former doctor from Co Clare has gone on trial accused of defrauding the families of two terminally ill cancer patients by promising them a cure.

MARIE Antoinette tottered to the guillotine in hers, Marilyn Monroe claimed all women should be grateful to whoever invented them, Victoria Beckham says she “can’t concentrate” without hers and Holly Willoughby even wears them to bed.

AN ancient Irish monastery and a fee-paying Leinster boarding school have been included in a list of the world's 100 most endangered heritage sites.