A man found near his upturned car on a rural road the morning after celebrating his birthday told gardaí he had been walking home and found it that way.

Events are taking place all over Ireland today to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1916 rising. 

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin TD today announced that Allen-Vanguard Corporation, a Canadian company, is to undertake a significant R&D initiative at its Irish operation at Kilbrittain, Co Cork.