Place: Monticello

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general

On Independence Day, Maeve Higgins reflects on a troubled America, the country she calls home

Comedian, actress and writer Maeve Higgins moved to New York six years ago. On Independence Day, as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic and nationwide protests, she reflects on the country she has made her home.

From Charlottesville to direct provision, racism still persists

The American Gardener’s Calendar by Bernard McMahon.

home and gardens

And the nomination for best Irish gardener goes to ...

world

QUIRKY WORLD ... Offspring suffer when sparrows upset love nest

world

Couple nets $326m jackpot

motoring

The Ferrari 458 is rather Speciale

MY Ferrari’s speedometer stays firmly pegged at 48 mph. A minivan rockets by, passing on the left. A small boy puts his nose to the window, opens his mouth wide and waves. Perhaps this is the first real-life Ferrari he’s ever seen — or maybe just the first one driving so slowly.

Sat, 31 May, 2014

Web watch: Dining room at Monticello

1. The Peak of Chic

Sun, 19 May, 2013

Broad Bean, Mint and Ricotta Bruschetta

EVER since Michelle Obama planted a vegetable garden on the South Lawn of the White House in March 2009 she has been a big hero of mine.

Sun, 14 Oct, 2012

New York track eyeing F1 race

The boss of the Monticello Motor Club in upstate New York claims his circuit is in the running to host a United States Grand Prix following positive talks with Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Fri, 21 May, 2010

Elvis' Graceland joins official landmarks list

The Memphis home of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll was named a US national historic landmark today.

Mon, 27 Mar, 2006