There comes a time in spring when The Menu pokes his nose into the air and draws deep a draught from the east, checking the wind for first stirrings of his beloved West Waterford Festival of Food in Dungarvan (April 10-14).

Renowned TV chef, cook and cookbook author whose latest book is Rachel’s Everyday Kitchen.

An epic court battle involving hundreds of families whose new homes have cracks in the walls and floors may finally be nearing settlement.

A DUBLIN property development consortium has accepted material used in the foundations of a housing estate in Kinsealy has caused the floors to crack.