Life under tarpaulin couldn’t be more pleasant than in lush Istria on Croatia’s Adriatic coast where Conor Power decamped to soak up the sun and enjoy the laid-back pace of life.

The Czech Republic and Spain both have one foot in the Davis Cup final after opening up 2-0 leads in their respective semi-final matches yesterday.

IT’S flagged as the affordable Italy: blue skies, a Tuscany-like landscape and only minutes from crystal-clear seas.

SIX people were injured, two of them seriously, in a road accident in Co Tipperary yesterday.