The High Court's finding that buildings and sites on and around Dublin's Moore Street are a 1916 Rising battlfield site comprising a national monument was "strongly supported" by evidence, including from historians and two former directors of the National Musuem, the Court of Appeal has been told.

A halo of hats, a swish of silk and a peek at a nicely turned ankle were among Edwardian wonders on show in Dublin yesterday.

David Nicholls once again lived up to his 'Sprint King' moniker as he sent out Regal Parade to lead home a one-two in the John Smith's Ayr Gold Cup.