The challenges, harrowing, and life-threatening in so many cases, faced by our emigrants over the centuries have been well-documented.

LORD POWERSCOURT introduced Japanese Sika deer — just one stag and three hinds — to Ireland in 1860, for “ornamental purposes”. 

Dustin Johnson did not manage 18 holes but he showed enough in a second round cut short by fading light to stay just out in front in The 144th Open Championship last night at St Andrews.

THE most optimistic cargo ever to land at Kerry airport arrived yesterday when 15 white-tailed sea eaglets flew into Farranfore.

ONE of the country’s top seaside resorts is set to come alive to the sounds of an international Irish and Celtic music festival next month.