Another climber too weak to descend from Mount Everest has died. The British climber passed away yesterday, becoming the eighth climber to die on the world's tallest mountain and the 18th in Nepal's Himalayas during this climbing season.
A County Wexford-bred Limousin bull became the price-topper from the multi-breed entry at one of the last pedigree bull sales of the season which took place at Cillin Hill Mart, Kilkenny on Wednesday.
It is only right that we should be exercised about the €2.6bn public price tag being quoted for the rollout of broadband to rural areas. It is a lot of money.
A number of substantial rural properties remain on the market and, with price readjustment, represent good value.
The months of May, June and July are notoriously dangerous in Irish farming, and typically see a surge in machinery-related fatalities and accidents every year.
The Midlands North West is one constituency for the European Parliament elections and is also the home of Irish country music.
If there's one message top sheep farmer John Curley had for those attending an open day on his farm recently it was how good grass management can cut your meal bills.
