Examines the history of Ireland's country house gardens over the last 400 years, during which time garden design has reflected political and social changes taking place within the country.

The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.

Locals are objecting to plans by a Coolmore Stud-backed firm to erect a solar farm on a 549-acre site in Co. Tipperary. Last month, Marmoris Limited, trading as Killough Solar, lodged the planning ...