A painting worth an estimated €50m has been damaged after an 'unguarded moment' which saw a young child place their hands on the artwork.

Tributes are pouring in following the death of a Louth woman who is being remembered as a 'wonderful girl' who 'lit up the corridors' while holidaying in Australia.

The Punchestown Festival kicked off on Tuesday afternoon with thousands of racing fans descending on the Kildare racecourse.