Tensions are high in the hurling heartland along the Cork/Tipperary border as the build-up to Sunday’s All Ireland hurling final looks set to test friendships and family ties. But not for neighbours and lifelong friends Liam O’Doherty,

County Cork, Ireland’s southernmost county, has rustic architectural gems, stately Georgian homes, and 19th-century rowhouses overlooking Cork Harbour.

Ciara, who was in her late 20s and from Ballincollig, passed away suddenly at Cork University Hospital on Thursday, a profound loss for her family, colleagues and many friends. As a mark of respect, Clancy's Bar was closed on Saturday, allowing staff to pay their respects to their dearly-departed colleague, reports Cork Beo.

The Portuguese company Corticeira Amorim is the world's largest producer and distributor of cork.

Lost pets are nothing unusual for a veterinary clinic – but staff at one Cork practice got far more than they bargained for when an unexpected visitor turned up this morning. A snake was spotted slithering along Ballyhooley Road on Cork city’s northside,

Cork-Limerick Alliance Group say the proposed M20 will result in demolition of 20 homes and prove costly to the taxpayer