Kathleen Whelan was one of about a dozen former Magdalene laundry survivors who travelled to Cork's City Hall to meet the Lord Mayor as he signed a book of apologies for the women.

Following the overturning of a receiver at Foley's Bar, the holding company and owners are to sue a range of financial firms and individuals for trespass, negligence, and breach of contract.

U2 frontman Bono will lend his voice to the fundraising campaign for the medical bills of Aslan singer Christy Dignam — even though he will be in New York.

Two men have pleaded not guilty to the murder of teenager Daniel McAnespie in Dublin.

Clare 1-11 Cork 1-20At full-time yesterday, Cork manager Conor Counihan delved into his repertoire of sombre expressions and fished out his favourite.

Avondhu 6-15 Carbery 0-13 As the scoreline illustrates Avondhu were far too strong for Carbery in their Cork SHC Divisions/Colleges fourth round replay at Cloughduv on Saturday evening.

James Loughrey was one of the few Cork players to be singled out by manager Conor Counihan in the immediate aftermath of this Munster semi-final.

The right to peaceful assembly and free expression has never been more important, says Ruairí McKiernan

Éire Óg, Nenagh 0-15 Thurles Sarsfields 0-12 Munster and Tipperary senior hurling champions, Thurles Sarsfields were sensationally knocked out of this year's Tipperary championship at The Ragg last evening after losing by three points to Éire Óg, Nenagh.

Job done as far as the result was concerned, but for manager Conor Counihan there is plenty of work to do.

Following the overturning of a receiver at Foley's Bar, the holding company and owners are to sue a range of financial firms and individuals for trespass, negligence, and breach of contract.

Bank of Ireland said no client funds have been impacted by an internal inquiry in its private banking division.

Shipping heavy sash windows across the Atlantic may not appear to be a profitable venture during a recession, but it produced turnover of €2.6m for an Irish firm which hopes to have found a niche in the US market, writes Trish Dromey

The directors of a Shannon- based aircraft leasing firm each received an average of over $1.06m (€798,148) in remuneration last year.

There has been a significant jump in confidence in the domestic business sector.

The familiar green uniform of the Harrods doorman proved the inspiration as the store launched its summer sale today.

HMV is to reopen at least four shops creating 100 jobs according to recruitment agency Excel which is looking for staff in Dublin and Limerick.

Ryanair carried 79.6 million passengers last year, making it the busiest airline in the world.

Efforts are being made to secure a transatlantic carrier to operate a route from Cork, but there are significant barriers, according to the chairman of the Dublin Airport Authority, Pádraig Ó Ríordáin.

A company owned by Xerox is to create 90 new jobs in the next 18 months in Dublin and Cork.

A BILL that stigmatises gay people and bans giving children any information about homosexuality won overwhelming approval last week in Russia's lower house of parliament.

A 27-year-old woman found murdered in her rented home in Killorglin, Co Kerry, had been looking forward to returning permanently to her native Lithuania in the coming weeks.

A former criminal associate of James "Whitey" Bulger told jurors at the accused mob boss's trial that he agreed to testify against his old friend after learning that his former gang pals had begun co-operating with law enforcement.

Moors murderer Ian Brady made his first public appearance in over 50 years, claiming his murder of five children was "petty" compared to the crimes committed by politicians.

Royalty Pharma has urged the board of Irish biotech firm Elan to engage it in takeover talks immediately.

Bank of Ireland said no client funds have been impacted by an internal inquiry in its private banking division.

History will be created on June 28 when Dr Cullen Park plays host to the first ever Friday evening senior Championship game.

Canada 14 Ireland 40 It's been a tough year for the IRFU since that 60-0 demolition in New Zealand a year ago on Saturday.

SPECTATORS of the live dance-art show, Witches, will have to wake early or stay up late to watch it.

Rave club Sir Henry's closed ten years ago, but it still obsesses the hero in new play, DEEP, says Colette Sheridan