The prevalence of dereliction all over the city, but particularly on the northside, is a relatively recent marker of division, or second-class status

The ripple effect of the Páirc debt 

I have an issue with development that's 'placeless' - buildings you look at which give you no sense of the city. I wouldn't be a fan of glass buildings, writes Michael Moynihan

Many of Cork’s areas are uniquely identified with particular writers, says Michael Moynihan.

It makes a welcome change to hear about some human frailty among such sportsmen, as distinct from the usual loudly-trumpeted desire to sweep dressing-rooms.

In the Shandon area, the old Butter Market and Firkin Crane offer opportunities for more activities, writes Michael Moynihan

One of the fig leaves which has been consigned to the dustbin, if it ever really stood up to much close scrutiny is the old sports and politics not mixing

It started with two primary school pupils, and turned into a community-wide outpouring of support for Ukrainians

It’s difficult to keep everything in order at present - don't feel bad, we’re all in the same boat - but the last few days have made me almost forget the golf.

Another fruitful visit to Prim’s bookshop in Youghal where I picked up a long-lost classic: What Became of Jane Austen? And Other Questions by Kingsley Amis.