Cork is a Christmas city — after all, the man who invented the modern idea of the holiday came to Leeside in 1858 to share his blueprint for Christmas

Having an organisation dedicated to a women’s sport is a concept that has much to recommend it

In the past, it was possible to help people out of homelessness via the private rental sector, but that’s much more difficult now, writes Michael Moynihan.

That’s my advice this morning. Don’t dwell on the last year. It’ll be gone soon, thank God

No sign of tripe and drisheen on the menu in the restaurants of Cork

No argument about the book of the moment. Haughey by Professor Gary Murphy of DCU is the definitive account of the life of Charles Haughey and will figure in more Christmas stockings than those of the political junkies.

Cork City Council's online survey is an opportunity for its citizens to help shape the city they want to live in

Ah, Garth Brooks. Thanks for reminding us of a far more innocent time.

Lack of access to parks and green spaces along with squeeze on affordable housing by short-term rentals are threats to citizens' health and wellbeing that are slow to materialise and take time to become evident. Is that not all the more reason to take pre-emptive steps?

It’s surprising how much time influences your perception all round — or rather, how our submission to the organising and agreed principles of time shape our perception.