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.

Tracking the evolution of local potholes as they appear, are repaired, and reappear again has become an unfortunate part of our heritage, writes Michael Moynihan

'So, Proposal B went nowhere at Congress. I can’t say I’m surprised, because nothing with B on it ever wins friends, if you think about it'

Working out the precise dimensions of every separate part of Cork is the kind of task that has an overwhelming appeal