A Cork city retail investment up for sale on St Patrick’s Street is topped and tailed by two interesting features – it has a limestone drinking stone trough for dogs, done by renowned sculptor Seamus Murphy down at street or paw level, while overhead it now has planning secured for a three-bedroomed apartment, with River Lee and bridge views.

Members of the US political dynasty the Kennedys are to visit Ireland to open an exhibition about the late Dot Tubridy, who was a family friend.

Partial records from long-secret files relating to the 1963 assassination of President John F Kennedy have been released - capturing the frantic days following the killing as officials madly chased after tips, juggled rumours and sifted through leads worldwide.

RONAN O’GARA was granted the Freedom of Cork, a signal honour that dates from the 14th century. 

For anyone worrying about the future, here’s one possible crumb of comfort. In one vision of a West Cork town 100 years in the future, Skibbereen’s West Cork Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool.

Just over 50 years ago, as the confrontation between the US and Russia over Soviet plans to base nuclear missiles in Cuba moved ever closer to the kind of catastrophe that threatens world stability and peace, or whatever the current version of that is, US President John F Kennedy ordered that all senior American military commanders read Barbara Tuchman’s The Guns of August, the Pulitzer Prize-winning and seminal history of the first months of the First World War.

THE significance of President Michael D Higgins dining in state at Windsor castle last night is that it is the culmination of British recognition of Irish independence. It is also a full recognition of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Three comedy legends shared a stage yesterday to be conferred with the Freedom of Cork in recognition of their remarkable contribution to Irish theatre over half a century.

Did you hear the one about the staycationer who went to see some touristy stuff only to find them closed?

FORMER California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted that he fathered a child with a member of his household staff, a revelation that apparently prompted wife Maria Shriver to leave the couple’s home before they announced their separation.

A book of condolence is due to be opened in Dublin today for the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who died on Tuesday at the age of 88.

A book of condolence is to be opened in honour of the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics founder.

The decision by the daughter of murdered US president John F Kennedy to abandon her bid for a US Senate seat sparked an ugly swirl of accusations today and feverish speculation over whether she jumped or was pushed.

Veteran singer Neil Diamond has confirmed speculation his classic song 'Sweet Caroline' was inspired by late US President John F Kennedy's daughter.

A recently discovered home movie showing former US President John F Kennedy’s motorcade shortly before his assassination was unveiled today on the website of a Dallas museum.

FIDEL CASTRO rose to power after an armed revolution he led drove out then-president Fulgencio Batispta.

FIANNA FÁIL’s election ads next year will probably be dubbed after Bertie Ahern’s recent visit to India.

IRISH swimming is facing a fresh crisis following allegations of child sex abuse at a pool used by one of the country’s most successful local clubs.

Irish sports stars Roy Keane and Sonia O’Sullivan were awarded the Freedom of the City in their native Cork today.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are playing house as husband and wife once again - this time for a 60-page magazine spread.

Eunice Shriver, the sister of former US President John F Kennedy, has arrived in Ireland this week.

Taiwan's ruling party has agreed to pull a television advertising campaign which includes an image of Adolf Hitler.