Louis Lovett returns to his native Cork with the classic operatic take on the story of Hansel and Gretel, writes Marjorie Brennan.

Kids’ TV presenter, writer and first-time mum Muireann ní Chíobháin is learning that less is more when it comes to what babies really need, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Declan Hassett, former arts editor of the ‘Irish Examiner’, marks the passing of a ‘true great’, Niall Tóibín

Remembered as an actor, comedian, raconteur and mimic without parallel, Niall Tóibín died today after a long illness, a week shy of his 90th birthday.

Today FM has announced that Mairead Ronan will be joining the station, presenting her own prime time radio show.

Ooh la la! Be a dancer for cancer

Ahead of the Dream Ball this weekend, Muireann O’Connell chats to Ciara McDonnell about the inspiring families she has met at Share A Dream.

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St Val’s will bid to win their fourth Cork SFC title — and a first for Cork senior star Brid Stack — this evening.

Cork ladies’ footballer Bríd Stack answers our health and life questions this week.

Muireann Ní Scanaill (Dublin full-back)

Veteran Meath forward Stephen Bray has admitted that prolonging his inter-county career has required him to be “very selfish” and put a significant strain on his family.

The mother of the 10-year-old girl who suffered a severe allergic reaction when attending a rally against the same-sex marriage referendum, says she has suffered terrible abuse online since.

Allowing same-sex couples to marry will not impact on adoption laws or redefine marriage, the independent chairperson of the Referendum Commission said.

As World Book Day comes around and concern mounts that children aren’t reading because of technology. Jonathan de Burca Butler talks to well-known faces about why reading made them who they are.

What do husbands think of their wives breastfeeding? Sue Leonard talks to George Foxe and Eamonn Lawlor, who are two enthusiastic supporters.

The trend for celebrity baby names is creeping its way into the top 100 Irish baby names — although perennial favourites Jack and Emily still top of the list.

Sixteenth birthdays don’t come much sweeter.

DROMID PEARSES manager Michael Anthony O’Connell last night claimed his wife was forced to push their children underneath a seat in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise to protect them during the violent scenes that marred Sunday’s All-Ireland Club JFC semi-final defeat by Derrytresk.

Gardaí are waiting to speak to a number of people following violent scenes during the All-Ireland Club JFC semi-final in Portlaoise last Sunday.

CHRISTMAS is just five days away and for most this means the arrival of Santa.

Veteran activist and politician Sean Dublin Bay Loftus died today, aged 82.

CELEBRATION is the last thing on the minds of Cork’s footballers, but the panel put the heartbreak of last week’s All-Ireland final defeat to Kerry behind them at the weekend as they gathered for the love-match of goalie Alan Quirke to his long-time girlfriend Christina O’Leary.

MORE than a decade after the release of the romantic comedy “Jack and Sarah”, new figures have revealed the two names remain top of the favourites list among Irish mums and dads.

KERRY is a forgotten county in Limerick. That’s according to a Limerick politician who hails from the Kingdom.

A YOUNG student nurse who was on her way to work was killed close to her home yesterday morning in a head-on collision with a cement truck.

A FORMER Kerry football star, disabled by a stroke over five years ago, is about to add another hard-won trophy to his array of medals.

A FORMER Kerry football star, disabled by a stroke over five years ago, is about to add another hard-won trophy to his array of medals.