Cork County Council looks set to become the first local authority in the country to pursue this goal in response to a recent study carried out by a University College Cork professor.

A target date 2022 for constructions works on a flood relief scheme will be met, Cork County Council has insisted.

The sun may be weak as the new year eases into existence, but the fire was still burning in the belly of Liam Ó Maonlaoí — so full of fuinneamh, energy-sapping fuinneamh — in Hothouse Flowers’ New Year’s Eve concert at Cork Opera House.

One of Co Cork’s premier sandy beaches is in danger of being blown away unless works are carried out soon.

An already storm-battered Cork City avoided flooding overnight but a weather warning remains in place for today.

About two thirds of winter storm-damaged roads in east Cork have been restored, especially national primary and secondary routes, but local routes remained untreated due to a shortage of funding.

A partly-closed car park, child safety risks, unauthorised tents pitched on a playground and restricted access to the beach all made for a disappointing time for sunseekers at three seaside locations in east Cork.

Galwegians 19 Cork Constitution 38: Cork Constitution’s sheer hunger for silverware was obvious when captain James Ryan spoke in the aftermath of their 38-19 Ulster Bank Bateman Cup final win over Galwegians at Crowley Park.

Four community organisations in east Cork have joined to form a new action group in response to public damage and flood risks.

Galwegians 12 Cork Constitution 11: Galwegians celebrated a return to Ireland’s top flight on Saturday with a narrow victory over Cork Constitution on the opening weekend of the Ulster Bank League.

Anthony Daly is in the shake-up to be appointed the next Limerick minor hurling manager after the surprising decision by Leo O’Connor to step down after one year in charge.

He didn’t enjoy watching the last half hour of last Sunday’s epic Munster club final.

Limerick chairman Oliver Mann last night called for unity as Dave Clarke was ratified as senior hurling selector at a monthly meeting that passed off with little or no incident.

Limerick captain Donal O’Grady said his namesake’s departure as co-manager won’t be used as an excuse should they lose their Munster semi-final to Tipperary on June 1.

Former Limerick inter-county hurler Dave Clarke is to join the county’s backroom staff in the wake of Donal O’ Grady’s shock resignation last month.

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Tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Noel Redding, the Jimi Hendrix Experience bassist who came to call West Cork his home, writes Noel Baker

Áine McKeever was only 10 at the time but she remembers being in awe of Victoria Mallet.

The sinuous, switchback-laden ascent of Glengesh Pass was always destined to play a big role in this year’s An Post Rás, and by the time the riders reached the base of the climb after 100km of racing on yesterday’s stage six, it was beginning to look like there would be a new man in yellow by the finish in Killybegs yesterday.

Cork County Council is to seek urgent funding to restore a section of a seawall that collapsed last week.

The two leading clubs in Division 1B played out a keenly-contested top-of-the-table clash at Dubarry Park where Buccaneers prevailed on a 24-17 scoreline.

Organisers of the Electric Picnic have today added more than a dozen acts to the line-up.

Canadian icons Arcade Fire are to make a triumphant return to Electric Picnic this summer after their seminal 2005 performance at the festival, it was confirmed today.

Galwegians 21 Buccaneers 15 Crowley Park

Galwegians 21 Buccaneers 15

UL Bohemians 13 Galwegians 14

AIB LEAGUE DIVISION 1B:

Young Munster 18 Galwegians 9

Galwegians 17 Ballymena 16

Galwegians 15 Ballynahinch 12

Galwegians 12 Buccaneers 11

AIB LEAGUE RESULTS

GALWEGIANS 9 YOUNG MUNSTER 16

Dolphin 24 Galwegians 10

AIB LEAGUE DIVISION 1B:

UCD 16 Galwegians 29

FORMER Wexford hurler Liam Dunne has ridiculed suggestions that he deliberately injured Gary Kirby in the 1996 All-Ireland SHC final.

SETANTA Ó hAILPÍN has been passed fit for next month’s International Compromise Rules Series against Australia.

Adare 0-13, Kilmallock 2-7

THEY’VE been around for decades but The Rolling Stones can still satisfy their eager fans.

Former Limerick player Dave Clarke has been appointed coach of the county's U-21 hurlers.