They were always known for being cute but lately the people of Cork are getting crafty. Jillian Naughton looks at the growing trend of making it yourself.

Fresh claims that businessman Denis O’Brien renegotiated his loans on special terms with IBRC after threatening legal action have thrown into doubt the terms for an inquiry into the now-bust bank.

SURF’S UP

FRESH from Monday’s impressive display in beating Bohemians, UCD oozed confidence as they equalled their biggest win of the season.

FRESH calls have been made for drivers to slow down on the roads after it emerged that the number of people seriously injured in car accidents is three times higher than previously believed.

FRESH inquiries are being made into the death of Shirley Bassey’s daughter after the family of a convicted killer’s victim handed detectives fresh information.

FRESH speculation has arisen over the future ownership of Independent News & Media’s (INM) two main London-based newspaper titles — the Independent and the Independent on Sunday — after meetings were held with Russian billionaire investor Alexander Lebedev.

FRESH doubts have been raised over Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks’ ability to fund the club’s proposed new home in Stanley Park following a shock decision to delay the building of a stadium in Texas.

Fresh from finishing third in the National Hunt trainers’ championship, Alan King sent out his first Group winner on the level as Shipmaster landed the Woodcote Stud Sagaro Stakes at Ascot.

FRESH doubt has been cast over Manchester United’s pre-season visit to Malaysia following the discovery of “new information” which prevents the Red Devils playing in the country without official approval from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

FRESH from her victory over German champion Yana Kultysheva at the weekend, Ireland’s world boxing champion, Katie Taylor, returns to the ring in Dungarvan on Friday night for the first all-women’s tournament at the Sports Centre.

FRESH hopes emerged last night that Dublin-born hostage Margaret Hassan could be released by her abductors.