MAIREAD Buicke, star of the operatic stage and concert platform, reveals that her first ensemble experience was as a member of the Newcastle West Pipe Band. 

Monkstown and Cork Harbour Rowing Club will run their annual Monkstown rowing regatta at the National Rowing Centre, Farran Wood, Cork today.

The annual Monkstown Regatta takes place on the six-lane, 2000-metre course at the National Rowing Centre, Farran Wood, Inniscarra Lake today.