At least 125 vulnerable people needed emergency payments to heat their homes during the Beast from the East storm — payments which were only guaranteed after the Government was forced to backtrack and provide the vital supports for those at risk.

Sadly, the centre was informed yesterday that a dog had died while sitting outside their owner's back door, in the freezing temperatures, waiting to be left in.

Cork hit all the right notes with its unique music event, write Eoghan O’Sullivan and Des O’Driscoll

ENCOMPASSING all the art forms, as well as food-themed events and debate, Kinsale Arts Festival (Jul 7 to 15) really has something for everyone.

A MAJOR music festival and a 36-hour, non-stop endurance race are to take place on the Cork/Limerick border over the August Bank Holiday weekend.