Cork’s landmark Shandon bells are set to rock as part of a simultaneous citywide acoustic tribute marking the 20th anniversary of the death of legendary blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher.

The Minister for Gaeltacht Affairs Eamon O Cuiv will promote the Irish language during a two-day trip to Boston in the US beginning today.

ROY KEANE and Christy Ring will go under the microscope today in a conference which looks at Irish heroes.