The Munster Agri-Innovation search for winners comes to a climax at the Cork Summer Show on Saturday.

Three Cork restaurants have been awarded the prestigious Michelin star award for the first time.

Ruth O’Connor discovers Margaret O’Connor’s mischievous street art millinery popping up in some unusual spots.

Homeowners await news of the prospect of keeping their homes, says Special Correspondent Michael Clifford.

THE death, yesterday at the age of 89, of Bishop Eamonn Casey, Bishop Emeritus of Galway and Kilmacduagh after a long illness suffered in a Co Clare nursing home, could be an occasion to rehearse all of the hurt and outrage provoked by his deceit, hypocrisy and betrayal.

A Clare woman left permanently disabled with severe back and other injuries after slipping on grapes while shopping in a Tesco store has had her €1.43m damages award reduced to €1.25m.

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A friend of Good Samaritan biker, Aidan Lynam, broke down yesterday as he recalled the moment the acclaimed fundraiser met his death during a charity motorcycle event.

Trish Dromey gives a thumbs up to this surprisingly spacious renovated farmhouse near Bell Harbour in Co Clare.

This house of two halves keeps what’s old old, and what’s new is new, but combined make a home a delight to own, writes Tommy Barker.

Reaching out and reaching back were twin themes on the Co Clare ICA agenda last month.

With the vote for Taoiseach called for today, attention has already swung as to who will occupy the 15 cabinet seats and what ministries they will occupy.

Plans have been unveiled for €60m investment in solar farms in Clare and Kerry over the coming years.

AIB is entitled to summary judgment for €3.48m against two Clare businessmen over default on loans and overdraft facilities, the Commercial Court has ruled.

Consultants acting for Donald Trump have warned that if the US billionaire doesn’t secure planning permission for a 200,000 tonne ‘wall’ of rock armour to protect his Doonbeg golf resort, the resort risks potential closure.

Loyaltybuild — the Co Clare firm that was victim to a “very sophisticated cyber attack” plunged into the red in 2014 to record pre-tax losses of €18m. Loyaltybuild Ltd posted a profit of €1m in 2013.

A married father of two yesterday broke down in tears at a repossession court as he fought off attempts by Bank of Ireland to repossess his family home.

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A man from Co Clare whose Toyota Land Cruiser was 364 days out of test when he presented it for a Certificate of Road Worthiness (CRW), was given a certificate of renewal valid for only 24 hours, the High Court heard.

A woman who has sued over an alleged defective hip resurfacing system may pursue her claim via an action initiated three years ago and which was authorised by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, the Court of Appeal has directed.

Limerick will be the centre of the Irish antiques trade next weekend. More than 100 dealers, antique shops and galleries will be represented at the National Antiques Art and Vintage Fair at the South Court Hotel on June 20 and 21.

Losses continued to mount last year at a construction firm that splurged €400,000 on a derelict “loo with a view” at the height of the building boom.

We are not good at joined up planning in this State, writes Brian Lucey.

 

Almost four decades after last hosting the event, Ennis, Co Clare, will finally get its chance to stage Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2016.

Farmers have got an overall €13m government bonanza through implementing measures aimed at conserving the protected hen harrier on their lands.

Lahinch Golf Club has taken what it believes will be a giant step towards restoring the prestige of the South of Ireland Amateur Championship by staging a 36-hole stroke play qualifier next year.

Consideration is been given to staging show jumping at a number of greyhound stadia next year.

Galway was the big winner at the Georgina Campbell Awards, taking the top prizes for best restaurant and best seafood restaurant.

A construction firm that splurged €400,000 on a derelict toilet at the height of the building boom is only surviving now because its bank is rolling up its interest payments.

Students from Co Clare who worked to raise awareness among teenagers on how to stay safe online were yesterday named the Young Social Innovators of the Year 2014.

Spring water from a source on the side of a Co Clare mountain discovered by a water diviner’s coat hangar is on its way to being sold across the Middle East.

A new company is offering families the chance to stream funerals so expats can witness the event online.