The historic tall ship Astrid is to be scrapped, bringing a sad end to the 95-year-old vessel’s rich maritime history.

A MAN who died of cancer two years ago was exposed to asbestos over a six-month period 40 years ago and yesterday his family was awarded €190,000 compensation.

IRELAND’S most advanced wave power company plans to raise up to €20 million next year towards the commercial development of a sea-driven turbine currently generating power off the west coast.

A damaged chemical ship, stranded off the south west coast since Wednesday, has been towed in to Cork Harbour.

Peter Levy