Emotional tributes have been paid to one of the country’s most courageous gay rights campaigners who has died suddenly.

Two men who played a leading role in campaigning for the marriage equality referendum are among the bookies’ favourites to win the upcoming Cork Person of the Year award.

Two long-time LGBT campaigners who played a prominent role campaigning for same sex marriage have been given a Cork Persons of the Month award.

Cork hurling star Dónal Óg Cusack has received huge support for his frank and open revelation about his sexuality in his upcoming autobiography.