The 2,300 men and women taking part in Ireland’s first ever Ironman think they are built for the long haul — but the event’s host town of Youghal is well ahead of them in the staying power stakes.

AN historic hotel in an historic Munster town celebrates 220 years of guest service and hospitality this year. It is also for sale, for €1.5m.

A RETIRED businessman has spoken publicly for the first time of how he was given just two hours to live after contracting a deadly flesh-eating bug.