It was a one-day event, with lifelong consequences for the families of its three victims, and ongoing ramifications for households, schools, transport, businesses, the health service, forestry, and farming.

CORK HARBOUR has been given a clean bill of health following a unique exercise involving the national research vessel.

The 4HOME chain of home and garden superstores is to open new stores in Bandon, Ballincollig and Cobh.