The rate for direct work carried out by farmers themselves will increase from €12.40 per hour to €13.50 per hour, an increase of €1.10, writes Stephen Cadogan

The annual awards of Cork Business Association — which is celebrating its 60th birthday in 2017— has heard rousing calls for Cork people to embrace what they have in their city if it is to thrive to its full potential.

From Beijing to Ballycotton and Shangai to Shanagarry, East Cork tourism is gearing up for the arrival of the Chinese.

ALL schools could have access to the buying power and other expertise of the education boards that will replace VECs from next year.

Around 1,100 staff at struggling British book chain Borders will lose their jobs on Christmas Eve after efforts to sell the business failed.