A former Cork city-centre hotel, with a 207-year pedigree on St Patrick’s St, is to be partly demolished and redeveloped for high-end shops use, possibly with an appeal to the likes of Zara.

Not too many trainers can be chasing Cheltenham festival glory 41 years after enjoying their initial success at the meeting.

The last chance to hit the dance floor at a hotel that hosted top political figures in Irish history takes place this weekend, as the new owner sells off its contents.

One of Cork city’s oldest hotels, the Victoria Hotel on St Patrick Street, is for sale by tender in April.

AT least one horse race a day in Britain is suspected of being either fixed or tainted by corruption.