Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald said that “no one wants gardaí to take strike action” and that she was doing “everything possible” to avert the crisis.

Cork 1-27 Dublin 2-23: It wasn’t exactly instant karma.

Cork 2-23 Clare 2-18

Ger Cunningham was wearing two hats this week, Bord Gáis Energy representative at Wednesday’s Munster U21 hurling final won in such convincing style by Clare and selector on Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s Cork management team that faces Dublin in tomorrow’s All-Ireland SHC semi-final.

We can talk about the history in a bit, and before long we’ll get to Donal O’Grady, the Limerick captain, and his groundbreaking rendition of Limerick You’re A Lady, not to mention the best final-whistle pitch-invasion we’ve seen in many years.

USE of advanced traceability systems in the agri-food processing chain has helped underpin Ireland’s global reputation for food excellence, says one expert in this technology field.

A report in the Guardian 25 Oct 2012 reveals that Britain has recently rejected US requests to use UK bases in its nuclear standoff with Iran because of secret legal advice that any pre-emptive strike could be in breach of international law.

Historically, the market for cooked meats was in bulk product, that was then sliced in the corner shop and the supermarket. This is rapidly changing and the market is now demanding product that is ready sliced and ready to go

Seven neighbouring food companies in north Cork and east Limerick have boosted their business by launching the umbrella brand A Taste of Ballyhoura Country.

Fifty Cork food and beverage businesses hope to boost their export sales following a targeted two-day food industry trip to Amsterdam.

Although the commercial viability of the Barryroe oil field has been established, the next stage is by no means risk-free.

HE’S beennicknamed “The Don” after polishing off the mother of all fry-ups.

THE Republic’s Under 17s will be desperate to avoid a Greek tragedy as they strive for the one qualifying place for May’s UEFA Championship finals this week in Alexandropolis.

VEGETARIAN food producer Deirdre Collins is launching her range of wholefood burgers on the British market.

Cork 1-20 Offaly 1-15, Pairc Ui Chaoimh

HORGAN’S Delicatessen Supplies, based in Mitchelstown, Co Cork, has just achieved the BRC (British Retail Consortium) global quality standard accreditation.

Ireland placed one hand on the RBS 6 Nations trophy after putting Italy to the sword at the Stadio Flaminio.

Folláin preserves, based in Cúil-Aodha, west Cork, have just joined forces with Horgan’s Delicatessen Supplies in order to distribute its award-winning range of preserves to retail outlets throughout the country.

ANTHONY FOLEY looks certain to lead Ireland against the All Blacks at Lansdowne Road on Saturday week. The Munster captain should take over in the absence of injured Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell.

HORGAN Delicatessen Supplies is set to return to profit this year as it enlarges its van sales network to increase its service to independent food outlets.

THE Mitchelstown-based supplier of fine foods and cheese Horgan’s Delicatessens saw its profits fall by 20% last year, according to its latest accounts.

FORMER Allstar goalkeeper Ken Hogan was last night appointed new manager of the Tipperary senior hurling team in succession to Michael Doyle.