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Cork’s culinary excellence — as well as its scenic backdrops — will take centre stage on a cookery show which will be beamed into 1.5m homes next year.

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Hotels in East Cork have already taken bookings for this year’s Irish Open after it was confirmed the annual golfing event will be held at Fota Island in June.

Campsite owners concede they are having their best July in 30 years as families haul dusty tents out of the shed and maximise their time outdoors in the good weather.

Looking for somewhere novel to bring your dad this father’s day? Pól Ó Conghaile has 10 great suggestions to suit all budgets.

Former Cork star Brian Corcoran believes the county’s relegation from Division 1A will not be a massive blow in terms of Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s side’s overall aspirations.

Irish whiskey is the world’s fastest growing spirit, though coming from a low base, according to a report by Davy Stockbrokers.

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THE numbers of business visitors to Ireland increased by 10% last year, as 29,000 overseas delegates pumped €36 million into the Irish economy, according to Fáilte Ireland.