A cross-party representation of political figures in Cork is to make representations to the minister for children seeking a rise in funding for creches in the most disadvantaged parts of the country.

Parents have urged the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to provide staff funding to seven community creches in Cork city which are at risk of closure.

Seven creches looking after vulnerable toddlers in some of the most disadvantaged parts of Cork City could be facing closure.

HEARTBROKEN Donncha O’Callaghan lined out for Ireland in New Zealand today just a day after being told his beloved grandmother had died.