The Everyman Palace Theatre has seen a lot in its 120 years. As it opens its doors to public tours, Marjorie Brennan gets a sneak peek into the workings of this iconic Cork institution.

As the Ballydehob-based Fit-Up Theatre Festival gets ready to visit local towns and islands, Louise Roseingrave hears about the genesis of Ireland’s most unique - and lengthy - theatre festival.

SHE may be playing a dead pirate but her special talents have helped breathe life into a swashbuckling Christmas pantomime.

WARM tributes were paid last night to former Cork and Limerick city manager, Jack Higgins, with councillors describing him as “very efficient public servant” and “a strategic thinker”.

ACTRESS, comedian and writer, Pauline McLynn, seems to have boundless energy.