Dara Ó Briain took time out from tickling the funny bones of Cork audiences to tickle his own fancy in a visit to UCC campus today.

Irish cities have plenty of famous sights, says Pól Ó Conghaile. He focuses on smaller, off-radar discoveries in his new book, Secret Dublin.

Tech giant Apple may be asked to help save the former Cork home of pioneering mathematician George Boole following its partial collapse two years ago.

Longer-lasting batteries for phones and tablet computers could result from new research at University College Cork — using theories developed by its first professor of maths over 150 years ago.

The author of a book chronicling the history of third-level GAA has said that eligibility rules for competitions like the Fitzgibbon and Sigerson Cups should be more tightly policed.

I was born in Macroom, the youngest of four.

One of Ireland’s second most famous set of twin brothers after pint-sized pop duo Jedward missed his chance to mingle with royalty on the final day of the Queen’s visit to Ireland.

THE Queen will be presented with one of her favourite types of jewellery in Cork today — a stunning hand-crafted silver brooch.

Murder at Shandy Hall: The Coachford poisoning case

A 19TH century observatory built on a college campus will reopen on Thursday after a €500,000 renovation project.

THE Board of the Hunt Museum has announced that Virginia Teehan has been appointed as the new director of the Limerick-based museum.