The Cork Education and Training Board (ETB) has introduced a whistleblower policy to help prevent a repeat of financial irregularities which rocked the education body it succeeded.

Students from Largy College in Clones, Co Monaghan, were yesterday named the Young Social Innovators for 2015.

Today is make-or-break day for the Irish squad at the Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup in Cowes.

Tony Lyons was counting his lucky stars last night.

Students with entrepreneurial flair have been firmly assured by Oscar-winning producer-turned-educationalist David Puttnam: “You are the people the world has been waiting for.”

Another unorthodox land deal involving County Cork VEC has emerged and is being scrutinised by the Department of Education.

Gardaí in West Cork are to offer guidance on cyberbullying to parents of 1,200 secondary pupils.

She might be just 13 but Amy Dolan is already leader of the band — and not just any band — the County Cork School of Music VEC Senior Youth Orchestra, no less.

The future for new Irish businesses looks harmonious judging by the ideas of young company directors in West Cork.

Two teenagers have persuaded one of Ireland’s top bands to play a free gig to promote the positive link between mental health and music.

Meet the Leaving Cert student who sailed to, and through, his first exam.

Junior Certificate students whose classmate died suddenly on Monday night will be allowed to start this afternoon’s Irish exam late so they can attend his funeral.

Health authorities are to roll out a national measles vaccination campaign following a serious outbreak of the potentially fatal disease in West Cork.

The number of confirmed measles cases in the West Cork outbreak has risen to 31, with fears that younger children are now at risk.

Parents have been advised to withdraw unvaccinated children from a West Cork school following a major outbreak of the highly contagious measles disease.

The next generation will have less impact on the planet, with lower carbon footprints detected among teenagers in Cork.

IRISH hopes of victory on home waters were dashed over the weekend as Britain’s first teams in the open and youth events of the ISAF World Team Racing Championships at Schull emerged overall winners.

THE town of Schull is making final preparations ahead of Sunday’s opening ceremony of the ISAF Team Racing World Championship that will bring a spotlight on the West Cork sailing centre.

MARK DONNELLAN’S haul of 1-9 secured an historic All-Ireland title for Maynooth Post Primary School in Tipperary on Saturday.

A TEENAGER donned a gorilla suit and played the drums in his school yesterday to spread a little happiness.

LEADING entrepreneurs revealed the secrets of their success to a new generation of young entrepreneurs at a special conference yesterday.

THE Fastnet International Schools Regatta enjoyed a thrilling finale at Fastnet Marine and Outdoor Education Centre in Schull, with Oisín O’Driscoll taking the Gold Fleet overall title.

THE Fastnet International Schools Regatta second day in Schull Harbour provided excellent, but challenging sailing conditions, particularly in the afternoon.

THE three-day Fastnet International Schools Regatta got underway in Schull Harbour yesterday under ideal weather conditions.

SIX Cork students are in the running for the title of Ireland’s top young volunteer.

Tommy Barker says extended Schull home has a lot to recommend it.

MOST Reverend John Buckley, Bishop of Cork and Ross, has announced a number of changes to appointments of priests in the diocese.

A TIGHTLY fought quiz up to the very end resulted in a win for Mount St Michael’s School, Rosscarbery, with 106 points in the latest heats of the TCH All Ireland Schools Quiz last night.

THERE was a nail-biting finish to the TCH All Ireland Schools Quiz held in Bantry last night.

THERE was a nail-biting finish to the Thomas Crosbie Holdings All-Ireland Schools Quiz at the Westlodge Hotel in Bantry last night

In stark contrast with the heavy wind conditions, which prevailed during day one of the BSDRA, day two commenced with light, shifting breezes, which made a lottery of results.

Students from Schull Community College are representing Ireland at The British Schools Team Racing Championships which began yesterday at the West Kirby Sailing Club outside of Liverpool.

A team of six will represent Ireland at the British Schools Team Racing Sailing Championships which commence today.