Massive restoration work aimed at reopening one of the country’s most iconic monuments as a tourist attraction has began in East Cork.

Two historic Cork towns have ‘app-ed’ their game to help visitors.

Confusion reigned yesterday as lifeguards warned swimmers not to bathe at seven beaches in Co Cork, despite test results showing they were within permissible EU levels for the bacteria E.coli.

The entrepreneurial spirit of an East Cork town will be showcased tomorrow when 13 new businesses put their ideas on display.