The new Lord Mayor of Cork has urged traders and shoppers to welcome the imminent afternoon traffic ban in Cork city centre.

In a world of relentless and seemingly accelerating change, it is sometimes difficult to know if the battles you choose to fight are still relevant, if the issues in play are yesterday’s or if they might still have relevance in a few years.

The controversial afternoon car ban on Cork’s St Patrick’s St looks set to be suspended tonight after just three weeks.

Private cars could be banned from Cork City’s main street by the end of next year after contentious traffic plans were approved last night writes Eoin English.