Staff at a home and garden store in Co Cork yesterday recalled how the premises shook in the aftermath of an explosion that hospitalised two people at the café next door.

Good morning. Here’s a look at the top stories you need to know, in the Irish Examiner’s Morning Report.

A man accused of inflicting “serious injuries” on a female garda who was struck in the face with a beer keg at the weekend was granted bail yesterday.

West Cork farmers are up in arms over a decision by a leading cheese manufacturer to buy back shares issued to former milk suppliers.

Twin brothers who set up Dublin nightclub Residence have lost a last-chance legal challenge to retain some involvement in the running of the business.

Ireland’s busiest commuter town is poised to get a multi-million relief road within two years.

SENSATIONAL full-forward John Mullaney inspired Ballinhassig to a second Barry Collins Super Valu South East JAHC title in three years, leaving Carrigaline dejected at Riverstick yesterday.

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AN POST has allayed fears that post office services could be lost to one of Ireland’s premier tourist spots.

IT WASN’T pretty, but that won’t matter to Shamrocks, who ended a 24-year famine by collecting the Barry Collins Super Valu South east JAHC title at Innishannon yesterday, dismissing their underdog status to overcome gallant Kinsale.

South-facing views over the Blackwater is a big part of the attraction of this house at 10, Thomas Street, Fermoy.

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte will use today's game against Antrim in Dungannon as a chance to experiment.