Warm tributes have been paid to theatre giant Michael Twomey — one half of the legendary comedy duo Cha and Miah — who died yesterday aged 84.

A man who has brought smiles to the faces of countless sick and deserving children was given a standing ovation by more than 250 guests as he was pronounced Cork Person of the Year.

Two men who played a leading role in campaigning for the marriage equality referendum are among the bookies’ favourites to win the upcoming Cork Person of the Year award.

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Tom Verlaine has his own theory as to why New York was such a hotbed of creativity in the mid-70s, writes Ed Power

BRENDAN Grace has been making people laugh for 40 years. 

The death earlier this year of Cork Opera House panto stalwart Bryan Flynn has made for an emotional show for the cast and crew of Sleeping Beauty, writes Colette Sheridan

Few rivalries have as rich a history as Cork and Tipperary hurlers, points out Donal O'Grady.

Final preparations are under way to confer the Freedom of Cork on President Michael D Higgins this week.

President Michael D Higgins is to get the Freedom of Cork despite severe criticism that the honour has become mired in politics and is being given out too often.

President Michael D Higgins is set to be made a Freeman of Cork.

Three comedy legends shared a stage yesterday to be conferred with the Freedom of Cork in recognition of their remarkable contribution to Irish theatre over half a century.

Cork City Council is to confer the freedom of Cork on three entertainers who have brought “joy to generations of people”.

THEY say the play’s the thing.

A new TG4 documentary recalls the famous Turkish delights from the Hadji Beyshop in Cork, says Colette Sheridan

IT’S that time of year, when Cork’s favourite pantomime dame, Jim Mulcahy, dons big hair, make-up and loud female costumes.

TRIBUTES were paid last night to stage and comedy legend Paddy Comerford who died suddenly yesterday. He was 80.

TRIBUTES were paid last night to stage and comedy legend Paddy Comerford who died suddenly yesterday. He was 80.

AFTER 20 years, with two All Ireland losses in 2007 and last year, Cork finally got their hands on the Sam Maguire cup after a nail-biting and thrilling game of football.

ONE of Cork city’s best known characters has lamented the closure of the Beamish & Crawford brewery, saying Cork will lose part of its soul.

IT SURVIVED famine, wars and recessions but there was anger on the streets of Cork yesterday after a boardroom decision to close the country’s oldest brewery.

I READ with great interest the programme to celebrate Cork’s designation as European capital of culture. I look forward to a wonderful year of activity.

THOUSANDS thronged the South Mall in Cork last night to welcome home the defeated All-Ireland senior hurling finalists.