THE arrival of Monkstown’s oft-coveted Castle House for sale on a weekend when Cork celebrates all things ocean and harbour related is an irony that would not have been lost on this home’s long-time owner, the late, great and erudite Cork gentleman Charlie Hennessy.

THE death of Charlie Hennessy yesterday was described as “a tremendous loss to Cork city” by Cork film festival director Mick Hannigan.

A MAJOR collection of work by sculptor Seamus Murphy was unveiled yesterday by the country’s newest national cultural institution.

Dear Dr Paisley,

I WAS surprised to hear the Labour spokesperson on transport, Róisin Shortall, on Morning Ireland last Friday, decrying the establishment of Cork and Shannon as independent airports, thereby preventing the creation of many jobs in both centres.