An internal Dublin Fire Brigade report recommended the serving of a fire notice on Longboat Quay in May of last year, the Irish Examiner has learned.

Rory McIlroy’s out-of-court settlement with his former management company brings to mind that scene from Monty Python’s Life of Brian when the kindly Roman centurion is lining up the locals for execution.

The world’s number one golfer Rory McIlroy is to continue negotiations with his former agent in an attempt to avert a potentially long and bitter courtroom showdown over a multimillion euro contract dispute.

Irish golfer Rory McIlroy is set for a courtroom showdown today in a lawsuit against his former agent.

The world’s number one golfer is set for a courtroom showdown tomorrow in a lawsuit against his former agent.

The High Court has refused applications by Rory McIlroy’s former management team, Horizon Sport Management Ltd, for orders seeking inspection of the golfer’s mobile phones.

Trio accused of working against golfer’s relationship with agency

Sports management company Horizon seeks application for further inspection of mobile phones

Court told devices were restored to factory settings as Horizon claims they may have held vital material

Golf star Rory McIlroy signed a contract with his sports management company on the day of the firm’s Christmas party, court papers claim.

Golf star Rory McIlroy is to be hit with a counter claim when he takes legal action against his former sports agent, a court has been told.

Superstar golfer Rory McIlroy is facing his biggest challenge to date — but in the courts, not on the course.

Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley is smart enough not to comment on the private life of his expected Gleneagles side but there was no hiding his pleasure in learning Rory McIlroy has sorted out his management affairs.

Former world number one Rory McIlroy has confirmed he has left Horizon Sports Management to create his own management group.

Mallow 3-9 Bantry Blues 1-14

In the end, it was something of a canter for Nemo Rangers as they claimed a 12th Cork County U21AFC title against Bantry Blues at Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday night.

Pride and a fanatical will to win were abundant ingredients in Bantry’s win over Beara in Saturday’s semi-final thriller in Kealkil.

Despite a few late scares, including the concession of a goal two minutes from time, the better team lifted the Liam Farr Cup after yesterday’s South-West cork U-21 AFC final at Aughaville.

Last year’s county champions O’Donovan Rossa were knocked out at the Carbery U21AFC semi-final stage on Saturday at Leap.

FAILURE to complete emergency remedial works at the Priory Hall apartment complex by the end of next month will be regarded as a breach of court orders, the president of the High Court warned yesterday.

MORE than 240 people are to be moved into emergency hotel accommodation for five weeks at a cost of about €200,000 after a High Court judge ordered the evacuation of an apartment complex last Thursday due to serious fire safety risks.

WEST KERRY brushed past a disappointing Kerins O’Rahillys in this one-side Kerry SFC quarter-final at Austin Stack Park, Tralee on Saturday.

WHILE other local election hopefuls are pounding the streets, one is laid up in hospital at “the worst possible time”.

KILLARNEY was a busy place last Sunday. At St Mary’s Cathedral a special celebration took place in honour of the Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican — Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty — who saved about 6,500 Jews from death by the Nazis during the Second World War.

HISTORY was made yesterday when, for the first time, a paraplegic became a member of Cork County Council.

FIANNA FÁIL has been accused of abandoning a large swathe of west Cork by failing to replace one of its county councillors who resigned last summer.

SPECULATION mounted last night that a well-known businessman and former county councillor could be on his way back to County Hall as a public representative.

Ireland’s ageing population poses significant long-term dangers for the country’s economy, a major labour conference heard today.

AN URGENT appeal has been made for suitable burial land in a West Cork village, which has no new interment plots available.

CASH-RICH property developers repeatedly dashed a junior rugby club’s ambitions to secure a proper pitch and the club, it has been claimed.

A DECISION by Fianna Fáil headquarters to select a former Independent to run alongside Deputy Denis O’Donovan in Cork South-West could lead to serious infighting within the party, it was warned last night.

PLANS by a voluntary housing association to build 20 homes in West Cork were virtually scuppered yesterday by Cork county councillors.

A LOCAL authority is prioritising single people on its housing lists in west Cork.

A CONTROVERSIAL motion seeking the provision of a designated Travellers’ halting site in Bantry was yesterday withdrawn at a meeting of the Western Committee of Cork County Council.

Laune Rangers 2-11 Rathmore 0-9

Teen sensation Cian McNamara produced two stunning extra time comebacks to win the Shell Ireland sponsored South of Ireland title at Lahinch.

THE new generation of Sinn Féin candidates, riding the crest of the party’s growing wave of support, would do well to remember the days when their percentage vote could be measured on one hand.

Aghabullogue 1-12, Courcey Rovers 2-8

A harbour town is prepared to spend over €1m to provide an artificial beach.

A FAMED harbour town is prepared to spend over €1m to provide an artificial beach.