Music Cork is back – and this time the keynote speaker is Cork-born, Universal Vice President Sarah Desmond, writes Marjorie Brennan.

The habit of giving nicknames has been around a long time and can say a lot about the recipient — or not. Dave Kenny does some research

HE WAS one of the great statesman of the latter half of the 20th century. But Nelson Mandela was also a hugely significant cultural figure.

MUSIC NEWS: Beyoncé has bounced back after her post-baby break and has already been booked to play at the Super Bowl in February.

FIFTY thousand visitors and more than 1,000 musicians from 35 countries performing in 80 venues.