Two separate investigations have been launched after a rally car smashed through a garden fence, killing two people and seriously injuring seven others.

A mother was one of two people killed after a rally car crashed and ploughed into spectators.

A female rally co-driver and a sports photographer were killed today when a car ploughed into the crowd at a road race.

ALMOST 500 rowers participated in an annual rowing race from Crosshaven to Cork city over the weekend which kick started the maritime festival atmosphere for the summer.

I WOULD be grateful if you or your readers could explain how two of the leading figures in Irish public life have reached their exalted positions while displaying a level of self-importance and egomania second to none. They are the Cardinal Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All-Ireland, Seán Brady, and Health Minister Mary Harney.

Youghal has a new theatre. Eoin English reports on what it means for the town.