A New Orleans funeral parade with a multi-coloured coffin, a 20-piece brass band, and a 10ft “widow” puppet complete with trailing black veil is among the eye-catching attractions planned for the 10th anniversary of the renowned Ballydehob Jazz festival.

It was almost lost due to a lack of funding and resources but, in a triumph of people-power, the eighth edition of the Ballydehob Jazz Festival will be launched this week.

Joseph O’Leary reflects on 15 years with one of Cork’s best-loved bands.

CORK will host the world’s steepest soapbox race this Sunday before an estimated audience of 30,000.