The battle to get consumers to pay their water charges is set to intensify after a poll found 49% intend not to fork out for their next water bill.

Grey skies didn’t dull the rainbow colours at Cork’s 10th annual Pride parade yesterday afternoon.

It’s boisterous, colourful, and celebratory, but also underscored by a serious message — this week, Cork Pride celebrates its heroes: People persecuted for taking a stand on sexuality.