CSO figures reveal people living in urban areas are more likely to be single and pay higher rent, while those living in rural areas have better health, writes Kevin O’Neill.

It was a good day at the office for Fianna Fáil, according to party leader Micheál Martin, and it was hard to disagree.

The biennial festival in Cork produced another unique feast of fine music and good vibes.

As legendary comics writer Alan Moore slips into retirement, some of his Irish contemporaries tell Donal O’Keeffe about the genius who had such a huge influence on popular culture

Kevin O’Neill The body of an 85-year-old man which was discovered at his home in Cork on Friday may have been undiscovered for seven months.

In the final of a five-part series, Kevin O’Neill profiles the competitive Cork City South-East constituency.

In the fourth of a five-part series, Kevin O’Neill profiles the new Cork City electoral area.

In the third of a five-part series on the local elections, Kevin O’Neill profiles the revamped Cork City North-West district

In the second of a five part series on the newly redrawn city boundaries, Kevin O’Neill profiles the constituency of Cork City South Central.

So that’s Monday nearly wrapped up. Here’s some of the stories we published on irishexaminer.com today which we hope will help you make sense of it all this evening.

The expansion of Cork City’s boundary has resulted in a shake-up of electoral wards. In the first of a five-part series,

The Government will be powerless to prevent a repeat of Saturday’s “repulsive” show-of-strength march by the New IRA-linked group embroiled in Lyra McKee’s killing unless it introduces new emergency laws.

Kevin O’Neill Substitute teacher panels to address shortages

In the end it, was their performance in the third quarter that laid the foundation for Watergrasshill’s victory over Inniscarra in the first round of the Cork PIHC in Páirc Uí Rinn tonight. The game was tied at the change of ends, as it had been on four other occasions in the opening period.

Landlords who rent out their properties on Airbnb face being hit with extra water, insurance, and commercial rates bill from July 1.

There has been robust discussion around this week’s series on Irish football and the things being done to restore our supply of top talent. It even spilled beyond these shores, from the UK to USA and Sweden to South Africa, with many of the issues raised striking a universal chord.

The World Cup play-off defeat by Denmark cast Irish football into another period of introspection. Where are the players? 

The optimist in “Sos” Dowling doesn’t need any invitation to draw parallels between the Leinster club title he led Moorefield to in 2006 and what he hopes will be their second crown tomorrow afternoon.

Aer Lingus has ruled out the introduction of transatlantic flights from Cork despite suggestions from the airline’s CEO that they were on the horizon.

Cork City’s European tour takes a turn with a difference over the next two weeks as the club heads for Cyprus’s very own little enclave of Spain.

A goal three minutes into injury-time by Glen Rovers’ David Cunningham saved the Cork SHC champions in an epic Saturday night tussle with old rivals St Finbarr’s at Páirc Uí Rinn.

A look ahead to today’s action in Divisions 1A and 1B...

And they thought Waterford was a tough draw.

A six-year legal battle by former nun Nora Wall for damages from the State after her wrongful conviction for the rape of a young girl was certified a miscarriage of justice has settled at the High Court.

The Irish Prison Service has launched an investigation into circumstances behind an inmate being locked outside in an exercise yard overnight at the new Cork Prison, writes Kevin O’Neill.

Glanworth 1-14 Glenville 1-9: It all started to go wrong for Glenville in the opening minutes when Glanworth opened up a four-point lead in this challenging Cork IFC round one battle at Rathcormac yesterday.

Watergrasshill 0-14 Kilworth 1-8: For the first time, Watergrasshill won the Cork U21BHC final with a hard-earned victory over Kilworth at Páirc Uí Rinn last night. 

Nemo Rangers midfielder David Niblock says his side must repeat the defensive efforts of last week if they are to beat Castlehaven in Sunday’s Cork SFC final replay in Páirc Uí Rinn (3.30pm).

Horrothon is back at the IFI in Dublin for 2015, and it’s celebrating its 18th birthday in style with five days of scream-tastic horror.

Cork have made two changes to their starting team for Saturday’s All-Ireland intermediate hurling decider against Galway.

Glenville 2-10 Ballydesmond 0-5: Glenville remain in the race for IFC honours after overcoming Ballydesmond with an eye-catching performance at Ballyclough yesterday.

Cork 0-20 Limerick 0-18: The Cork intermediate team last night ensured at least one Munster hurling crown would reside on Leeside this summer – Ronan Dwane’s charges scoring a deserved two-point win over favourites Limerick.

Waterford 1-21 Cork 1-11: Shane Bennett didn’t travel on the team bus to Páirc Uí Rinn, his father Pat transporting him across the border.

Watergrasshill 1-16 Cloyne 2-11: “We won with pure heart and determination,” was the verdict of Watergrasshill manager John O’Regan after his side battled back from eight points down to snatch victory at the death over a fancied Cloyne in the Cork Premier IHC on Saturday.

Three penalties from Matt D’Arcy proved decisive at Lakelands Park on Saturday afternoon, when champions Clontarf booked their place in the Ulster Bank League Division 1A decider at the expense of Terenure College.

About 300 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour every year — high profile examples include singers Russell Watson and Sheryl Crow, who both survived.

Cork PIHC relegation play-off

As expected, Limerick’s Ardscoil Rís booked their spot in the Dr Harty Cup quarter-finals as they saw off St Flannan’s, Ennis on a 2-24 to 1-10 scoreline at Sixmilebridge yesterday.

Mayo’s 1993 All Star Kevin O’Neill expects the team will keep things tight in the hope of avoiding a repeat of early goal concessions in their last three All-Ireland finals.

Watergrasshill 3-17 Mallow 2-09