The President saluted the resilience, backbone, and courage of the family-run businesses of Cork City centre during a walkabout yesterday of the areas worst hit by last week’s double flood.

Flood-hit traders in Cork City, who are bracing for more misery tonight, have pleaded with the Government to fast-track the delivery of a multi-million flood defence plan.

A VIBRANT East Cork village is celebrating a remarkable achievement this weekend after its local school reached its centenary year.

DENIS LYNCH is adamant Ireland can avoid relegation from the Meydan Nations Cup Series.