Beloved Cork actor Michael Twomey never got the opportunity to see what was thought to be his final acting role in the movie which is now in its final stages of post-production, it has emerged.

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Cha and Miah legend Frank Duggan has paid an emotional tribute to his friend and comedy partner of 44 years, Michael Twomey, who has died.

Warm tributes have been paid to theatre giant Michael Twomey — one half of the legendary comedy duo Cha and Miah — who died yesterday aged 84.

THE death of actor Michael Twomey has robbed the nation of a theatrical legend and his family, friends and fans of one of the funniest, most engaging and talented comics that Ireland has ever produced.

Michael Twomey may be best known for Cha and Miah, but his reflections on over 70 years in Cork theatre include some incredible history, writes Jo Kerrigan

A father has been found guilty of murdering his deformed baby after both parents attempted to shift the blame for his death on to a young autistic child.

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Proud families gathered on the quayside yesterday to welcome home the crew of LÉ Niamh, who apart from rescuing migrants, assisted in the birth of one and the double resuscitation of an infant who nearly drowned.

It may have been a washout summer but business interests in Waterford’s premier beach town, Tramore, are finding that visitors’ willingness to spend is benefiting the town’s tourist trade, writes Sean O’ Riordan

CORK theatre stalwart Michael Twomey was one half of the Chah and Miah duo on 1970s TV show Hall’s Pictorial Weekly. 

Connacht coach Pat Lam is taking nothing for granted after victory over Munster, naming virtually an unchanged side for tonight’s visit of Edinburgh to the Galway Sportsground (7.35pm).

Two men have been found guilty in England of murdering an elderly woman whose body was found under the floorboards of a shop’s cellar.

Final preparations are under way to confer the Freedom of Cork on President Michael D Higgins this week.

The widow of soldier Lee Rigby left court in tears today as jurors heard eyewitness accounts of how he was run over and attacked with a meat cleaver and knives.

Three comedy legends shared a stage yesterday to be conferred with the Freedom of Cork in recognition of their remarkable contribution to Irish theatre over half a century.

Cork City Council is to confer the freedom of Cork on three entertainers who have brought “joy to generations of people”.

Tensions have emerged over plans to confer the freedom of Cork on three people this year — the highest ever number of recipients in a single year.

Comic duo Cha and Miah will be to the forefront in enticing Cork exiles to return to their roots for this year’s Gathering.

Actor Michael Twomey isn’t usually late for his entrances but today he is keeping his audience waiting.

The men behind the legendary comedy duo Cha and Miah were honoured by their native city last night just days before they hang up their trademark caps.

Ireland’s biggest garden festival is a feast for the senses, President Michael D Higgins declared when he opened Bloom 2012 yesterday.

De boys are on to something massive, like. And the translation for those of you unfamiliar with Cork slang is: These young entrepreneurs have developed an idea that is going to be really quite successful.

Colette Sheridan hears that Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys is about reaching an age where you feel you’re no longer wanted

Taking on Heineken Cup champions Leinster at the RDS was always going to be a serious test for Eric Elwood’s Connacht side, but their mounting injury list has rendered the task even harder.

TRIBUTES were paid last night to stage and comedy legend Paddy Comerford who died suddenly yesterday. He was 80.

TRIBUTES were paid last night to stage and comedy legend Paddy Comerford who died suddenly yesterday. He was 80.

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A six-year jail sentence was imposed today on the man whose assault left one of Cork’s most famous sports stars – Miah Dennehy – unable to lead an independent life.

A jury took only 17 minutes this afternoon to return a unanimous guilty verdict in the case against a middle-aged man who denied a charge of assault causing serious harm to Miah Dennehy - the former Republic of Ireland soccer player.

The head of Bangladesh’s anti-corruption watchdog and one of his colleagues said they resigned today after the country’s president asked them to quit.

“UP The Rebels — The Replay” returned to the Everyman Palace Theatre last night.

I READ with great interest the programme to celebrate Cork’s designation as European capital of culture. I look forward to a wonderful year of activity.

A river ferry carrying about 250 passengers capsized early today during a tropical storm in south-eastern Bangladesh and most of those aboard were feared dead, police said.

A river ferry carrying about 250 passengers capsized early today during a tropical storm in south-eastern Bangladesh and many were feared dead, police said.

A FAILED asylum seeker was jailed for life yesterday for hacking to death his four-year-old stepdaughter, his wife and her disabled brother with a machete-like kitchen knife.