HIGHLIGHT of the Cork International Short Story Festival (Sept 18-22) will be a reading by, and public interview with David Constantine, winner of the 2013 Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award at Triskel Christchurch on Sept 22.

THE Nepalese boy looks shocked but he has a very big ice-cream.

ARAN ISLANDERS have told Clare County Council the development of a new pier at Doolin was vital for the future of Inis Oirr in terms of potential job creation and the sustainability of the island population.