The friendly fellowship of voices united in pouring out their songs in perfect harmony in a weekend of idyllic sunshine made Cork the most agreeable place to be over the weekend for the city’s International Choral Festival.

Ireland’s rapidly ageing population is leading to a financial time bomb, with warnings that no plan is in place to cope with the dramatic rise in those aged over 65.

ANTHONY STOKES is set to start on the bench for the Republic of Ireland ‘B’ team to play Scotland in Dalymount Park next Tuesday.