THE economic future of an island off the south-west coast is in serious jeopardy because its water supply system is on the verge of totally disintegrating.

A 10-YEAR strategy to enhance life for about 500 inhabitants on the seven islands off West Cork has been launched.

SHAGS, despite their prejudicial name, are elegant birds, much more attractive than their cousins, the cormorants.

THE president praised the organisers of the country’s biggest Irish language and cultural festival last night for continuing to make it modern and relevant.