The Cork couple from the renowned Carducci Quartet are looking forward to playing with Julian Bliss on their Irish tour this week, writes Cathy Desmond.

Music is certainly the food of love for one couple — they attended the Cork School of Music together as children and enjoyed a teenage romance before carving out successful careers in one of Europe’s most respected string quartets.

Tommy Barker says Earls Well properties have the mark of quality

PROFITS at Cork construction and hotel firm JJ Fleming Holdings jumped by nearly 15% last year, according to accounts just filed at the Companies Registration Office.