A man who has brought smiles to the faces of countless sick and deserving children was given a standing ovation by more than 250 guests as he was pronounced Cork Person of the Year.

Charity organisers tell Sharon Ní Conchúir about running events in the recession

They have spent years developing facilities and services for their autistic children.

BERTIE WALSH still gets flashbacks to the horrific day 25 years ago when the train he was driving hurtled into the sidings at Buttevant railway station.