Five authors — all of them with strong links to Bishopstown — are to appear at a special evening dedicated to writing and writers in the Cork suburb as part of the city’s Culture Night celebrations on September 18.

Barefoot Apollo became the standard setter during an eventful second stage of the Irish Laurels on Saturday night at Curraheen Park.

IN July 10 you published a long letter outlining the function of the Department of Health and Children. The focus was very much on the information and administration aspects. No doubt much of what is being done has merit and is serious business.