A landmark lighthouse built on an Island off East Cork in the mid 1800s is set to open for its first public tours tomorrow.

A report on the work of South and East Cork Area Development shows that it created 369 jobs, funded more than 142 start-ups and enterprises, and helped a further 601 people gain employment in the region in the last three years.

From crafts to cookery along with culture, craic, and ceol — that’s what the Ring of Cork has to offer.

Rural development funding of €120m is not reaching approved projects, says South East Cork Area Development chief executive Ryan Howard.

Leading food, craft and tourism companies in Cork are pooling their energies to promote companies in the south and east of the county.

A project sponsored by the South and East Cork Area Development (Secad) organisation that created 10 jobs at Rumleys Open Farm in Waterfall, Co Cork, was opened yesterday by Simon Coveney, the agriculture minister.

Aspiring writers can avoid the traditionally tougher routes and publish their books themselves. Cover prices are lower but royalties can be generous, says John Hearne

Some of the country’s top visitor attractions have joined a tourism boosting brand initiative for the south and east of Cork.

BUSINESS leaders and community groups in south and east Cork are joining forces to develop a job creation strategy, with a strong focus on green economy opportunities.

MARK TEIXEIRA and Hideki Matsui shook the New York Yankees from their slumber and sent the World Series to tonight’s third game in Philadelphia tied at 1-1.