The High Court has ordered the shutting of a respected Cork restaurant following the owner’s refusal to comply with a closure order from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).

Michael Barrable/Dermot O'Gorman (Ford Focus WRC) took a comprehensive victory in the Leighlinbridge based Carlow Rally today.

THE Japanese who visit Ireland are frequently baffled that we eat so little seaweed. When they walk along the seashore, they recognise seaweed and sea vegetables they seek out and relish in Japan.

IT WILL be no secret to anyone that the Cork Market is one of my favourite places.

THE dream house that a couple had their eye and hearts set on, and finally managed to buy, is unexpectedly about to become the home of some new occupants.