A group of businessmen, backed by the Lord Mayor of Cork, are hoping to put up a new sign on the outskirts of the city to replace one taken some years ago which honoured the legendary showband The Dixies.

He’s been a part of two All-Ireland winning teams but rumours abounded last night that Lar Corbett was part of a two-man team that scooped the €10.6m top prize in the lottery.