After a grocery shop and pharmacy run, many people were nipping into craft shops or toy shops to pick up some “essentials”.

A new group set up to represent retailers in Cork city and county says it wants a seat at the table of decision-making on retail.

Retailers in Cork City who led opposition to the St Patrick’s Street car ban are ready to move beyond the controversy and embrace change, according to one of the organisers of a meeting tonight on the future of retail.

Runaway League of Ireland leaders Cork City are to host a series of roadshows across the county to highlight the benefits of becoming a member of the supporters’ trust that owns the club.