Zac Higgins, from Mahon in Cork city, was diagnosed with a diffuse axonal injury (DAI) to the brain after he was hit by a car in March.

A fundraising appeal to cover the funeral costs of a toddler who was killed in Cork raised more than €8,000 in just a few hours, with €3,000 of that being donated in the first hour.

Zac Higgins, from Mahon in Cork city, was diagnosed with a diffuse axonal injury (DAI) to the brain following the incident.

Zac Efron got emotional when speaking on the Ellen Degeneres Show about his grandparents.

A toddler who was diagnosed with a brain injury after he was knocked down in a hit and run last month is sitting up, smiling and laughing but cannot yet speak or walk.

A two-year-old boy who was knocked down in a hit and run in Mahon on the south side of Cork city has been diagnosed with a diffuse axonal injury (DAI) to the brain.

A fundraising campaign set up just days ago to help with treatment costs for a Cork toddler badly injured in a hit-and-run last week has already generated more than €12,000 in donations.

The entire Mahon community is rallying around the family of toddler Zac Higgins, who was injured in a hit-and-run a week ago.

Two-year-old Zac Higgins incurred serious injuries when he ran onto the road while playing with a ball near Castle Meadows on the Skehard Road in Mahon in Cork city at about 4pm on Monday.

The father of a toddler who was left with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in Cork has said that he is “absolutely blown away” by the support from friends and family.

2-year-old Zac Higgins suffered a broken collarbone and shoulder blade, and a bleed to the brain after being struck by a car while playing at about 3.50pm on Monday in Castle Meadows estate on the Skehard Road in Mahon.

Gardaí have arrested a juvenile in his late teens today in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Cork yesterday.

Failures to respond swiftly and appropriately to children and families in crisis have been highlighted in a series of Tusla reviews into the deaths of children and young people known to child protection services.

Rugby legend Ronan O’Gara paid an emotional tribute to the people of Cork as he was conferred with the freedom of the city he said he loves.

A 19-year-old man arrested over the murder of a US tourist in Russell Square has been described as a “little gentleman” and a “nice, quiet kid”, as police continue to investigate the knife rampage.

The first baby of the New Year took nearly two days to arrive, his proud mother has revealed.

LEANING forward and gesturing excitedly, his sparkling blue eyes twinkling, Zac Efron is talking about “pushing buttons and fiddling knobs”.

And now he uses it to help terminally-ill kids.

Zac Efron and Michelle Rodriguez have split up.

Zac Efron admits he was "going crazy" at home before seeking help in rehab.

WHEN Kerry Katona proudly displayed her ‘mummy tummy’ last month, little did we know that the mother of five was about to launch a new fitness DVD.

Zac Efron's 'Hairspray' director wants to be his sober coach.

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend is to be Godmother to his son.

Zac Efron's friends are "worried sick" he has fallen off the wagon.

Zac Efron was reportedly involved in a fight at the weekend.

Zac Efron wore a six-months sobriety chip at a basketball game.

Zac Efron is drinking soup through a straw after breaking his jaw.

Zac Efron and Lily Collins are reportedly dating again.

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During the summer, Ronan O’Gara, his wife Jessica and their four kids left Cork for a new life in the French capital. Tony Leen found a family adjusting well, and the former kicker revelling in his role as coach.

ONE line defined the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar, when the story emerged last November. “This is a Catholic country,” a midwife, later identified as Anne Maria Burke, had told Ms Halappanavar when explaining why a termination of her pregnancy wasn’t possible.

Sinitta doesn't think her abortion revelation has damaged her friendship with Simon Cowell.

Zac Efron has thanked fans for their "support" after it was reported he went to rehab earlier this year.

Zac Efron has allegedly been to rehab twice this year.

Zac Efron had a huge crush on Tyra Banks as a teenager.

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Zac Efron will star in JFK assassination movie 'Parkland'.

Nicki Minaj and Rihanna lead the nominations for the 2012 American Music Awards (AMAs).

The chips may have been down for a month since a flash flood forced the closure of this legendary takeaway.

Most of the traders in Douglas had no idea what chaos awaited them until early morning radio bulletins alerted them that the Cork City suburb had been badly flooded.

Transformers, vampires, singing high-schoolers — they can be hard to outrun.

Zac Efron does not believe he’s a “heartthrob”.