Trish Dromey visits a restored stone cottage which is heaven-sent for romantics

A New Orleans funeral parade with a multi-coloured coffin, a 20-piece brass band, and a 10ft “widow” puppet complete with trailing black veil is among the eye-catching attractions planned for the 10th anniversary of the renowned Ballydehob Jazz festival.

Little Red Gate Cottage is a warm and comfortable retreat with plenty of guest space, writes Rose Martin.

At the start of yesterday’s inquest into the deaths of Martin McCarthy and his daughter Clarissa, coroner Frank O’Connell warned that “the atmosphere could get a little uncomfortable”. He was talking about the stuffy heat in the crowded room, but he was right in more ways than one

An Irish endurance swimmer has become the first person in the world to complete a gruelling seven-channel swim around the world.