The story of the Harris family highlights the fact that the development of wind farms is subject to few planning checks.

Planning regulation and inspection around wind- farms is expected to come under further scrutiny following claims that a wind- farm in Co Waterford was built with larger blades than allowed for.

The story of the Harris family highlights the fact that the development of wind farms is subject to few planning checks, writes Michael Clifford

DESPITE eight points from new signing Cian McCarthy, Douglas fell to a surprise 0-22 to 0-20 defeat in the opening round of the Cork SHC on Sunday.

DON’T spare the rods — as a special hook there’s fishing to be had on the River Blackwater, from the edge of the gardens at pretty Marston Cottage.

I have managed a fishery in Ballyduff Upper on the Blackwater River for the past 10 years. My records show a dramatic decline in salmon returning to the system — in fact a 60% drop in the last five years.

Handler Padraig Higgins has experienced a hugely-rewarding point-to-point season and the Ballynoe-based handler recorded his eighth success of the campaign by sending out Golden Crisp to record a hugely-popular victory in the winners of two at yesterday’s well-attended second stage of the two-day South Union Foxhounds fixture at Farrangalway outside Kinsale.

For many, it was a case of the best wine being reserved until last at yesterday’s well-attended Lisgoold point-to-point fixture that was staged at Templenacarriga for Follow The Swallow readily put his rivals to the sword in the closing 18-runner seven-year-old and upwards maiden.

Waterford selector Dan Shanahan has described Philip Mahony’s season ending injury as "a massive shock".

CARRIGNAVAR, CORK €495,000

Clonmel hotelier John Nallen has experienced a terrific run of success with his charges in point-to-points this season and the owner/trainer struck once more with newcomer Minella Friend in the four-year-old geldings’ maiden at yesterday’s Killeady Harriers meeting at Dromahane.

ON the southern bank of the Blackwater and close to the Co Waterford border, the sale of this substantial 90-acre farm at Waterpark, Ballyduff, should create a flurry.

A woman has been killed in a road crash in Co Waterford this afternoon.

FORMER Waterford senior hurling star Fergal Hartley is set to assume the managerial reins of the county U21 side for the coming season.

WATER supplies in many parts of the country will still to be restricted today as local authorities continue to repair leaks caused by this week’s sudden thaw.

THE Ballincollig express train Leeview Jet will make a rapid return to action when he contests the Red Mills Waterford Masters which kicks off at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.

A FESTIVAL celebrating the rich cultural and musical heritage of an historic part of Co Waterford takes place next month in the village of Ballyduff Upper.

A POINTED free with the penultimate puck of the game gave Waterford victory over a depleted Cork side in a high scoring and entertaining senior hurling challenge at Ballyduff Upper last evening.

WATERFORD face Cork in a senior hurling challenge with a difference on Bank Holiday Monday (6.30pm).

Waterford 1-17 Clare 0-8, Ballyduff Upper

UCC 4-16 UL 2-14, (after extra-time)

The Waterford hurlers got their 2010 campaign off to a winning start as they ran out comfortable 1-26 to 1-11 winners over Cork IT.

LISMORE estate agent, actor and arts buff Ken Madden has another few strings to his bow — a cracking great local property on nine acres by the River Blackwater, as well as a property market-related book just out.

THE stark reality of Ireland’s road carnage was laid bare by college students touched by tragedy yesterday.

CORK Colleges break with tradition tomorrow night when Farranferris and Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh clash under lights at Páirc Uí Rinn in the O’Callaghan Cup final (7.30 pm).