Dozens of families have been left homeless, businesses ruined, and bridges washed away after devastating flooding on the Inishowen Peninsula in Co Donegal.

Details of the first direct flights from Cork to the US could be announced within days after US authorities sanctioned the airline’s final piece of operational paperwork over the weekend.

Details of the first transatlantic flights from Cork Airport could be announced within days after US authorities sanctioned the airline's final operational paperwork last night.

A TOUCH OF ITALIA WITH ADDED SUMMER VALUE

Transport Minister Martin Cullen opened a new cargo handling company at Shannon Airport today.