Cork’s city councillors have approved four variations to the city development plan, paving the way for the delivery of almost 150 social housing units, including a downsizing scheme for the elderly.

Gardaí are questioning a man in his 30s about the seizure of an estimated €70,000 worth of cocaine in Cork city.

Blackrock Business Park, the former Motorola site in Cork’s booming Mahon suburb which last sold when vacated back in 2007 for €22m, has been put back for sale for €11.2m. 

A former Paralympian from Cork yesterday cut the ribbon on a new facility for people with physical disabilities in the city and surrounding areas.

THE very high tides of last week resulted in flooding over the wonderful Mahon walkway past Blackrock Castle in Cork. The walkway was covered in seaweed and debris as a result.