They came, they saw a sea of red — and were duly conquered.

Some of Cork city’s large department stores will open early on St Stephen’s Day for the sales.

SPECULATION is mounting that US biotechnology giant Amgen has finally abandoned its plans to create 1,100 jobs at a plant in Co Cork and instead has decided to launch its European operations with a takeover of Pfizer’s factory in Dun Laoghaire.

JUST one-in-20 teenagers says there are proper facilities for young people in their area and, for over 80%, “hanging around” is the main recreation activity, a survey has found.