A woman has been rescued from a house fire in Co Mayo this morning.

A young Co Louth woman who suffers from an inflamed colon has been awarded more than €500,000 in damages by the High Court today.

IN the election campaign, the most ignored and avoided question is: why should the DUP be expected to share power with Sinn Féin while politicians in the Republic are reluctant to do so?

THE prestigious European Youth Orchestra graced City Hall recently under the auspices of Cork 2005. Added to the prospect of having such a classy orchestra in Cork was the presence of John Eliot Gardiner, one of the world’s greatest conductors.

NOW that Cork is about to assume the mantle of European Capital of Culture, perhaps the city fathers might turn their attention to what’s going on in the city centre at night time, especially at weekends.

TWO, detached four-beds, at opposite ends of the city, are on the market at the moment and would be ideal for families looking for more space.

RECENT media coverage of the student grants debacle and the extra funds and grant thresholds paint a pretty picture for Irish students.