Des O’Sullivan reports on a selection of upcoming sales as well as results from a number of recent auctions.

Des O’Sullivan says collectible set is one of the highlights of sale.

Weekend food columnist and McKenna’s Guide contributing editor Joe McNamee is back with his annual accolades. Read on for his best in fine dining, pub grub, afternoon tea and much more, in Cork and around the country.

A relative of Protestant victims of a notorious War of Independence-era triple execution linked to a bloody massacre has issued an emotional appeal for help tracing the bodies of the victims.

Flood-hit traders in Cork City, who are bracing for more misery tonight, have pleaded with the Government to fast-track the delivery of a multi-million flood defence plan.

High tides and heavy rainfall mean coastal areas remain on flood alert this week.

Two gardaí who were accused of assaulting a teenager with pepper spray following his arrest in Cork City have been cleared after the charges were withdrawn yesterday.

It’s sandbags at the ready in Cork city again after the local authority once more warned of tidal flooding today and tomorrow.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions expects that, despite Thursday’s promissory note deal, tens of thousands of people will still turn out for today’s anti-austerity march because of the anger that Ireland is still burdened with a €64bn banking debt.

EVERYONE knows you can get to work a little late on your last day.