Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald met Prince Charles in Cork last night just hours after he spoke of how reconciliation and understanding can guide both countries on a path of shared prosperity and security.

A judge who heard days of evidence about bad blood between neighbours over a house extension said the two parties were very foolish but only one was before the court.

A Zambian woman who had lost custody of her child has defended her decision to abduct him, along with his half-brother, and take them to Africa.

CHRISTMAS in Cuanlee, a domestic violence refuge for women and children in Cork City, is a busy time.

Cunalee is as close as many abused women come to a happy Christmas, writes Catherine Shanahan.