An application for a gaming licence for an arcade in Mitchelstown has been dismissed in court - because of a 35-year-old by-law that specifically bans such businesses in the Co Cork town.

Mini parks popped up in parking spaces across Cork city today and a school transformed a road into a playground as cars gave way for a day.

A MAN who pulled down part of his protected shop front without planning permission has apologised and promised to restore it to its former glory.

HORGAN Delicatessen Supplies is set to return to profit this year as it enlarges its van sales network to increase its service to independent food outlets.