THE man who was killed in yesterday’s chemical explosion was described by friends and co-workers as a perfect gentleman with a passion for golf.

Golfers will this weekend battle for a place in the national final of the inaugural AA Insurance Ladies Championships at Mallow Golf Club.

A MAN of Eastern European origin was arrested yesterday in Fermoy following an intensive manhunt after a young woman travelling to work was abducted at knifepoint from a garage almost two weeks ago.

GARDAÍ have launched a major manhunt after a young woman travelling to work was abducted at knifepoint from a garage.