Energy Minister Denis Naughten is to keep in contact with Britain over the controversial new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point — but he says expert analysis shows there is nothing to fear from the facility.

Data recovered from a home flight simulator owned by the captain of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 showed that someone had used the device to plot a course to the southern Indian Ocean — where the missing jet is believed to have crashed, Australian officials have said.

Experienced Clare star Enda Coughlan has emerged as a late injury concern ahead of Sunday’s Munster SFC semi-final against Kerry at Fitzgerald Stadium — as manager Colm Collins vows the Banner will be competitive in Killarney.

A woman testified in court yesterday that her ex-partner was stalking her by following her around Cork City — sitting beside her on the bus, hiding behind bushes in a park and, on one day, sending her 72 texts.

The 1916 Easter Rising commemorations will continue today around the country, including a state ceremonial event in Cork City — the only such event in Munster.

Safety works are to be carried out to reduce speed in a village in East Cork — but a planned bypass has been put on the long finger.

More than 260 jobs have been announced in Athlone and Galway — with 70 to be filled by Christmas.

They are not just driving the 16 miles to Crosshaven from Cork city — they are also walking in off their yachts, from as far away as Carlingford Lough, to throw an eye over 6, The Orchard.

The UN cultural agency’s chief said she is alarmed by developments in Syria, where clashes with IS militants are getting closer to the ancient city of Palmyra — one of the Middle East’s most famous Unesco world heritage sites.