TEE-ED up for a sale is Unit No 1 at Cork City’s increasingly prominent commercial hub, Penrose Wharf — the point at which the N27 city route from Cork’s airport ends at the N8.

Motorists have been warned to expect delays and consider diversions as one of Cork City’s busiest bridges closes for two months of maintenance from Monday.

A number of areas in Cork city experienced flash flooding this afternoon after torrential downpours coincided with high tide, causing the River Lee to overflow in places.

A major search and rescue operation is under way in Cork city for a man in his 20s.

Ambitious plans to pedestrianise Cork’s main street have taken a major step forward following the announcement of a €7m citywide transport funding package.

GARDAÍ are investigating a number of separate complaints from pro-Lisbon groups after their posters were vandalised and the offices of TDs targeted.

“SAM is coming home,” that was the triumphant chant around Kerry, last night, as preparations were being made to welcome home the victorious All-Ireland football champions.

A FULL French food market in the heart of Cork’s docklands will add a touch of class to this summer’s Ocean to City boat race, it was announced last night.

A FLOTILLA of hundreds of currachs and rowing boats will come right into the heart of Cork city on the June bank holiday weekend.

Eoin English

UP to 80,000 people are expected to go on the streets of Cork today as the city officially celebrates its designation as European Capital of Culture.