A woman who cried out when she was victim of a robbery that she needed the money to pay rent was given some of her money back by the culprit.

Cork’s city planners have sought ministerial approval for the major extension of a tax break scheme designed to promote regeneration and city living, and to include the city’s main shopping and office districts.

A RARE grant of planning, given the ridge protection status – that’s the main point to note at this Montenotte, Cork site, with permission in place to built two very large contemporary homes.