The AA is advising motorists to take extra care as smoke may affect visibility.

Behind every good political leader stands a formidable adviser, ready to steer a party through the darkest days and to guide its members to victory during the good ones.

A third of the cost of us producing a house is taxed, or controlled by the state, between Vat and planning contributions.

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The shop owners say the premises will remain closed in the morning until a garda forensic examination is complete.

Ireland’s elite athletes have one ambition for 2020 — to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. Sharon Ní Chonchúir talks to four contenders about the steps they are taking to foster a winning mindset.

The last few years have seen a number of modest-sized blocks of agricultural land come up on the outskirts of Cork City. Each time they do, there is always strong interest, and a very strong price in the end.

The big crowd created a wonderful atmosphere in Ovens today, and while there was disappointment for the home fans in the 1,777 attendance, they couldn’t but be impressed with what Templenoe served up in this Munster club IFC semi-final.

Templenoe put on a brilliant display of football in Ovens today to book their place in the Munster club IFC final in two weeks. In front of a crowd of 1,777, the pre-match favourites were in terrific form and took the game to the hosts from the off. Killian Spillane and Stephen O'Sullivan leading the way sharing 12 points between them.

For many GAA people in the deep south, this weekend’s best game may be in Ovens, just west of Cork City.

Cork intermediate football champions Éire Óg have poked Templenoe on social media ahead of the pair’s Munster IFC semi-final on Sunday.

This residence at Classes Lake in Ovens, Co Cork, has it sussed when it comes to optimum spatial organisation, says Caroline Delaney

St James’ secured their place in the Cork JAFC final for the first time with this deserved win against St Michael’s in Ovens.

14 Lisheen Woods in Ovens does indeed appear to be the perfect family home that selling agent Sherry FitzGerald says it is.

With its extra-spacious accommodation, highly efficient A energy rating, and stylish modern appearance, No 14 Lisheen Woods in Ovens does indeed appear to be the perfect family home that selling agent Sherry FitzGerald says it is.

The range of incidents included suspected possession of child pornography, assault, burglary, theft, drugs, and immigration offences.

What seems like a premature withering of leaves on certain trees iscausing concern to some readers. After all, we’re only just movinginto autumn and it’s early to behappening.

Victory for Douglas in round 2 of the Cork IHC at Ovens last night. Ahead by three points at the interval, a second-half goal from James Moylan set them on their way.

A tour-de-force performance from full-forward Colm Casey has steered Inniscarra into the third round of the Cork PIHC.

Meet the kids who’ve just qualified to tackle any barriers Irish streets may throw at them.

Sorting out Cork people for ages...

HAVING a major employer, with 2,500 jobs, over the boundary fence is expected to underpin developer/builder confidence in pursuit of 12.5 acres in two fields, fresh to market, at Grange Cross, Ovens, west of Cork City and Ballincollig.

Superstar Rod Stewart paid a warm tribute to the late footballer Liam Miller, at his concert in Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork last night, posting a picture of the former Republic of Ireland, Manchester United and Celtic player on the big screen of his stage.

Ruden Homes, the Munster-based property development company, has appointed Peter Ruane and Robert Deane as directors to its board.

Stretching as far south as Ballygarvan and as far west as Ballincollig, the new Cork South-West local electoral area is, by quite a margin, the most populous constituency in the redrawn Cork City.

Property prices are growing in all markets in Cork county but the rates of inflation are varying widely.

The Crann Centre Ltd, a registered Irish charity, with a state-of-the-art centre in Ovens, Ballincollig Cork has appointed Padraig Mallon as chief executive.

With 700 names registered on the development's website, 40 sales already secured and prices edged up by €5,000 since January, it's a fair conclusion to expect huge viewing interest and volumes of visitors when Cork's Ballincollig development Heathfield finally unveils its first showhouse, and 27 units

The National Transport Authority (NTA) says a 60% boost in journey figures on Ireland’s first 24-hour city bus service proves that commuters will use buses more if the service runs when and where they need it.

A man among a group caught in a vehicle in a church car park with a hammer and two large knives has been given an eight-month prison sentence.

Only one service in Cork met all its punctuality targets last year.

Sorting out Cork people for years...

Templeogue are the only unbeaten side in the Men’s Super League following their impressive 85-70 over joint leaders Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin.

The operator of Cork’s derailed tourist train could face legal action following a protracted dispute over its pickup location.

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Kittens were heard meowing from inside a charity clothes bin at a shopping centre and yesterday the woman responsible for this said she was absolutely mortified by her own behaviour.

An Irish teenager with the ‘Wright stuff’ has signed for Aston Villa.

Danone has directly touched the lives of 60,000 children and has made an impact on them all, writes Fergus Finlay

A galaxy of global football superstars is being lined up for a special tribute game in Cork later this year for the former Manchester United and Celtic player Liam Miller.

Ask Audrey has been sorting out Cork people for ages.

Before the Requiem Mass, a long, solemn hush settled in a packed St John the Baptist Church in Ovens, Cork, yesterday.

In 1997, Billy and Bridie Miller made the difficult decision to say goodbye to their 15-year-old son Liam, who left Ovens having caught the eye of football scouts across the Irish Sea.