Some of Cork’s hosts tell us why they are sharing their homes on the room and house share platform, Airbnb, writes Colette Sheridan.

The Italian city of Pisa has decided to add a towering Ferris wheel to its roster of tourist attractions.

While on a recent visit to Tuscany, John Duggan found locals discussing Brexit over the pizza oven.

A man was forced to miss an easyJet flight from Pisa to London after another passenger reported him to a member of staff for "suspicious behaviour" - the third such incident with the airline in recent weeks.

Italian police have arrested a nurse on suspicion of killing 13 patients, mostly in their 80s, who underwent surgery in a state-run hospital in Tuscany.

Italian police have arrested a nurse on suspicion of killing 13 patients, mostly in their 80s, who underwent surgery in a state-run hospital in Tuscany.

OMAN: The 500-year-old wreckage of a Portuguese ship piloted by an uncle of explorer Vasco da Gama has been found off the coast of Oman, a discovery that included the recovery of an incredibly rare coin — of which only one other was thought to exist.

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Conversations at Davos typically focus on the thousands of wealthy and powerful folk who trek to the Alps every January for the World Economic Forum.

Debt-saddled Cork Airport has been dealt yet another routes blow — this time on the double.

Concerns have been raised about Ryanair’s 2015 summer schedule out of Cork Airport amid fears that 23,000 seats could be lost.

Liz O’ Brien ticked off her continental bucket list with a Contiki ‘European Highlights’ tour in London, Paris, Nice, Monaco, the French Riviera, Florence, Pisa, Rome, Rhine Valley, St Goar, Munich, Edam and Amsterdam    

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Romans went to the polls yesterday to elect a mayor of Italy’s capital in a vote which could have repercussions for the fragile national government of prime minister Enrico Letta.

Ellen Kent has resumed her multiple roles as promoter, artistic director and producer of operas.

A Romanian airliner "bounced" off the runway while landing at Rome's main airport during heavy winds, injuring a flight attendant and four passengers.

If Ireland are to regroup and successfully renew their World Cup campaign after Friday’s humiliation, Marco Tardelli might be the man to get the players to put it behind them.

The Irish Tenors, ranked as one of the most successful Irish touring acts ever, alongside U2 and Riverdance, sing Ireland’s praises whenever they can.

A €25 million restoration of the Colosseum financed by the founder of luxury leather good maker Tod’s will begin in December.

There is mounting concern that if John O’Shea is not fit enough to play in next Monday’s friendly against Hungary in Budapest, the defender will miss Euro 2012.

The Republic of Ireland’s training camp in Montecatini will go ahead as scheduled despite the earthquake in Northern Italy which killed at least six people, injured several others and caused significant damage.

It has emerged Italy's famous leaning tower of Pisa will turn green for Saint Patrick's Day for the first time ever.

Passenger traffic at Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports increased by just less than 1% last year, according to the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA).

Ashton Kutcher has been spotted with a new woman.

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NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew has tied up the future of one of his most promising prospects as Shane Ferguson signed a new five-year contract.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew today tied up the future of one of his most promising prospects as Shane Ferguson signed a new five-year contract.

THIS week there was a welcome back into the mainstream of the Irish travel trade for former Budget Holidays executive Clem Walshe, appointed to head up LowCostHolidays.ie.

A number of airports in the west and south of the country are to close later today due to the volcanic ash cloud, officials said this afternoon.

Budget airline Ryanair has confirmed that it will open 10 new routes from Fuerteventura.

Ryanair has today announced that it is to open its 38th base at Malaga in June 2010 with four based aircraft and 19 new routes being launched.

An Italian air force transport plane crashed onto train tracks near a military airport in the Tuscan city of Pisa today, killing its five-member crew.

At least 13 people were killed when a freight train derailed and set off an explosion and fire in a small Italian town, officials said today.

A railway wagon filled with liquefied natural gas exploded when a freight train derailed in the middle of a small Italian town, setting off an inferno that killed at least 10 people and injured 50 others, officials said today.

SUNWAY is in the midst of promoting Kenya — with a range of packages designed to suit all tastes.

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington hailed the strength of his side’s Italian opponents after slumping to a comprehensive 3-0 loss in Pisa last night.

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has admitted he will be keeping an ear out for events in Slovakia tonight while his young side face the ultimate of tests against World Champions Italy in Pisa.