A West Cork couple who lost the family business as a result of the recession has secured a debt write-down of up to €100,000 on their mortgage.

The public is being invited to have an input on a new blueprint for sustainable development in Co Cork.

AIRLINE company bmi starts a Dublin to Moscow (Domodedovo) via Heathrow (short stopover) from October 29.

CANADIAN farmer Percy Schmeiser brings his international fight against genetic modification to West Cork this week.