The Everyman Palace Theatre has seen a lot in its 120 years. As it opens its doors to public tours, Marjorie Brennan gets a sneak peek into the workings of this iconic Cork institution.

A pristine, 200-year-old Georgian in an enclave on Cork’s Sunday’s Well has been lovingly restored by the vendors, says Tommy Barker

THEY have been used to solve the mystery of her sinking, debunk theories about why it happened and make a Hollywood blockbuster.

IT was not always recognised, but the first casualties of the 1916 Rising occurred in Kerry - three days before the real action got under way in Dublin.