A major flood alert was issued in Co Cork last night following a combination of torrential rain, high tides, and strong winds.

THEY could build them large, and well, back in the 1850s — the Rushbrooke, Cobh home Rackheath House at 4, Beausite is testament to the talents of engineers and builders of that era.

“FAST, frequent and great value fares connecting people to business and places.” That’s how Iarnród Éireann announced their ‘improved’ Cork-Cobh service which began on December 8.