EVER since Queen Victoria, with her consort Albert, Prince Alfred, Princess Alice, and Princess Helena in tow, visited Killarney in 1861, tourism has been an important part of our economy, especially where alternatives are limited.

Cork City manager John Caulfield is convinced that Irish clubs will continue to make inroads in Europe in the coming years.

So what to do with all those Christmas book vouchers?

This poor man had been on the streets for three years.

Real Madrid got their campaign in LaLiga off to the ideal start as two goals from Gareth Bale steered them to a 3-0 win away to Real Sociedad.

In this week’s Q&A, Kehlan talks with Maushmi Arun co-founder of Twisted restaurant in Kinsale, Co. Cork. Working alongside her co-founder Christoph Moreau, Twisted has quickly gained a reputation as one of Ireland’s finest restaurants.

Junior Certificate Spanish was taken by 9,000 students yesterday morning.

Born in Burgundy, Antoine Griezmann left his home country to try and make his career in Spain at just 13, and is now returning, having shot to world prominence as the attacking star of Atletico Madrid’s Champions League campaign.

There was a lot of excitement around both Real Sociedad, and the city of San Sebastian, when David Moyes took over the Basque club last November. 12 months on, an unhappy parting of the ways appears inevitable.

Café Paradiso in Cork has been named the best-rated fine dining establishment in Ireland by theTravellers’ Choice Restaurants awards.

SOMETIME around 1982 or maybe 1983, just after Felipe Gonzalez Marquez became Spain’s first socialist prime minister after Franco’s dictatorship ended, two of the venerable picadors of old Cork met on St Patrick’s Street. 

The judges who will crown the best street in Ireland or England believe the country’s only finalist  — Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork — has everything needed to win.

Pedestrianisation, its diversity and vibrancy, and an outdoor summer dining event have helped Cork’s Oliver Plunkett St become the only Irish street to be shortlisted for a prestigious urban award.

Yes, we like the sun, the sea, the sand beneath our feet, and the tourist attractions. But if we’re honest, the majority of us love the food the most. Tony Clayton-Lea highlights his favourite foodie places across the world.

The last four. France. Sunshine, hard pitches and high stakes.

Now that there appears be a chink of light at the end of the recession tunnel — given the number of new wine shop and wine bar openings — I thought I would talk gadgets this week.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique insists he has the backing of his club and his squad – but refused to deny reports of a rift with Lionel Messi.

ONE unseasonably grey afternoon during this year’s unusually bright summer, the kilometre-long beach near our West Cork home was deserted but for a single figure in the distance, walking along the top level of the tideline.

David Moyes will be officially unveiled as Real Sociedad’s new coach today, seven months after being sacked by Manchester United following a dismal first season in charge.

David Moyes’ new club Real Sociedad is often considered one of the most attractive coaching jobs in La Liga, but the former Manchester United and Everton manager faces a difficult challenge in turning around the fortunes of a side which — like himself — has endured a difficult few years.

David Moyes has been named as the new coach of Spanish side Real Sociedad - seven months after he was sacked as Manchester United manager.

David Moyes was a critically acclaimed coach by all after 11 years of decent work at Everton, a club with very limited resources.

Joe McNamee ventures to the provinces of Cantabria and Asturias in North Western Spain where he swops the sun, sea and sangria familiar in the south of the country for some sun, sea and sidra.

Gourmet tours are cropping up all over the globe, tying food and travel more closely together than ever. It’s time to tuck in, says Pól Ó Conghaile.

O’Donovan’s Restaurant,

MacNean House & Restaurant,

Looking for a gourmet getaway? Pól Ó Conghaile tips the world’s top foodie destinations, with a smorgasbord of suggestions on where and what to eat when you get there.

Manchester United manager David Moyes accepts his team have a big job on their hands as they seek to book a place in the Champions League last 16 tonight.

A new era has officially begun with confirmation that Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane have put pen to paper on initial two-year contracts — with an option to renew for a further two years — to become, respectively, the new manager and assistant manager of Ireland.

After weeks of Halloween shenanigans, the ghouls and goblins (both commercial and otherwise) have shuffled off for another year.

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When Jonny Wilkinson won the World Cup for England 10 years ago, Gareth Davies was trying to find his way out of the darker recesses of the Welsh League at Ystrad Mynach.

Flu season is imminent and while cosmetics can’t cure streaming eyes or a sore throat, there are some wonderful beauty treats to soothe your skin and senses.

THE stallholder couldn’t understand a word I was saying.

Arzak, 273, Av del Alcalde José Elosegi, San Sebastián; tel: +34 943 27 84 65; arzak.es.

I am a little late to the Tony Grealish tribute show, but bear with me.

Munster centre believes he can get his team on the front foot against Clermont

Malaga were hit by lightning and the death of coach Manuel Pellegrini’s father as they prepared for tonight’s Champions League quarter-final second leg at Borussia Dortmund.