A PAIR of adventurers along with a rugby star and a solicitor — who uncovered evidence to free a man who had served 26 years in jail — are among the favourites to scoop the Cork Person of the Year award.

A Business to Business Showcase Seminar to enable tourism businesses in East Cork to share their knowledge of tourism products and activities within the region will take place on February 28, at the Sheraton Fota Island Golf Resort & Spa.

American Chamber of Commerce (Ireland) CEO Joanne Richardson was among the guest speaks at a breakfast briefing for 100 of Cork’s leading business women today.

THE 10th anniversary edition of the AIB Irish Seniors Open, in association with Greenstar and Fáilte Ireland, will be marked in grand style with a record prize fund, a glorious new venue and a five-star field littered with former Ryder Cup players.