A talk by Mary Angela Keane, historical geographer, on ‘Springtime in the Burren’ takes place on April 9 at Ashton School at 8pm.

Cork Garden Club will present a talk by Angela Jupe of Bellfield House and Gardens on the topic: ‘Design Ideas for the Garden & Plants for Structure’ on February 12 at Ashton School at 8 pm.

A Christmas floral demonstration by Eileen O’Brien will take place on Thursday December 4 at 8pm in Belgooly Community Centre. Entry €10 (including refreshments) and details from Nicola Desmond 086 8515371.

The Glucksman Craft and Design Fair is on today and tomorrow and is well work a visit as it will showcase high quality, Irish craft and design in the award-winning building at UCC, Cork. 

Blackrock Flower and Garden Club will host DJ Murphy on Tuesday, October 7 for a talk and demonstration at the Ursuline Secondary school at 7.30pm. All welcome.

¦ Kenmare and District Gardening Club welcomes Helen Dillon to talk on “Garden Making” on Thursday, March 6, at the Carnegie Arts Centre at 7.30pm.

¦ Coachford flower and garden club are hosting a Christmas demonstration: ‘Have yourself a very Merry Christmas’, with Margaret Ahern, in the Village Inn Coachford, on Dec 4, at 8pm.

A livestock auction to raise funds for a cancer support and drop-in centre in Co Cork has helped raise over €120,000.

KATIE TAYLOR puts the finishing touches to her preparations for the EU championships at the Night of Champions promoted by St John’s Boxing Club, Fermoy, at the Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal on Friday, May 6.