Hitting the high note for holiday weekend

A carnival atmosphere grips a number of coastal towns and villages in south-west Cork this bank holiday weekend as summer time officially kicks in.

President Michael D Higgins visits Clonakilty and lifeboat village Courtmacsherry on a weekend where the near neighbours look to the past in their programmes of celebration.

In Kinsale, thousands of sports lovers return for the annual international rugby sevens while a global influence is also pivotal as Ballydehob presents its jazz festival.