In a week when T.D.s implored the government not to reduce its Foreign Aid in the coming budget, the same government has decided to once more hit the vulnerable in society by slapping medical card holders with a cost of 50c per item prescribed – sustained growth is our Taoiseach’s justification for this action which [...]

It all started over breakfast when my eldest wanted to read the library book of my middle son. Middle was anxious to get it back. Eldest said piously, “You have to share.” In retaliation, Middle refused his breakfast. Finally, Eldest removed himself off to school, Middle got his book back and peace was restored. Youngest [...]

Cork County Council has written to me to confirm that the planning application for the Pinecroft Inn site on Grange Road (Planning Application No. 09/4852) has been withdrawn but the Applicant can apply again. A planning application was submitted to Cork County Council on the 19th March 2009 seeking:

Demolition of all existing buildings on site including [...]

Sundays Well Swimming Club held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 4th November. There was avery large turnout of members on the night which was great to see, with many taking the opportunity to join in the discussion and debate on many items. The President and Chairperson spoke of the highs and lows of the previous [...]

The bleak November weather makes it difficult to say clearly what work, if any, to carry out during the week, but as usual we try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden – but there might [...]