Eoin Shortiss

1 week ago | corkbeo.ie | Bethan Shufflebotham Affiliates |Bethan Shufflebotham |Husna Anjum |Eoin Shortiss

We've all got our fingers crossed for some warmer summer weather - but until it's here, it's never a bad shout to stock up on extra layers to keep out the chill. And if you're looking for a fashion-forward piece that can do just that, M&S has you covered. Their shoppers are raving about a 'cosy' cotton cardigan, dubbing it a 'stylish extra layer' that goes well with everything. Priced at €50, this item is currently ranked as the 5th bestseller in M&S's knitwear range.

1 week ago | corkbeo.ie | Sara Rountree |Eoin Shortiss

Gardaí are investigating a major fire at the site of the Good Shepherd Laundry in Sundays Well last night. Emergency services rushed to the site of the historic convent property shortly before midnight after reports of a widespread fire. Flames and smoke could be seen from across the city as it blazed on late into the night. Gardaí have launched an arson probe and say it was an "incident of criminal damage" which has substantially damaged the building.

1 week ago | corkbeo.ie | Eoin Shortiss |Thomas Lawrance

Cork's favourite wildlife park has welcomed an adorable new litter of ring-tailed lemur pups - and they're giving fab prizes to whoever picks the best names. These adorable new additions are classed as endangered and face a very high risk of extinction in the wild, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The five pups were born over a two-day period from three adult females named DC, Brida and Aqua.

1 week ago | corkbeo.ie | John Jones |Eoin Shortiss |Alex Richards

At long last, the coveted green jacket is finally his. Rory McIlroy may have endured a rollercoaster final round at Augusta, culminating in an agonising 18th hole miss and dramatic play-off against Justin Rose, but he ultimately sealed victory in the Masters. The Northern Irish golfer joined golf's immortals by winning a dramatic playoff at the expense of Justin Rose and completing his career grand slam - the Masters, the US PGA Championship, the Open Championship and the US Open.

1 week ago | corkbeo.ie | Eoin Shortiss

One of Ireland's leading home care providers is taking on a rake more staff in Cork as part of plans to hire 1,500 new workers nationwide. The Dovida group, recently renamed from Home Instead Ireland, will be hiring 180 new caregivers in the Rebel County as part of a brand new expansion. The roles will be split between full-time and part-time positions, with the company promising competitive pay, flexible schedules and comprehensive training for all new recruits.