SPANISH TOURISM OFFICE 1, Westmoreland Street DUBLIN 2 Information number: 081 846 2960 Office inquiries: 01 635 0200 Fax: 01 635 0205 dublin@tourspain.es ParadorofSantoEstevoParadorofSantoEstevoParadorofPlasencia www.spain.infowww.spain.infowww.spain.infowww.spain.infowww.spain.info The Spanish Paradores - where history and legend await your arrival. The historic setting and excellent service at each Parador make this a truly magical experience. Paradores: 00 34 91 516 66 66 Keytel International: 095 23511 www.parador.es METRO Tuesday, November 3, 2009 D Lonely Planet ranks Cork in worlds Top Ten citiesCORK has been ranked among the worlds top ten tourist cities for its youthful buzz, sophistication and mouth-watering eateries. It was the only Irish destination to make the coveted list by renowned travel guide Lonely Planet, sharing space with other global spots like Singapore, Vancouver and Istanbul. Praising the citys unshakeable self-confidence and pride, the roll-call of must-see destinations also described the Corkonian lilt as musical. Tom Hall, Lonely Planet travel editor, said the south-west tourist hub had forged its own distinct identity setting it apart from Dublin. Cork has been in Dublins shadow for far too long. It has emerged as a fantastic destination in its own right with great restaurants, galleries, bars and shops as well as stunning scenery on its doorstep, Mr Hall said. But its the famed hospitality of its residents that wins the hearts of tourists the world over. Elizabeth Kearns, manager of Cork City Gaol, said the region has a wealth of attractions for the curious traveller. Cork has really been developed in the last ten years. It was a bit dowdy, but now its a vibrant city, with lots to do, Ms Kearns said, adding Corks time has come. The top travel guide claimed the city was at the top of its game. It said: Cork is sophisticated, vibrant and diverse, while still retaining its friendliness, relaxed charm and quick-fire wit. BY ROSS McDONAGH Our Lady left secret messages at ShrineCLaIRVOyanT Joe Coleman revealed yesterday the secret messages he claims to have received from Our Lady at Knock Shrine on Saturday. Tens of thousands of believers flocked to Co Mayo after Mr Coleman predicted the Mother of God would appear at 3pm. The Ballyfermot visionary said he re- ceived messages but could not reveal them, until yesterday. I love all my children unconditionally with my immaculate heart especially all my priests who are not listening to my call. I ask all my children to pray for my priests. Pray. Pray. Pray, was the first of two messages, which came through fel- low spiritual healer Keith Henderson. In the second message, the Blessed Vir- gin reportedly thanked everybody, add- ing: I am the immaculate heart, Mother of all my children, Mother of all Gods children. I am the Immaculate Concep- tion. I am Queen of the heavens. I am Queen of the Earth. Opinions differ on whether or not Our Lady appeared: some say nothing hap- pened, others claim to have witnessed the sun changing colours and other strange phenomena. Speaking on RTs Liveline yesterday, Mr Coleman accused Church officials of acting irresponsibly by not providing se- curity. It was very, very dangerous, he said. People were pulling out of me, tip- ping off me, throwing their children at me; all they wanted to do was touch me so I would heal them. and I tell them: I dont heal people, I heal through the Blessed Virgin. Knock knew this was going to happen and not one priest showed up. They think Im a crank from Ballyfer- mot that doesnt know anything. Well maybe I am a crank to them, but if Our Lady asked me to jump off a mountain tomorrow, I tell you, Id jump off it. Iggy Pop, 62, poses with his award after being named Living Legend at the fifth annual Marshall Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards in London. Previous winners include Ozzy Osbourne, Jimmy Page and Alice Cooper Picture: AFP TOP POP Terminator is up for highest bidder HELL be back but it is going to cost someone a lot of money. The Terminator film franchise will be the subject of an auction described as a once in a decade opportunity for studio bosses later this month. Early interest has been high, with sources close to the sale suggesting the eventual price could top $100million (67.6m). The rights to the film are being auctioned off by the Halcyon Company, the production firm behind this years Terminator Salvation. all of the major film studios are said to have registered their interest. Arnies Terminator: Up for sale sleepy game: Sleep apnea therapy can improve your game of golf, it seems. Golfers who received nasal positive airway pressure improved their daytime sleepiness scores and lowered their golf handicap by as much as three strokes. Golf has a strong intellectual component, with strategising, focus and endurance being integral components to good play, said US researchers. fishy tail: The humble zebra fish could provide clues as to how humans could regrow limbs. If you amputate the fishs tail it re-grows within a week and looks the same. The process that switches cells at the amputation site from an inactive to an active state which turns on the genes required to build a copy of the lost limb have been found by researchers at Californias Salk Institute. hOt tOpiC: The source of the Suns fierce solar winds has baffled scientists for years. However, a new theory has been devised thanks to images taken from the Hinode satellite. Scientists now believe it is the release of energy stored in solar magnetic fields which drive the winds generated by the Sun. 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