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<p> Nora Kingston who lost her father Tim about to place a hydrangea in the sea during the 40th anniversary of the Betelgeuse disaster at the now-charred jetty. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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New Whiddy documentary tells story of Big Oil's 'bewitching' of small West Cork town

‘Whiddy’, by award-winning documentary maker Adrian McCarthy, tells the story of the horrific oil tanker disaster which claimed 51 lives in 1979. The Cork director, whose film premieres at the Cork Film Festival, tells Siobhán Cronin how Big Oil bewitched the West Cork town with the promise of prosperity.

Charities and clubs benefit from ReTurn Scheme at Cork college

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Charities and clubs benefit from ReTurn Scheme at Cork college

The college has raised more than €6,500 in little over a year from the recycling of bottles and cans at the canteen.

Inch Rovers snatch Munster title after 11-goal extra time epic with St Ailbes

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Inch Rovers snatch Munster title after 11-goal extra time epic with St Ailbes

Limerick champions force the East Cork side to dig deep in a cracker at Mallow

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‘I’m a grandad now’! Baldy Barber Mick is loving life a year after retiring

‘I’m a grandad now’! Baldy Barber Mick is loving life a year after retiring

cork lives

Story of €1bn drugs haul in West Cork re-told in TV documentary

Story of €1bn drugs haul in West Cork re-told in TV documentary

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Two West Cork road schemes deferred until next year

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Munster Technological University graduates looking forward to a bright future

Munster Technological University graduates looking forward to a bright future

Cork News

<p>The new location for Macroom Youthreach, on the site of the old post office in Macroom.</p>

Macroom Youthreach's new location should be ready by January

Earlier this year, Mr Lawless granted ministerial consent to Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB) to enter in to a lease for the former post office.

Green light for building of long-awaited Educate Together school in Douglas

Green light for building of long-awaited Educate Together school in Douglas

Judges gavel in courtroom legal trial and law background

Cork man who pleaded guilty of credit union robbery to be sentenced next week

Comhaltas na Dúglaise pay courtesy visit to Lord Mayor ahead of Coventry twinning trip

Comhaltas na Dúglaise pay courtesy visit to Lord Mayor ahead of Coventry twinning trip

Catwalk Runway Show Event

Fashion show proceeds to help Sophia on her journey towards walking again

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<p>Nemo Rangers' Kevin O'Donovan manoeuvres past Loughmore’s Tomás McGrath at Páirc Ui Rinn. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

Nemo make winning return to Munster arena against Loughmore Castleiney

Back on top in Cork, Rangers are now zoning in on provincial silverware

Neptune exit National Cup after cracking clash with Belfast Star

Neptune exit National Cup after cracking clash with Belfast Star

Battling Ballincollig slip past UCD Marian in National Cup

Battling Ballincollig slip past UCD Marian in National Cup

Joe Twohig on song as Valley Rovers U21s match past Courcey Rovers

Joe Twohig on song as Valley Rovers U21s match past Courcey Rovers

Canovee sweep Parteen Meelick aside in Munster Junior Football clash

Canovee sweep Parteen Meelick aside in Munster Junior Football clash

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">The Healy family from Cork with mentor Davy Fitzgerald in Ireland’s Fittest Family</p>

Sporty Cork clan next up on Ireland’s Fittest Family

The Leeside Healys are an active bunch, but can they get through the first round of the tough TV challenge?

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Six vital health checks for men of all ages

Then... now: Cork artist’s humorous look at how our world is changing

Then... now: Cork artist’s humorous look at how our world is changing

‘It’s funny and dark’: Cork actor stars in new RTÉ crime drama

‘It’s funny and dark’: Cork actor stars in new RTÉ crime drama

Wedding of the Week: Cork is in our hearts, we walked out of church to sounds of The Banks

Wedding of the Week: Cork is in our hearts, we walked out of church to sounds of The Banks

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Blackberry picking at Pouladuff, Cork, in September, 1951. ‘Layer upon layer on half brown crust, on some iced January morning’, goes one line of poetry from George Harding’s book of poems</p>

John Arnold: ‘Blackas’, Christy Ring... words of wisdom in a book of poetry

As he pondered on All Souls Day this week, John Arnold received a book in the post that stopped him in his tracks

Digital detox concept. A man unplugs his smartphone to take a break from the screen. Symbol of mindfulness, mental health and co

Summit in Cork to address energy solutions for the future

Boy doing math homework at dining table

'I never want a teen to say they can’t do maths': Cork start-up aims to help students

Sweet Newborn Baby Girl Asleep in Crib

Cork doctor: As deaths rise, how can we help prevent cot death?

Group of five scary figures in hooded cloaks in the dark

John Dolan: Ghostly monks, a foxy lady... Cork’s most terrifying spirits

Nostalgia

<p>A Garda attempts to direct traffic in heavy fog at Singer’s Corner, Cork city, on January 4, 1934. ‘Fingers’ used to patrol on Patrick Street</p>

Throwback Thursday: My gran gave birth to 11 babies in 10 years

This week, JO KERRIGAN hears about a large family in the early 1900s, plus a legendary road patrol garda, cycling, and an ode to Murphy’s stout

Throwback Thursday: A family connection, and a walk on Oliver Plunkett St

Throwback Thursday: A family connection, and a walk on Oliver Plunkett St

A Cork Christmas tradition: how did the Holly Bough come about?

A Cork Christmas tradition: how did the Holly Bough come about?

Throwback Thursday: Our fond memories of circus visits in Cork

Throwback Thursday: Our fond memories of circus visits in Cork

Throwback Thursday: I snuck out to see the Dixies...but the car crashed on the way home

Throwback Thursday: I snuck out to see the Dixies...but the car crashed on the way home

WOW

<p>Eating warm, nurturing foods like homemade stews and soups can be good for your wellbeing now</p>

Emer O'Callaghan: Tips to beat those November blues, ladies

This can be a dreary month ahead of the festive frenzy, so here's some ways you can stay positive as the dark days descend

Julie O'Leary: A memorable day with mum I will always cherish

Julie O'Leary: A memorable day with mum I will always cherish

‘Making toffee is like a child going in a candy store... I’m so lucky I can do it’

‘Making toffee is like a child going in a candy store... I’m so lucky I can do it’

My mission to help women be aware of their breast density

My mission to help women be aware of their breast density

Beat the seasonal slump: 11 ways to boost workout motivation

11 ways to boost your winter workout motivation

entertainment

<p>This tale of love and loss, told across three stories, is as ambitious as it is intimate, says Cara O'Doherty</p>

War and masterpiece: 5 stars for this new film that is sure to earn Oscar nods

FILM REVIEW: La Bola Negra, in cinemas, Nov 6, cert 15a, *****

What's on in Cork this weekend: The Field, Disco Pigs, and music galore

What's on in Cork this weekend: The Field, Disco Pigs, and music galore

Stevie G: A magical night with Stevie Wonder

Stevie G: A magical night with Stevie Wonder

What's on in Cork for week ahead: A John B. Keane classic, and live music galore

What's on in Cork for week ahead: A John B. Keane classic, and live music galore

Local acts wowed at Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Local acts wowed at Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

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<p>Claremorris Men's Shed members Tom Cosgrove, Danny McGilloway and Frank McHugh with Fergal Sheridan, store manager at Tesco Claremorris. Picture: Michael McLaughlin</p>

How Tesco is helping build friendship, purpose and community under one Men’s Shed roof

‘It’s about being shoulder to shoulder ... and the banter over a cup of tea’

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How Tesco is helping to keep the west’s motorcycle medical service safely on the road

Investing in employees’ futures

Investing in employees’ futures

How hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect desire, relationships and sex

How hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect desire, relationships and sex

Aisling Walsh, customer and strategy manager at ESB Networks

More than 50,000 households are being rewarded for flexible electricity use

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