<p>Information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act revealed that the average ambulance turnaround time increased nationally from around 44 minutes in January 2021 to more than 54 minutes in September.</p>

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Concern as ambulances at two Cork hospitals made to wait an average of over an hour before redeployment

Both the Mercy University Hospital and Cork University Hospital saw their average ambulance turnaround times increase past the hour mark between January and September last year

Taoiseach opens new €10m operating theatres at Cork hospital

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Taoiseach opens new €10m operating theatres at Cork hospital

The hospital expects to be able to treat 5,000 extra patients annually through the additional capacity of the two new theatres.

Mourneabbey's Brid tells of cancer scare and getting the all-clear

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Mourneabbey's Brid tells of cancer scare and getting the all-clear

‘But it was the point where she talked about the amputation, that was the heart-sinking moment’

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Wedding of the Week: It’s a match for Cork couple who met at bingo

Wedding of the Week: It’s a match for Cork couple who met at bingo

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Blinding debut novel launched by Cork author

Blinding debut novel launched by Cork author

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Sharp rise in cases for possession of drugs for personal use last year in Cork City Division

Sharp rise in cases for possession of drugs for personal use last year in Cork City Division

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Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinics open in Cork this weekend

Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinics open in Cork this weekend

Cork News

<p>Daniel Wyse of Killiney Heights, Knocknaheeny, Cork city, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of his passenger Kimberly O’Connor (pictured).</p>

Reduced sentence for Cork teenager who caused Kimberly O’Connor's death in crash

A teenage boy who caused the death of a 16-year-old girl and permanent injury to a 17-year-old male in crash while driving at 119 kmh in a 50 kmh zone has had his sentence reduced on appeal.

Cork gambler who committed fraud and held gathering during Covid pandemic jailed for 12 months

Cork gambler who committed fraud and held gathering during Covid pandemic jailed for 12 months

Don O’Leary honoured with Lord Mayor’s award for ‘immeasurable’ contribution to education

Don O’Leary honoured with Lord Mayor’s award for ‘immeasurable’ contribution to education

Cork councillor to be sentenced in assault case next month

Cork councillor to be sentenced in assault case next month

Revised parking charges to come into force at city centre carparks

Revised parking charges to come into force at city centre carparks

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<p>Hamilton High School's Jonathan Kenneally and Mercy Mounthawk's Tim Pollmann Daamen battling for possession in the Corn Uí Mhuirí quarter-final at Bishopstown earlier this month. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

Hamilton High School look to maintain their momentum

Bandon school contest Corn Uí Mhuirí semi-final for the first time, taking on St Brendan's College this evening

Republic of Ireland Women Press Conference & Training Session

Saoirse Noonan heading in the right direction with Durham move

Wasps v Munster - Heineken Champions Cup

Five Cork players feature in Ireland U20 squad for Six Nations

Mourneabbey aiming for their third All-Ireland club title in a row

Mourneabbey aiming for their third All-Ireland club title in a row

Adrian Spillane and Blake Murphy 22/1/2022

Roscommon v Cork: New players get a chance in league opener

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<p>Sinead Mc Carthy of Paintclub with some of her work.</p>

My Weekend: I find either forest or water is my therapy

She first appeared on our TV screens back in 2016 on ‘Painting the Nation’, which catapulted her into working as a full-time artist. Now Sinead McCarthy works with Paintclub, which organises private and corporate painting tutorials, in person or online

Recipe: Pear and Almond Tart with Cardamom and Chocolate

Recipe: Pear and Almond Tart with Cardamom and Chocolate

Cork woman's small sustainable craft business set up during lockdown is thriving

Cork woman's small sustainable craft business set up during lockdown is thriving

Seeking more equality in world of film-making

Seeking more equality in world of film-making

Healthy vegan breakfast with Seed Crisp bread avocado coffee and juice

Six tips for a healthier diet... so you won't feel 'hangry'

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<p>PEACE IN HIS TIME: Jeremy Irons as Neville Chamberlain in Munich - The Edge Of War. As well as his policy of appeasement to Germany, the British Prime Minister negotiated a deal with Ireland in the 1930s that lost the UK its three Treaty Ports in this country</p>

Reds on our sea bed! But in this shrinking world, how long can Ireland remain a neutral nation?

Neutrality has been a regular hot potato in Ireland, so says John Dolan in his weekly column

Nation shares its pandemic ‘silver linings’

Nation shares its pandemic ‘silver linings’

Reduced points and extra supports available to school leavers facing extra obstacles

Reduced points and extra supports available to school leavers facing extra obstacles

A Cork couple who wed twice... and a fascinating diary entry

A Cork couple who wed twice... and a fascinating diary entry

Coronavirus - Tue Nov 30, 2021

How acute is your post pandemic stress in our new world order?

Nostalgia

<p>On January 28 1922, it was reported that 400 Great Southern and Western Rail men were on strike.</p>

400 Cork railway workers on strike due to wage cuts

What was in the news 100 years ago today? Richard Forrest, Cork City Library reports

Throwback Thursday: Fun in the Savoy, and school-day memories

Throwback Thursday: Fun in the Savoy, and school-day memories

British troops evacuated, Pope is gravely ill - and flu epidemic rages in Cork

British troops evacuated, Pope is gravely ill - and flu epidemic rages in Cork

Throwback Thursday: Rowing boat drama off Cork coast

Throwback Thursday: Rowing boat drama off Cork coast

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis

Treaty ratified, and prisoners freed under amnesty arrive in Cork in triumph

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<p>Eimear says she’s throwing caution to the wind this year and planning a few more trips. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Stock, posed by models</span>
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Travel on the agenda in 2022? Nervous about going with the kids? Here's some advice

As we enter a different phase of the pandemic, many of us will consider travelling further afield this year, says EIMEAR HUTCHINSON, who has some advice

How Cork woman Mary Harris was once the most 'dangerous woman' in America

How Cork woman Mary Harris was once the most 'dangerous woman' in America

Cork stylist: My mission is to separate one’s self worth and value from body size

Cork stylist: My mission is to separate one’s self worth and value from body size

Cervical cancer: Why we need to talk about abnormal smear results

Cervical cancer: Why we need to talk about abnormal smear results

And Just Like That

Learn to walk in other women’s shoes... not just Manolo Blahinik’s

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<p>Texas’ Sharleen Spitteri bound for Cork Opera House in February. There are plenty of gigs coming up. Picture: Julian Broad</p>

It's showtime: A list of gigs in Cork across February and March

With Covid-era restrictions suddenly lifting on venues last weekend (hopefully for the last time), there’s a rake of great gigs in the offing in Cork in the coming weeks. Here we cast an eye over the city’s gigging calendar - with all dates and details subject to change!

Stevie G: We're back in business in music industry - let’s hope it lasts

Stevie G: We're back in business in music industry - let’s hope it lasts

Theatre Nights: No restrictions... it's showtime!

Theatre Nights: No restrictions... it's showtime!

A “big auld weird stew” of sound and circumstance | Emmet O’Riabhaigh as Mamety brings us 'Gudge'

A “big auld weird stew” of sound and circumstance | Emmet O’Riabhaigh as Mamety brings us 'Gudge'

Stevie G: My own pivotal music year was 1994, but the groundbreaking magic of 1971 lives on

Stevie G: My own pivotal music year was 1994, but the groundbreaking magic of 1971 lives on

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<p>An artist's illustration of how the new Playground & Leisure Area Crann Centre, Ovens, Co Cork, will look when completed. The fundraising drive is now over €300,000 of the total €500,000 cost. </p>

Children's dreams to come true with accessible new playground

Parents and children are eagerly anticipating an inclusive and accessible playground in Cork, designed to appeal to all children

A businesswoman putting coin into piggy bank and a light bulb over coins stack on the table

Tips for saving energy

Online school rethinks Maths with 5-day course

Online school rethinks Maths with 5-day course

How €2,000 turned into Cork's number one plumbing service

How €2,000 turned into Cork's number one plumbing service

Irish Business Design Challenge 2021 is now open for entries

Irish Business Design Challenge 2021 is now open for entries

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