<p>The Minister for Education Norma Foley said the department is committed to providing for the school’s long-term accommodation needs and is considering all options available.</p>

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Department urged to provide long-term solution for Cork special school

The Department of Education is being urged to provide a long-term solution regarding the future plans for St Gabriel’s Special School in Bishopstown. The call was made by two Cork TDs in the Dáil.

<p>University College Cork (UCC) marked the centenary of a dark event in the Irish War of Independence today. A brief ceremony honoured 13 Irish Republican Army Volunteers executed by the British government on different dates in 1921, and buried within the walls of Cork Men’s Gaol, which was later taken over by UCC. Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision</p>

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UCC marks centenary of 13 executions during the War of Independence

University College Cork (UCC) marked the centenary of 13 executions during the Irish War of Independence today.

<p> Eve Mullins of Cork in action against Shauna Boyle of Galway in the 2018 All-Ireland Ladies Football Minor A final. Picture: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile</p>

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Cork LGFA: We will drive young girls away from our sport

Backlash on Leeside as underage All-Ireland ladies football series called off

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Wedding of the Week: Secondary school sweethearts tie the knot

Wedding of the Week: Secondary school sweethearts tie the knot

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Cork calls for Michael Collins to be celebrated on Irish coins

Cork calls for Michael Collins to be celebrated on Irish coins

cork news

Tributes paid to chair of Ballyphehane Togher Community Development Project

Tributes paid to chair of Ballyphehane Togher Community Development Project

cork news

Cyber attack latest: Which health services are postponed or going ahead in Cork tomorrow?

Cyber attack latest: Which health services are postponed or going ahead in Cork tomorrow?

Cork News

Emergency services dealing with collision in Cork

Emergency services dealing with collision in Cork

FIRE crews are currently dealing with a road traffic collision that occurred in Whitechurch on Sunday afternoon. Nobody was seriously injured following the collision which involved two cars.

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Covid-19 latest: 802 new cases reported over weekend

Covid-19 latest: 802 new cases reported over weekend

Mayfield 'stalwart' recognised for decades of community work

Mayfield 'stalwart' recognised for decades of community work

Five Cork hotels recognised at 2021 Travellers’ Choice Award winners

Five Cork hotels recognised at 2021 Travellers’ Choice Award winners

cork sport

Cork's Shane Baragry on the double at the United Foxhounds Point to Point

Cork's Shane Baragry on the double at the United Foxhounds Point to Point

Ballyoran native recorded his second career two-timer at Ballindenisk

Swansea City v Wycombe Wanderers - Sky Bet Championship - Liberty Stadium

Cork's Conor Hourihane can make play-off experience count for Swansea

CORK racer Matt Griffin and his Spirit of Race team mates net second place in the LMGTE category of the 4 Hours of the Red Bull Ring in Austria

CORK racer Matt Griffin and his Spirit of Race team mates net second place in the LMGTE category of the 4 Hours of the Red Bull Ring in Austria

Cork v Monaghan - All-Ireland Ladies Football Minor A Championship Final

Cancelling ladies football All-Ireland for minors is a 'complete own goal'

All systems go for Cork GAA clubs once league cups start in June

All systems go for Cork GAA clubs once league cups start in June

Cork Lives

Recipe: Ginger Strawberry and Orange Queen of Pudding

Recipe: Ginger Strawberry and Orange Queen of Pudding

This alternative to the traditional queen of puddings with jam is absolutely delicious. Great made in one big dish or it will look super impressive in individual Pyrex dishes, so says Mercy Fenton

Rekindling lovely memories of Youghal bar

Rekindling lovely memories of Youghal bar

My Weekend: A good show and a bite to eat in a laid back restaurant is the thing of dreams right now

My Weekend: A good show and a bite to eat in a laid back restaurant is the thing of dreams right now

Exciting chapter begins at Cork City Library with new man at the helm

Exciting chapter begins at Cork City Library with new man at the helm

Brenda Dennehy: I got a dog, and now I’m in love!

Brenda Dennehy: I got a dog, and now I’m in love!

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We used to joke about it being ‘Eirevision’... but will we ever win Eurovision again?

We used to joke about it being ‘Eirevision’... but will we ever win Eurovision again?

Ireland's seventh - and last - Eurovision win was 25 years ago on Tuesday... and as Ireland compete in the 2021 semi-final that night, JOHN DOLAN says another victory seems further away than ever

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FILE PHOTO Minister for Education Norma Foley has told the INTO annual conference that the Government is unlikely to revise its

'Children need lessons in relationship and sexuality - but without Catholic Church influence'

Heading outdoors? Cork GP shares summer tips

Heading outdoors? Cork GP shares summer tips

John Arnold: I ploughed a lonely furrow in circle of life, at one with nature

John Arnold: I ploughed a lonely furrow in circle of life, at one with nature

Nostalgia

A walkover election for Sinn Féin, and Cork deputy mayor fears for his life

A walkover election for Sinn Féin, and Cork deputy mayor fears for his life

In our weekly column Echoes of Our Past, Richard Forrest looks at what was in the news 100 years ago

No sport in Cork... sounds like 2021, not 1921! What was in the news 100 years ago?

No sport in Cork... sounds like 2021, not 1921! What was in the news 100 years ago?

Throwback Thursday: Jobs for the girls, but many were a chore...

Throwback Thursday: Jobs for the girls, but many were a chore...

A bomber caught on Parliament Bridge: Cork stories in the headlines 100 years ago

Children raid sweet shop and rob lemonade, jellies and bottles of port wine

I was in The Pav watching a movie the day it flooded!

I was in The Pav watching a movie the day it flooded!

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Ways to improve young people’s body image

Ways to improve young people’s body image

Body image experts warn there’s a body shame epidemic and tell LISA SALMON how parents can improve the way their kids feel about their appearance

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Becoming mum: Why I decided to solo parent and use a sperm donor

Becoming mum: Why I decided to solo parent and use a sperm donor

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I hope to nurture, support and encourage in new role

Cork Businesswoman of the Year finalists announced

Cork Businesswoman of the Year finalists announced

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Tems’ voice stops me in my tracks

Tems’ voice stops me in my tracks

If you haven't heard her yet, you've got to check her out, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Winds Of Change to resonate through the School Of Music

Winds Of Change to resonate through the School Of Music

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What to look forward to in the cinemas when they open...

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Urgent need to upgrade specialist units for older people at Cork University Hospital

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