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<p>Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien with Port of Cork Company CEO Ann Doherty and chairperson Michael Walsh during the presentation of the Port of Cork's Corporate Strategy. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan / OSM PHOTO</p>

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Ireland's planning system is 'challenging' says Port of Cork

The Port notes that planning permission for Marino Point was denied due to limited road accessibility, delaying the port’s relocation plans

Enable Ireland begins fundraising for East Cork adult services hub

cork news

Enable Ireland begins fundraising for East Cork adult services hub

The new development will include modernisation of the existing building and the addition of purpose built accessible features for individuals with disabilities.

Hunger the difference for Sars as performances start to improve

cork sport

Hunger the difference for Sars as performances start to improve

Diarmuid O'Sullivan was impressed with the impact of their substitutes in the second half of their win over Blackrock

nostalgia

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

what's on

Director: 'I want all my films in West Cork... there’s a vibe'

Director: 'I want all my films in West Cork... there’s a vibe'

cork news

Chance to take a walking tour of Cork during May

Chance to take a walking tour of Cork during May

cork news

Cork City FC expands summer camps offering for 2026

Cork City FC expands summer camps offering for 2026

Cork News

<p>Cork continued to deliver a high punctuality rate.</p>

Record 3.5m passengers used Cork Airport in 2025

The global airport and travel retail group daa, which operates both airports, recorded a turnover of €1.18bn for the year ending December 31, 2025, and a profit of €230m after tax.

In pictures: UCC Hockey Club hosts fundraising lunch in Cork's Mardyke Arena

In pictures: UCC Hockey Club hosts fundraising lunch in Cork's Mardyke Arena

Cork Business Association raises almost €6k forspecial school

Cork Business Association raises almost €6k forspecial school

Wheels in motion as Cork County Council hosts Bike Week

Wheels in motion as Cork County Council hosts Bike Week

Snapper flying high as Cork Airport exhibition opens

Snapper flying high as Cork Airport exhibition opens

cork sport

<p>Youth Soccer: Blarney United captain Matthew Murphy, referee Dave Finnegan and Avondale United captain Harry Spratt before the U17 League 1 playoff at Avondale Park.</p>

Avondale beat Blarney to take step towards U17 title as Midleton and Mallow United win cup crackers

Bank Holiday Saturday served up some epic matches, especially the Tom O'Callaghan Cup semis

Cork make it two from two in TG4 Munster ladies football Senior B championship

Cork make it two from two in TG4 Munster ladies football Senior B championship

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Christy O'Connor: Cork hurling faithful stay grounded despite two wins, especially after the injuries

Douglas hurlers move joint top of Division 1 League with victory over Fr O’Neill’s

Douglas hurlers move joint top of Division 1 League with victory over Fr O’Neill’s

First-ever Turner's Cross win for Cobh Ramblers as Cork City stumble at home

First-ever Turner's Cross win for Cobh Ramblers as Cork City stumble at home

Cork Lives

<p>Cork actress Eileen Walsh is among the well-known figures who investigate their family story via the 2026 archives in Come to Your Census on RTÉ</p>

Cork actress traces her family roots to revolutionary grandfather

Disco Pigs star Eileen Walsh appears on a new documentary series focusing on people in the 1926 Census

Isabel & Ryan's Wedding

‘Our joyful wedding’: Cork couple's first date was at Nando's

Being neurodivergent helps me as a writer - Cork author

Being neurodivergent helps me as a writer - Cork author

‘I’m a proud Norrie’: Danny in running for entrepreneur gong

‘I’m a proud Norrie’: Danny in running for entrepreneur gong

Take a peek inside Cork chef’s stunning home on TV show

Take a peek inside Cork chef’s stunning home on TV show

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">The process of upgrading a phone may be easy for some, but John Dolan found it a nightmare. Picture iStock</p>

The biggest first world problem of all? Changing your damn phone

Everybody said it would be easy... but JOHN DOLAN found upgrading his smartphone to be a nightmare experience

Festival to celebrate cultural diversity of Cork

Festival to celebrate cultural diversity of Cork

There's beauty behind the darkness

Cork Views: Teach our children beauty is natural, not made

Gender equality concept. Male and female symbol on the scales with balance on blue background. minimal style.

Áilín Quinlan: Sticker ‘joke’ on tractor that left me sickened

Health.

Cork city event to promote heart health

Nostalgia

<p>Passengers prepare for a flight to Dublin on the opening day of Cork Airport in 1961, two years before David O’Sullivan ‘s flight as a young boy</p>

Throwback Thursday: My solo flight to the UK, at the age of six

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears memories of a boy’s flight to England in 1963, plus recalling the food on trains in bygone days

Cork man's World Cup adventure in London 60 years ago

Cork man's World Cup adventure in London 60 years ago

Throwback Thursday: My father was a Cork bus inspector in '60s

Throwback Thursday: My father was a Cork bus inspector in '60s

Forget hurling... cricket was the first sport at St Colman’s

Forget hurling... cricket was the first sport at St Colman’s

Throwback Thursday: 'I used to drive revellers to Majorca in Crosshaven'

Throwback Thursday: 'I used to drive revellers to Majorca in Crosshaven'

WOW

<p>"I feel uneasy that things might not be accessible and that might impact Ricky. I absolutely know I worry about this needlessly and too much."</p>

Julie Helen: 'I feel uneasy about things that might not be accessible'

"I could feel a nervousness creeping into my stomach. It is a particular feeling I get when Ricky embarks on doing something I have never been able to do."

Mature woman applying sunscreen on face

Emer O'Callaghan: 'I see sun damage everyday...make sure you apply SPF all year round'

‘You bring what you learn on the team into your life’: Training with the Cork City FC Women's team

‘You bring what you learn on the team into your life’: Training with the Cork City FC Women's team

My Career: ‘I love what I do... working with start-ups is different every day’

My Career: ‘I love what I do... working with start-ups is different every day’

‘It’s very important to have good coffee’: Inside Magda’s Hideout Café in Cork city

‘It’s very important to have good coffee’: Inside Magda’s Hideout Café in Cork city

entertainment

<p>Live at the Marquee celebrates its 21st year this summer. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Larry Cummins</span>
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Steve G: We need music more than ever in 2026

Small gigs, jam sessions, workshops, touring acts and everything else, from Coughlans and Plug’d to the Marquee and Musgrave Park

What's on in Cork this weekend: A host of festivals, plus music and comedy galore

What's on in Cork this weekend: A host of festivals, plus music and comedy galore

Clubbers: Steam Dreams celebrates second birthday at Dali

Clubbers: Steam Dreams celebrates second birthday at Dali

Theatre Nights: Choirs galore, and Tubridy is in town

Theatre Nights: Choirs galore, and Tubridy is in town

Stevie G: I hailed Prince as 'greatest living artist'... and he died that day!

Stevie G: I hailed Prince as 'greatest living artist'... and he died that day!

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SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

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Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

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