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<p>The church had struggled to fill her position, with no suitable candidates identified until Meghan applied. Over the past four years she has overseen major repair works to the iconic church buliding. Picture: Larry Cummins.</p>

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Shandon's Rev Farr says proposed citizenship rules could split up her family

Rev Farr moved to Cork from the US in June 2022 on a special visa with her husband and three sons to take up the post, which also includes serving as chaplain to St Luke’s Care Home in Blackrock.

Tusla seeks €1m to transform dilapidated Cork office into multi-service community hub

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Tusla seeks €1m to transform dilapidated Cork office into multi-service community hub

Tusla is hoping that the building can be open in the evenings and at weekends so it can be used as a hub for the community.

Bishopstown's Shane O'Neill gave great service to his beloved club and county

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Bishopstown's Shane O'Neill gave great service to his beloved club and county

There have been a number of quality defenders on Leeside over many decades and for the former Bishopstown corner-back Shane O’Neill 10 years of playing at the top tier of the sport was a mighty honour.

nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: A toast to the lost pubs of Cork

Throwback Thursday: A toast to the lost pubs of Cork

cork views

John Arnold: Mystery of life and death of a Cork emigrant is finally solved

John Arnold: Mystery of life and death of a Cork emigrant is finally solved

cork news

Bus Eireann bus and school bus depot Skibbereen County Cork Ireland

Lack of school bus places for West Cork pupils raised by local councillor

cork news

Emerging and established artists invited to apply for Cork gallery showcase opportunity

Emerging and established artists invited to apply for Cork gallery showcase opportunity

Cork News

<p>It was only when members of the public left their homes and came to her assistance that the attacker fled the scene, the court was told.</p>

Man charged after woman knocked to ground and sexually assaulted as she left Blackrock Rd bus stop on Tuesday night

“The victim screamed. Such was the level of screaming that members of the public came from their homes to her assistance," a garda said.

Motorist gets jail for "classic case of road rage" against cyclist

Motorist gets jail for "classic case of road rage" against cyclist

Deane is ready to lead new school team in West Cork

Deane is ready to lead new school team in West Cork

Bail is denied to accused in €1.6m Cork cannabis case

Bail is denied to accused in €1.6m Cork cannabis case

OPW seeks engineer to oversee works as Cork's Crawford Art Gallery redevelopment progresses

OPW seeks engineer to oversee works as Cork's Crawford Art Gallery redevelopment progresses

cork sport

<p>Blarney's Seamus Cronin is planning to play golf in all 32 counties this Autumn to raise funds for Marymount.</p>

Cork golfer Seamus Cronin's 32 County Golfing Challenge for Marymount Hospice

And on that journey he’s hoping to raise a large amount for Marymount Hospice.

Donegal v Cork - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2A

Kevin Murray made a big impact with Cork footballers — his departure is a blow

Premier JFC: Matters in the balance as final round of fixtures looms

Premier JFC: Matters in the balance as final round of fixtures looms

PIFC: Macroom test the latest step in Kiskeam's rise

PIFC: Macroom test the latest step in Kiskeam's rise

Colin Walsh set to lead Kanturk charge in showdown with Aghabullogue

Colin Walsh set to lead Kanturk charge in showdown with Aghabullogue

Cork Lives

<p>Neal Dunnigan will be performing with the Cork Light Orchestra as part of Cork City Culture Night on Friday, September 18</p>

Person to Person: 'We haven't had a TV in 25 years, but I watch and listen to YouTube'

Neal Dunnigan tells us about life in Mahon after leaving the U.S, how long he has lived without a TV, the ‘Wall of Wisdom’ 8am coffee group, and his latest project.

Cork rector: I saw the Twin Towers collapse, it changed my life

Cork rector: I saw the Twin Towers collapse, it changed my life

The Pubs of Cork: ‘It’s a lifestyle more than a job... people love the pub history’

The Pubs of Cork: ‘It’s a lifestyle more than a job... people love the pub history’

How the finest work of a revered sculptor found its way to a Cork city church

How the finest work of a revered sculptor found its way to a Cork city church

Author: ‘We drove into a Cork town, fell in love with it, and stayed...’

Author: ‘We drove into a Cork town, fell in love with it, and stayed...’

Cork Views

<p>Fire Performer Ronan McLoughlin, known as ROGU, at Camden Fort Meagher. ROGU will perform at Mallow Castle for Culture Night 2026. Picture: Anna Groniecka</p>

150 free events taking place in towns and villages in Cork for Culture Night

On Friday, September 18, Cork county will come alive with a host of events lined up to mark Culture Night 2026. From musical performances to a night market, fire shows and theatre, there is something for everyone in the audience

Scratches on the front bumper of a red car. A young girl driver got into a traffic accident and turns to a repair service.

Áilín Quinlan: A tale of 2 cars, 2 scratches... and a domestic battle of the sexes

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Kathriona Devereux: I weep at our climate change failures... but I won’t give up

Parent comforting helping sad emotional child at home, concept of bullying, stress disappointment, sadness.

Cork Views: We must prioritise homeless children in State

Female nurse touching senior man's hand on railing

ISCP Chief: Physiotherapy must be central to stroke care

Nostalgia

<p>A busy scene at Midleton Fair on June 13, 1938. A Throwback Thursday reader in his 90s recalls attending the events in that decade with his farmer father</p>

Throwback Thursday: Memories of fair day in Midleton in 1930s

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears precious memories of fair day in Midleton almost a century ago, plus a Moby Dick extra is identified

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

Throwback Thursday: 'Five generations of our family have gone on holiday to Courtmac’

Throwback Thursday: 'Five generations of our family have gone on holiday to Courtmac’

Throwback Thursday: Responding to a 22-year-old letter with memories of Moby Dick

Throwback Thursday: Responding to a 22-year-old letter with memories of Moby Dick

Throwback Thursday: 'Our father was in charge of dismantling the old Youghal bridge'

Throwback Thursday: 'Our father was in charge of dismantling the old Youghal bridge'

WOW

<p>Educationalist Pat Kinsella from Ballincollig is Cork Person of Month for August. Pictured as Pat received his award were Front L/R: Tina Quinn, AM O’Sullivan PR; Pat Kinsella, August Cork Person of Month; Manus O’Callaghan, Awards Organiser. Rear L/R: Max Duggan; George Duggan, Cork Crystal; Eamonn Cassidy, The Metropole Hotel/Trigon Hotels. Photo Vitaliy Makhnanov.</p>

Julie Helen: Congrats to Pat Kinsella..Cork schools are so much richer because of his work

Pat Kinsella was named Cork Person of the Month for August, 2026. Julie Helen first met Pat when she was a student and says she's glad to see him recognised.

Cork artist's exhibition of works in gratitude to people who supported her through cancer

Cork artist's exhibition of works in gratitude to people who supported her through cancer

My Career: 'I worked with Zig and Zag and on Come Dine With Me...now I'm in communications'

My Career: 'I worked with Zig and Zag and on Come Dine With Me...now I'm in communications'

‘It means a lot to us': Sheehan family to run Echo Mini Marathon in memory of their mum

‘It means a lot to us': Sheehan family to run Echo Mini Marathon in memory of their mum

Express delivery. Receiving online purchase. Woman unpacking cardboard and taking pictures of purchases.

How to make money re-selling your clothes this September

entertainment

<p>Skepta played to a packed Electric Arena at EP, delivering classic after classic, in addition to some new material.</p>

Stevie G: Skepta shows why he remains the boss

He delivered an energetic journey through his own amazing career at Electric Picnic

‘It’s important that queer people are seen on screen’: Cork's LGBTQ+ film festival returns

‘It’s important that queer people are seen on screen’: Cork's LGBTQ+ film festival returns

Weekend Guide: Literary festival on Spike Island, feast of food, and more

Weekend Guide: Literary festival on Spike Island, feast of food, and more

Theatre Nights: Comedy, drama, and two sold-out Jackson tribute shows

Theatre Nights: Comedy, drama, and two sold-out Jackson tribute shows

Stevie G: Triumphant return to Ireland by the Weeknd

Stevie G: Triumphant return to Ireland by the Weeknd

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Big Beach Clean 2026: Final call to join 7,000 Clean Coasts volunteers

Guardians of the Shore: Thousands of volunteers nationwide to join an International Coastal Clean Up on September 18-20

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When it comes to supporting education for children with special needs, every little helps a lot

When it comes to supporting education for children with special needs, every little helps a lot

Global hit Circus Extreme brings ‘Rock It Out!’ to Cork and Dublin

Global hit Circus Extreme brings ‘Rock It Out!’ to Cork and Dublin

Transform your career, your way: choose MTU part-time education

Transform your career, your way: choose MTU part-time education

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