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<p>At its peak, Cummins Sports, which supplies sporting goods had as many as 10 shops, about 110 employees and a turnover of €12m in 2007, according to court documents. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

cork news

High Court appoints examiner to Cork retailer Cummins Sports

Ms Justice Nessa Cahill said 48 out of 74 jobs at the sporting goods retailer are expected to be saved in the process

Cork airport awash with fans as the green wave heads off to Prague playoff

cork news

Cork airport awash with fans as the green wave heads off to Prague playoff

Today, Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side will take on Czechia in arguably the most important game Ireland will have played for a generation, with a semi-final qualification spot at stake.

Cork v Meath - Allianz Football League Division 2

cork sport

Cork captain Ian Maguire: 'The chance of winning a cup in Croke Park in huge'

Rebels face Meath on Sunday in the Allianz Division 2 Football League final

nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: Tripe? Yuk, but dad loved his crubeens!

Throwback Thursday: Tripe? Yuk, but dad loved his crubeens!

cork views

John Arnold: Ronnie had gene for speed... gift of gab runs in my family

John Arnold: Ronnie had gene for speed... gift of gab runs in my family

cork news

Scales of justice and Gavel on wooden table and Lawyer or Judge working with agreement in Courtroom, Justice and Law concept

Cork man pleads guilty to having drugs for sale or supply on two occasions

cork news

'Friendship Day' trip to US was not part of St Patrick’s Day, says Cork council

'Friendship Day' trip to US was not part of St Patrick’s Day, says Cork council

Cork News

<p>Manna delivery drone in the red colour of Cork with the message Up Cork! printed on the side. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

‘Cork people must have say on drone use’, says city councillor

Cork City councillor Peter Horgan is seeking the opinions of residents to help inform future strategies for drone use above Cork

Volkswagen issues EV vehicle recall over battery issues 'which could lead to fire'

Volkswagen issues EV vehicle recall over battery issues 'which could lead to fire'

judgement of judge about legislation, authority, crime, government, justice, punishment, verdict at court decision by gavel. ham

Shirtless man on Patrick Street warned passers-by he would 'f*** them up'

EPA carried out 50 inspections at creamery in North Cork last year

EPA carried out 50 inspections at creamery in North Cork last year

Cork murder accused not in courtroom as victim's family travel from Ukraine

Cork murder accused not in courtroom as victim's family travel from Ukraine

cork sport

<p>Cork's Dara Sheedy in action against Meath this year. Picture: INPHO/James Lawlor</p>

Cork and Meath set for another shootout, but with silverware on the line this time

Croke Park is the venue on Sunday for the Allianz Division 2 Football League final

Division 1 FL: St Finbarr's finish well as they sneak past Nemo Rangers

Division 1 FL: St Finbarr's finish well as they sneak past Nemo Rangers

Tipperary v Cork: 14-player Rebels lose narrowly in U20 opener

Tipperary v Cork: 14-player Rebels lose narrowly in U20 opener

CFC Banteer prove too good for Strand in AUL encounter

CFC Banteer prove too good for Strand in AUL encounter

Business League: Ballyphehane Celtic stun Doolan's Cow in Grandon's Toyota Shield

Business League: Ballyphehane Celtic stun Doolan's Cow in Grandon's Toyota Shield

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Ciara Ní Tuathaigh, a theatre maker and actress</p>

Person to Person: 'I’m a mediocre cook, but I can make a sort of decent French toast'

Ciara Ní Tuathaigh talks about her art, her love for family and books, and founding a theatre company

'I see more interest in learning about real chocolate': Meet Cork’s chocolate makers

'I see more interest in learning about real chocolate': Meet Cork’s chocolate makers

Did you get married recently? We want to hear from you

Did you get married recently? We want to hear from you

The Pubs of Cork: The Beatles, Bruce... Cork pub that’s attracted superstars

The Pubs of Cork: The Beatles, Bruce... Cork pub that’s attracted superstars

Meet the duo behind one of Cork's spiciest supper clubs

Meet the duo behind one of Cork's spiciest supper clubs

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">“We need to choose a future where children walk, wheel and cycle safely to school.” iStock</p>

We must build Cork streets so children use them

The children of Cork must be at the heart of the way we design our transport infrastructure, says Cllr Ciara O’Connor, a Labour councillor for the South West Ward on Cork City Council

A trip to London? My visit to Cork was far better!

A trip to London? My visit to Cork was far better!

For sale sign in yard of house

Áilín Quinlan: Burning issues... a chat in the sun shed light on housing crisis

How social prescribing is helping link people together in Cork

How social prescribing is helping link people together in Cork

Breaking the speed limit - driving too fast

Kathriona Devereux: It’s not ‘OK’ to speed: Motorists must park their bad behaviour

Nostalgia

<p>George II 'Yellow Horse' statue. Picture: Cork Camera Club collection, Cork City Libraries</p>

The legacy and legend of Cork's 'Yella Horse'

A piece of street furniture brought down and destroyed more than 163 years ago still gives its name to one of Cork’s most important thoroughfares. DONAL O’KEEFFE looks at the history and the legacy of ‘The Yella Horse’.

Throwback Thursday: A list of North Main Street shops in 1875

Throwback Thursday: A list of North Main Street shops in 1875

Cork ‘nerd’ professor who landed role in an Oscar-winning film

Cork ‘nerd’ professor who landed role in an Oscar-winning film

Throwback Thursday: The day I fainted at communion in church

Throwback Thursday: The day I fainted at communion in church

Recipe collection compiled by woman in Cork 100 years ago is uncovered

Recipe collection compiled by woman in Cork 100 years ago is uncovered

WOW

<p>Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley attend the 98th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images</p>

Julie Helen: 'Partnership is precious and makes equality a reality'

I think women like Jessie Buckley and men like Paul Mescal are paving the way for true and real equality, writes JULIE HELEN.

Caucasian Senior Woman Participating in Business Conference Meeting Discussion

Catherine Conlon: 'Maybe it’s time we stopped treating midlife as a countdown'

‘My work gives me a strong sense of purpose’

‘My work gives me a strong sense of purpose’

Woman lying on bed, suffering from strong stomach pain, endometriosis, menstruation.

‘I would die if my daughter had to go through what I’ve been through’

Applications officially open for Network West Cork Businesswoman of the Year awards

Applications officially open for Network West Cork Businesswoman of the Year awards

entertainment

<p>Catalonian singer Rosalia delivered her album ‘Lux’ in multiple languages.</p>

Stevie G: Universal language of music unites

The rise in Gaeilge and non English speaking music worldwide has made things a lot more vibrant and colourful, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Cine Club to bring a feast of films to Cork audiences

Cine Club to bring a feast of films to Cork audiences

Girl raising up hands on rock concert

Anthony Pappa at the Kino a big night out in Cork this weekend

Dani Larkin joy as she returns to play Cork

Dani Larkin joy as she returns to play Cork

Weekend plans? Your guide to what's happening in Cork

Weekend plans? Your guide to what's happening in Cork

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10 minutes with Shannon O’Sullivan of Corlann

10 minutes with Shannon O’Sullivan of Corlann

10 minutes with Jason Cooke of Cheshire Ireland

10 minutes with Jason Cooke of Cheshire Ireland

Foróige - Eric Cork

10 minutes with Thomas Moloney of Foróige

The power of the G licence

The power of the G licence

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