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<p>Almost €40m has been allocated to 12 projects across Cork under the Government's “game-changer” Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. The enhancement of Cork's English Market is among them. Picture: Darragh Kane</p>

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€7.5m enhancement of English Market among 12 Cork projects to receive funding boost

Under the scheme, a total of €39.85m was allocated to projects in Cork.

Cork's Holly Cairns to miss start of Dáil term following medical advice

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Cork's Holly Cairns to miss start of Dáil term following medical advice

Ms Cairns announced earlier this year that she and her partner, Barry Looney, were expecting their second child and would take maternity leave from October.

Ruthless Clonakilty looked the part against Ballincollig but need to be ready for Newcestown test

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Ruthless Clonakilty looked the part against Ballincollig but need to be ready for Newcestown test

'All you can do is beat what’s in front of you and we did that, Ballincollig have been cursed with injuries all year and they were in a tough place'

cork lives

How a disused church became a cultural hub in North Cork town

How a disused church became a cultural hub in North Cork town

cork sport

Late drama as Aghabullogue and Kanturk serve up Senior A cracker

Late drama as Aghabullogue and Kanturk serve up Senior A cracker

cork news

No extra carriages to tackle high volumes on East Cork route, says Irish Rail

No extra carriages to tackle high volumes on East Cork route, says Irish Rail

cork news

Tributes paid to 'wonderful' Cork-based former judge Uinsin MacGruairc following his death

Tributes paid to 'wonderful' Cork-based former judge Uinsin MacGruairc following his death

Cork News

<p>Judge David Waters Michael Delaney in custody on the application of Sergeant Gearóid Davis to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.</p>

Man accused of swinging plank at first responder at scene of Cork crash remanded in custody

Details of the alleged incident were outlined by Garda Jamie Shine as he objected to bail being granted to the accused man at Cork District Court.

Replica of Columbus' flagship Nao Santa María to visit Cork harbour town

Replica of Columbus' flagship Nao Santa María to visit Cork harbour town

Call for probe into foul smell near West Cork wastewater treatment plant

Call for probe into foul smell near West Cork wastewater treatment plant

School stock

West Cork councillors seek September school return to protect tourism season

Gavel And Justice Scale

Man accused of engaging in affray outside Cork pub remanded in custody

cork sport

<p>The Castleview U17 Premier League side who remain unbeaten after 1-0 victory over Carrigtwohill United at Ballyadam recently.</p>

Youth League Roundup: Goals galore in games between Corkbeg and Lakewood and Wilton and Fermoy

There was goals galore across all Daly Industrial Supplies Cork Youth League’s recently with a 5-5 draw between Corkbeg and Lakewood Athletic in a U19 League 1 fixture and Wilton United and Fermoy drawing four goals apiece in a U17 Premier League ...

Fermoy and Ballinora await Cork County Board verdict on disputed draw

Fermoy and Ballinora await Cork County Board verdict on disputed draw

The Echo Sport Podcast: County final classics and disappointment for Cork hurling in Munster

The Echo Sport Podcast: Scoreboard controversy in Cork GAA as Carrigaline and Clon lay down markers

Premier SFC: Castlehaven book Nemo showdown after holding off Knocknagree

Premier SFC: Castlehaven book Nemo showdown after holding off Knocknagree

Job done for Newcestown as they gear up for Clonakilty test

Job done for Newcestown as they gear up for Clonakilty test

Cork Lives

<p>Maanadh brought his show, From Mumbai To Cork Bai, to the Dublin Fringe Festival earlier this month. </p>

Person to Person: 'I'm a data scientist by day and a comedian by night..it's like having an alter ego'

Cork comedian Maanadh on making a life for himself Leeside, his two distinct job roles, what makes him happy, and his proudest moment.

Work of Bandon family to feature on new TV series

Work of Bandon family to feature on new TV series

Books: Colourful characters abound in novella's romp through Cork city

Books: Colourful characters abound in novella's romp through Cork city

Taking a jaunt down the Blackwater to see Ireland’s Millionaires’ Row

Taking a jaunt down the Blackwater to see Ireland’s Millionaires’ Row

Chloe & Colin

Wedding of the Week: Couple introduced at village pub in 2011 are wed

Cork Views

<p>Wanting a dog and being ready to house one are two different things. Picture: iStock</p>

Thinking about getting a dog? Here's what you need to think about first

Responsible dog ownership means planning for your pet’s whole life, says Fiona Charles, Country Manager, Agria Ireland, who has advice on how people can prepare their home for a dog

Assisted Dying Bill

Trevor Laffan: The moral dilemmas prompted by the issue of assisted dying

U.S. Presidential Portraits

John Dolan: The day Cork gave a mighty snub to a visiting US President

Cork TD: 'I don't want my story to be about 'beating' epilepsy..I haven't beaten anything'

Cork TD: 'I don't want my story to be about 'beating' epilepsy..I haven't beaten anything'

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

Nostalgia

<p>The interior of Kealy’s Bar in Faulkner’s Lane, off Patrick Street, Cork, in April, 1959. It was a popular haunt for students, and printers who worked at the nearby Echo and Examiner building</p>

Throwback Thursday: A toast to the lost pubs of Cork

This week in Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN remembers the pubs that have closed up in Cork city, including The Viscount, The Celtic, and Bantry Bar.

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

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

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

WOW

<p>Emer O’Callaghan wearing the spring/summer hit colour, a buttermilk yellow dress, from Ruby Rouge Boutique, make-up is Master Colors Paris, available at Emerald Beauty Clinic, 021 4365949. Postage options available</p>

Emer O'Callaghan: Bringing out the beauty inside you

We all have a choice every morning on what attitude we are going to have that day. I choose my attitude like I choose my clothes, and I always like to practice gratitude.

Back pain? 5 shoes to avoid and trending alternatives to wear instead

5 shoes to avoid if you have back pain... and what to wear instead

8 simple ways to reset your wellbeing this September

8 simple ways to reset your wellbeing this September

Cork woman: ‘Palliative care is not what you think... it can be about living well’

Cork woman: ‘Palliative care is not what you think... it can be about living well’

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

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

entertainment

<p>Grian Chatten of Fontaines DC performs at Electric Picnic 2026. They play Slane next year. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Picture: Debbie Hickey/Getty Images</span>
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Stevie G: Fontaines for Slane – we’re in a great era for Irish music

Only two Irish bands had previously headlined Slane, and the Fontaines now join U2 and Thin Lizzy

Catch Tyra-Lee Spry fresh from Electric Picnic as she performs in Cork

Catch Tyra-Lee Spry fresh from Electric Picnic as she performs in Cork

West Cork Studios founder: 'These films have put us on the map'

West Cork Studios founder: 'These films have put us on the map'

Weekend Guide: Laura Dowling, Steely Dan tribute, and singles festival among highlights in Cork

Weekend Guide: Laura Dowling, Steely Dan tribute, and singles festival among highlights in Cork

Hermitage Green preforming at Bulmers Live at Leopardstown 9/7/2015

Theatre Nights: Packed season ahead at Macroom's Briery Gap

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St Patrick's College Cork: New facilities, new subjects, and every Leaving Cert student progressing to college

Open Night at St Patrick's College Cork: Monday 21st September 2026, 6pm–8pm, Principal’s address at 7pm

Ashton School – A part of Cork’s proud heritage

Ashton School – A part of Cork’s proud heritage

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

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

CS Skoda September 2026

In every hidden detail, Tapestry for Ireland captures who we are

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

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