<p>On oral hearing into plans for part of the estate at Bessborough is underway. Picture: Denis Scannell </p>

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Developers behind apartment plans at Bessborough ‘happy to conduct further site investigation'

The developers behind plans for apartments and a crèche on a former mother and baby home estate in Cork have told An Bord Pleanála (ABP) at an oral hearing that they are happy to a conduct further site investigation to best ascertain the presence or ...

<p>Local residents Michael Maher and Jamie Sherlock at the new gate near the Lough. Pic courtesy of Damian Wade.</p>

cork news

Relief among residents as gate erected near the Lough

A gate has officially been erected near the Lough following concerns from local residents about outdoor drinking and gatherings in the area during good weather.

<p>Young players return to pitches in all sports at the end of April; coaches need to encourage free play as much as possible. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

cork sport

Coaches must take the stabilisers off and let young players develop through free play

Expert coach Kevin Mulcahy explains why simplicity is key to allowing children and teenagers enjoy sport and grow at their own pace

Fund-raiser to honour Cork brother who tragically died from SADS

Fund-raiser to honour Cork brother who tragically died from SADS

Meet the women behind a Cork search and rescue group

Meet the women behind a Cork search and rescue group

'A big issue': Call for temporary public toilets in popular Cork amenities

'A big issue': Call for temporary public toilets in popular Cork amenities

Garda stock

Man arrested after knifepoint incident in Cork city

Cork News

FILE PHOTO Mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse has announced it will close all its stores and online business in Ireland, l

Carphone Warehouse to close Cork stores

Carphone Warehouse is to close its Irish stores including seven locations in Cork. Carphone Warehouse has today announced its decision to close all of its stores in Ireland with immediate effect.

Tired woman standing next to bedroom window.

'I am begging you to intervene': Minister asked to help Cork woman who fears she will die without inpatient treatment for eating disorder

UCC placed 8th of over 1,000 universities worldwide in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

UCC placed 8th of over 1,000 universities worldwide in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

More than 2,000 people in Cork close PUP claim

More than 2,000 people in Cork close PUP claim

Emergency services at scene of collision in city, caution urged in area

Emergency services at scene of collision in city, caution urged in area

cork sport

UCC's Perdue called into Irish senior hockey squad

UCC's Perdue called into Irish senior hockey squad

UCC's Caoimhe Perdue is part of the Irish women’s squad will travel to Bisham Abbey, London, tomorrow as part of their preparation for the Tokyo Olympic Games this summer.

Cobh's Sonia O’Sullivan to take Nike coaching role based in Portland, Oregon

Cobh's Sonia O’Sullivan to take Nike coaching role based in Portland, Oregon

Emerging Talent Programme will cater to West Cork's best male and female players

Emerging Talent Programme will cater to West Cork's best male and female players

Former Ballincollig dual player Robert Ryan loved pulling on the green jersey

Former Ballincollig dual player Robert Ryan loved pulling on the green jersey

Ned English returns to the Duhallow fold as coach

Ned English returns to the Duhallow fold as coach

Cork Lives

I love giving people the mental, social, physical outlet they need right now

I love giving people the mental, social, physical outlet they need right now

Fitness studio owner Michelle McAteer-Doyle talks about her passion for health and fitness, spending quality time with family, and her love for Rathcormac

Prestigious award for Cork theatre stalwart

Prestigious award for Cork theatre stalwart

I miss travelling the funfair life, I hate being in one place

I miss travelling the funfair life, I hate being in one place

Meet Cork’s very own Sushi Master...

Meet Cork’s very own Sushi Master...

Cork barber saddles up for 1000km cycle for charity

Cork barber saddles up for 1000km cycle for charity

Cork Views

Giving birth? Not without my partner by my side...

Giving birth? Not without my partner by my side...

The current policy to only allow partners into the labour ward when women are in active labour needs to be reviewed, says JENNIFER HORGAN who talks to two, men who have recently become fathers.

Kathriona Devereux: If everyone says no to every pylon, we won’t save planet

Kathriona Devereux: If everyone says no to every pylon, we won’t save planet

It's time to reopen our gyms in fight against Covid

It's time to reopen our gyms in fight against Covid

The REAL top ten beaches in Ireland (all in Cork, naturally!)

The REAL top ten beaches in Ireland (all in Cork, naturally!)

CC EDUCATION LAUNCH

Trevor Laffan: We all care for planet, so why can’t I take this man seriously?

Nostalgia

Remembering a Cork suffragette: The ‘ablest woman in Ireland’

Remembering a Cork suffragette: The ‘ablest woman in Ireland’

To mark the 75th anniversary of the death of Cork-born suffragette Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington yesterday, MARY MORRISSY recalls the life of a remarkable woman

Remembering a Cork patriot who died in hail of bullets

Remembering a Cork patriot who died in hail of bullets

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

Attacks, robberies and mayhem across Cork

Throwback Thursday: I got a free Christmas hamper with my car!

Throwback Thursday: I got a free Christmas hamper with my car!

Grisly heads dangling on spikes in Cork city

Grisly heads dangling on spikes in Cork city

WOW

Cork Doula helps families find calm within the chaos of early parenthood

Cork Doula helps families find calm within the chaos of early parenthood

The time after a baby is born is sacred, Postpartum Doula Maeve Murray tells LINDA KENNY

Adorable toddler child in dress with curly hair having a tantrum looking away leaning sitting on the on floor

How should I handle toddler tantrums?

Internet study

Give my generation a bit of credit... vaccination sign-up 'debate' is ageist and unfair

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Advice on breaking and making habits

new born little hand holding mum finger in soft tone background

A health check for new mums

entertainment

Cher and The Loneliest Elephant

Cher says power of social media led her on quest to save lonely elephant

Documentary looks at singer's campaign to free the world's loneliest elephant who had spent nearly 20 years chained up in Pakistan

"Power To The Polls" Voter Registration Tour Launched In Las Vegas On 1st Anniversary Of Women's March

Cher calls on Britney Spears' father to stand down from role as conservator

Tom Cruise filming in Levisham

Tom Cruise spotted on set in the North York Moors

Directing team revealed for sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Directing team revealed for sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Graham Norton Show - London

Richard Ayoade back as TV Bafta host: 'I'll pretend I'm thrilled'

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Carpet-diem: Seize the day, invest in you and your home

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

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

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