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<p>Three years after Storm Babet cause millions of euros worth of damage to homes and businesses in Midleton and the wider East Cork, locals say little has been done to protect the region from teh risk of future flooding events. Picture: Cork County Council</p>

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East Cork residents to protest over delayed rollout of flood defence works

Caroline Leahy, secretary of the Midleton and East Cork Flood Protection Group, said the lack of progress regarding flood defences has caused a significant amount of stress and anxiety for people.

Powerful Clonakilty blitz Ballincollig to send them into relegation decider

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Powerful Clonakilty blitz Ballincollig to send them into relegation decider

Clon will now face Newcestown in the Premier SFC quarter-final while Collig must defeat St Michael's to avoid relegation

Premier SFC: Newcestown do enough with win over St Michael's

cork sport

Premier SFC: Newcestown do enough with win over St Michael's

West Cork derby against Clonakilty awaits in quarter-finals while city side must face Ballincollig in relegation play-off

cork sport

Mayfield record first win of the Seandún Junior A Football Championship against Ballyphehane

Mayfield record first win of the Seandún Junior A Football Championship against Ballyphehane

cork lives

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

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

cork news

Cork man charged with receiving money for work not done remanded in custody

Cork man charged with receiving money for work not done remanded in custody

cork news

30 kilometers per hour speed limit sign

Members of the public urged to have say on proposed Cork city speed limit changes

Cork News

<p>County councillors have warned debris and wet cement falling from the trucks of rogue hauliers is damaging road surfaces, creating safety risks. </p>

Cork County Council urged to 'get tough' on rogue hauliers after debris spills

Councillors say repeated cement and debris spills are costing Cork County Council money, damaging cars and creating road safety risks.

Appeal against Páirc Uí Chaoimh bus set-down plan refusal turned down

Appeal against Páirc Uí Chaoimh bus set-down plan refusal turned down

Cork bodies to share €2.9m funding windfall for disability support projects

Cork bodies to share €2.9m funding windfall for disability support projects

Cork man who concealed crack cocaine in his mouth fined €300

Cork man who concealed crack cocaine in his mouth fined €300

Kilmichael man chosen to fill role left vacant by death of former mayor Joe Carroll

Kilmichael man chosen to fill role left vacant by death of former mayor Joe Carroll

cork sport

<p>Bishopstown's Gary Holland moves towards the goal against Clyda Rovers. Picture: Noel Sweeney</p>

SAFC: 12‑man Bishopstown survive chaotic finish against Clyda to dodge relegation play-off

Clyda will play O'Donovan Rossa in the Slán leat game

Uibh Laoire impress again in PIFC while Rockchapel must refocus for knockout clash

Uibh Laoire impress again in PIFC while Rockchapel must refocus for knockout clash

Late penalty drama as Bantry snatch win to send Glanmire into PIFC relegation decider after thriller

Late penalty drama as Bantry snatch win to send Glanmire into PIFC relegation decider after thriller

Premier SFC permutations: Nobody guaranteed qualification but Clonakilty are closest

Premier SFC permutations: Nobody guaranteed qualification but Clonakilty are closest

Barrs, Sars, Blackrock and Courcey Rovers through to camogie semi-finals

Barrs, Sars, Blackrock and Courcey Rovers through to camogie semi-finals

Cork Lives

<p>The O’Mahonys in Bandon, who feature in Contractors on TG4</p>

Work of Bandon family to feature on new TV series

Documentary series Contractors is back for a third run on TG4 on Thursday at 9.30pm to provide an insight into their work.

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

TV: Spotlight on Cork cemetery founded by Fr Mathew

TV: Spotlight on Cork cemetery founded by Fr Mathew

My Weekend: 'I prefer to be entertained..I'm a poor cook'

My Weekend: 'I prefer to be entertained..I'm a poor cook'

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">NOT WELCOME IN CORK: President Ulysses S. Grant, who visited Ireland in 1879. Picture courtesy of the National Archives/Newsmakers</p>

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

Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Doonbeg this weekend, JOHN DOLAN looks back at the visit of another US President to Ireland, and the Cork snub which almost led to a diplomatic incident.

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

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

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

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

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>Tyra-Lee Spry will play at Cyprus Avenue in Cork.</p>

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

"It was on my bucket list this year to play at a festival. I literally couldn’t be happier."

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

Stevie G: Skepta shows why he remains the boss

Stevie G: Skepta shows why he remains the boss

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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

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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

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