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<p> Around 2,000 parishioners pack St Augustine’s Church as they follow the final procession from the altar, with worshippers filling every available space inside the church. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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More than 2,000 people pack into St Augustine's Church for closing Mass

'We do not know clearly what the future will bring, but a future there will be, even for this church building'

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Drug-driving conviction to cost Cork courier driver his job, court told

A courier driver who tested positive for cannabis and cocaine after being stopped at a checkpoint in Bandon was disqualified from driving for a year

Cian McCarthy hits a hat-trick as Sars second team deliver first class display to beat Aghada

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Cian McCarthy hits a hat-trick as Sars second team deliver first class display to beat Aghada

Second league titles in four days for the Riverstown club

nostalgia

The Cork man who became the youngest ever resident engineer at the city's waterworks

The Cork man who became the youngest ever resident engineer at the city's waterworks

cork lives

Republic of Ireland v England - UEFA Nations League - Group F - Aviva Stadium

Will you be watching? Cork's Roy Keane becomes subject on Mastermind

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Cork City Council launches Bike Library Scheme

Cork City Council launches Bike Library Scheme

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Waiting seats for patients in the hospital

Almost 85,000 waiting for treatment across Cork hospitals

Cork News

<p>The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) found Mr Constantin had failed to establish a prima facie case of race discrimination and dismissed the complaint. No compensation was awarded.</p>

Cork charity shop did not discriminate against Roma man, rules WRC

Ciprian Constantin claimed he was discriminated against on the grounds of race after staff at Re-Store, operated by Cobh Youth Services CLG, refused to serve him and barred him from the shop

Cork-based energy solutions company to create 150 jobs over the next two years

Cork-based energy solutions company to create 150 jobs over the next two years

Plan to develop sports campus in booming Cork town taking shape

Plan to develop sports campus in booming Cork town taking shape

Appeal lodged against controversial North Cork aerodrome expansion

Appeal lodged against controversial North Cork aerodrome expansion

Cork sect excommunicated by Pope Leo say prayers for the pontiff at every Sunday Mass

Cork sect excommunicated by Pope Leo say prayers for the pontiff at every Sunday Mass

cork sport

<p>Brian O’Shea, Cloyne captain, is presented with the cup by Pat Horgan, chairman of Cork GAA. Picture: Noel Sweeney</p>

Cloyne hold nerve to deny Dungourney in lively league final

Both teams will meet again in the PIHC in three weeks' time

UCC hosts prestigious U16 hockey tournament in the Mardyke

UCC hosts prestigious U16 hockey tournament in the Mardyke

Cork v Galway - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Christy O'Connor: Galway weren't afraid to rip up the script after last season, Cork must rebuild now

RedFM Hurling League Division 7: Subs give Barryroe the edge over Ballinora

RedFM Hurling League Division 7: Subs give Barryroe the edge over Ballinora

Kilworth overpower Aghabullogue to lift Division 4 silverware

Kilworth overpower Aghabullogue to lift Division 4 silverware

Cork Lives

<p>The grave of Dr Robert Acton at Woodlawn cemetery in New York</p>

Books: Mysterious story of Kinsale doctor in US who died at 33

A new book by Cork author Adrienne Acton unravels a story from her family history which may have involved murder most foul

Scottie Scheffler celebrates with the Claret Jug 20/7/2025

TV sports round-up: Open golf, All-Ireland semis, and tennis too

My Weekend: My ideal Friday night is a good meal with good friends

My Weekend: My ideal Friday night is a good meal with good friends

Barm brack traditional irish fruit bread

Summer Soap, Part 5: The quest to locate the lost recipe intensifies

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Summer Soap, Part 4: Baking with Margaret - a recipe for disaster

Cork Views

<p>STRIKING A CHORD: An emotional Ronan O’Gara during the playing of Amhrán na bhFiann at Croke Park ahead of the Six Nations match against England in 2009. The National Anthem and Ireland’s Call are played ahead of Ireland rugby team’s home matches. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan </p>

John Dolan: 100 years old... Irish National Anthem is in my world top five

National Anthems are strange beasts - and the current World Cup featuring a record 48 nations has given us a chance to see what unites many of these songs - and what divides them, writes JOHN DOLAN

George Moore Scholars Event 2026

Cork Views: So proud to fly flag for the Northside as Scholar

John Arnold: ‘When we had cash, you had to cut your cloth to suit your measure’

John Arnold: ‘When we had cash, you had to cut your cloth to suit your measure’

Áilín Quinlan: I challenge the Taoiseach to take the bus and see what’s happening

Áilín Quinlan: I challenge the Taoiseach to take the bus and see what’s happening

Summer weather June 24th 2026

Catherine Conlon: We need a Heat Plan for Cork as planet warms up

Nostalgia

<p>The first bus to cross Bailey bridge from Mallow to Cork, Dec 11, 1948.</p>

Throwback Thursday: 'The road was washed away...the army had to put a bridge in place’

In this week’s Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears stories of another Bailey bridge in Cork, the Muskerry tram, and the discovery of an almost 100 year old copy of a special Cork publication.

Christmas in July: Looking back at the origins of the Holly Bough

Christmas in July: Looking back at the origins of the Holly Bough

Throwback Thursday: My mother’s treasure trove of memories stored in an old teapot...

Throwback Thursday: My mother’s treasure trove of memories stored in an old teapot...

Mary MacSwiney

Mary MacSwiney: ‘A life motivated as much by love as her political ideals’

Throwback Thursday: Memory of dad's coffin being hoisted from Innisfallen etched in my mind

Throwback Thursday: Memory of dad's coffin being hoisted from Innisfallen etched in my mind

WOW

<p>Karan Casey released her debut album almost 30 years ago. </p>

Karan Casey: ‘When you sing, it calms you down... it’s like a prayer'

Almost 30 years since she released her debut album, Karan Casey is one of the headline acts at the Cobh Trad Fest this month. She tells AISLING MEATH about her career and why she believes festivals are so important.

My Career: ‘People think my biggest stress is choosing between velvet or linen’

My Career: ‘People think my biggest stress is choosing between velvet or linen’

Cork woman, balancing college with working in a growing business, is recognised

Cork woman, balancing college with working in a growing business, is recognised

Julie Helen: ‘At my core, I am Julie who has been shaped by the people around me’

Julie Helen: ‘At my core, I am Julie who has been shaped by the people around me’

‘It might be a step too far, but I’ll try’: Elle sets sights on Malin to Mizen run

‘It might be a step too far, but I’ll try’: Elle sets sights on Malin to Mizen run

entertainment

<p>Tonight is a big night in Cork for techno fans at Dali.</p>

Clubbers: This weekend offers a treat for techno fans

Bastardo Electrico, Strident Grooves, Four Four Magazine, DJ Alientata... don't miss out

Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Theatre Nights: Film, lunchtime theatre in the city, and plenty of music

Theatre Nights: Film, lunchtime theatre in the city, and plenty of music

10-year stretch: The Young Offenders is a decade old

10-year stretch: The Young Offenders is a decade old

Belters Only looking forward to Marquee gig in Cork this weekend

Belters Only looking forward to Marquee gig in Cork this weekend

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Yuno Energy brings clarity to customers’ energy bills

Don’t skip the foundation: The PSRA’s role in making property transactions transparent

Don’t skip the foundation: The PSRA’s role in making property transactions transparent

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