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<p>The 'old' Cork Prison is set to become the site of the 330 new 'spaces'. Picture: Larry Cummins.</p>

cork news

'Don't treat locals as fools, this is a prison, not an extension' says Cork TD

Fianna Fáil TDs' insistence on calling the plan an 'extension' of the current prison has angered a local Sinn Féin TD.

Public have their say on Cork Luas route in consultations

cork news

Public have their say on Cork Luas route in consultations

Donal O'Keeffe attended two Luas open days held in the city last week by Transport Infrastructure Ireland

Tim O'Mahony and Darragh Lyons 9/5/2026

cork sport

Cork Hurling: Forwards always get the plaudits but defensive strength has been key so far

Niall O’Leary and Seán O’Donoghue have brought such consistency that their good displays are almost overlooked, while Mark Coleman showed his class again in Walsh Park

cork lives

The power of music: 'Singing has given my husband his life back'

The power of music: 'Singing has given my husband his life back'

cork views

Portrait Of Loving Senior Couple Enjoying Autumn Or Winter Walk Through Park Together

Trevor Laffan's guide to retirement: Go out, meet people, and stay positive

cork news

Cork LGBTQ+ club slams GAA for its 'outdated' rules

Cork LGBTQ+ club slams GAA for its 'outdated' rules

cork news

Cork to Frankfurt flights reinstated from June 1 five days a week

Cork to Frankfurt flights reinstated from June 1 five days a week

Cork News

<p>A CGI image of how the Harbour Link commuter and passenger ferry might have looked.</p>

Cork city commuter ferry plan 'dead in the water' says ceo

The chief executive of Portus Greenway repeated his claim that the decision to halt the proposed ferry was caused by Cork City Council’s decision to commission a study into river usage.

Cork court told 35 counts of theft in book of evidence

Cork court told 35 counts of theft in book of evidence

Law and Justice concept. Mallet of the judge, books, scales of justice.

Cork woman admits assault on female in north Cork town

South Africa Hantavirus

Cork woman ready for transfer from virus ship to government jet says: 'We're grand'

Seized ship off Cork's coast has cost State €13.6m to date

Seized ship off Cork's coast has cost State €13.6m to date

cork sport

<p>The Mallow Town side that had a 3-2 victory over Grattan United A in the quarter-final stage of the AOH Cup at O'Neill Park. Picture: Barry Peelo.</p>

Mallow Town into AOH Cup semis after stunning Grattan

North Cork team followed up their victory over Village United with another upset

Midleton U18s beat Carrigaline on penalties in League Cup final at the Cross

Midleton U18s beat Carrigaline on penalties in League Cup final at the Cross

Finlay Bealham is tackled by Tom Ahern and Michael Ala’alatoa 9/5/2026

David Corkery: Off-field issues aren't helping, but lack of belief and young talent hinder Munster

Kerry v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

Jack O’Connor praises Cork’s progress as Kerry finish strongly to retain Munster title

Five changes as Cork minors face Waterford at Páirc Uí Rinn

Five changes as Cork minors face Waterford at Páirc Uí Rinn

Cork Lives

<p>Kevin O'Callaghan, 15, who is in a wheelchair since his fall while on holiday in France four years ago</p>

Mallow teen: 'I'm working towards my dream of going to the Paralympics in 2028'

When a fall in France left Mallow boy Kevin O’Callaghan in a wheelchair, the sports-mad youngster took up table tennis. He tells AEDIN JOHNSTON about his dream to now go to the Paralympics in the U.S.

Cork author: I hope that my book entertains ... and turns you on to magic

Cork author: I hope that my book entertains ... and turns you on to magic

My Weekend: My ideal break...seeing an F1 race in Monaco with my brother

My Weekend: My ideal break...seeing an F1 race in Monaco with my brother

Kerry v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

TV sport round-up: Cork footballers aim for double in Kingdom

Rooms with a harbour view: 3 homes on sale on Cork’s coast

Rooms with a harbour view: 3 homes on sale on Cork’s coast

Cork Views

<p>A group of people on the Darkness To Light walk on Saturday outside Coffee Brothers at The Mardyke in Cork city, owned by Adrian and Sean J. Twomey, brother of the late Mark Twomey. Aoibhinn Twomey is at the front with her golden retriever Sophie.</p>

Darkness Into Light: Our family walked in memory of our beloved Mark

The annual Darkness Into Light walk took place on Saturday, raising funds for Pieta, a charity for suicide and self-harm prevention. Cork woman AOIBHINN TWOMEY reveals why it was an emotional occasion for her and her family

'We always knew we were in Cork when we heard the 'Echoooo' calls'

'We always knew we were in Cork when we heard the 'Echoooo' calls'

Founder of Cork travel company: 'Remote working and AI are key to our success'

Founder of Cork travel company: 'Remote working and AI are key to our success'

John Arnold: We three sang song in honour of May at her Cork gravestone

John Arnold: We three sang song in honour of May at her Cork gravestone

Make way, tractor on the road

Áilín Quinlan: 'It skidded so close I could literally smell the tyres'

Nostalgia

<p>Jack Charlton during a visit to Cork at the old Cork Airport terminal. </p>

Remembering Con and my brief stint as Jack’s gaffer in Cork

NEIL TOBIN reflects on Jack Charlton’s visits to Cork in the early ‘90s and remembers his dear colleague at the Irish Press, the late Con Houlihan.

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Throwback Thursday: My solo flight to the UK, at the age of six

Throwback Thursday: My solo flight to the UK, at the age of six

Cork man's World Cup adventure in London 60 years ago

Cork man's World Cup adventure in London 60 years ago

WOW

<p>It’s imperative that you double cleanse, tone and moisturise every morning and evening, and never sleep with your make-up on ever, it’s so bad for the skin, says Emer. </p>

Emer O'Callaghan: Beauty advice for women aged 20-30

This week, I’d like to give my tips for women aged in their twenties, to help them navigate the very complex world of beauty.

Calling all Marilyns....Cork women urged to support charity paddle

Calling all Marilyns....Cork women urged to support charity paddle

All female cast and crew behind Cork play about Anne Bonny

All female cast and crew behind Cork play about Anne Bonny

Two injectors dosing pens for subcutaneous injection of antidiabetic medication or anti-obesity medication hovering over a blue

Julie Helen: ‘I know my body has done well with the cards I’ve been dealt’

WoW Bites: 'I loved my old business, but I love bees more – and I get peaches'

WoW Bites: 'I loved my old business, but I love bees more – and I get peaches'

entertainment

<p>East West Assembly are the first Irish act on the Sound Signature label.</p>

Sound Signature at The Savoy the big Parrish Party!

Cork and Detroit unite for classic disco vibes as the Motown DJ Theo Parrish come to Leeside to perform with the East West Assembly in the Sound Signature Party at the Savoy this Saturday, writes Don O’Mahony

Abbie Lee joins the Sound Signature Party at The Savoy

Abbie Lee joins the Sound Signature Party at The Savoy

‘I was the only Yankee on set’: Adam Scott on filming Hokum West Cork

‘I was the only Yankee on set’: Adam Scott on filming Hokum West Cork

Stevie G: Theo Parrish fans in for a treat at the Savoy

Stevie G: Theo Parrish fans in for a treat at the Savoy

Club, disco DJ playing and mixing music for people. Nightlife

Clubbers: Sounds Signature Party is a big draw at The Savoy

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<p>Cork Simon's Soup Run offers the city's homeless population the promise of dignity, alongside a warm meal</p>

55 years of Cork Simon Soup Run: The light that has never gone out

The Soup Run has served Cork’s homeless with dignity, meals and hope without missing a night since the 1970s

How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

Your local hearing care experts in Cork

Your local hearing care experts in Cork

AF The College Green Hotel Dublin March 2026

The College Green Hotel: A refined address in the heart of Dublin

SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

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