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<p>The principal has said that he has been the victim of an “orchestrated campaign". Picture: Larry Cummins.</p>

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Cork city principal denies alcohol rumours and alleges 'orchestrated campaign' against him

It is understood that a group of parents removed nearly 100 children from the school last week due to concerns over health and safety.

Dog owners being urged to pick up the poo in Cork

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Dog owners being urged to pick up the poo in Cork

The campaign features the slogan, ‘Get Your Sh*t Together’, and features an image of a defecating cartoon dog in place of the letter ‘i’.

Workload not to blame, says John Cleary as Dara Sheedy ruled out of Munster semi-final

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Workload not to blame, says John Cleary as Dara Sheedy ruled out of Munster semi-final

Leesiders travel to Thurles on Saturday to take on Tipperary

cork lives

'We're looking forward to a fantastic summer': Belvelly castle owner opens new bar

'We're looking forward to a fantastic summer': Belvelly castle owner opens new bar

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DIY in the Kitchen

‘Women are fed up with being told they can’t do it’: Women's DIY workshops prove popular in Cork

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Space for hire at Cork's spectacular Camden Fort Meagher

Space for hire at Cork's spectacular Camden Fort Meagher

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Glory for Cork school at Young Journalist awards

Glory for Cork school at Young Journalist awards

Cork News

<p>Maeve O'Malley, managing director of Open Eir wholesale with Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport and Oliver Loomes, CEO of Eir.</p>

Over 183,000 Cork properties now have Eir fibre broadband

A company spokesperson said that the landmark means that more than 4 million people across Ireland can access ultrafast full fibre connectivity.

Cork Opera House to come alive to The Sound of Music

Cork Opera House to come alive to The Sound of Music

Scales of Justice

Cork jury finds teen not guilty of rape of cousin

Sums add up for Cork maths students at international event

Sums add up for Cork maths students at international event

Tom MacSweeney: War shows ports are the lifeblood of world economy

Tom MacSweeney: War shows ports are the lifeblood of world economy

cork sport

<p> Timmy O'Connor, Knocknagree, gets away from Stephen Cronin, Nemo Rangers during their </p>

Nemo Rangers hoping to turn near-misses into win against Éire Óg

Nemo Rangers have been competitive in every game, but three successive one-point defeats leaves them in the relegation spots after four games

Barry Nash with Declan Dalton 5/4/2026

Home advantage? Not quite there in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship

Carrigaline AFC set for their biggest community day ever this Saturday in Ballea Park

Carrigaline AFC set for their biggest community day ever this Saturday in Ballea Park

20260221 Siam Warriors Promotions - Kuba Pielesz Vs Jakub Laskowski,

Boxer Kuba Pielesz has high hopes of becoming a champion in the professional ranks

Donal Mulcahy confident Cork minors can regroup after Tipperary loss

Donal Mulcahy confident Cork minors can regroup after Tipperary loss

Cork Lives

<p>Leo in the outdoor beer garden area of Jack Spratt’s Bar on Main Street, Carrigtwohill. Picture: Jim Coughlan</p>

The Pubs of Cork: ‘I love running a pub ... but price of a pint must be kept down’

This week, our Pubs Of Cork series heads to Jack Spratt’s Bar in Carrigtwohill, and owner Leo Spratt tells CHRIS DUNNE he runs a community hub where the staff know all the customers’ names... and tipples

'Darragh was a gift beyond measure': Fitness event to be held in memory of Cork man

'Darragh was a gift beyond measure': Fitness event to be held in memory of Cork man

Packed programme of events for the Cork World Books Fest

Packed programme of events for the Cork World Books Fest

My Weekend: 'I'd pay good money to be a morning person'

My Weekend: 'I'd pay good money to be a morning person'

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

TV sport round-up: Rebels face Tipp, and world snooker begins

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Some progressive countries in Scandinavia are moving away from laptops and returning to textbooks, based on studies on the best way to learn - but Ireland seems to be heading in the other direction, says Áilín Quinlan. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Picture: iStock/posed by models</span>
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Áilín Quinlan: Textbooks, not laptops... Get back to basics in classrooms

Traditional textbooks are seeing a resurgence in several traditionally progressive countries across Europe which are now steadily reducing emphasis on digital education.

Kathriona Devereux: 1926 census gave me glimpse into lives of my grandparents

Kathriona Devereux: 1926 census gave me glimpse into lives of my grandparents

Anger and shock: Cork man's 3-month visit to the West Bank

Anger and shock: Cork man's 3-month visit to the West Bank

No Parking - Silver Car

Manners, courtesy... so many now flout these basic life skills

Books: The Cork indie authors going it alone

Books: The Cork indie authors going it alone

Nostalgia

<p>Students playing hurling in the handball alley during their lunch break at St. Colman’s College, Fermoy, back in 2008, when it was celebrating its 150th anniversary. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Denis Minihane</span>
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Forget hurling... cricket was the first sport at St Colman’s

When it comes to sport, St Colman’s in Fermoy may be best known for success in hurling, but it was once more associated with a different sport, writes TONY WALSH.

Throwback Thursday: 'I used to drive revellers to Majorca in Crosshaven'

Throwback Thursday: 'I used to drive revellers to Majorca in Crosshaven'

The day a Cork footballer kissed a Lisbon Lion’s knee

The day a Cork footballer kissed a Lisbon Lion’s knee

Throwback Thursday: ‘The manager stared at the wild display in horror and put a stop to jitterbugging’

Throwback Thursday: ‘The manager stared at the wild display in horror and put a stop to jitterbugging’

Cork's Mick Barry and his impact on the development of the Seandún Division

Cork's Mick Barry and his impact on the development of the Seandún Division

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<p>"As much as I pretend to be horrified, there’s a part of me that is genuinely impressed. I am raising a teenager who refuses to give up," says Marie. Picture:iStock</p>

Cork mum: ‘I live with a teen who should be working for NASA’

Cork mum MARIE O’REGAN writes that parenting teens in the age of smartphones is a battle of wills that her teen is winning.

Emer O'Callaghan: How to give our ageing eyes a boost

Emer O'Callaghan: How to give our ageing eyes a boost

My Career: 'My advice is to take opportunities as they present themselves'

My Career: 'My advice is to take opportunities as they present themselves'

Cork CIF Chair: ‘We need to encourage more girls into construction industry’

Cork CIF Chair: ‘We need to encourage more girls into construction industry’

Julie Helen: 'Confusion set in for many people about protests'

Julie Helen: 'Confusion set in for many people about protests'

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<p>Myles O’Reilly and Rónán Ó Snodaigh will perform in Cork celebrating their new album, Mise Tusa.</p>

Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Myles O'Reilly announce Cork dates and new album

Rónán Ó Snodaigh chats with his namesake Ronan Leonard about his upcoming gig with Myles O'Reilly in Ballincollig and their latest album 'Mise Tusa'

What's on in Cork this weekend?

What's on in Cork this weekend?

Concert Crowd

Clubbers: Check out World Bass Culture at Dali in Cork this weekend

Baltic Film Festival taking place in Cork this week

Baltic Film Festival taking place in Cork this week

Theatre Nights: Showband tribute, comedy, and a bonanza of music

Theatre Nights: Showband tribute, comedy, and a bonanza of music

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

Irish-owned and overlooking Trinity College, the hotel combines heritage, luxury and warm Irish hospitality

SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF

Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF

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