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<p>BusConnects Cork is set to transform Cork’s bus system into a higher frequency and more reliable network.</p>

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Cork Luas plan derails Bishopstown bus route

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has said that a large section of the sustainable transport corridors scheme (STC), the 'Bishopstown to City' section, is not going to be progressed.

Cork funeral hears ‘gentle giant’ Conor saved lives through organ donation

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Cork funeral hears ‘gentle giant’ Conor saved lives through organ donation

His coffin was adorned in colourful handwritten tributes and messages from his friends and loved ones.

Tony Hegarty, a Mayfield GAA great, will be sorely missed by all

cork sport

Tony Hegarty, a Mayfield GAA great, will be sorely missed by all

Having served his club at every level, in committees and as a coach, more recently, his nine grandchildren were the pride of his life

nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: My father was a Cork bus inspector in '60s

Throwback Thursday: My father was a Cork bus inspector in '60s

cork views

John Arnold: I miss milking and the herd... but I’m loving retirement too

John Arnold: I miss milking and the herd... but I’m loving retirement too

cork news

Space for hire at Cork's spectacular Camden Fort Meagher

Space for hire at Cork's spectacular Camden Fort Meagher

cork news

Drug injection facility would save Cork lives, says report

Drug injection facility would save Cork lives, says report

Cork News

<p>At the conclusion of the case the judge said: “I wish you well in the future.” The accused replied, “Thank you, judge.”</p>

Man who assaulted van driver outside Cork city supermarket jailed

John Campion was jailed for eight months at Cork District Court on charges including assault on the driver of the delivery van

Young woman cycling in the park at sunset

Judge says cyclist was 'right' to take car keys out of ignition in Cork road rage incident

Cork student Abbie creates artwork for Tony (80)

Cork student Abbie creates artwork for Tony (80)

Cork bishop oversees 46 Cloyne parishes dividing into 15 new areas

Cork bishop oversees 46 Cloyne parishes dividing into 15 new areas

Cahirmee horse fair

More than 100 roles to go at Pfizer's Ringaskiddy site amid redundancy plan

cork sport

<p>POINTING THE WAY: Cork manager Ben O'Connor got off to a winning start against Tipp. Picture: INPHO/James Lawlor</p>

Ben O'Connor: Cork know exactly how good Limerick are, we have to try and improve from Tipp game

Daire O'Leary is available again after an injury but Eoin Roche is still ruled out

Lee Valley Golf Club set for Scratch Cup success

Lee Valley Golf Club set for Scratch Cup success

Colm O'Callaghan after the game with young fans 12/4/2026

Cork midfielder Colm O’Callaghan says 2020 hurt means no room for complacency against Tipperary

Cork v Kildare - Allianz Football League Division 2

Micheál Aodh Martin or Patrick Doyle? Cork must settle goalkeeper position

Ray Keane: ‘We’re progressing’ as Cork U20s set up Kerry showdown after hammering Waterford

Ray Keane: ‘We’re progressing’ as Cork U20s set up Kerry showdown after hammering Waterford

Cork Lives

<p>Paul Dunlea is currently working on a number of projects and says he hopes to have a new album out next year.</p>

Person to Person: 'My earliest memory is of going to Cork matches with my grandfather'

Paul Dunlea will be helping to open this year’s Ballydehob Jazz Festival. He chats about memories of his grandfather, the one person he’d like to see in concert and what makes him happy.

'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

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

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

'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

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Pupils from Glasheen Girls National School, St Fin Barre’s NS and Scoil An Spioraid Naoimh Cailíní NS at last year’s choral festival in City Hall</p>

Cork city festival celebrates the joy of singing

Peter Stobart, Artistic Director, Cork International Choral Festival 2026, says a big effort is being made this year to engage with the younger generation to ensure they discover the joy of singing as a group

Cork festival highlights how the art world and neurodiversity can combine

Cork festival highlights how the art world and neurodiversity can combine

Students Listening To Female Teacher In Classroom

Áilín Quinlan: Textbooks, not laptops... Get back to basics in classrooms

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

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

WOW

<p>Sarah Hickey and her son Jamie. Sarah says the flexible hours offered by hospitality can be appealing to working mums. </p>

‘I love the buzz’: Working at the coal face in hospitality in Cork

Ahead of International Hospitality Day this Friday, MARGARET DONNELLAN hears from three women working in the sector in Cork and finds out what attracted them to working in hospitality.

Interior

Julie Helen: Things that go bump in the night

Outgoing Cork Rose: ‘This year has been so unexpected’

Outgoing Cork Rose: ‘This year has been so unexpected’

My Career: ‘It’s not just about being creative, it’s about what will actually work’

My Career: ‘It’s not just about being creative, it’s about what will actually work’

DIY in the Kitchen

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

entertainment

<p>Cork film-maker Jay Woodard (left) on the set of his new short, The Leftovers. </p>

Cork man's new drama filmed in popular city restaurant

Crosshaven film-maker Jay Woodard tells CARA O’DOHERTY about his new short, a drama with a hint of comedy, about a divorced couple who meet up unexpectedly on separate dates in a restaurant

Theatre Nights: Song and dance... and Reggie too!

Theatre Nights: Song and dance... and Reggie too!

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

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

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

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<p>The rooms provide a calm and sophisticated retreat from the energy of the city outside. Photograph: Matthew Shaw </p>

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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