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<p>Vera Twomey with her daughter Ava Barry in 2016. Picture: John Delea.</p>

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Barrister for Cork family calls for timeline on medicinal cannabis protocols

The 13-year-old from Aghabullogue was provided with access to medicinal cannabis for treatment for seizures arising from a form of epilepsy called Dravet syndrome, after a campaign by her mother Vera Twomey.

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No bail for Cork‑based suspects accused of Lithuanian gang membership

Arrests arise out of a Garda investigation into an alleged Lithuanian crime group. All four accused were refused bail by Ms Justice Eileen Creedon in the High Court last October

Kearys presents Cork GAA with six new kit vans for 2026 season

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Kearys presents Cork GAA with six new kit vans for 2026 season

Cork GAA kit men will be travelling in style once again this year

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Traitors star: ‘It’s important that ordinary women are recognised’

Traitors star: ‘It’s important that ordinary women are recognised’

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Stevie G: Is it harder to make an impact with new music?

Stevie G: Is it harder to make an impact with new music?

cork news

Fridays likeliest for Cork motorists to commit traffic offences

Fridays likeliest for Cork motorists to commit traffic offences

cork news

New city centre hotel to 'enhance Cork's vibrant tourism scene'

Cork News

<p>In a statement, the new organisers said: “The group brings together members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies determined to deliver a Pride event that reflects the diversity and spirit of Cork."</p>

'Cork has a thriving LGBTQ community': Volunteers make Pride possible again

“While still a grassroots work in progress, Cork Community Pride 2026 hopes to feature a colourful Pride march and a Pride Family Picnic," the newly formed group of volunteers said

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'Typical money mule' spared conviction for part in E-flow text scam that robbed €9k from Cork woman

Cork County Council to host Gaeilge events for language fest

Cork County Council to host Gaeilge events for language fest

Choral groups raise over €26,000 for hospice at Cork event

Choral groups raise over €26,000 for hospice at Cork event

Dunnes Stores outlines plans to expand Cork city centre restaurant

Dunnes Stores outlines plans to expand Cork city centre restaurant

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<p> ON THE BALL: St Nick's Robert Downey during training for the Cork JFC last season. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Cork GAA Talking Points: Split season must be protected, footballers flying, Limerick looming...

'When was the last time you read people on social media giving out that the Cork footballers weren't being televised?'

Daniel Murphy evades the tackle of Donal Barry to score a try 26/2/2026

Rampant Pres overwhelm Christians to power into Munster Senior Cup final

Micheál Aodh Martin saves a shot from James Conlon 22/2/2026

Confirmed: Cork footballers clash with Kildare switched to Páirc Uí Rinn

Simulators keep golfers golfing when rain stops play

Simulators keep golfers golfing when rain stops play

Hurling late developer Cian Darcy on going from Sars minor B team to senior captain

Hurling late developer Cian Darcy on going from Sars minor B team to senior captain

Cork Lives

<p>Filmmaker and musician Arann Blake says being with friends and family make him happy. </p>

Person to Person: 'I’d like to become the sort of old man people go to for advice'

Cork filmmaker Arann Blake on his Home Alone experience, his love of hot sauce, the person he admires most, and the upcoming First Cut Youth Film Festival.

Corkonians Abroad: I work on ski lifts, but I do miss the soul of Cork

Corkonians Abroad: I work on ski lifts, but I do miss the soul of Cork

The Pubs of Cork: 'It's more than a business, it’s my second home'

The Pubs of Cork: 'It's more than a business, it’s my second home'

TV: Will Cork man Gearóid meet the love of his life on First Dates?

TV: Will Cork man Gearóid meet the love of his life on First Dates?

'We didn’t even have a hall... we’ve come a long way': Cork team set their sights on games in Spain

'We didn’t even have a hall... we’ve come a long way': Cork team set their sights on games in Spain

Cork Views

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Explainer: What are your legal rights if an engagement is broken off?

A Know Your Rights article by Cork City Citizens Information, outlining the legal implications of a broken engagement under the Family Law Act 1981

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John Arnold: 'I thought I had money to burn, but €7,800 cheque was error!'

Happy elementary school girl with healthy food in cafeteria

Áilín Quinlan: What a dog’s dinner... school meals scheme doomed to fail

Cork Views: Our quest to entice more people to Cork

Cork Views: Our quest to entice more people to Cork

Cork Views: Scrap road plans, and opt for rail instead

Cork Views: Scrap road plans, and opt for rail instead

Nostalgia

<p>People who felt the Infant of Prague had an important role to play in ensuring a fine day for a christening, a confirmation, or a wedding, would put the statue out the night before an event. </p>

Throwback Thursday: 59 days of rain...should we bury the Infant of Prague?

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears about traditions surrounding rainfall - and recalls the An Tóstal events of the 1950s

'Disaster struck.. and petrol seeped into our instant mash in the boot': Recalling Cork school's epic European tour

'Disaster struck.. and petrol seeped into our instant mash in the boot': Recalling Cork school's epic European tour

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the last hurrah before Lent

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the last hurrah before Lent

The journey to building Cork's City Hall...and how it was almost developed at another location

The journey to building Cork's City Hall...and how it was almost developed at another location

Throwback Thursday: Picture brought back memories of my brother who drowned in Cobh

Throwback Thursday: Picture brought back memories of my brother who drowned in Cobh

WOW

<p>The theme of this year's event is #GiveToGain, with organisers calling on participants to help forge gender equality through abundant giving.</p>

WoW Views: What does International Women’s Day mean to you?

The theme of this year’s event is #GiveToGain, with organisers calling on participants to help forge gender equality through abundant giving.

bank cards and a calculator on the background of a gas stove

Julie Helen: 'Many disabled people are having to decide whether to eat or heat their homes..it is not good enough'

‘When it went sale agreed, I cried’: UCC student hoping to transform former hotel

‘When it went sale agreed, I cried’: UCC student hoping to transform former hotel

My Career: ‘I was driven to use my experience to help women feel good in their own skin’

My Career: ‘I was driven to use my experience to help women feel good in their own skin’

Meet the woman turning photos into sketches...with help from a robot

Meet the woman turning photos into sketches...with help from a robot

entertainment

<p>Brian Gallagher is on stage at the Comedu Club this Saturday. </p>

Theatre Nights: Antarctic drama, comedy, and feast of music

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

All roads lead to Cork in movie that spins a yarn

All roads lead to Cork in movie that spins a yarn

Going out? Your guide to what's happening in Cork this weekend

Going out? Your guide to what's happening in Cork this weekend

Theatre Nights: Six actors to play 60 characters in unique Cork play.. plus plenty of comedy and song

Theatre Nights: Six actors to play 60 characters in unique Cork play.. plus plenty of comedy and song

Weekend plans? Check out our top picks of some of the great events taking place in Cork

Weekend plans? Check out our top picks of some of the great events taking place in Cork

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Heads are turning for pharmacy investment property in the heart of buzzing Charleville

Huge footfall and an attractive guide price of €1 million for high-yielding pharmacy investment property in heart of Charleville Shopping Centre

Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026

Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026

Top tips to protect Ireland's plant health

Top tips to protect Ireland's plant health

River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland.

Water matters: protecting Ireland’s most precious resource

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