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<p>It is not uncommon for the vast bulk of social housing delivery by local authorities and approved housing bodies to take place in the second half of the year, built nationally, the picture is much better.</p>

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Just three new-build homes delivered by Cork City Council in six months

Cork county performed somewhat better, delivering 50 homes in the first half of this year, but they are still only at 7% of their 697 target for 2026

Majority of residents at closing Cork dementia unit still ‘awaiting transfer’

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Majority of residents at closing Cork dementia unit still ‘awaiting transfer’

The unit’s closure, to allow the site to provide residential mental health services instead, was announced at the beginning of September

Ringmahon Rangers' FAI Cup ban reduced to three years following arbitration hearing

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Ringmahon Rangers' FAI Cup ban reduced to three years following arbitration hearing

While the FAI Cup ban has been reduced to three years, the three-year FAI Intermediate Cup ban has been upheld, as has the €5,000 fine imposed on the club.

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My Life Story: On my first comedy tour, we sold no tickets for two of the gigs

My Life Story: On my first comedy tour, we sold no tickets for two of the gigs

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My mission to help women be aware of their breast density

My mission to help women be aware of their breast density

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Planning permission sought for hostel in Cork city centre

Planning permission sought for hostel in Cork city centre

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Cork man admits to eight counts of money-laundering totalling more than €120k

Cork man admits to eight counts of money-laundering totalling more than €120k

Cork News

<p>Isolated patches of mist and fog will be present throughout this morning and are likely to return this evening. Picture: Chani Anderson.</p>

Mostly dry weather ahead for Cork, but fog expected to return this evening

In traffic news, Cork road users can expect backlogs in well-established congestion hot spots this morning, including the Wilton Roundabout to Dennehy’s Cross and the Dunkettle interchange.

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Seven out of eight Council districts reject budgets for 2027

More delays in plan to upgrade heating system for 262 northside homes

More delays in plan to upgrade heating system for 262 northside homes

Twelve more Cork schools join safe routes scheme

Twelve more Cork schools join safe routes scheme

Planning application for 'transformative' Mallow relief road expected to be submitted next month

Planning application for 'transformative' Mallow relief road expected to be submitted next month

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<p>Glen Rovers players Patrick Horgan, centre, David Dooling, left, and Simon Kennefick with the Seán Óg Murphy Cup after their side's victory in the Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Glen Rovers and St Finbarr's at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile</p>

Patrick Horgan edges Brian O’Sullivan by a point to finish as Cork PSHC top scorer

Conor Lenihan finished as the Senior A top scorer, while Stephen Wills led the way at Premier Intermediate

Stewart Joyce has given a lifetime of service to Cork basketball on and off the court both as a ref and an administrator

Stewart Joyce has given a lifetime of service to Cork basketball on and off the court both as a ref and an administrator

The Echo Sport Podcast: How does Glen's defeat reflect on Cork hurling

The Echo Sport Podcast: How does Glen's defeat reflect on Cork hurling

Canovee eye another provincial run after Cork success

Canovee eye another provincial run after Cork success

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Damien Cahalane unlikely to be involved in Cork hurling squad in 2027

Cork Lives

<p>Maureen O’Sullivan (centre), proprietor of The Strand Bar, Vicarstown, Co Cork, with staff Emma Crowley and Sinead Crowley. The bar was a recent Regional Winner of Best Local Pub at the Irish Pub Awards 2026.</p>

The Pubs of Cork: Maureen grew up in a pub, now she is running her own

This week in our series, The Pubs Of Cork, CHRIS DUNNE visits The Strand Bar, near Blarney, and hears how the owner transformed it into an award-winning space

Person to Person: 'I've worked with Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi and Gillian Anderson'

Person to Person: 'I've worked with Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi and Gillian Anderson'

Weekly supermarket shopping

Could the '6-to-1 method' help reduce your grocery bills?

‘We all lost the most important person in our life... it’s rotten, but we are not alone’

‘We all lost the most important person in our life... it’s rotten, but we are not alone’

'I was overwhelmed with anxiety': Cork farmer shares story of how he turned business around

'I was overwhelmed with anxiety': Cork farmer shares story of how he turned business around

Cork Views

<p>There is real stress and anxiety around maths in this country, says Sam Dunning.</p>

'I never want a teen to say they can’t do maths': Cork start-up aims to help students

A new online maths tutor system aims to help Junior and Leaving Cert students, says Sam Dunning, co-founder of MathMate, a UCC IGNITE Startup, who lives in Cork city and is originally from Ballynoe.

Sweet Newborn Baby Girl Asleep in Crib

Cork doctor: As deaths rise, how can we help prevent cot death?

Group of five scary figures in hooded cloaks in the dark

John Dolan: Ghostly monks, a foxy lady... Cork’s most terrifying spirits

John Arnold: I completed the holy trinity... Medjugorje, Lourdes, Fatima

John Arnold: I completed the holy trinity... Medjugorje, Lourdes, Fatima

Explainer: What you need to know about penalty points

Explainer: What you need to know about penalty points

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<p>Donal McCarthy and Joey Kerrigan rescue a stranded driver from the floods in Winthrop Street, Cork. </p>

Throwback Thursday: A family connection, and a walk on Oliver Plunkett St

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears of a family link to a mystery photo, plus we take a walk down Oliver Plunkett Street’s old shops

A Cork Christmas tradition: how did the Holly Bough come about?

A Cork Christmas tradition: how did the Holly Bough come about?

Throwback Thursday: Our fond memories of circus visits in Cork

Throwback Thursday: Our fond memories of circus visits in Cork

Throwback Thursday: I snuck out to see the Dixies...but the car crashed on the way home

Throwback Thursday: I snuck out to see the Dixies...but the car crashed on the way home

Throwback Thursday: Emigrant’s ordeal as he left Cork for London

Throwback Thursday: Emigrant’s ordeal as he left Cork for London

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<p>“If you are already in the place where you are doing the workout, all you’ve got to do is get changed and get going. All you need is a yoga mat and some basic equipment such as dumbbells and resistance bands," advises Browning. Picture: Alamy/Press Association.</p>

11 ways to boost your winter workout motivation

The gloomy weather can seriously impact our motivation. Here’s some expert-backed advice on how to stay on track with your fitness goals as we approach winter.

Emer O'Callaghan: 'Jealousy is the ugliest of traits...beware of the beauty saboteur'

Emer O'Callaghan: 'Jealousy is the ugliest of traits...beware of the beauty saboteur'

5 energising beauty tricks to make you look more awake - without spending a fortune

5 energising beauty hacks to help you look more awake

Julie Helen: 'In that moment, it felt as if my body wasn't my own'

Julie Helen: 'In that moment, it felt as if my body wasn't my own'

Former Rose of Tralee: 'I was 48 when I had a stroke..here's what I want people to know'

Former Rose of Tralee: 'I was 48 when I had a stroke..here's what I want people to know'

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<p>Cork artist Diamond, who performed at last weekend’s jazz festival.</p>

Local acts wowed at Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Another great festival and another great reminder of Cork’s music potential too

Weekend guide: What's happening Leeside this Saturday and Sunday

Weekend guide: What's happening Leeside this Saturday and Sunday

What's on in Cork for the next week: Franks on stage, scary movies, and Disco Pigs

What's on in Cork for the next week: Franks on stage, scary movies, and Disco Pigs

Signal regained: Veteran Cork band Boa Morte on their ongoing musical adventure

Signal regained: Veteran Cork band Boa Morte on their ongoing musical adventure

Weekend Guide: Here's what's happening Leeside this Saturday and Sunday

Weekend Guide: Here's what's happening Leeside this Saturday and Sunday

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<p>Claremorris Men's Shed members Tom Cosgrove, Danny McGilloway and Frank McHugh with Fergal Sheridan, store manager at Tesco Claremorris. Picture: Michael McLaughlin</p>

How Tesco is helping build friendship, purpose and community under one Men’s Shed roof

‘It’s about being shoulder to shoulder ... and the banter over a cup of tea’

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How Tesco is helping to keep the west’s motorcycle medical service safely on the road

Investing in employees’ futures

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How hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect desire, relationships and sex

How hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect desire, relationships and sex

Aisling Walsh, customer and strategy manager at ESB Networks

More than 50,000 households are being rewarded for flexible electricity use

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