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<p>The Hollyhill Inn closed its doors in October 2016 after four decades of trading, and has remained shut since.</p>

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Proposed medical centre ‘site’ on Cork city's northside put on market

The former Hollyhill Inn has now been put on the market, with auctioneers BRG Gibson asking €800,000 for the 1,335sq m property

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Cork court hears allegations that man had 320 images and 69 videos of child sexual abuse material

Sgt Murphy said there was no objection to bail, provided that the accused complied with certain conditions.

Robert Downey with Gearoid Hegarty 7/6/2026

cork sport

Cork can forget about Limerick for now, they've a lot to work on before facing Offaly

Leinster champions Galway await in the All-Ireland semi-final

cork lives

The Pubs of Cork: My pub is like a hub - especially for folk who are isolated

The Pubs of Cork: My pub is like a hub - especially for folk who are isolated

cork views

Young woman's first day working at a burger restaurant

Cork Views: A summer job will teach your teen much about life

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Uliana’s ‘poop fairy’ poster scoops top prize in Cork City Council competition

Uliana’s ‘poop fairy’ poster scoops top prize in Cork City Council competition

cork news

Plastic bottle recycling

UCC team says no public health threat from recycling machines

Cork News

<p>Judge Miriam Walsh remanded the defendant in custody until June 23, noting there was defence consent to a three-week remand in custody in the circumstances.</p>

Homeless man sleeping in Cork doorway had bottle smashed in face

Sergeant John Dineen said previously it was alleged that Michael Faulkner approached a man who was asleep in a doorway produced a glass bottle and proceeded to smash the bottle off the man’s face

Planning granted for 450 homes at East Cork site

Planning granted for 450 homes at East Cork site

Sod turned on first phase of 1,090 unit Cork housing development

Sod turned on first phase of 1,090 unit Cork housing development

Cork gaelscoil needed 'significant improvement' in leadership and management, Dept said

Cork gaelscoil needed 'significant improvement' in leadership and management, Dept said

City Council had hoped for better response to grants to improve Patrick St shopfronts

City Council had hoped for better response to grants to improve Patrick St shopfronts

cork sport

<p>Cork manager John Cleary. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

John Cleary voices frustration at 'very harsh' call as Colm O'Callaghan ban upheld

Cork boss also provides an update on injuries ahead of the Donegal game on Saturday

Avondhu join Duhallow in withdrawing from PSHC

Avondhu join Duhallow in withdrawing from PSHC

Frank Murphy on Cork GAA legend Denis Coughlan: We lay to rest one of the greatest of all time'

Frank Murphy on Cork GAA legend Denis Coughlan: We lay to rest one of the greatest of all time'

Knocknagree now zone in on Division 1 Football League final appearance

Knocknagree now zone in on Division 1 Football League final appearance

Niamh Mallon is tackled by Aisling Egan 6/6/2026

Cork Camogie: Ger Manley hails players' phenomenal work-rate in Galway upset

Cork Lives

<p>Chris Cott, Ava Wymberry, and Laura Power of Zuni, a coffee and deli premises. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Pictures: Larry Cummins</span>
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Cork woman: 'My new café is named in honour of my sister..she is my inspiration'

When Ava Wymberry swapped her food truck for a deli shop in Midleton, she decided to name it in her late sister’s honour, says CHRIS DUNNE

Two Cork poets publish debut collections - in their eighties

Two Cork poets publish debut collections - in their eighties

Cork bride: 'Getting on a bus in a wedding dress was just so cool'

Cork bride: 'Getting on a bus in a wedding dress was just so cool'

Mazinho, Bebeto and Romario of Brazil celebrate

Brazil ’94 remembered as football fever hits TV

My Weekend: 'I've gone from all free time and no money to no free time and medium money'

My Weekend: 'I've gone from all free time and no money to no free time and medium money'

Cork Views

<p>A group of girls from St Catherine’s NS in Cork in the Slime Time Tent at Cork Carnival of Science which was held in Fitzgerald’s Park at the weekend. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Darragh Kane</span>
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Kathriona Devereux: Watching kids so engaged with science makes you wish Cork had a permanent home for it

Kathriona Devereux looks back at the Carnival of Science and Cruinniú na nÓg in Cork at the weekend and says there's plenty more happening for children Leeside this month.

Friends hugging each other

Trevor Laffan: No offence... but I am a fan of the ‘Irish Goodbye’ at parties

Disneyland Paris

Cork mum: Disneyland has an unofficial sport...sprinting to queues

Cork fab four who played in the first ever Irish World Cup game

Cork fab four who played in the first ever Irish World Cup game

Big Tom McBride death

John Arnold: Danny Boy, Noreen Bawn... my picks for Ulster’s finest songs

Nostalgia

<p>A picture from the archives of post office employees sorting the Christmas mail at the Model School, Cork on December 23, 1955 </p>

Cork nostalgia: Legends and tales from my time working at the post counter

When you’ve had a long life, the amusing incidents heard or encountered, true or otherwise, along the way can be numerous, writes MIKE HACKETT. Here he relays some of the tales he heard during his time working at the pubic counter for P&T.

Throwback Thursday: 'I still have the pram I got from Kilgrew’s in Cork city'

Throwback Thursday: 'I still have the pram I got from Kilgrew’s in Cork city'

Oasis glory in Cork: Recalling the Gallagher brothers' Leeside gig 30 years ago

Oasis glory in Cork: Recalling the Gallagher brothers' Leeside gig 30 years ago

Throwback Thursday: A stroll through the shops of my town in 1950s

Throwback Thursday: A stroll through the shops of my town in 1950s

Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier

97 days after 'Fight of the Century', champion boxer failed to draw crowds to concert in Cork

WOW

<p>"Woman having difficulties getting up in the morning. Horizontal framing, shallow depth of field used, adobeRGB photo."</p>

Six changes to make now to improve your sleep this summer

Simple adjustments can significantly reduce the impact of high temperatures on your sleep, writes CAMILLA FOSTER.

Cork Homebot founder: ‘It’s grown faster than we ever imagined’

Cork Homebot founder: ‘It’s grown faster than we ever imagined’

Emer O'Callaghan:I'm not a fan of cosmetic beauty..I don't have any botox or fillers

Emer O'Callaghan:I'm not a fan of cosmetic beauty..I don't have any botox or fillers

Enable Ireland urging people to donate formalwear to Cork stores

Enable Ireland urging people to donate formalwear to Cork stores

Cork businesswoman: ‘Networking can give people the ‘ick’, but it’s about making connections’

Cork businesswoman: ‘Networking can give people the ‘ick’, but it’s about making connections’

entertainment

<p>Molly Lynch with Oklahoma! co-star David James Whelan, and below Main picture: Brian McEvoy</p>

Cork star takes centre stage at Oklahoma!

Actor Molly Lynch tells CARA O’DOHERTY about landing a prized role in musical Oklahoma!, her love for Cork, and her links to a Rebel showband legend.

Weekend plans? Our guide to what's happening in Cork

Weekend plans? Our guide to what's happening in Cork

Theatre Nights: Free backstage tours and plenty of drama

Theatre Nights: Free backstage tours and plenty of drama

Imelda May: 'I love the vibe at the Marquee in Cork'

Imelda May: 'I love the vibe at the Marquee in Cork'

Rock concert.

Clubbers: Justin Robertson to perform at Savoy in Cork this weekend

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