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<p>It is understood that all staff on the day shift at the multinational’s Cork plant on Model Farm Road were sent home at 2pm with full pay. File picture</p>

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Boston Scientific sends Cork staff home amid global network outage

Staff at Boston Scientific’s Cork plant were sent home with full pay as teams work to restore network communications worldwide

Four youths arrested as stolen BMW stopped by stinger after hitting garda car in Ballinhassig

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Four youths arrested as stolen BMW stopped by stinger after hitting garda car in Ballinhassig

The teenagers fled on foot after the BMW broke down during a garda pursuit through roads and fields near Ballinhassig

Cork Camogie: Anna Foley goal and Lisa O'Riordan penalty save key as Aghabullogue stun Sars

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Cork Camogie: Anna Foley goal and Lisa O'Riordan penalty save key as Aghabullogue stun Sars

After avoiding relegation last season, the Mid Cork side showed their quality here at Castle Road

cork lives

The Pubs of Cork: ‘It’s not always about the drink, it’s about the cuppa and chat’

The Pubs of Cork: ‘It’s not always about the drink, it’s about the cuppa and chat’

cork news

Millions spent on BusConnects Cork ‘to no benefit’, says TD

Millions spent on BusConnects Cork ‘to no benefit’, says TD

cork news

Cork father welcomes ‘life-changing’ HSE approval of Skyclarys for Friedreich’s ataxia

Cork father welcomes ‘life-changing’ HSE approval of Skyclarys for Friedreich’s ataxia

cork news

McDonald's sexual harassment complaints

McDonald’s seeks planning permission to open new Cork drive-thru restaurant

Cork News

<p>Blarney woman, Maura Twomey approximately eight hours into her Catalina Channel swim, raising funds for the Irish Kidney Association.</p>

Cork woman becomes oldest person to complete sub-16-hour swim across California’s Catalina Channel

While earning the title as the oldest person to complete the challenge, the former primary school teacher also achieved the ‘Triple Crown’ of open water swimming, having previously completed the English Channel and the 20 Bridges Swim.

Estate agent giving house keys to customer and sign agreement in office.

Cork has second-highest rent inflation in the country

Friedreich’s ataxia: What is it, and how can Skyclarys help patients?

Friedreich’s ataxia: What is it, and how can Skyclarys help patients?

Medal Mash-Up exhibition opened at Cork city library

Medal Mash-Up exhibition opened at Cork city library

Cork farmers counting the cost of drought

Cork farmers counting the cost of drought

cork sport

<p> Blarney's Mark Coleman scores a fine point last season. Picture: David Keane.</p>

Blarney's start to the Senior A Hurling Championship shows how finely poised it is in Cork

Heading towards defeat in the first round until a late wonder-goal, Paul O'Leary's side are now through with a game to spare

Ballymartle finish well to squeeze out Kinsale in Carrigdhoun Junior A Hurling Championship

Ballymartle finish well to squeeze out Kinsale in Carrigdhoun Junior A Hurling Championship

Carrigtwohill determined to stay on track despite injury setback and first round defeat

Carrigtwohill determined to stay on track despite injury setback and first round defeat

Seandún junior champions Whitechurch edge out Passage at Ballinlough

Seandún junior champions Whitechurch edge out Passage at Ballinlough

Dylan Doherty helps fire St Mary's past FAI Intermediate Cup holders College Corinthians

Dylan Doherty helps fire St Mary's past FAI Intermediate Cup holders College Corinthians

Cork Lives

<p>The Burger Hype food truck in Midleton Business Park was only launched a few months ago</p>

Burger food truck is a smash hit in Midleton

An entrepreneur who moved from Poland to Cork 20 years ago tells CHRIS DUNNE about his new business, and the recipes enticing customers from far and wide

Cork's Ray returns to TV screens in new children's show

Cork's Ray returns to TV screens in new children's show

Books: Story of Cork brothers whose work fostered peace in North

Books: Story of Cork brothers whose work fostered peace in North

Eoghan Daltun

TV doc’ tells the story of Cork forest

Volunteers in Cork 'are best of the best', says centre manager

Volunteers in Cork 'are best of the best', says centre manager

Cork Views

<p>“Political parties do not deliver a vision for a better society that offers hope to the less well-off”</p>

Cork Views: We must prioritise the frustrated 50% in our society in Budget 2027

Politicians have to offer a vision and hope to the undervalued and underpaid, says Dr Tom O’Connor, Economic Research & Communications Consultant, and former Head of Department, Applied Social Studies, at MTU Cork

Kathriona Devereux: I was among 38,000 who thrilled to The Sound Of Music in Cork..bravo!

Kathriona Devereux: I was among 38,000 who thrilled to The Sound Of Music in Cork..bravo!

Close up of hand touching smartwatch with health app on the screen, gadget for fitness active lifestyle.

Cork cardiologist: Beware of using a watch to monitor your heart

A passenger is boarding a train at an Irish Rail Station, enjoying the

Trevor Laffan: A rail security force would be great, but I’ll still avoid trains

John Dolan: This has to be the finest café view in Cork... and all Ireland

John Dolan: This has to be the finest café view in Cork... and all Ireland

Nostalgia

<p>The O’Donovan family on holiday in Courtmacsherry in 1926, when Mary Holly's mother was 11 years old</p>

Throwback Thursday: 'Five generations of our family have gone on holiday to Courtmac’

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears about what Cork people did on their holidays, including trips to Courtmacsherry and Fountainstown

Throwback Thursday: Responding to a 22-year-old letter with memories of Moby Dick

Throwback Thursday: Responding to a 22-year-old letter with memories of Moby Dick

Throwback Thursday: 'Our father was in charge of dismantling the old Youghal bridge'

Throwback Thursday: 'Our father was in charge of dismantling the old Youghal bridge'

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the Cork bridge you had to walk across

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the Cork bridge you had to walk across

Throwback Thursday: My grandad, Michael Collins, and the Black and Tans

Throwback Thursday: My grandad, Michael Collins, and the Black and Tans

WOW

<p class="contextmenu Body Body">The debs is usually the first time I get to see this age group and a good professional Deep Cleanse Facial is a must for them. It’s the only way to get make-up to sit correctly, evenly, and last all night.</p>

Emer O'Callaghan: My top beauty tips for debs and grads

Debs and grads nights have always been big deals, and while this new TY ball they now all do in Transition Year has taken some of the shine off them, it’s still the end of your secondary school days and marks a new chapter in your life.

Rear View Of Two Children Wearing Wetsuits Running Into Sea With Bodyboards On Beach Vacation

Cork mum: ‘I’m ready for September ...but not ready for summer to end’

Can you save your damaged scorched plants after summer?

Wow Home: Can you save your scorched plants after the warm weather?

Young woman lying in front of the electric fan at home, overwhelmed by the heat

8 hacks to cool your home without air-con

5 mistakes to avoid when working out in a heatwave

5 mistakes to avoid when working out in warm weather

entertainment

<p>Tyla: One of the most fascinating women gaining momentum in the pop world.</p>

Stevie G: Hail the next era of girls to run the world

Decades after the prime of Madonna and Kylie, there are many great women gaining momentum in the pop world

Clubbers: Plenty of nightlife attractions on offer across Cork this weekend

Clubbers: Plenty of nightlife attractions on offer across Cork this weekend

Weekend plans? Here's our guide to what's happening in Cork

Weekend plans? Here's our guide to what's happening in Cork

Theatre Nights: Craic! at the Cork Arts Theatre while Masters of Tradition continues

Theatre Nights: Craic! at the Cork Arts Theatre while Masters of Tradition continues

In memory of drummer James Spillane: We're going to rock the Crane Lane on Saturday night

In memory of drummer James Spillane: We're going to rock the Crane Lane on Saturday night

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Keeping their house in order: How PSRA regulation has raised the bar for Ireland’s property services sector

Keeping their house in order: How PSRA regulation has raised the bar for Ireland’s property services sector

"My master's at UL taught me that structured learning and a demanding career can coexist"

"My master's at UL taught me that structured learning and a demanding career can coexist"

Three days of steam, music and heritage at the 62nd National Steam Rally

Three days of steam, music and heritage at the 62nd National Steam Rally

How 50 years of innovation and investment have fuelled Bord Gáis Energy – and empowered Cork

How 50 years of innovation and investment have fuelled Bord Gáis Energy – and empowered Cork

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