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<p>Amy and Jason Barry, parents of baby Connie, pictured outside the courthouse on Washington Street in Cork City following an inquest into their daughter’s death. Picture Chani Anderson</p>

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CUMH apologises after baby delivered stillborn after 'missed opportunities'

Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) has apologised to the parents of a baby boy who was stillborn days before a planned induction, after “missed opportunities” in the management of his mother’s worsening condition.

Cork University Hospital down 570 on-site car-park spaces

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Cork University Hospital down 570 on-site car-park spaces

CUH brought in just under €12m in total parking revenue between 2020 and 2025. Since 2023, however, parking-related expenditure has exceeded income due to investments in additional parking projects

Cork take on Kilkenny for All-Ireland U23 camogie crown

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Cork take on Kilkenny for All-Ireland U23 camogie crown

Rebels lost last year's final to Galway, who fell short to the Cats in the semi this season

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My Weekend: Friday is my rest day..I like to spend it catching up with friends

My Weekend: Friday is my rest day..I like to spend it catching up with friends

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What's happening in Cork this weekend?

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

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Gavel with Euro Banknotes and Coins – Symbols of Financial and Legal Matters

Over €140,000 stolen from Cork healthcare firm over four years

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Cork court hears card sent to ex-wife from prison was breach of protection order

Cork court hears card sent to ex-wife from prison was breach of protection order

Cork News

<p>The deal will allow the growing Glanmire club, which has about 900 members, to finally train and play in one facility. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

FAI's Cork 'centre of excellence' site signed over to Riverstown FC

In July 2015, Cork County Council agreed to lease land at Brooklodge, Glanmire, to the FAI for a centre of excellence in Munster.

Kinsale and Youghal to welcome 2,000 cruise passengers this summer

Kinsale and Youghal to welcome 2,000 cruise passengers this summer

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day One

Jockey's family reassured at Cork inquest that he would have 'not known anything' after fall

Support pours in for Cork singer Jimmy Crowley following cancer diagnosis and stroke

Support pours in for Cork singer Jimmy Crowley following cancer diagnosis and stroke

Public meeting to focus on quality of river water across East Cork

Public meeting to focus on quality of river water across East Cork

cork sport

<p>Blackrock's Mark O’Keeffe breaks from Midleton’s Evan McGrath during their Division 1 Hurling League game on Tuesday. Picture by Noel Sweeney</p>

Jamie Harrington seeing right signs from his Blackrock players despite defeat against Midleton

Three players returned from injury, and Harrington's been pleased with the overall development of players on the fringes of the starting team

Cobh Ramblers can get back on track at home to Athlone Town

Cobh Ramblers can get back on track at home to Athlone Town

Promotion-chasing Cork City head to Longford Town

Promotion-chasing Cork City head to Longford Town

Thomas Egan eager to push on after breakthrough year with St Finbarr’s

Thomas Egan eager to push on after breakthrough year with St Finbarr’s

Keith Ricken before the game 23/5/2025

Cork minors ready for renewed Kerry challenge as Keith Ricken stresses focus

Cork Lives

<p>BLUE TIE: Manchester City and Chelsea meet at Wembley in the FA Cup</p>

TV sport round-up: FA Cup glory... and a host of GAA and golf

JOHN DOLAN shares his TV sport highlights for the coming days.

Hotel review: Top marks for Dublin hotel set in a great location

Hotel review: Top marks for Dublin hotel set in a great location

Person to Person: 'Creating paintings that connect emotionally with people makes me very happy'

Person to Person: 'Creating paintings that connect emotionally with people makes me very happy'

Heroics and tragedy at 1895 blaze in Cork city

Heroics and tragedy at 1895 blaze in Cork city

The Pubs of Cork: 'The Bulman always had a great reputation...we want to build on that'

The Pubs of Cork: 'The Bulman always had a great reputation...we want to build on that'

Cork Views

<p>Angie Doyle (left) and Joan Reidy (right), PRO of Newtownshandrum Tidy Towns</p>

Cork town’s mission to create a biodiversity haven united community

Tidy Towns groups don’t just clean the streets – Joan Reidy, PRO of Newtownshandrum Tidy Towns, tells the story of her group’s work towards a biodiversity haven

Austria wins 69th Eurovision song contest with Wasted Love

John Dolan: I’m new to this boycotting, am I allowed to watch Eurovision?

Teens in circle holding smart mobile phones - Multicultural young people using cellphones outside - Teenagers addicted to new te

John Arnold: I love to talk, but everyone was on their phone

Woman preparing quinoa vegetable mix cooked in a frying pan

Áilín Quinlan: At last, I’ve found stress relief - it’s called Mindful Cooking

How we can help women through frailty gap

How we can help women through frailty gap

Nostalgia

<p>Steam trains at Kent Station in July, 1953. Readers today recall their memories of rail travel, and Jo Kerrigan remembers the big gates labelled with Isteach and Amach</p>

Throwback Thursday: Memories of Kent station ...and the man who missed seeing the Beatles

This week on Throwback Thursday, a Cork man rues the time he just missed seeing The Beatles play in Liverpool, and JO KERRIGAN recalls trains in bygone days

Remembering Con and my brief stint as Jack’s gaffer in Cork

Remembering Con and my brief stint as Jack’s gaffer in Cork

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Throwback Thursday: My solo flight to the UK, at the age of six

Throwback Thursday: My solo flight to the UK, at the age of six

WOW

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Julie Helen: I felt nervous about the journey, but not the interview itself

I did the interview and don’t know the outcome, but the hug from a little boy on my return reminded me just how sweet home is.

Cork etiquette expert: ‘I think there’s a shift to putting away the phones’

Cork etiquette expert: ‘I think there’s a shift to putting away the phones’

My Career: ‘Raising three small kids while working full-time was my biggest challenge’

My Career: ‘Raising three small kids while working full-time was my biggest challenge’

West Cork Literary Festival Director: People ask if I am a writer...not unless you include spreadsheets

West Cork Literary Festival Director: People ask if I am a writer...not unless you include spreadsheets

2026 Network West Cork award finalists announced

2026 Network West Cork award finalists announced

entertainment

<p>Tommy Tiernan and Tabitha Smyth in The House Must Win at the Everyman, which runs to Saturday. Photo Credit: Ruth Medjber</p>

Theatre Nights: Shows galore, plus two Cork festivals

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

Sound Signature at The Savoy the big Parrish Party!

Sound Signature at The Savoy the big Parrish Party!

Abbie Lee joins the Sound Signature Party at The Savoy

Abbie Lee joins the Sound Signature Party at The Savoy

‘I was the only Yankee on set’: Adam Scott on filming Hokum West Cork

‘I was the only Yankee on set’: Adam Scott on filming Hokum West Cork

Stevie G: Theo Parrish fans in for a treat at the Savoy

Stevie G: Theo Parrish fans in for a treat at the Savoy

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55 years of Cork Simon Soup Run: The light that has never gone out

The Soup Run has served Cork’s homeless with dignity, meals and hope without missing a night since the 1970s

Yuno Energy is powering ahead thanks to a relentless focus on customer service

Yuno Energy is powering ahead thanks to a relentless focus on customer service

How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

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