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<p> A simple black cross and rosary beads have been added to a manhole marker which has been painted to resemble a headstone on the grounds of the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home institution. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

cork news

Micheál Martin backs bid to bring Bessborough site into State ownership

Taoiseach has asked Cork City Council to explore options for the future of the former mother and baby home site and is understood to support State funding for a potential purchase

Trial of teenager accused of murdering Cork postman Barry Daly opens

cork news

Murder trial hears partner of Cork postman say she found him in a pool of blood

Katie O’Reilly described jumping out of bed, running out to their garden after two o’clock in the morning to find blood everywhere and lying down beside her partner of 20 years, 44-year-old Barry Daly, begging him to come back

Killeagh relegated from Division 1 SHL as Carrigtwohill earn crucial win

cork sport

Cork Hurling: Seán Walsh leads scoring charts with Conor Lehane, Ben Cunningham and Patrick Horgan also to the fore

Carrigtwohill forward was the overall top scorer and top scoring from play, edging out Kevin O'Sullivan overall and Jack O'Connor from play

cork lives

Wedding of the Week: All aboard the love train for couple who tied knot in Cork

Wedding of the Week: All aboard the love train for couple who tied knot in Cork

cork news

State investment plan set to unlock land for 10,000 Cork homes

State investment plan set to unlock land for 10,000 Cork homes

cork news

International darts players 'master' event at Cork's Marquee

International darts players 'master' event at Cork's Marquee

cork news

Cork-based Argentinian couple hopeful of back-to-back World Cup crowns

Cork-based Argentinian couple hopeful of back-to-back World Cup crowns

Cork News

<p>A Garda search team in Macroom after the body of 61-year-old Michael Foley was discovered in 2024. Picture: Larry Cummins.</p>

Jury to continue deliberations in Macroom murder trial next Monday

33-year-old Daniel Hourigan who is originally from Farranree, denies the murder of 61-year-old Michael Foley on February 1 2024.

Ballycotton stonemason among eight crafts people chosen for Irish culture exhibition as part of EU presidency

Ballycotton stonemason among eight crafts people chosen for Irish culture exhibition as part of EU presidency

Technical difficulties delay departure of drug ship MV Matthew from Cork Harbour

Technical difficulties delay departure of drug ship MV Matthew from Cork Harbour

Playground in Cork town reopens with a new look and a new nickname after €300k makeover

Playground in Cork town reopens with a new look and a new nickname after €300k makeover

Serious safety concerns as water supply to Cork areas comes under pressure

Serious safety concerns as water supply to Cork areas comes under pressure

cork sport

<p>Garry Buckley, Cork City, in action against Rob Cornwall, Derry City, at the Brandywell Stadium, Derry. Picture: Oliver McVeigh/SPORTSFILE</p>

Game that defined Garry Buckley was his league debut for City

Garry Buckley this month announced his retirement after an impressive League of Ireland career when he shone at Cork City, Cobh Ramblers and Sligo Rovers. In the book Cork City: Game of my Life, he described to John O'Shea his most memorable game for the Rebel Army

Ballinhassig inspired by Luke Farley win the South East Junior A Hurling League Final with victory over Courcey Rovers

Ballinhassig inspired by Luke Farley win the South East Junior A Hurling League Final with victory over Courcey Rovers

Douglas claim the Cormac O’Connor Butchers & Foodhall Seandún Cup with a win over St Nicks

Douglas claim the Cormac O’Connor Butchers & Foodhall Seandún Cup with a win over St Nicks

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

John Horgan on why Limerick can maintain Munster dominance in All-Ireland final with Galway

St Finbarr's dual All-Ireland club winners including JBM, Donal O'Grady and John Allen honoured

St Finbarr's dual All-Ireland club winners including JBM, Donal O'Grady and John Allen honoured

Cork Lives

<p>John Dolan looks out from a stone vantage point near to Wild Atlantic Glamping on the north-east of Bere Island</p>

Travel review: Isle be back... my glamping break in West Cork paradise

A mini-holiday in Bere Island provided an opportunity to explore its beauty, says JOHN DOLAN, who stumbled upon one of Cork's finest hidden beaches

England v Argentina - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - Atlanta Stadium

Weekend TV sport round-up: World Cup climax, and hurling and golf finales

Summer Soap, Part 10: An encounter, a kiss.. and a taste of heaven

Summer Soap, Part 10: An encounter, a kiss.. and a taste of heaven

Munster

Summer Soap, Part 9: Beamish... is that the missing ingredient?!

Person To Person: I live in Blackpool, I find it very inspiring... but wish public transport was better

Person To Person: I live in Blackpool, I find it very inspiring... but wish public transport was better

Cork Views

<p>MYSTERY AND MYSTIQUE: The painting of 'The Calling of Saint Matthew' by Caravaggio</p>

John Arnold: My pilgrimage to Fatima left me pondering mysteries of life

I was one of a group of around 30 led by Patsy Foley, and we endured 40C heat for several days!

I don’t fix people, I help them reconnect with life

I don’t fix people, I help them reconnect with life

Áilín Quinlan: Tighten e-scooter rules, and if that doesn’t work - ban them

Áilín Quinlan: Tighten e-scooter rules, and if that doesn’t work - ban them

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

Kathriona Devereux: Phew, it’s scorching... and air cons will only heat planet more

Why, at 70, I’m walking 450km to Kinsale

Why, at 70, I’m walking 450km to Kinsale

Nostalgia

<p>Micheál Kenefick on the family donkey in Whitegate</p>

Throwback Thursday: When the horse and cart ruled in Cork

Before the motor car took over the roads, Cork people used to walk, cycle, or rely on the horse and cart to get around, recalls JO KERRIGAN in this week’s Throwback Thursday

The Cork man who became the youngest ever resident engineer at the city's waterworks

The Cork man who became the youngest ever resident engineer at the city's waterworks

Throwback Thursday: 'The road was washed away...the army had to put a bridge in place’

Throwback Thursday: 'The road was washed away...the army had to put a bridge in place’

Christmas in July: Looking back at the origins of the Holly Bough

Christmas in July: Looking back at the origins of the Holly Bough

Throwback Thursday: My mother’s treasure trove of memories stored in an old teapot...

Throwback Thursday: My mother’s treasure trove of memories stored in an old teapot...

WOW

<p>Amélie Nyhan: “I literally said, ‘this is what I want to become’”</p>

Meet the doula helping support families in Cork when they bring home baby

An unexpected postpartum experience after the birth of her third child led Amélie Nyhan to quit her job and retrain as a postpartum doula. She tells MARGARET DONNELLAN why she wants to see more supports for families after they welcome a baby.

‘If something doesn’t feel right, keep pushing until you are heard’

‘If something doesn’t feel right, keep pushing until you are heard’

The trunk of a car fully packed for a family summer holiday adventure

Julie Helen: Bonnie Tyler album unlocks precious holiday memories

Karan Casey: ‘When you sing, it calms you down... it’s like a prayer'

Karan Casey: ‘When you sing, it calms you down... it’s like a prayer'

My Career: ‘People think my biggest stress is choosing between velvet or linen’

My Career: ‘People think my biggest stress is choosing between velvet or linen’

entertainment

<p>July Weekender in West Cork is going to be a cracker.</p>

Clubbers: The July Weekender at Goleen Eco Resort is set to be a scorcher

Luxury glamping on the Mizen Peninsula, top Cork DJ and musical talent, and special guest Bristol bass warrior Queen Bee

What's on in Cork this weekend: Frank and Walters star does acoustic gig

What's on in Cork this weekend: Frank and Walters star does acoustic gig

Theatre Nights: The thrills are alive at Cork Opera House as The Sound Of Music hits stage

Theatre Nights: The thrills are alive at Cork Opera House as The Sound Of Music hits stage

Concert Crowd

Clubbers: This weekend offers a treat for techno fans

Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

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<p>Brian Tuohy, director of flight operations for Flexjet International, says UL's Master of Professional Practice has enhanced his future career prospects. Picture: Eamon Ward</p>

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

University of Limerick’s flexible new Master of Professional Practice (MPP) allows eligible students to “stack” previous studies they’ve already completed

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

Say cheese, think Kerrygold: Dinner is a dream with a simple but tasty pasta bake

Say cheese, think Kerrygold: Dinner is a dream with a simple but tasty pasta bake

CS Yuno Energy July 2026

Yuno Energy brings clarity to customers’ energy bills

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