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<p>Customers rummaging at a King Colis pop-up</p>

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Mystery package shop to open in Cork shopping centre for six days

Described as a real-life treasure hunt, lucky customers could find high-tech devices, designer clothes and shoes, watches, beauty and household appliances, collectable items, and more.

Garda Checkpoint

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No new gardaí for West Cork from latest graduates

Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins has expressed his disappointment that none of the new recruits will be going to West Cork.

Cork v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

cork sport

Cork hurlers should focus on championship over league with free-taking delays becoming an issue

Reaching a league final against Tipp or Limerick two weeks before Munster throws in would be a distraction for Ben O'Connor's side

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Inside the Cork club providing a new social outlet for women

Inside the Cork club providing a new social outlet for women

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'Soon, we will lose our Molly for good.. the grief will be intense'

'Soon, we will lose our Molly for good.. the grief will be intense'

cork news

Music venues in Cork keeping the show on the road

Music venues in Cork keeping the show on the road

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Plan submitted for gaming arcade in East Cork town

Plan submitted for gaming arcade in East Cork town

Cork News

<p>The child’s 78-year-old grandfather was remanded in custody on Wednesday in advance of sentencing at Cork Circuit Criminal Court. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Cork court told therapist couldn't see abused girl, 4, as notes could be 'used against her'

'Her grandfather, 70 years her senior, inflicted anguish, confusion, fear, trauma, shame and anxiety on our four-year-old toddler.'

Cork's Don O'Leary 'spent his life building bridges’

Cork's Don O'Leary 'spent his life building bridges’

Roy pops in to lend a hand to Marymount fundraiser

Roy pops in to lend a hand to Marymount fundraiser

Woman who stole over €300k from TV chef's Cork restaurant to sell home to raise compensation

Woman who stole over €300k from TV chef's Cork restaurant to sell home to raise compensation

Tom MacSweeney: Ballycotton remembers famous 1936 rescue off Cork Harbour

Tom MacSweeney: Ballycotton remembers famous 1936 rescue off Cork Harbour

cork sport

<p>Crescent Comp v CBC: CBC’s Donal Barry scores a try despite Jack Dervan of Crescent College Comp</p>

CBC hang on to win a dramatic schools quarter final tie against Crescent Comprehensive

The sides split nine tries, swapped the lead down the stretch and Comp missed a game winning conversion entering the final three minutes of play.

Alix Mendez ready for new challenge at Halifax Women's FC

Alix Mendez ready for new challenge at Halifax Women's FC

A close shave for Andy Sull’s Hair in win over the LAB!

A close shave for Andy Sull’s Hair in win over the LAB!

Cork v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Hurling: Lack of goal chances notable from latest Cork and Tipp showdown

Galway v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Cork Hurling: Crunching the numbers on opening games in new era

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Roy Healy, owner of The Blackman Bar. He says of pub culture: “It’s not about drinking, it’s about company.” Picture: Noel Sweeney</p>

The Village Pubs of Cork: ‘I don’t want a super- pub, I want music, a chat, a fireplace...’

In the latest instalment of our popular weekly series, The Village Pubs Of Cork, NOEL SWEENEY heads to The Blackman Bar on the outskirts of Cork city, and hears from the landlord about its links to a famous Harp advert, and why it remains a ‘country pub’... but just about

Cork Penny Dinners chef: 'We can serve between 500 to 700 people hot dinners every day'

Cork Penny Dinners chef: 'We can serve between 500 to 700 people hot dinners every day'

'It was like a light switch': Cork mum says 'superstar' Harper is coming on leaps following heart surgery

'It was like a light switch': Cork mum says 'superstar' Harper is coming on leaps following heart surgery

TV: Two men undergo life-saving surgery at CUH

TV: Two men undergo life-saving surgery at CUH

Close up of young couple toasting with glasses of red wine at restaurant

Where to eat, sip, and meet in Cork this Valentine’s Day

Cork Views

<p>A century of partition is long enough. It’s time now to look to the future and to a new Ireland, says Gerry Adams. </p>

Gerry Adams: Let’s talk about a united Ireland in Cork

A People’s Assembly in Cork next week will offer a chance for people to discuss how a united Ireland will impact Leeside, says GERRY ADAMS, former President of Sinn Féin

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026

Kathriona Devereux: Damn it! To beat future floods, we need to think and act smart

Have your say on a 30km/h city speed limit proposals for Cork city

Have your say on a 30km/h city speed limit proposals for Cork city

Cork Views: Cocktail Week set to add buzz to city bars

Cork Views: Cocktail Week set to add buzz to city bars

Taoiseach visit to the US

Trevor Laffan: I have no desire to visit the US - nor should Micheál

Nostalgia

<p>Frank Riordan at home with a selection of his match programmes. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Meet the collectors who have amassed 100,000 match programmes, coins and thimbles

SARAH HORGAN meets three individuals with very different interests, but, who share passion for collecting. She hears how they amassed accumulations of currency, 100,000 match programmes, and thimbles.

Throwback Thursday: Pies and pints...Life of a Cork barman in ’70s

Throwback Thursday: Pies and pints...Life of a Cork barman in ’70s

'Sunlight bounced off his robes like an apparition': The day Cork pupils met the Pope on school tour

'Sunlight bounced off his robes like an apparition': The day Cork pupils met the Pope on school tour

Throwback Thursday: 'My brakes failed when I tried to stop for the garda, and we ended up in the ditch'

Throwback Thursday: 'My brakes failed when I tried to stop for the garda, and we ended up in the ditch'

From Cork to Knock: The gifts from Cork pilgrims that still have pride of place at the Mayo shrine a century later

From Cork to Knock: The gifts from Cork pilgrims that still have pride of place at the Mayo shrine a century later

WOW

<p>Aisling Claffey Healion took over the role of Chief Commissioner from Amanda O’Sullivan. </p>

Meet the Carrigaline woman at the helm of the Irish Girl Guides

Carrigaline woman Aisling Claffey Healion has taken up the role of Chief Commissioner with the Irish Girl Guides. She tells CHRIS DUNNE how joining the guides as a shy child gave her a sense of belonging and helped shape her to be the person she is today.

‘I never considered a life in front of the lens ... it just didn’t happen to people like us’

‘I never considered a life in front of the lens ... it just didn’t happen to people like us’

My Career: ‘I’m surrounded by women who love flowers..how wonderful is that’

My Career: ‘I’m surrounded by women who love flowers..how wonderful is that’

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Julie Helen: Taking part in TV show reminded me how lucky I am to have such a supportive family

My Career: ‘I work with people to make their home work for them... to make it smile again’

My Career: ‘I work with people to make their home work for them... to make it smile again’

entertainment

<p>Podge Lane: “I can’t wait to bring my show back to Ireland and do it all at home”.</p>

Cork singer-songwriter: 'I can’t wait to bring my show back home'

Playing over a hundred concerts in the US has primed Podge Lane for some cracking shows on his return to Cork city, writes Ronan Leonard

Going out? Your guide to what's happening in Cork this weekend

Going out? Your guide to what's happening in Cork this weekend

Christy leads the way in Cork film festival line-up

Christy leads the way in Cork film festival line-up

Stevie G: 'The return of the Savoy is a good news story'

Stevie G: 'The return of the Savoy is a good news story'

Theatre Nights: Dad Gags, opera, drama, and more..

Theatre Nights: Dad Gags, opera, drama, and more..

Sponsored Content

<p>Running to raise money for charity: Runners taking part in the 2025 Marathon in Cork City. Additional places are available to participate in the 2026 Analog Devices Cork City Marathon. Photo: David Creedon</p>

Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

A number of charity places are now available for the sold-out 2026 Analog Devices Cork City Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, May 31

Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026

Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026

Top tips to protect Ireland's plant health

Top tips to protect Ireland's plant health

River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland.

Water matters: protecting Ireland’s most precious resource

Turning AI ambition into action: Dell Technologies leads the way

Turning AI ambition into action: Dell Technologies leads the way

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