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<p>Chief executive of West Cork Beacon, MaryClare Clark, said the use of tracking devices in stalking and domestic violence situations is 'not very uncommon anymore with technology advances'. Picture: Alison Miles / OSM PHOTO</p>

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West Cork group forced to buy tracking detector amid rise in stalking cases

A Cork support service for survivors of domestic abuse has had to purchase a tracking detection device as it is seeing so many cases where women are being put under surveillance by current or former partners.

Early tourism season boost for Cobh thanks to Titanic history buffs

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Early tourism season boost for Cobh thanks to Titanic history buffs

Hundreds of international delegates will attend lectures, gala events and commemorations marking Titanic’s final Irish port of call

Protesters confront Jarlath Burns 28/2/2026

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Key decisions from GAA Congress: All-Irelands stay in July, Munster hurling runners-up get home advantage

Dissent rule similar to football will come into hurling while 12-a-side competitions will now be permitted for small clubs

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Magnifique! French Film Festival returns to Cork

Magnifique! French Film Festival returns to Cork

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Cork artist: ‘Art gives me space where my illness doesn’t define me’

Cork artist: ‘Art gives me space where my illness doesn’t define me’

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Asian hornet from Catalonia - portrait

Beekeepers join forces to prevent return of Asian hornet

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GeoDirectory: One in seven commercial properties in Cork city vacant

GeoDirectory: One in seven commercial properties in Cork city vacant

Cork News

<p>The St. Augustines Church extension under construction At Washington Street, Cork in 1939. Picture: Irish Examiner Archive</p>

Order which owns Cork's St Augustine's Church describes its closure as 'akin to a death'

The church’s closure will bring to an end the order’s presence in Cork, which dates back 755 years to the foundation of Red Abbey in the South Parish.

Cannabis ready to roll

'You should try it': Cork man caught with cannabis suggested gardaí cook with it

Students viciously attacked by Cork men tell court their parents are now afraid to let them leave China

Students viciously attacked by Cork men tell court their parents are now afraid to let them leave China

Former professional soccer player jailed for rape of Cork teen in her home

Former professional soccer player jailed for rape of Cork teen in her home

Happy family on train station

Homelessness in Ireland surpasses 17,000 for first time

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<p>Dáire O'Leary of Cork in action against Cathal Mannion of Galway earlier this month. Picture: Ben McShane/Sportsfile</p>

Christy O'Connor: Cork hurlers need a full-back that will be a permanent and solid sentry

Dynamic and telepathy of the relationship between the keeper and full-back is as important as the individual talent of both players.

Division 2 FL: Three-goal Carrigaline see off Ballincollig in opening round

Division 2 FL: Three-goal Carrigaline see off Ballincollig in opening round

Rising star Nicola Tuthill lands another prestigious award

Rising star Nicola Tuthill lands another prestigious award

Cork City v Bray Wanderers - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division

Cork City stay perfect as Seani Maguire header sees off Bray

Cobh Ramblers left to rue missed chances after draw at home to Finn Harps

Cobh Ramblers left to rue missed chances after draw at home to Finn Harps

Cork Lives

<p>"We braved the cliffs of Ballycotton to get some group photos. Thankfully the sun came out just at the right moment," the couple said. Pictures: Laura and Benny Photography</p>

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple first met while working as bouncers

Cork couple Tracey Smiddy and David Hackett tell us about their wedding day.

The Cork ladies who left their mark on Irish history

The Cork ladies who left their mark on Irish history

TV sport round-up: Cork hurlers and ladies footballers in action

TV sport round-up: Cork hurlers and ladies footballers in action

My Weekend: 'I feel very fortunate to get to work with my dad'

My Weekend: 'I feel very fortunate to get to work with my dad'

Three fabulous family homes on sale right now in Blarney

Three fabulous family homes on sale right now in Blarney

Cork Views

<p>In the book, the case for a higher being really is not thwarted - but rather is backed - by the science. It argues that the perfectly precise environment created by the Big Bang defies mathematical probability. </p>

John Dolan: As Gen Z find God, here’s a book that even made me a believer

Why are Irish people - generally highly educated and liberal in outlook - not losing their religion? A non-believer might even ask: ‘Why aren’t they following the science?’ But that may not be the ‘gotcha’ they think it is, says JOHN DOLAN.

Stylish rings, flowers on wooden table background. Letters from the bride and groom. Vows. Engagement. Luxury marriage and weddi

Explainer: What are your legal rights if an engagement is broken off?

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John Arnold: 'I thought I had money to burn, but €7,800 cheque was error!'

Happy elementary school girl with healthy food in cafeteria

Áilín Quinlan: What a dog’s dinner... school meals scheme doomed to fail

Cork Views: Our quest to entice more people to Cork

Cork Views: Our quest to entice more people to Cork

Nostalgia

<p>People who felt the Infant of Prague had an important role to play in ensuring a fine day for a christening, a confirmation, or a wedding, would put the statue out the night before an event. </p>

Throwback Thursday: 59 days of rain...should we bury the Infant of Prague?

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears about traditions surrounding rainfall - and recalls the An Tóstal events of the 1950s

'Disaster struck.. and petrol seeped into our instant mash in the boot': Recalling Cork school's epic European tour

'Disaster struck.. and petrol seeped into our instant mash in the boot': Recalling Cork school's epic European tour

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the last hurrah before Lent

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the last hurrah before Lent

The journey to building Cork's City Hall...and how it was almost developed at another location

The journey to building Cork's City Hall...and how it was almost developed at another location

Throwback Thursday: Picture brought back memories of my brother who drowned in Cobh

Throwback Thursday: Picture brought back memories of my brother who drowned in Cobh

WOW

<p>As every woman knows, it’s such a treat to get any meal served up to you when usually we are the constant chefs, so we all loved that. Breakfast was lovely and went on till 11am every morning.</p>

Emer O'Callaghan: 'I was worn down by my dear friends and joined them on a spring break'

I am a very proud Cork lady, but to be honest, I am really leaning into loving my breaks away and out of Cork now as I get older, writes

Irish Wheelchair Rugby European Championships, Division C 2025 Training Session

Cork woman: ‘If I hadn’t found rugby..I don’t know where I’d be without it’

Women's Day Concept - Eight March Coming Out From Pink Megaphone On Pink Background

WoW Views: What does International Women’s Day mean to you?

Traitors star: ‘It’s important that ordinary women are recognised’

Traitors star: ‘It’s important that ordinary women are recognised’

bank cards and a calculator on the background of a gas stove

Julie Helen: 'Many disabled people are having to decide whether to eat or heat their homes..it is not good enough'

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<p>Aidan Dooley in his Tom Crean play.</p>

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

Whether you're looking for comedy, music, or theatre, there's plenty happening in Cork this weekend.

Stevie G: Is it harder to make an impact with new music?

Stevie G: Is it harder to make an impact with new music?

Theatre Nights: Antarctic drama, comedy, and feast of music

Theatre Nights: Antarctic drama, comedy, and feast of music

All roads lead to Cork in movie that spins a yarn

All roads lead to Cork in movie that spins a yarn

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

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

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