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<p>Two of the three vacant houses in Copper Valley Heights, Riverstown, Glanmire.</p>

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Still no date for occupation of Glanmire council homes left vacant for two decades

Cork County Council has now confirmed that it approved the transfer of the properties, which should have been done in 2019 as part of the boundary extension, to Cork City Council in June.

Solicitors' strike means third failure to serve book of evidence on Ballinlough man on murder charge

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Solicitors' strike means third failure to serve book of evidence on Ballinlough man on murder charge

David Gallagher appeared in court by video link from prison. Judge David Waters asked him if he had spoken to his solicitor, and the defendant replied: “He says he is on strike.”

P1 U16 hurling: Ballinora go two from two, Éire Óg survive late fightback, Midleton edge Glen

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P1 U16 hurling: Ballinora go two from two, Éire Óg survive late fightback, Midleton edge Glen

Ballinora condemned Kiltha Óg to their second defeat while Ballyhea/Milford were pipped by Éire Óg after a brilliant battle

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The Pubs of Cork: Johnny’s Bar a gem of a place at hub of Blarney community

The Pubs of Cork: Johnny’s Bar a gem of a place at hub of Blarney community

cork lives

Review: Cork Opera House's The Sound of Music exceeded all my expectations

Review: Cork Opera House's The Sound of Music exceeded all my expectations

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'He had that rare gift of making music feel alive': Tributes paid following death of Con Herbert

'He had that rare gift of making music feel alive': Tributes paid following death of Con Herbert

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Cork photographs recognised at national competition

Cork photographs recognised at national competition

Cork News

<p>Flowers at the residence on Rockview Terrace, Doneraile, Co Cork, where the body of postman Barry Daly was discovered. Picture: Dan Linehan.</p>

Jury in Doneraile murder trial commences deliberations

A 17-year-old, who cannot be identified as he is a juvenile, pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter postman Barry Daly in Doneraile on October 12, 2025

Loneliness Teenage Girls

Rise in teens between 14 and 16 attending Cork Sexual Assault Treatment Unit

CCTV cameras needed to tackle illegal dumping at Cork city estate

CCTV cameras needed to tackle illegal dumping at Cork city estate

Transport minister backs plans Cork city transport office

Transport minister backs plans Cork city transport office

Group admits to action against logistics firm in Cork

Group admits to action against logistics firm in Cork

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<p>The Barrs will lean on Ben Cunningham for scores this season and he'll be eager to remind the Cork management of his potential. Picture: Jim Coughlan.</p>

Cork Hurling: John Horgan picks his six clubs to qualify from the Premier Senior groups

Three city teams, two from East Cork and one from Avondhu look the likely clubs to make the knockout phase

Darragh McElhinney 26/7/2026

Cork stars make Irish team for upcoming European Athletics Championships in Birmingham

Carrigaline stay sensible despite thrilling victory over St Finbarr's: We can't drop our standard from here

Carrigaline stay sensible despite thrilling victory over St Finbarr's: We can't drop our standard from here

Kanturk switch from football win to hurling opener: 14 of our 15 starters are dual players

Kanturk switch from football win to hurling opener: 14 of our 15 starters are dual players

Minor footballers honoured for major wins

Minor footballers honoured for major wins

Cork Lives

<p>Brian O’Flynn (Fáilte Ireland), Cormac O Suilleabháin (Cork City Council), Cllr Gary O’Brien (Deputy Lord Mayor, Cork City Council), John Hayes (Cork City Council), and Emma Devery (Cork City Council) at the launch of Cork On A Fork Fest in Farmgate at The English Market, Cork. </p>

Cork On A Fork Fest: What are the key ingredients to its success?

Ahead of the bigger and better-than-ever 2026 version, KATE RYAN asks two people involved in the Cork On A Fork Fest what makes it such a success story

‘My art has to start with a scribble, and I avoid perfectionism’, says Cork artist Odessa

‘My art has to start with a scribble, and I avoid perfectionism’, says Cork artist Odessa

The stories behind our Holly Bough reader pictures

The stories behind our Holly Bough reader pictures

Wedding of the Week: ‘Memorable day’ for Fermoy couple who got engaged at Disney World

Wedding of the Week: ‘Memorable day’ for Fermoy couple who got engaged at Disney World

‘I only ever wanted to be No.1, nothing else was acceptable’

‘I only ever wanted to be No.1, nothing else was acceptable’

Cork Views

<p>A wildfire burns in a forest area in France. Many Irish people’s holidays on the continent have been affected by heatwaves and such forest fires, and Kathriona Devereux wonders if we need to learn lessons from this summer’s climate crises</p>

Kathriona Devereux: One answer to climate crisis...cut school summer holidays

In reality, the whole planet needs to do a staycation, but until holidaying at home en masse becomes mainstream, perhaps we could look at why everyone is travelling in the hottest window of the year in the first place?

City event aims to inspire young solicitors

City event aims to inspire young solicitors

Global Cybercrime

How Cork is leading the war on cybercrime

Trevor Laffan: Bigger dog fouling fines won’t wash - we need enforcement

Trevor Laffan: Bigger dog fouling fines won’t wash - we need enforcement

The creative Cork makers building products that last

The creative Cork makers building products that last

Nostalgia

<p>Regina Hegarty with her grandparents in West Cork. “They were the best days of my life, my time in West Cork," she said</p>

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

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears the memories of a woman who recalls her grandfather - a friend of Michael Collins - and her nana in West Cork

Tale of the famous actor mistaken for sailor on Moby Dick set in Youghal

Tale of the famous actor mistaken for sailor on Moby Dick set in Youghal

Throwback Thursday: When the horse and cart ruled in Cork

Throwback Thursday: When the horse and cart ruled in Cork

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’

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Julie Helen: Proud mum as a special milestone is reached in the Helen household

Her son's first solo trip to a shop was a big deal for Julie Helen, as she snipped another apron string of parenthood

My Career: ‘I love seeing customers relaxed and restored,' says holistic therapist

My Career: ‘I love seeing customers relaxed and restored,' says holistic therapist

Advice on how to get the best out of your make-up in the summertime

Advice on how to get the best out of your make-up in the summertime

Meet the Cork woman running not one, not two, but three businesses

Meet the Cork woman running not one, not two, but three businesses

Cork actor: ‘In my day, it was unheard of to go away and study’

Cork actor: ‘In my day, it was unheard of to go away and study’

entertainment

<p>Disclosure will play All Together now in a matter of weeks.</p>

Stevie G: Changing tastes for music festivals sees smaller more intimate events gaining in popularity

But the big festivals like All Together Now and Electric Picnic remain two of Europe's finest festivals

What's on: A hit musical, great drama, and festivals galore in Cork

What's on: A hit musical, great drama, and festivals galore in Cork

Eoghan Daltun

New film takes a walk on the wild side in West Cork

Theatre Nights: It’s curtain up for Cork's summer blockbuster

Theatre Nights: It’s curtain up for Cork's summer blockbuster

Beautiful teens at summer festival

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

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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>

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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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