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<p>Sunday's Well post office, with a notice in the window advertising the tender. Picture: Donal O'Keeffe.</p>

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Future of Sunday's Well post office in Cork is now in doubt

An Post said the post office will remain open until the end of this week, but it could not say whether service will continue beyond the weekend.

Cork Airport prepares for busy weekend as summer routes return

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Cork Airport prepares for busy weekend as summer routes return

The busiest days of the coming weekend will be Friday May 29, and Monday, June 1, when Aer Lingus will also commence its service to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain.

Munster Hurling Championship: Crunching the numbers on every county and player this season

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Munster Hurling Championship: Crunching the numbers on every county and player this season

Cork and Limerick had the fewest starters, showing signs of settled teams

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Throwback Thursday: A stroll through the shops of my town in 1950s

Throwback Thursday: A stroll through the shops of my town in 1950s

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John Arnold: Fond memories of Jim... who answered SOS when I was born

John Arnold: Fond memories of Jim... who answered SOS when I was born

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Man charged after public order offence at Cork's Lough Beg beach

Man charged after public order offence at Cork's Lough Beg beach

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Current and former lord mayor unveil refurbished Cork sculpture

Current and former lord mayor unveil refurbished Cork sculpture

Cork News

<p>Extended delays are also expected at the Bandon Road roundabout. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

Traffic delays in Bishopstown this morning as 6,000 students attend MTU schools' sports day

With more than 6,000 children from 300 primary schools across the county participating in the event at MTU today, cars are currently backed up as far as The Outpost on Curraheen Rd.

Family escape after suspected firebomb attack on house in Ballyvolane

Family escape after suspected firebomb attack on house in Ballyvolane

Commuters warned to expect delays due to MTU sports day

Commuters warned to expect delays due to MTU sports day

Rocks Of Crack Cocaine

'Pink' cocaine was allegedly thrown out of caravan window, Cork court told

Go-ahead for Cork student apartments on former convent site

Go-ahead for Cork student apartments on former convent site

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<p>Cathal Crowley in action against Adam Cieslax on the Siam Warriors Promotions Card at the Parochial Hall, Cork. </p>

Cathal Crowley and Kuba Pielesz hoping to continue their upward movement on the pro boxing scene

Both boxers will fight on JB Promotion’s UNFINISHED BUSINESS Card at the Leopardstown Race Course, which will be streamed live in Triller TV.

RedFM Hurling League: Home comforts help Charleville to stay in the hunt

RedFM Hurling League: Home comforts help Charleville to stay in the hunt

Douglas Hall edge out Carrigaline after extra time in Murphy Cup final

Douglas Hall edge out Carrigaline after extra time in Murphy Cup final

'I felt it was the right time' — Valley Rovers' Fiachra Lynch on taking on player-manager role

'I felt it was the right time' — Valley Rovers' Fiachra Lynch on taking on player-manager role

'A breakthrough for the school' — Micheál O’Sullivan reflects on historic Simcox Cup win for Clon

'A breakthrough for the school' — Micheál O’Sullivan reflects on historic Simcox Cup win for Clon

Cork Lives

<p>Luke Murphy is working with Des Kennedy on The Everyman’s site-specific production of <span class="contextmenu quote">Pool (No Water)</span>as part of Cork Midsummer Festival. </p>

Person to Person: How would I like to be remembered?...as Feis Maitiu winner 1994

Luke Murphy on his memories of Feis Maitiu, the person he admires the most, and the one improvement he’d like to see in his home town of Cobh.

The Pubs of Cork: 'I toured Ireland in 2017... now I run a pub here in Kinsale'

The Pubs of Cork: 'I toured Ireland in 2017... now I run a pub here in Kinsale'

Alan Stivell returns to play in Cork after almost 50 years

Alan Stivell returns to play in Cork after almost 50 years

‘We send breads as far away as Australia’: Inside Cork's Northside Community Enterprises

‘We send breads as far away as Australia’: Inside Cork's Northside Community Enterprises

TV: Cork's Kyla Cobbler takes on daunting climb in Uncharted

TV: Cork's Kyla Cobbler takes on daunting climb in Uncharted

Cork Views

<p>Cyber criminals will try lots of ways to access your personal information Picture: iStock</p>

Beware online scams, says Cork garda

A recent meeting in Bandon flagged up the various ways that scammers can con the public online. ADRIENNE ACTON hears some of the ways we can all protect ourselves from the cyber criminals

Robot and human hands pointing to each other, the idea of creating futuristic AI, intelligent systems to work instead of humans

Áilín Quinlan: Parents - learn about AI, and steer your child into a safe job

70 artists unite for folk festival in Cork town

70 artists unite for folk festival in Cork town

Cork Views: 'I'm blessed to share a special bond with my grandads despite our differences'

Cork Views: 'I'm blessed to share a special bond with my grandads despite our differences'

Kathriona Devereux: Would posting dog poop to owners solve our problem?

Kathriona Devereux: Would posting dog poop to owners solve our problem?

Nostalgia

<p>Boxer Joe Frazier being directed to the ropes by referee Arthur Marcante after knocking down Muhammad Ali during the 15th round of the title bout at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 8, 1971. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> (AP Photo, File)</span>
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97 days after 'Fight of the Century', champion boxer failed to draw crowds to concert in Cork

97 days after the infamous ‘Fight of the Century’, Joe Frazier came to Cork to play two musical concerts. PATRICK TALBOT looks back at the City Hall gig which failed to draw the crowds.

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Cork’s caterers on railways

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Cork’s caterers on railways

Is Jim Young Cork’s best ever sportsman?

Is Jim Young Cork’s best ever sportsman?

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

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

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

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

WOW

<p>Children’s author Nadine Hughes Campbell who won the Creative Professional award, sponsored by ASA Brands, at the Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026. Picture: Darragh Kane</p>

Cork author: ‘Had I known what my journey entailed, I never would have started’

Author Nadine Hughes Campbell was recently recognised for her work at the Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year Awards. She tells EMMA CONNOLLY how she started writing and why she believes being made redundant was a sign from God.

My Career: ‘If you want to start your own business, nurture your idea before you tell others’

My Career: ‘If you want to start your own business, nurture your idea before you tell others’

Cork woman returns to Bloom with range inspired by parents

Cork woman returns to Bloom with range inspired by parents

Cork's Lucy Wolfe joins forces with her daughter for parenting podcast

Cork's Lucy Wolfe joins forces with her daughter for parenting podcast

Emer O'Callaghan: My guide to being savvy in the sun

Emer O'Callaghan: My guide to being savvy in the sun

entertainment

<p>Cork singer Rebecca O’Connor struts her stuff in Simply The Best at the Opera House toight.</p>

Theatre Nights: Your guide to what's on Cork stages this week

Jo Kerrigan takes a look at the must-see shows, music, comedy, and drama on Cork stages for the coming week.

Youghal actor lands dream role in Fair City

Youghal actor lands dream role in Fair City

Rock concert.

Clubbers: Throw yourself Into The Void and enjoy

Going out? Here's what's on in Cork this weekend?

Going out? Here's what's on in Cork this weekend?

What's on Cork stages this week?

What's on Cork stages this week?

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