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<p>St Augustine's Church on Washington St, Cork, in 1940.</p>

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Church in Cork city centre to close this year

Once visited by Pope Leo, St Augustine's Church set to close, with decline in vocations to the priesthood behind the decision

Cork lorry driver pleads guilty to careless driving causing death of pensioner

cork news

Cork lorry driver pleads guilty to careless driving causing death of pensioner

A lorry driver entered a guilty plea to a charge of careless driving causing the death of a woman in Charleville almost three years ago.

Barry Walsh score his side's first goal 7/2/2026

cork sport

Kilkenny v Cork: Two debutants as Rebels ring the changes

Ben O'Connor and his selectors make nine alterations from the win over Tipperary

cork lives

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

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

cork views

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

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

cork news

Heavy rain and flooding risk before brighter spring weather arrives

Heavy rain and flooding risk before brighter spring weather arrives

cork news

More than 10,000 sign petition calling for total ban on sulky racing

More than 10,000 sign petition calling for total ban on sulky racing

Cork News

<p>Edwin Edogbo of Ireland won his first cap against Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

Coordinated racist bot attack on Cobh's Edwin Edogbo 'deeply concerning', expert says

The coordinated bot attacks on social media, such as the racist abuse directed at Munster rugby player Edwin Edogbo, will only worsen in years to come, a University College Cork professor has warned.

CUH submits compliance plan amid HIQA concerns over radiological referrals

CUH submits compliance plan amid HIQA concerns over radiological referrals

Cork greenway maintenance under threat without funding injection

Cork greenway maintenance under threat without funding injection

Foot of newborn baby

CSO reveals Ireland’s favourite baby names of 2025

Hundreds protest at Cork City Hall to say ‘a pause is not enough’ for SNAs

Hundreds protest at Cork City Hall to say ‘a pause is not enough’ for SNAs

cork sport

<p>Cork captain Emma Cleary will be hoping to lead her side to another victory against Waterford on Saturday night. Picture: Domnick Walsh</p>

Cork ladies footballers take on Waterford in a top-of-the-table clash

Win for either side will see them with one foot in league final

Blue Demons plan a great night of celebration to mark 60th anniversary

Blue Demons plan a great night of celebration to mark 60th anniversary

Cobh Ramblers v Wexford - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division

Cobh can drive on from Longford Town victory when they host Finn Harps

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

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

Cork Basketball: Glanmire take on leaders St Paul's in crucial Super League tie

Cork Basketball: Glanmire take on leaders St Paul's in crucial Super League tie

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">A scene from Mná na Léinte Gorma on TG4</p>

The Cork ladies who left their mark on Irish history

Their now forgotten story is told in Mná na Léinte Gorma, a bilingual documentary on TG4.

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

Person to Person: 'I’d like to become the sort of old man people go to for advice'

Person to Person: 'I’d like to become the sort of old man people go to for advice'

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">If an engaged couple exchange gifts, such as rings, there is a presumption these will be returned</p>

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

A Know Your Rights article by Cork City Citizens Information, outlining the legal implications of a broken engagement under the Family Law Act 1981

Tree

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

Cork Views: Scrap road plans, and opt for rail instead

Cork Views: Scrap road plans, and opt for rail instead

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>Jade Flynn Hurley during an Irish Wheelchair Rugby training session at Annanough GAA Club in Laois in 2025. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile </p>

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

Cork woman Jade Flynn-Hurley first discovered mixed-gender wheelchair rugby 13 years ago, and today is the only female player on the national team. She tells EMMA CONNOLLY how finding rugby changed her life.

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'

‘When it went sale agreed, I cried’: UCC student hoping to transform former hotel

‘When it went sale agreed, I cried’: UCC student hoping to transform former hotel

entertainment

<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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Heads are turning for pharmacy investment property in the heart of buzzing Charleville

Heads are turning for pharmacy investment property in the heart of buzzing Charleville

Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

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

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