<p>Cork County Board secretary/CEO Kevin O'Donovan in his office at Páirc Uí Chaoimh during the remotely-held annual convention. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Kevin O'Donovan: Revamp of junior grade is needed to benefit Cork GAA clubs

"For teams being relegated from intermediate to junior, whereby it is a complete lottery as to what format or programme of games they will face, depending on their geographical location."

'The show will go on’: New restrictions but Everyman panto still starts on Wednesday

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'The show will go on’: New restrictions but Everyman panto still starts on Wednesday

"Everybody who bought a ticket will get to come and see the panto."

Blarney v Valley Rovers - Cork County Premier Intermediate Championship

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Marc Sheehan targets a comprehensive review of all aspects of Cork GAA

Remotely held Cork convention short on controversy but general outlook is positive

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Sarah and Ross's Wedding

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple say it's a day they will never forget

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Cork basketball: Neptune one win away from the National Cup final

Cork basketball: Neptune one win away from the National Cup final

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Hundreds of cycling Santas to gather for annual Cork Santa Cycle tomorrow evening

Hundreds of cycling Santas to gather for annual Cork Santa Cycle tomorrow evening

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Cork mum 'overwhelmed' after businesses rally around to help couple renew vows and make memories for children

Cork mum 'overwhelmed' after businesses rally around to help couple renew vows and make memories for children

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<p>Alan Coffey failed to appear at Cork District Court for the case against him.</p>

Man found with knife in pocket told gardaí he put it there after cooking his dinner

“I first asked him had he anything in his possession that could injure him or me and he said he had not.”

Cork's first Roma bus driver: ‘I want to show people that anything is possible’

Cork's first Roma bus driver: ‘I want to show people that anything is possible’

'You are a f***ing coward': Man became aggressive with security at Cork city centre park

'You are a f***ing coward': Man became aggressive with security at Cork city centre park

Sustainability at the heart of family-owned Christmas tree farm in Cork

Sustainability at the heart of family-owned Christmas tree farm in Cork

Nostalgia: A look back at the Old Midleton Distillery

Nostalgia: A look back at the Old Midleton Distillery

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<p>Araglen players celebrate after defeating Lismire in the Bon Secours Cork JCFC final at Páirc Uí Rinn. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Araglen hits four goals against Lismire to land Junior C football title

Avondhu club set the tone from the opening exchanges an led by nine points at half-time in Páirc Uí Rinn

Cork basketball: Fr Mathew's crash out of the Women's National Cup

Cork basketball: Fr Mathew's crash out of the Women's National Cup

Rebel Óg P1 U18 football: Beara strike late to beat Ballincollig

Rebel Óg P1 U18 football: Beara strike late to beat Ballincollig

Remarkable Randal Óg hold off Douglas to reach a third county final

Remarkable Randal Óg hold off Douglas to reach a third county final

AIL: Cork Con overpower a young UCC side for fifth league win on the spin

AIL: Cork Con overpower a young UCC side for fifth league win on the spin

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<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">The Ó Dubhgain family with Ronan Mac Niallais</p>

Cork school boy set to feature in TV series

Cad Faoi Na Tuismitheoirí? visit Gaelscoil Pheig Sayers and the home of a Cork boy

New book recalls gruesome murders in South Cork

New book recalls gruesome murders in South Cork

My Weekend: Hats off to Elaine as hobby turns into business

My Weekend: Hats off to Elaine as hobby turns into business

Cork photographer captures stunning aerial photographs

Cork photographer captures stunning aerial photographs

Recipe: Pavlova with Chocolate Custard and Peanut Butter Cream

Recipe: Pavlova with Chocolate Custard and Peanut Butter Cream

Cork Views

<p>A backpack prepared with school supplies and a protective face mask for school.</p>

Masks are vital defence against Covid... but kids of 9 should not be wearing them

Masks were introduced for children aged nine upwards this week... where do you stand? Read John Dolan's weekly column on the issue

An Post doesn’t get my stamp of approval this Christmas...

An Post doesn’t get my stamp of approval this Christmas...

Cork City Councillor on the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Green Party

Cork City Councillor on the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Green Party

John Arnold: My trip to Ethiopia filled me with hope, now I fear for its future

John Arnold: My trip to Ethiopia filled me with hope, now I fear for its future

Take time to soak up what Cork has to offer this Christmas

Take time to soak up what Cork has to offer this Christmas

Nostalgia

<p>What was in the news 100 years ago today? </p>

Woman jailed for six months for smashing window... and a tragedy at sea

What was in the news today? Richard Forrest tells us in our weekly Echoes of Our Past column

Throwback Thursday: A muddy scramble down memory lane

Throwback Thursday: A muddy scramble down memory lane

A bomber caught on Parliament Bridge: Cork stories in the headlines 100 years ago

Rising prices, profiteering, and housing woes... Cork gripes 100 years ago

Looking back at the great days of Cork motorcycling

Looking back at the great days of Cork motorcycling

A city comes out in force to mourn the death of nationalist hero

A city comes out in force to mourn the death of nationalist hero

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Recipes: The perfect starters for Christmas Day dinner

Get your Christmas dinner off to a great start with these wonderful recipes by students from Munster Technological University (MTU).

How to make some edible Christmas gifts

How to make some edible Christmas gifts

The Big Cork Foodie Christmas Gift Guide

The Big Cork Foodie Christmas Gift Guide

Preparing Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner

How to host Christmas, like a boss... with our weekly countdown

Cooking Christmas food

Looking forward to closing out 2021 with fabulous food and festive cheer

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<p>Bailer: Disposable Youth album out now.</p>

Tasty Leeside music for shorter days and longer nights

We might well be in the halfway house when it comes to live music, but Cork is still home to an ever-eclectic mix of homegrown fare. Here we take a look at some new releases.

Five gigs to get to in Cork during December

Five gigs to get to in Cork during December

Stevie G: Seek out brilliant forgotten pioneers of music

Stevie G: Seek out brilliant forgotten pioneers of music

GLOW is in full swing in Cork City every weekend until Christmas... and pantos open too!

GLOW is in full swing in Cork City every weekend until Christmas... and pantos open too!

Cork-based singer Elaine Malone on her new Mantua album and the inspiration behind it

Cork-based singer Elaine Malone on her new Mantua album and the inspiration behind it

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Children's dreams to come true with accessible new playground

Children's dreams to come true with accessible new playground

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Online school rethinks Maths with 5-day course

Online school rethinks Maths with 5-day course

How €2,000 turned into Cork's number one plumbing service

How €2,000 turned into Cork's number one plumbing service

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