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<p>Councillors supported a call to write to the ESB and Cork County Council’s lighting contractors Electric Skyline asking them to explain why there are so many issues in the East Cork area.</p>

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So many street lights out or so dim in Cork town, 'you’d need a cigarette lighter to find way around'

Mayor of County Cork, Independent councillor Mary Linehan-Foley, complained about the lights being out or dim in parts of Youghal.

New cars at a car dealership

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Cork town to pilot free long-stay parking scheme

The Bandon initiative will provide 28 parking spaces at the local GAA grounds.

Barry Walsh scores a goal1/3/2026

cork sport

Ben O'Connor hails competition in Cork squad after Kilkenny win: We pick fellas on training

Rebels head to Limerick with one foot in the league final after four wins on the bounce

cork sport

John Cleary and Ciaran Meenagh ahead of the match 1/3/2026

Cork boss John Cleary on heavy loss to Derry: 'We were beaten off the field'

cork sport

Éire Óg hold off Castlehaven fightback as Chris Kelly makes key penalty save

Éire Óg hold off Castlehaven fightback as Chris Kelly makes key penalty save

cork news

Enable Ireland turns sod on Cork adult services hub

Enable Ireland turns sod on Cork adult services hub

cork news

Canine grand marshals for Cork St Patrick’s parade

Canine grand marshals for Cork St Patrick’s parade

Cork News

<p>Judge John King sent the case forward to Cork Circuit Criminal Court on March 4.</p>

Book of evidence served on man in relation to €2.1m Cork drug haul

Sergeant Gearóid Davis confirmed that the book of evidence had been served on solicitor Diarmuid Kelleher, who appeared in Cork District Court on behalf of Robert Slivar.

Funding award a shot in the arm for long-awaited Cork elective hospital

Funding award a shot in the arm for long-awaited Cork elective hospital

Cork man to take on mammoth 5,200km run for CUH paediatrics unit

Cork man to take on mammoth 5,200km run for CUH paediatrics unit

Scales of justice and Gavel on wooden table and Lawyer or Judge working with agreement in Courtroom, Justice and Law concept

Automatic car tax checking system led to garda discovery of Cork drugs stash

Call for ‘joined up thinking’ on ambitious regeneration plans for Cork town

Call for ‘joined up thinking’ on ambitious regeneration plans for Cork town

cork sport

<p>Louise Shanahan holds off Zoe Toland to win the Women’s 3000m Final. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy</p>

Louise Shanahan claims gold as Cork athletes impress at indoor championships

Darragh McElhinney, Michelle Finn and Max O'Reilly claimed medals while it was all Cork on the long jump podium

Kilkenny v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Cork hurlers secure fourth successive league win as newcomers hit the net against Kilkenny

Orlaith Cremin 7/5/2023

Cork U23 camogie side advance to Munster semi-final

Munster football final disappointment for Ballyphehane against Cromane

Munster football final disappointment for Ballyphehane against Cromane

Seán Walsh scores a point as Shea Downey attempts a block 1/3/2026

Cork footballers suffer promotion setback after 20-point loss away to Derry

Cork Lives

<p>Michelle, from Cork, on First Dates Ireland</p>

TV: Will a Déise fella be Cork woman's cup of tea?

Michelle from Cork is looking for love on the next episode of First Dates Ireland. Plus, X Factor star Mary Byrne meets a plumber who has no idea who she is.

Books: I lived in Cork city in 1970s... and set my novel in that era

Books: I lived in Cork city in 1970s... and set my novel in that era

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

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

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

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?

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

Nostalgia

<p>The 2025 Mayfield Ladies Club Committee: Back row L/R Patty Joyce, Helen Walsh, Olive O’Connell,Doris Walsh,Noreen Wills, Pauline Carey, Eileen Dumigan. Front row, Carol Kenny, Noreen Sexton, Mary Hurley, Marie Barry, Olive O Brien, and Mary Williams.</p>

‘More than just a club...it is a lifeline’: Mayfield Ladies Club nearing 60th anniversary

Mayfield Ladies Club, the first club of its kind to be established in the city, is nearing its 60th anniversary. MARIE BARRY looks back at the history of the club.

Infant Of Prague

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

'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

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, so I joined my dear friends 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 Emer O'Callaghan

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’

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’

entertainment

<p>A scene from Couture, Angelina Jolie’s French-language debut. </p>

Magnifique! French Film Festival returns to Cork

From a tribute to Brigitte Bardot to sci-fi and a detective tale, the 2026 French Film Festival has a great choice of movies, says CARA O’DOHERTY

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

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

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

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Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026

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