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<p>Now that the government is subsidising fees to make childcare more affordable for parents, providers can no longer budget the funding they need and set their fees accordingly. Stock image.</p>

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Cork's early years providers say system needs to change

Latest data shows early years providers in Cork had a 31.7% staff turnover rate in the city and 24.1% in the county – the second highest in the country. Amy Campbell explores the reasons behind the figures.

Lidl to invest €306m in Cork creating 250 permanent jobs

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Lidl to invest €306m in Cork creating 250 permanent jobs

The programme will create more than 500 permanent jobs across the province, including 250 in Cork, while supporting more than 4,500 construction workers across the 25 developments.

Republic of Ireland v England - UEFA European U21 Championship Qualifier

cork sport

Ireland U21 qualifier to be decided in Cork with Finland heading to Turner’s Cross

Clash at Turner’s Cross is scheduled for November 17 at 5.45pm and will be shown live on Virgin Media

cork lives

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple who met at the gym tie the knot in Nerja

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple who met at the gym tie the knot in Nerja

cork lives

5 simple tips for when the clocks change this weekend

5 simple tips for when the clocks change this weekend

cork news

'Everybody was terrified': Remembering Cork’s polio epidemic of 1956

'Everybody was terrified': Remembering Cork’s polio epidemic of 1956

cork news

Festival celebrating Irish-language culture and trad music makes set to make return to North Cork

Festival celebrating Irish-language culture and trad music makes set to make return to North Cork

Cork News

<p>The accused is charged with robbing a customer’s purse, having an imitation handgun with intent to commit an indictable offence and threatening to kill four people. Picture: Dan Linehan.</p>

Book of evidence to be served in case involving robbery and imitation gun at credit union

On May 1, 2026, at 11.30am, gardaí responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Lough Credit Union on Togher Road.

Ukrainians in Trabolgan left with ‘dry sandwich for lunch’ after cooking ban

Ukrainians in Trabolgan left with ‘dry sandwich for lunch’ after cooking ban

Lack of progress on proposed northside greenway project criticised by Cork city councillor

Lack of progress on proposed northside greenway project criticised by Cork city councillor

Sharing Toys

Cork city records Ireland’s second-highest early years staff turnover

Council to install barriers at entrance to Glenamoy Park 'on pilot basis'

Council to install barriers at entrance to Glenamoy Park 'on pilot basis'

cork sport

<p>John Wigginton Barrett of St Finbarr's celebrates with fans after last year's McCarthy Insurance Group Premier SFC final win over Nemo Rangers at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Picture: Inpho/Laszlo Geczo</p>

Premier SFC: Paddy Hayes happy to fill hectic role as St Finbarr's look to go back-to-back

If St Finbarr’s manage to retain the Andy Scannell Cup on Sunday, it would complete a rare hat-trick for Paddy Hayes.

Valley Rovers U21 hurlers in clinical form as Ballymartle bow out

Valley Rovers U21 hurlers in clinical form as Ballymartle bow out

Premier JFC: Canovee and Cobh are building on strong recent progress

Premier JFC: Canovee and Cobh are building on strong recent progress

Neptune finish with a flourish against UCC Demons to win second Cork basketball derby in a week

Neptune finish with a flourish against UCC Demons to win second Cork basketball derby in a week

Kilshannig's character shines through in county final win: 'We never dropped our heads'

Kilshannig's character shines through in county final win: 'We never dropped our heads'

Cork Lives

<p>Dr Marie Cassidy Investigates Ireland’s Last Witch Trial is on RTÉ1 on Thursday </p>

TV: Documentary explores witch trial that shook the nation

In the documentary, Dr Marie Cassidy uses her investigative skills and a 21st century-scientific perspective to explore the circumstances of the historic trial more than 300 years ago.

My Weekend: 'Fridays are usually slow after the eventful Thursday nights'

My Weekend: 'Fridays are usually slow after the eventful Thursday nights'

Cork man to run marathon in full NFL kit in memory of his friend

Cork man to run marathon in full NFL kit in memory of his friend

My Life Story: Meet the surf dude who now has role in Cork theatre life

My Life Story: Meet the surf dude who now has role in Cork theatre life

Dame Mary Berry: When I started cooking there wasn't even an avocado

Mary Berry's top cooking tips ...plus three of her recipes

Cork Views

<p>Miss Hardie, a dance endurance champion, who performed the Charleston for a record seven hours in the 1920s. The dance was hugely popular among jazz fans in the era</p>

John Dolan: ‘Sinful, near-nudity, indecency’ - when jazz was all rage in Cork

In the early decades of the 20th century, jazz arrived in Ireland with a giddy bang - and in an Ireland that was a very different place...

John Arnold: It took 45 years, but we’ve finally made it to our honeymoon destination

John Arnold: It took 45 years, but we’ve finally made it to our honeymoon destination

Close up of an eye and vision test chart

Cork Views: Eye and ear care could ward off dementia

Surveillance Camera

Cork Views: CCTV can play a big part in making our city safe

Recalling Cork polio outbreak 70 years on

Recalling Cork polio outbreak 70 years on

Nostalgia

<p>Elephants from Chipperfield’s Circus are led along Albert Road to Kennedy Park on August 1, 1955 - readers recall trips to the circus in today’s Throwback Thursday</p>

Throwback Thursday: Our fond memories of circus visits in Cork

This week in Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears your memories of trips to the circus, plus more on the pubs and showbands of bygone days in Cork.

Throwback Thursday: I snuck out to see the Dixies...but the car crashed on the way home

Throwback Thursday: I snuck out to see the Dixies...but the car crashed on the way home

Throwback Thursday: Emigrant’s ordeal as he left Cork for London

Throwback Thursday: Emigrant’s ordeal as he left Cork for London

Throwback Thursday: The rise and fall of a North Cork dance hall

Throwback Thursday: The rise and fall of a North Cork dance hall

Throwback Thursday: Memories of when Cork's Everyman was a popular cinema

Throwback Thursday: Memories of when Cork's Everyman was a popular cinema

WOW

<p>Lots of women have issues with insulin resistance and pre-diabetes when they are perimenopausal and menopausal because their metabolism changes, but exercise can help, says Mather.</p>

Which exercises are most beneficial during menopause?

Could certain types of physical activity improve symptoms associated with menopause and boost overall wellbeing, asks CAMILLA FOSTER.

Emer O'Callaghan: Anyone can develop breast cancer..don't neglect yourself

Emer O'Callaghan: Anyone can develop breast cancer..don't neglect yourself

row of different color cars on asphalt parking lot at cloudy summer day

Julie Helen: Good access is really about feeling safe and comfortable

Girl counting US Dollar bills, using calculator, and writing expenses. Woman doing budget, estimating money balance for shopping

9 bad money habits to avoid in the lead-up to Christmas

Cork researcher: ‘It’s time women’s health is given the research it deserves’

Cork researcher: ‘It’s time women’s health is given the research it deserves’

entertainment

<p>Lewis Barfoot performs at The Bulman in Kinsale as part of the jazz festival events across Cork this weekend. </p>

Weekend Guide: Here's what's happening Leeside this Saturday and Sunday

JOHN DOLAN shares his top picks for events in Cork this weekend.

Woohoo! It's the Jazz Weekend and here's our guide to free gigs across the city and county

Woohoo! It's the Jazz Weekend and here's our guide to free gigs across the city and county

Lots to see in Cork aside from de Jazz, boy

Lots to see in Cork aside from de Jazz, boy

Stevie G: Cork is stacked with good sounds for Jazz Weekend

Stevie G: Cork is stacked with good sounds for Jazz Weekend

Here's where you can catch free gigs as part of the Jazz Festival in Cork this week

Here's where you can catch free gigs as part of the Jazz Festival in Cork this week

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‘I don’t feel like myself any more’. Why Irish women are missing the signs of menopause

‘I don’t feel like myself any more’. Why Irish women are missing the signs of menopause

New build, renovation or replacement? Seven window and door decisions to make before comparing quotes in Ireland

New build, renovation or replacement? Seven window and door decisions to make before comparing quotes in Ireland

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