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<p> Motorists fill up at Maxol filling station on Boreenmanna Road, Cork, on Thursday evening. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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LIVE: Service stations empty around Cork city and county

Attendance at the ongoing blockade outside the oil facility in East Cork continues to grow, with dozens of trucks, tractors, buses, and cars positioned at the gates of the Whitegate refinery

Swiss property management snaps up Patrick Street landmark for €1.8m

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Swiss property management snaps up Patrick Street landmark for €1.8m

Serial investor has purchased multiple commercial properties in Cork city centre

Sam Ring celebrates scoring a goal 16/5/2025

cork sport

Cork minor team named for Munster championship opener

Waterford provide the opposition in Dungarvan tomorrow night

nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: ‘The manager stared at the wild display in horror and put a stop to jitterbugging’

Throwback Thursday: ‘The manager stared at the wild display in horror and put a stop to jitterbugging’

cork views

John Arnold: I sang a song for every Irish county... but one stumped me!

John Arnold: I sang a song for every Irish county... but one stumped me!

cork news

Cork ambulance staff back industrial action

Cork ambulance staff back industrial action

cork news

Hands of a mature woman or caregiver of care and support. Close-up.

Recruitment challenges blamed for ‘inadequate’ home help

Cork News

<p>Receiving their parchment from Damien Owens, Engineers Ireland director general are Valerie O'Sullivan, chief executive, Cork City Council and members of the Cork City Council CPD committee. </p>

Cork City Council awarded professional development status for its engineers

The CPD-accredited employer standard is designed to help organisations improve the competence of their engineering professionals

Cork's Izz Café among winners at Just Eat awards

Cork's Izz Café among winners at Just Eat awards

‘Donor kindness’ helps fund therapeutic seats at Mercy hospital

‘Donor kindness’ helps fund therapeutic seats at Mercy hospital

Cost of restoring Cork 'glorified shed' tops €400,000

Cost of restoring Cork 'glorified shed' tops €400,000

DPP to decide on charges in case against Cork teen accused of stealing cherry-picker

DPP to decide on charges in case against Cork teen accused of stealing cherry-picker

cork sport

<p>Meath's James Conlon fouls Maurice Shanley of Cork as the time runs out. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie</p>

Officials confirm Cork should have had 50-metre advancement on late free against Meath

Elsewhere, Rebel Óg has postponed all games fixed for this evening due to the fuel crisis and consequent traffic chaos

Pa O'Rourke on his grá for Na Piarsaigh and building again from the ground up

Pa O'Rourke on his grá for Na Piarsaigh and building again from the ground up

Melissa Duggan on Cork's progess this season: We’ve both earned the right to be in league final

Melissa Duggan on Cork's progess this season: We’ve both earned the right to be in league final

Meabh Murphy celebrates her team scoring a point 4/3/2023

Seven UCC players make third level camogie team of year

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

Ben O'Connor: Pundits' remarks not for Cork camp to worry about

Cork Lives

<p>Maeve Scannell is a Senior Administrator at The Everyman in Cork. </p>

Person to Person: 'I wish I could be a spendthrift, but in this economy, I’m a saver'

Producer and arts administrator, Maeve Scannell, on her proudest moment, her favourite books, and the one thing that Cork drivers do that really irritates her.

'It's about creativity and having fun': West Cork eco resort to host storytelling retreat

'It's about creativity and having fun': West Cork eco resort to host storytelling retreat

The Pubs of Cork: 'There used to be three pubs in the village. Now it is just us'

The Pubs of Cork: 'There used to be three pubs in the village. Now it is just us'

Raw oysters

Top picks for a coastal adventure in Cork...plus, must-visit fishy dining venues

Art Supple: After 68 years performing... I would do it all again

Art Supple: After 68 years performing... I would do it all again

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">LOVE STORY: You can live happily ever after</p>

Tips from therapist on how to keep your love alive

Every relationship can benefit from a little guidance, says Sandra Carroll, a couples psychotherapist based in Cork

APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING

Áilín Quinlan: From Moon landing to lunacy, how the mighty U.S has fallen

Trying to drag herself out of the doom and gloom

Using anchoring as a tool to help overcome anxiety

'Wise words of a child stole the show at my dad's 80th birthday'

'Wise words of a child stole the show at my dad's 80th birthday'

Depressed teenager on his phone in the dark.

Catherine Conlon: Sleep... it’s really as important to health as diet and exercise

Nostalgia

<p>A presentation by City Division Officers to Seandún Board President Mick Barry on his appointment to President of Cork County Board held in Brian Dillons GAA Club with L/R: Sean McCarthy, Runai; John Sweeney,Vice Chairman; Derry Murphy, Chairman; Mick Barry, President; Derry Collins, Vice President and Tommy Martin, Treasurer. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Derek Connolly</span>
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Cork's Mick Barry and his impact on the development of the Seandún Division

Mick Barry has had a significant impact on the development of the Seandún division over the years, but says, he was only first elected an officer as he forgot to take his name off the ballot paper. RORY NOONAN looks back at his involvement in GAA in the city.

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the showband era in Cork

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the showband era in Cork

The man who resurrected Cork City’s library service from the ashes

The man who resurrected Cork City’s library service from the ashes

Throwback Thursday: Tripe? Yuk, but dad loved his crubeens!

Throwback Thursday: Tripe? Yuk, but dad loved his crubeens!

The legacy and legend of Cork's 'Yella Horse'

The legacy and legend of Cork's 'Yella Horse'

WOW

<p>"Sometimes the child gets forgotten and is torn between two worlds and two parents they love, and two parents that love them," says Deirdre. </p>

‘Sometimes the child gets forgotten during separation’: Cork social worker hopes book will provide support to families

A Cork social worker has penned a new children’s book aimed at helping young people understand the challenges of parental separation. EMMA CONNOLLY finds out about the project.

Emer O'Callaghan: What you need to know about collagen

Emer O'Callaghan: What you need to know about collagen

Driving on a road with sunset light forward.

Julie Helen: 'A visit home has me reminiscing about life and love'

Cork woman: ‘I thought people would laugh at me if I told them I wanted to act’

Cork woman: ‘I thought people would laugh at me if I told them I wanted to act’

My Career: Each opportunity I said yes to brought me to where I am...

My Career: Each opportunity I said yes to brought me to where I am...

entertainment

<p>Brian Gallagher is at the Comedy Club this Saturday.</p>

Theatre Nights: Horror, laughs... and plenty of music

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

'These will appeal to those with a quirky sense of humour': Triskel season to show indie director's trilogy

'These will appeal to those with a quirky sense of humour': Triskel season to show indie director's trilogy

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

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

Nightclub lights and silhouette of a party crowd

Mór Disco resurrected: Clubbers have lots to look forward to over Easter

An Easter gig hunt: Top picks for live music in Cork

An Easter gig hunt: Top picks for live music in Cork

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The College Green Hotel: A refined address in the heart of Dublin

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SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF

Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF

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