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<p>The move being considered by Cork City Council would mean the removal of a scheme that has lost the local authority some €15.5m in rates in the last four years.</p>

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Cork City Council considering charging owners of vacant buildings full rates

Labour councillor Peter Horgan said: 'It’s unacceptable that businesses that are paying their rents and rates are staring at vacant commercial buildings enjoying a discount on what they owe.'

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

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Man who used hammer to smash door of Cork house where family were sleeping jailed for seven years

Defendant had 100 previous convictions, including five for burglary, one for robbery, one for carrying a knife, and five for assault causing harm.

Ger Manley 24/10/2026

cork sport

All-Ireland winner Ger Manley set for Midleton job as Johnny Crowley returns to Sars

The Midleton clubman guided Cork to All-Ireland camogie titles in 2024 and 2026 before stepping away last month

nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: Grandad built me my very own steerin’-ah

Throwback Thursday: Grandad built me my very own steerin’-ah

what's on

'It’s a smorgasbord; we really do have something for everyone': Cork Film Festival gets underway

'It’s a smorgasbord; we really do have something for everyone': Cork Film Festival gets underway

cork news

Further complaints of Russian music played over UCC radio

Further complaints of Russian music played over UCC radio

cork news

Nine Cork City FC footballers secure UCC scholarships

Nine Cork City FC footballers secure UCC scholarships

Cork News

<p>Three fire brigade units responded to the Tuckey Street incident, while residents tackled a separate rooftop fire on Alfred Street</p>

Cork city bar damaged in early morning fire on Tuckey Street

Three fire brigade units responded to the Tuckey Street incident, while residents tackled a separate rooftop fire on Alfred Street

‘Dangerous’ cuts to step-down beds adding to Cork University Hospital overcrowding

‘Dangerous’ cuts to step-down beds adding to Cork University Hospital overcrowding

Is iconic Christy Ring statue ready for airport departure?

Is iconic Christy Ring statue ready for airport departure?

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Fine for teen who took uninsured BMW for late night ‘spin’ in West Cork

Two Cork families to feature in latest episode of 'Ireland’s Fittest Family'

Two Cork families to feature in latest episode of 'Ireland’s Fittest Family'

cork sport

<p>Bishopstown's Gary Holland kicked two points for UCC in the league quarter-final. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

UCC footballers well beaten by Maynooth in quarter-final

Heavy loss in the Mardyke for the College in league clash under new rules, including four points for a goal

Distinguished Service Soccer Award winner Peadar O’Leary was a very deserving receipient

Distinguished Service Soccer Award winner Peadar O’Leary was a very deserving receipient

Glenville defeat St Colmcille's to end 20-year wait for East Cork U21 A Football Championship glory

Glenville defeat St Colmcille's to end 20-year wait for East Cork U21 A Football Championship glory

Donegal v Cork - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2A

Division 1 return provides perfect stage for Cork's development

Douglas retain the Seandún U21A Football Championship beating Nemo Rangers for the second year running

Douglas retain the Seandún U21A Football Championship beating Nemo Rangers for the second year running

Cork Lives

<p>Kim Whyte founded her own creative stationery business, Pawpear, in 2022</p>

My Life Story: 'It's humbling to illustrate pieces celebrating Ireland’s finest national treasure'

In a weekly series, My Life Story, TIMMY O’MAHONY talks to a different Cork person about their personal journey. This week, he asks Kim Whyte, of Youghal, about founding her own business

Doctor Tim Spector on how nutrition impacts both your brain and overall mental wellbeing

Tim Spector on his good mood foods...plus three recipes

The Pubs of Cork: A putt, a pint, a bite to eat, and craic at The Blackrock Inn

The Pubs of Cork: A putt, a pint, a bite to eat, and craic at The Blackrock Inn

She hated school and suffered anxiety, now Jess is a star of MTU

She hated school and suffered anxiety, now Jess is a star of MTU

Story of €1bn drugs haul in West Cork re-told in TV documentary

Story of €1bn drugs haul in West Cork re-told in TV documentary

Cork Views

<p>ilís Crowley, of FASH Forward, who is leading a workshop on textiles in Macroom on Friday</p>

Textiles event in Macroom as part of the war on waste

Reimagining Hospitality Textiles, a hands-on workshop in Macroom tomorrow, will help in the battle against waste, says Eibhlin Fitzpatrick, Community Manager at Circular.ie

Sun, Solar Panels and Green Field with Grazing Sheep

John Arnold: I’m all for solar panels, but on roofs, not on good farm land

Disco Pigs Review: An intense and powerful performance I won't forget for a long time

Disco Pigs Review: An intense and powerful performance I won't forget for a long time

Cork families urged to donate pre-loved toys to a good cause

Cork families urged to donate pre-loved toys to a good cause

TV producer: I had to leave Cork to discover I had a grá for Irish

TV producer: I had to leave Cork to discover I had a grá for Irish

Nostalgia

<p>A Garda attempts to direct traffic in heavy fog at Singer’s Corner, Cork city, on January 4, 1934. ‘Fingers’ used to patrol on Patrick Street</p>

Throwback Thursday: My gran gave birth to 11 babies in 10 years

This week, JO KERRIGAN hears about a large family in the early 1900s, plus a legendary road patrol garda, cycling, and an ode to Murphy’s stout

Throwback Thursday: A family connection, and a walk on Oliver Plunkett St

Throwback Thursday: A family connection, and a walk on Oliver Plunkett St

A Cork Christmas tradition: how did the Holly Bough come about?

A Cork Christmas tradition: how did the Holly Bough come about?

Throwback Thursday: Our fond memories of circus visits in Cork

Throwback Thursday: Our fond memories of circus visits 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

WOW

<p class="contextmenu Body Body">Home drinking is the norm these days, replacing meeting in the local pub for many. This can mean many are not measuring their units like a pub would, and are exceeding the recommended units per week, says Emer. </p>

Emer O'Callaghan: Alcohol can have an impact on our skin...let’s be more drink aware

As a skin expert, I see first hand each day in my clinic the compounding impact of many years that alcohol can have on people’s skin, health, and appearance.

Gail Doyle: ‘My intention wasn’t to be an influencer... it was to educate women’

Gail Doyle: ‘My intention wasn’t to be an influencer... it was to educate women’

Woman holding a bowl of soup food photography recipe idea

Emer O'Callaghan: Tips to beat those November blues, ladies

Julie O'Leary: A memorable day with mum I will always cherish

Julie O'Leary: A memorable day with mum I will always cherish

‘Making toffee is like a child going in a candy store... I’m so lucky I can do it’

‘Making toffee is like a child going in a candy store... I’m so lucky I can do it’

entertainment

<p>Zaya Heffernan and Owen O’Mahoney at the launch of Wonderlights at Fota House. </p>

What's on in Cork for the week ahead: Plenty of theatre, plus light show and ice as Yuletide nears

John Dolan shares his pick of the best events in Cork for the week ahead.

War and masterpiece: 5 stars for this new film that is sure to earn Oscar nods

War and masterpiece: 5 stars for this new film that is sure to earn Oscar nods

What's on in Cork this weekend: The Field, Disco Pigs, and music galore

What's on in Cork this weekend: The Field, Disco Pigs, and music galore

Stevie G: A magical night with Stevie Wonder

Stevie G: A magical night with Stevie Wonder

What's on in Cork for week ahead: A John B. Keane classic, and live music galore

What's on in Cork for week ahead: A John B. Keane classic, and live music galore

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JSA Planning strengthens Cork presence as region prepares for next phase of growth

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How Tesco is helping build friendship, purpose and community under one Men’s Shed roof

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How Tesco is helping to keep the west’s motorcycle medical service safely on the road

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