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<p> The council’s existing register includes eight properties in Dunmanway, five in Bantry, four each in Clonakilty, and Skibbereen, and one each in Baltimore, Castletownbere, and Enniskeane.</p>

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West Cork properties considered for derelict sites register

Earlier this year, Cork County Council said there were 127 properties on its county-wide derelict sites register, with 40 of those located in the Western Division

Planning sought to transform derelict former East Cork restaurant to cancer care centre

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Planning sought to transform derelict former East Cork restaurant to cancer care centre

Planning permission has been sought by Youghal Cancer Support for the change of use of the former Tides Restaurant, which has lain vacant for more than 15 years.

Brian Roche in top form as Bride Rovers beat Erin's Own to lift RedFM Division 2 hurling league title

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Brian Roche in top form as Bride Rovers beat Erin's Own to lift RedFM Division 2 hurling league title

Both teams had their Cork stars on show for decider as Eoin Roche marked Robbie O'Flynn in the second half

cork lives

Books: Mysterious story of Kinsale doctor in US who died at 33

Books: Mysterious story of Kinsale doctor in US who died at 33

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Karan Casey: ‘When you sing, it calms you down... it’s like a prayer'

Karan Casey: ‘When you sing, it calms you down... it’s like a prayer'

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Minister welcomes Cork council’s progress on social housing development

Minister welcomes Cork council’s progress on social housing development

cork news

Library seeks public's participation in exhibition on Cork’s food-growing heritage

Library seeks public's participation in exhibition on Cork’s food-growing heritage

Cork News

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Cork County Council is hoping to appoint a specialist consultant conservation officer shortly to assess the condition of the Youghal Clock Gate Tower. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Chani Anderson</span>
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Pair of East Cork historical structures in need of urgent repair, say councillors

Weeds are growing out the windows of the iconic Youghal Clock Gate Tower and the roof of the landmark Victorian-era bandstand in Cobh's John Fitzgerald Memorial Park is crumbling

Close up padel or tennis racket and balls

Planning sought for East Cork indoor padel centre

Cork's Fota Wildlife Park seeks permission for major redevelopment of bird habitats

Cork's Fota Wildlife Park seeks permission for major redevelopment of bird habitats

New heat warning issued for Cork as temperatures set to hit 30C

New heat warning issued for Cork as temperatures set to hit 30C

Gavel And Justice Scale

Man accused of trying to throw garda into Cork's river Lee granted bail

cork sport

<p> Conor Brann, Cork City goalkeeper, goes the wrong way as Dean Williams scores a penalty for Longford Town. Picture: Jim Coughlan.</p>

Cork City fall to Longford Town in seven-goal thriller: 'We had a really poor night but the ref had a poorer night'

Rebel Army were down by two goals, rallied to take the lead and were then pipped by an injury-time winner

Cobh Ramblers fall to third loss in a row away to Athlone Town

Cobh Ramblers fall to third loss in a row away to Athlone Town

Cork hurlers Padraig Power, Mark Coleman and Shane Barrett feature as Blarney land league title against Ballinhassig

Cork hurlers Padraig Power, Mark Coleman and Shane Barrett feature as Blarney land league title against Ballinhassig

Carbery footballers outgun Muskerry to land first Derry Gowen Cup

Carbery footballers outgun Muskerry to land first Derry Gowen Cup

Sars make it four Division 1 RedFM Hurling League titles in a row despite Conor Lehane's 2-11 for Midleton

Sars make it four Division 1 RedFM Hurling League titles in a row despite Conor Lehane's 2-11 for Midleton

Cork Lives

<p>Scottie Scheffler kisses the Claret Jug after winning the 2025 Open. </p>

TV sports round-up: Open golf, All-Ireland semis, and tennis too

There's a busy week for sport on TV with soccer, tennis, golf, and GAA on our screens

My Weekend: My ideal Friday night is a good meal with good friends

My Weekend: My ideal Friday night is a good meal with good friends

Barm brack traditional irish fruit bread

Summer Soap, Part 5: The quest to locate the lost recipe intensifies

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Summer Soap, Part 4: Baking with Margaret - a recipe for disaster

Person to Person: 'I’m writing the first draft of a novel using a fountain pen and a Field Notes book'

Person to Person: 'I’m writing the first draft of a novel using a fountain pen and a Field Notes book'

Cork Views

<p>STRIKING A CHORD: An emotional Ronan O’Gara during the playing of Amhrán na bhFiann at Croke Park ahead of the Six Nations match against England in 2009. The National Anthem and Ireland’s Call are played ahead of Ireland rugby team’s home matches. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan </p>

John Dolan: 100 years old... Irish National Anthem is in my world top five

National Anthems are strange beasts - and the current World Cup featuring a record 48 nations has given us a chance to see what unites many of these songs - and what divides them, writes JOHN DOLAN

George Moore Scholars Event 2026

Cork Views: So proud to fly flag for the Northside as Scholar

John Arnold: ‘When we had cash, you had to cut your cloth to suit your measure’

John Arnold: ‘When we had cash, you had to cut your cloth to suit your measure’

Áilín Quinlan: I challenge the Taoiseach to take the bus and see what’s happening

Áilín Quinlan: I challenge the Taoiseach to take the bus and see what’s happening

Summer weather June 24th 2026

Catherine Conlon: We need a Heat Plan for Cork as planet warms up

Nostalgia

<p>The first bus to cross Bailey bridge from Mallow to Cork, Dec 11, 1948.</p>

Throwback Thursday: 'The road was washed away...the army had to put a bridge in place’

In this week’s Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears stories of another Bailey bridge in Cork, the Muskerry tram, and the discovery of an almost 100 year old copy of a special Cork publication.

Christmas in July: Looking back at the origins of the Holly Bough

Christmas in July: Looking back at the origins of the Holly Bough

Throwback Thursday: My mother’s treasure trove of memories stored in an old teapot...

Throwback Thursday: My mother’s treasure trove of memories stored in an old teapot...

Mary MacSwiney

Mary MacSwiney: ‘A life motivated as much by love as her political ideals’

Throwback Thursday: Memory of dad's coffin being hoisted from Innisfallen etched in my mind

Throwback Thursday: Memory of dad's coffin being hoisted from Innisfallen etched in my mind

WOW

<p>"People see TV shows and think my biggest stress is choosing between velvet or linen. If only!"</p>

My Career: ‘People think my biggest stress is choosing between velvet or linen’

Mairead Collier, Owner of Mairead Collier Interiors tells WoW that her career path was a masterclass in 'accidental preparation' after shifting from a UCC Food Science degree into design.

Cork woman, balancing college with working in a growing business, is recognised

Cork woman, balancing college with working in a growing business, is recognised

Julie Helen: ‘At my core, I am Julie who has been shaped by the people around me’

Julie Helen: ‘At my core, I am Julie who has been shaped by the people around me’

‘It might be a step too far, but I’ll try’: Elle sets sights on Malin to Mizen run

‘It might be a step too far, but I’ll try’: Elle sets sights on Malin to Mizen run

Upside woman feet and red pedicure wear pink sandals, sunglasses at seaside. Funny and happy fashion young woman relax on vacati

Emer O'Callaghan: Put on the shorts and go for the swim...time to get those legs out

entertainment

<p>Tonight is a big night in Cork for techno fans at Dali.</p>

Clubbers: This weekend offers a treat for techno fans

Bastardo Electrico, Strident Grooves, Four Four Magazine, DJ Alientata... don't miss out

Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Theatre Nights: Film, lunchtime theatre in the city, and plenty of music

Theatre Nights: Film, lunchtime theatre in the city, and plenty of music

10-year stretch: The Young Offenders is a decade old

10-year stretch: The Young Offenders is a decade old

Belters Only looking forward to Marquee gig in Cork this weekend

Belters Only looking forward to Marquee gig in Cork this weekend

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Don’t skip the foundation: The PSRA’s role in making property transactions transparent

Don’t skip the foundation: The PSRA’s role in making property transactions transparent

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