<p>The shootings occurred just 12 hours apart on Friday in Ballincollig and Blackpool. Pic; Larry Cummins</p>

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Gardaí examining CCTV following separate shooting incidents in Cork

GARDAÍ investigating separate shootings in Cork are examining CCTV in a bid to progress the probes. The shootings occurred just 12 hours apart on Friday in Ballincollig and Blackpool. They are not believed to be related.

<p>The Cork county councillor extended gratitude to constituents and friends as he announced his departure from politics on social media. Pic; Larry Cummins</p>

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Cork councillor announces resignation

A WELL known councillor extended gratitude to constituents and friends as he announced his departure from politics on social media.

<p>Bride Rovers celebrate following their victory over Cobh in Sunday's Michael O'Connor Motor Factors East Cork Junior 'A' Grade Football Championship Final.</p>

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Bride Rovers footballers celebrate their third junior A championship win with victory over Cobh

BRIDE ROVERS have captured the football headlines in East Cork after capturing just their third ever title at Junior 'A' level.

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Three generations of one family have run this Cork rural Post Office

Three generations of one family have run this Cork rural Post Office

cork lives

Meet the woman putting Cork on the wine-making map

Meet the woman putting Cork on the wine-making map

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Gardaí search for missing Cork teenager

Gardaí search for missing Cork teenager

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Excavation uncovers skeletal remains of six individuals under former Cork pub

Excavation uncovers skeletal remains of six individuals under former Cork pub

Cork News

Conservation group looking at potential to establish biodiversity reserve in West Cork

Conservation group looking at potential to establish biodiversity reserve in West Cork

A Cork conservation group is exploring the potential for a high-quality biodiversity reserve to be established at Clogheen Marsh, near Clonakilty.

Gavel, scales of justice and law books

Two women had so many bottles hidden under skirts, they had to ‘waddle’ out of off-licence, Cork court hears

CAITLIN TWOMEY; MICHELLE TWOMEY;

CUMH apologises to Cork girl (9) left 'profoundly disabled' by birth injuries as damages of €8m awarded

Cork University Maternity Hospital to welcome visitors again

Cork University Maternity Hospital to welcome visitors again

WATCH: Cork Airport issues update on runway project

WATCH: Cork Airport issues update on runway project

cork sport

Premier SHC: John Horgan ranks the seven teams battling for county glory

Premier SHC: John Horgan ranks the seven teams battling for county glory

Sars are in the semi-final with three quarter-finals this weekend: Erin's Own v Midleton, Glen Rovers-Imokilly and Douglas against Blackrock

Lauren Egbuloniu thriving since swapping Cork City for Louisiana Tech

Lauren Egbuloniu thriving since swapping Cork City for Louisiana Tech

Paudie Murray will bring experience, charisma and an edge to Cork minor hurling role

Paudie Murray will bring experience, charisma and an edge to Cork minor hurling role

John Meyler knew St Finbarr's change jerseys weren't white right in 1987

John Meyler knew St Finbarr's change jerseys weren't white right in 1987

Éire Óg manager Harry O'Reilly says their season "starts now"

Éire Óg manager Harry O'Reilly says their season "starts now"

Cork Lives

Compelling story of a genius Irish painter features in new TV documentary

Compelling story of a genius Irish painter features in new TV documentary

A film about the life of Jack B.Yeats airs on RTÉ1 tomorrow, marking the 150th anniversary of the artist's birth

Vintage coffee van proves a hit with Cork coffee lovers... and their canines

Vintage coffee van proves a hit with Cork coffee lovers... and their canines

Award for Cork restaurant where food is grown metres from the table

Award for Cork restaurant where food is grown metres from the table

Cork family: Nursing service was a life-saver for our boy as he battled brain tumour

Cork family: Nursing service was a life-saver for our boy as he battled brain tumour

Cork restauranteur Izz talks about his rollercoaster life on TV series

Cork restauranteur Izz talks about his rollercoaster life on TV series

Cork Views

Kathriona Devereux: Gobsmacking art spruces up city, but there’s lots more to do

Kathriona Devereux: Gobsmacking art spruces up city, but there’s lots more to do

As new murals pop up around Cork City as part of the Ardu Street Project, Kathriona Devereux welcomes the bursts of colour, but asks what more we can do to clean up our city

Father, daughter hold hands outdoors. Parent, child. Love, affection.

Fathers call for greater equality

Senior happy couple taking selfie in tropical sea excursion with water camera - Boat trip snorkeling in exotic scenarios - Activ

Trevor Laffan: I’m nearly a pensioner, but not ready to be put out to grass!

MyMind has given support to 35,000 clients

MyMind has given support to 35,000 clients

25 years later, Michael Collins movie has stood the test of time, but did they go too easy on Dev?

25 years later, Michael Collins movie has stood the test of time, but did they go too easy on Dev?

Nostalgia

Silent film at The Pav cinema in Cork gets rave reviews, but absence of clock is alarming

Silent film at The Pav cinema in Cork gets rave reviews, but absence of clock is alarming

What was in the news 100 years ago? Richard Forrest tells us in his weekly column, Echoes of the Past

Lions, a headmaster and broken pottery... some more Cork memories

Lions, a headmaster and broken pottery... some more Cork memories

Shocking toll of TB revealed in Cork

Shocking toll of TB revealed in Cork

Memories of Cork: We miss the banter and craic, and odd lock in

Memories of Cork: We miss the banter and craic, and odd lock in

A joust between jarveys and joyriders hits the headlines

A joust between jarveys and joyriders hits the headlines

WOW

My Wardrobe: I absolutely love an oversized blazer - they are a great style staple

My Wardrobe: I absolutely love an oversized blazer - they are a great style staple

Sarah Horgan catches up with student Rebecca O'Mahony in My Wardrobe this week

Perimenopause: Symptoms can begin long before your periods stop

Perimenopause: Symptoms can begin long before your periods stop

Breeda

New book gives women a voice on menopause

Lady and dog walking through golden aspen trees in autumn in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Bishop California

New puppy? Here's what I've learned as a pet owner over the past few months

5 fun activities to get your kids outdoors

5 fun activities to get your kids outdoors

entertainment

New music and gigs in Cork that you will want to know about

New music and gigs in Cork that you will want to know about

As venues reopen and life picks up after the Covid-19 crisis, Cork music moves along with it, with new music from some of its pillars of the last decade or so, as well as promising hints of things to come.

Stevie G: Irish hip-hop has hit a high note

Stevie G: Irish hip-hop has hit a high note

Cork is going to be lively in the weeks ahead...

Cork is going to be lively in the weeks ahead...

Cork's Drew Linehan as Automatic Blue releases new track ahead of Cyprus Avenue show

Cork's Drew Linehan as Automatic Blue releases new track ahead of Cyprus Avenue show

Stevie G: Mos Def a coup for Cork's jazz festival

Stevie G: Mos Def a coup for Cork's jazz festival

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Online school rethinks Maths with 5-day course

Online school rethinks Maths with 5-day course

An online maths school that was founded by a Cork man in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic is now taking registrations for its 5-day midterm booster course

How €2,000 turned into Cork's number one plumbing service

How €2,000 turned into Cork's number one plumbing service

Irish Business Design Challenge 2021 is now open for entries

Irish Business Design Challenge 2021 is now open for entries

A never-ending journey; Ireland's most sustainable shopping centre

A never-ending journey; Ireland's most sustainable shopping centre

Community Week: A snapshot of what university and people can do together

Community Week: A snapshot of what university and people can do together

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