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<p>The operators of the ground last year submitted a planning application for the new set down/drop-off area at the city end side of the stadium accessed from Monahan Road, next to the 4G astroturf pitch. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Bus drop-off planned for Cork stadium despite concerns from locals

Operators submitted planning application for the new set down/drop-off area at the city end side of the stadium accessed from Monahan Road, next to the 4G astroturf pitch

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cork news

Financial complaints from Cork soared to 491 in busiest year for watchdog

FSPO is an independent and free service that helps resolve complaints from consumers

Colm O'Callaghan and Cian McBride 29/3/2026

cork sport

Analysis: Ref didn't do Cork any favours against Meath but kick-out issues and missed goal chances key

John Cleary's footballers were very good at times but Meath's burst of 0-8 without reply secured them Division 2 silverware

cork sport

Meath v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2 Final

Cork boss John Cleary puzzled at late refereeing call in narrow loss to Meath

cork sport

Steven Sherlock kicks 29/3/2026

Cork v Meath: Player Ratings from Croke Park as Steven Sherlock shines

cork news

Cork business expands as retailer opens new store in Mallow

Cork business expands as retailer opens new store in Mallow

business

New campaign urges both locals and international visitors to 'experience Cork'

New campaign urges both locals and international visitors to 'experience Cork'

Cork News

<p>'In Cork, I think we should look at a tourist tax of €1 or €2. But the only way to do that is for the Government to legislate to allow councils to introduce it if they so wish.' File picture Larry Cummins</p>

Cork tourist tax urged to help fund local services

'This would increase the amount the council can spend on public services like road and footpath resurfacing, between hedge cutting and housing maintenance'

Significant increase in collisions on ‘M50 of Cork’ in past year

Significant increase in collisions on ‘M50 of Cork’ in past year

Lifelong Learning Festival returns with over 370 events and activities across Cork city

Lifelong Learning Festival returns with over 370 events and activities across Cork city

Irish Red Cross volunteers from Cork honoured for five decades of service

Irish Red Cross volunteers from Cork honoured for five decades of service

Shandon bells ring out to mark completion of major restoration project

Shandon bells ring out to mark completion of major restoration project

cork sport

<p>Dara Sheedy of Cork in action against Eoghan Frayne of Meath. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile</p>

Cork footballers fall short to Meath in entertaining Division 2 league final

Rebels led by two points at half-time but couldn't push on at Croker

Late Lexi Manley goal sends Cork minor camogie team into semis despite loss to Kilkenny

Late Lexi Manley goal sends Cork minor camogie team into semis despite loss to Kilkenny

National League Committe deem Ballincollig's win stands despite objection from Éanna

National League Committe deem Ballincollig's win stands despite objection from Éanna

Áine O'Sullivan and Aoife Healy with Rachel Hartnett and Niamh Hetherton 29/3/2026

Cork ladies footballers lose first league game to Dublin but still have final to look forward to

Cork Camogie: Divisional sides ruled out of club championship after vote

Cork Camogie: Divisional sides ruled out of club championship after vote

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Jock (Chris Walley) and Conor (Alex Murphy) in The Young Offenders</p>

Conor and Jock return for series five of The Young Offenders

The series will drop on the RTÉ player on Friday and will air on RTÉ1 and BBC1.

My Weekend: 'Weekends are for training, resting, eating, and chilling with friends'

My Weekend: 'Weekends are for training, resting, eating, and chilling with friends'

Books: 'My Cork-set novel touches on the issue of toxic masculinity'

Books: 'My Cork-set novel touches on the issue of toxic masculinity'

‘Now is the right time’: Cork businesses get behind sensory-friendly shopping initiative

‘Now is the right time’: Cork businesses get behind sensory-friendly shopping initiative

Cheap European Homes: Cork's Carmel hopes to be bowled over in Spain

Cheap European Homes: Cork's Carmel hopes to be bowled over in Spain

Cork Views

<p>Zebras pictured near the Panoramic wheel at Fota Wildlife Park. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan / OSM PHOTO</p>

Things to do in Cork with the kids this Easter

Looking for activities to enjoy this Easter without having to spend half the day in the car? MARY CORCORAN shares her top picks for child-friendly activities in Cork.

Catherine Conlon: Clock change is an opportunity to break bad habits

Catherine Conlon: Clock change is an opportunity to break bad habits

John Dolan: 50 years of Apple... and how it changed face of Cork industry

John Dolan: 50 years of Apple... and how it changed face of Cork industry

John Arnold: Ronnie had gene for speed... gift of gab runs in my family

John Arnold: Ronnie had gene for speed... gift of gab runs in my family

Boy with bicycle is waiting at the traffic light of a big road

We must build Cork streets so children use them

Nostalgia

<p>The ruins of Cork's Carnegie Library following its destruction in December 1920. </p>

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

James Wilkinson, Cork City’s longest-serving librarian, steered the library through many difficult times including the Burning of Cork. MAIRÉAD MOONEY looks at the critical role he played in restoring the city’s public library service.

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'

Throwback Thursday: A list of North Main Street shops in 1875

Throwback Thursday: A list of North Main Street shops in 1875

Cork ‘nerd’ professor who landed role in an Oscar-winning film

Cork ‘nerd’ professor who landed role in an Oscar-winning film

WOW

<p>"I will be like a worn-out parrot by September taking about SPF, but the facts are there to prove that those who apply it daily to their face and neck have far less premature ageing than those who do not," says Emer. </p>

Emer O'Callaghan: Don’t put your neck on the line

You would be surprised how many people do not know the importance of including their neck in their skin regime, writes EMER O'CALLAGHAN.

Cork mum: Recovery from injury has taught me lessons about patience, humility, and perspective

Cork mum: Recovery from injury has taught me lessons about patience, humility, and perspective

Cork physiotherapist: ‘The resilience of the body continues to amaze me after 30 years’

Cork physiotherapist: ‘The resilience of the body continues to amaze me after 30 years’

98th Oscars - Show

Julie Helen: 'Partnership is precious and makes equality a reality'

Should you worry about these children's health issues?

When should you worry about these children’s health issues?

entertainment

<p>Retrospect Arts Festival ambassadors Aron O'Connell, Aisling Knox, and Jack Kirby</p>

Cork festival aims to help people connect with art

Aisling Knox, one of the UCC students involved in the Retrospect Arts Festival at Cork Opera House next week, tells CARA O’DOHERTY about the mission to engage visitors

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

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

Theatre Nights: Podcast festival in Cork, CADA shows, and more

Theatre Nights: Podcast festival in Cork, CADA shows, and more

Film Review: Extraordinary crime tale pays off for Cork’s Éanna

Film Review: Extraordinary crime tale pays off for Cork’s Éanna

Stevie G: Universal language of music unites

Stevie G: Universal language of music unites

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Sims IVF Clinic in Mahon Point offers cutting edge treatments, from egg freezing to genetic testing, with care and support

10 minutes with Shannon O’Sullivan of Corlann

10 minutes with Shannon O’Sullivan of Corlann

10 minutes with Jason Cooke of Cheshire Ireland

10 minutes with Jason Cooke of Cheshire Ireland

Foróige - Eric Cork

10 minutes with Thomas Moloney of Foróige

The power of the G licence

The power of the G licence

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