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<p>Flights are returning to normal at Cork Airport this morning following disruption to dozens of incoming and outgoing flights at Cork, Dublin and Shannon airports yesterday. </p>

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Normal operations resume at Cork Airport following disruption after UK tech glitch

Cork Airport had advised yesterday evening that nine flights were cancelled, five inbound and four outbound.

Mediator appointed to negotiate between Cork City Council and Bessborough landowners

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Mediator appointed to negotiate between Cork City Council and Bessborough landowners

Speaking to this newspaper in July, the Taoiseach said his personal preference was that Bessborough become a memorial park.

Erin's Own delighted to seal semi-final spot but know they have work to do

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Erin's Own delighted to seal semi-final spot but know they have work to do

'Going straight, you avoid an additional trip hazard on the way and that’s what we spoke about during the week'

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‘It means a lot to us': Sheehan family to run Echo Mini Marathon in memory of their mum

‘It means a lot to us': Sheehan family to run Echo Mini Marathon in memory of their mum

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Premier JFC final: St Nick's in new territory as they take on 'exceptional' Buttevant

'My first senior debut was in football': Robert Downey leads St Nick's resurgence

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Hard hat and compass on architectural blueprints and construction technology and future industry

Planning given for outdoor seating at Dunnes Stores unit in Cork despite appeal

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Overcast conditions with occasional showers expected in Cork today

Overcast conditions with occasional showers expected in Cork today

Cork News

<p> A spokesperson for Cork City Council said that all key public realm projects in the docklands area, including at Horgan’s Quay, above, will integrate measures to manage flood risk into the overall design to ensure the future population and built form is protected from flood events and sea level rise.</p>

Rising sea levels need to be 'accounted for' in plans for Cork's future, new UCC study says

In relation to long term building planning and infrastructure developments in Cork city, a co-author of the report said that future developments will have to factor in the potential risks of flooding

Older people across Cork asked for their say in how AI is used

Older people across Cork asked for their say in how AI is used

Gavel And Justice Scale

Case against woman who failed to clean up dog poo on Cork street struck out in lieu of €200 charity donation

Boy (5) treated in hospital after finding bloody syringe with drugs near Cork playground

Boy (5) treated in hospital after finding bloody syringe with drugs near Cork playground

Gavel on a Courtroom Desk

No bail for man accused of 'savage' knife attack on partner and daughter

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<p>St Mary's who qualified for the FAI Intermediate Cup final where they will face fellow Cork side Cobh Wanderers.</p>

St Mary's will face Cobh Wanderers in the FAI Intermediate Cup final after a super Saturday in Cork

Both sides had to earn their passage in very different but equally dramatic circumstances.

Ballyphehane point the way to first BL title success

Ballyphehane point the way to first BL title success

Dromtariffe signal Duhallow JAHC intent after huge win over Kilbrin to advance to the next round

Dromtariffe signal Duhallow JAHC intent after huge win over Kilbrin to advance to the next round

Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Gtech Community Stadium

Shay Given: Another good Premier League season and Caoimhín Kelleher will attract top clubs

SAHC: John O'Sullivan hails Ballinhassig's character

SAHC: John O'Sullivan hails Ballinhassig's character

Cork Lives

<p>Manager Pat McCrae behind the bar of The Spaniard Inn in Kinsale. He says: “Nearly everyone asks about the building and we’re only delighted to tell them!” </p>

The Pubs of Cork: ‘It’s a lifestyle more than a job... people love the pub history’

This week in our series, The Pubs Of Cork, ADRIENNE ACTON visits The Spaniard Inn in Kinsale, and hears how it attracts famous names among its clientele.

How the finest work of a revered sculptor found its way to a Cork city church

How the finest work of a revered sculptor found its way to a Cork city church

Author: ‘We drove into a Cork town, fell in love with it, and stayed...’

Author: ‘We drove into a Cork town, fell in love with it, and stayed...’

‘Visual art is not just visual’: Sensory tour of Cork exhibition aimed at people with visual impairments

‘Visual art is not just visual’: Sensory tour of Cork exhibition aimed at people with visual impairments

Books: Saluting Cork’s young warriors

Books: Saluting Cork’s young warriors

Cork Views

<p>“Once I’d calmed down and driven home, I parked so the scratch was faced away from the house. I was positive he didn’t see it”</p>

Áilín Quinlan: A tale of 2 cars, 2 scratches... and a domestic battle of the sexes

I noticed a long, thin, deep scratch running along the side of MY car. I stared at it, puzzled. And then there was more....

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Kathriona Devereux: I weep at our climate change failures... but I won’t give up

Parent comforting helping sad emotional child at home, concept of bullying, stress disappointment, sadness.

Cork Views: We must prioritise homeless children in State

Female nurse touching senior man's hand on railing

ISCP Chief: Physiotherapy must be central to stroke care

Trevor Laffan: From phone booths to calls to our grandson, aged 12, in Oz

Trevor Laffan: From phone booths to calls to our grandson, aged 12, in Oz

Nostalgia

<p>A busy scene at Midleton Fair on June 13, 1938. A Throwback Thursday reader in his 90s recalls attending the events in that decade with his farmer father</p>

Throwback Thursday: Memories of fair day in Midleton in 1930s

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears precious memories of fair day in Midleton almost a century ago, plus a Moby Dick extra is identified

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

Throwback Thursday: 'Five generations of our family have gone on holiday to Courtmac’

Throwback Thursday: 'Five generations of our family have gone on holiday to Courtmac’

Throwback Thursday: Responding to a 22-year-old letter with memories of Moby Dick

Throwback Thursday: Responding to a 22-year-old letter with memories of Moby Dick

Throwback Thursday: 'Our father was in charge of dismantling the old Youghal bridge'

Throwback Thursday: 'Our father was in charge of dismantling the old Youghal bridge'

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<p>Sellers should think about the experience they are offering buyers, rather than simply taking an unwanted item from the back of the wardrobe and putting it online.</p>

How to make money re-selling your clothes this September

Experts share their tips on how to make money from reselling clothes this Secondhand September with SARA KEENAN.

Emer O'Callaghan: It’s time for your September reset

Emer O'Callaghan: It’s time for your September reset

Cork solopreneur: ‘14 lessons I’ve learned from 14 years in business in Cork’

Cork solopreneur: ‘14 lessons I’ve learned from 14 years in business in Cork’

My Career: ‘Being a business owner has risks.. the irregularity of income is real’

My Career: ‘Being a business owner has risks.. the irregularity of income is real’

Julie Helen: Dolly's death made me think about the legacy we leave behind

Julie Helen: Dolly's death made me think about the legacy we leave behind

entertainment

<p>Skepta played to a packed Electric Arena at EP, delivering classic after classic, in addition to some new material.</p>

Stevie G: Skepta shows why he remains the boss

He delivered an energetic journey through his own amazing career at Electric Picnic

‘It’s important that queer people are seen on screen’: Cork's LGBTQ+ film festival returns

‘It’s important that queer people are seen on screen’: Cork's LGBTQ+ film festival returns

Weekend Guide: Literary festival on Spike Island, feast of food, and more

Weekend Guide: Literary festival on Spike Island, feast of food, and more

Theatre Nights: Comedy, drama, and two sold-out Jackson tribute shows

Theatre Nights: Comedy, drama, and two sold-out Jackson tribute shows

Stevie G: Triumphant return to Ireland by the Weeknd

Stevie G: Triumphant return to Ireland by the Weeknd

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Big Beach Clean 2026: Final call to join 7,000 Clean Coasts volunteers

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When it comes to supporting education for children with special needs, every little helps a lot

When it comes to supporting education for children with special needs, every little helps a lot

Global hit Circus Extreme brings ‘Rock It Out!’ to Cork and Dublin

Global hit Circus Extreme brings ‘Rock It Out!’ to Cork and Dublin

Transform your career, your way: choose MTU part-time education

Transform your career, your way: choose MTU part-time education

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