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<p>Fine Gael leader on the council Michael Hegarty said the East Cork Railway Alliance (ECRA) lobby group had collected thousands of signatures backing the line’s reinstatement between Midleton and Youghal, above. Picture Dan Linehan</p>

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Council seeks introduction of bus service on Cork greenway

Social Democrats councillor Eamonn Horgan said the bus transit “needs to be addressed urgently.”

Renewable energy company hands out funds to local Cork projects

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Renewable energy company hands out funds to local Cork projects

The funding comes as part of an annual allocation from the company, which has operational solar energy projects in Inniscarra, Kanturk, Kilmoney, Mallow, and Whitechurc

Ben O'Connor: Cork want to win Munster but main thing is getting out

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Ben O'Connor: Cork want to win Munster but main thing is getting out

"All the other fellas, Limerick, Tipp, they all want to win it. There's no point in saying we don't."

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Packed programme of events for the Cork World Books Fest

Packed programme of events for the Cork World Books Fest

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Books: The Cork indie authors going it alone

Books: The Cork indie authors going it alone

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DJ on way to West Cork party had cocaine and knuckleduster

DJ on way to West Cork party had cocaine and knuckleduster

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No jail for man who was 'roaring and shouting' at woman lying in alleyway of Cork town

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<p>The defendant has an extensive history of committing exactly this type of offence at churches around Cork.</p>

Cork thief stealing cash from UCC's Honan Chapel claimed he was lighting a candle

The elderly man later confessed to the church theft and said he had been suffering from addictions for 50 years.

Programme lets all 'Enjoy Tennis' at Cork's Carrigaline club

Programme lets all 'Enjoy Tennis' at Cork's Carrigaline club

Cork mayor's ball will support good causes

Cork mayor's ball will support good causes

Woman, 88, 'shaking all the time' since being duped in Douglas by Cork conman

Woman, 88, 'shaking all the time' since being duped in Douglas by Cork conman

Jail for Corkman who punched 88-year-old man to death in ward in Mercy Hospital

Jail for Corkman who punched 88-year-old man to death in ward in Mercy Hospital

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<p>Cork's Sam Ring and Tipperary's James Finn battle for aerial possession in Friday's Electric Ireland Munster MHC game at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles. Picture: Diarmuid Brennan/Sportsfocus</p>

Munster MHC: Cork lose out as Tipperary finish well

Home side score the last five points to win by seven in Thurles

Poland v Republic of Ireland - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Republic of Ireland hoping home comforts can see off Poland again

Tipperary v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

John Horgan: Tipp deserve to be slight favourites against Cork hurlers with plenty to prove

Meabh Cahalane 26/3/2026

Meabh Cahalane relishing Munster arena as Cork begin title defence in Thurles

Cork lose out to Kilkenny in All-Ireland minor camogie semi-final

Cork lose out to Kilkenny in All-Ireland minor camogie semi-final

Cork Lives

<p>Una Hennessy: "I'm pretty artsy, but I'm in a constant state of "getting back into my practice" when it comes to music, writing, and so on."</p>

My Weekend: 'I'd pay good money to be a morning person'

Una Hennessy is a Marketing Executive at The Everyman and co-founder of DIY community radio station éist. She tells us how she spends her weekend.

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

TV sport round-up: Rebels face Tipp, and world snooker begins

City expansion for popular East Cork restaurant

City expansion for popular East Cork restaurant

Person to Person: 'I'm a dreamer and never realistic'

Person to Person: 'I'm a dreamer and never realistic'

Inside the student-led food hub at UCC redistributing more than 700kg of food each week

Inside the student-led food hub at UCC redistributing more than 700kg of food each week

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Austria’s JJ wins last year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. This year’s event is in Vienna, but Ireland won’t be there</p>

John Dolan: I’m new to this boycotting, am I allowed to watch Eurovision?

The last time Ireland reached the Eurovision final, courtesy of Cork’s Bambie Thug in 2024, 660,000 people watched it on RTÉ. It’s those viewers who are missing out this year, writes JOHN DOLAN.

John Dolan: A snapshot of Cork in 1926, as Census prepares to reveal all

John Dolan: A snapshot of Cork in 1926, as Census prepares to reveal all

John Arnold: ‘It’s hard to be enthusiastic about Munster Championship’

John Arnold: ‘It’s hard to be enthusiastic about Munster Championship’

Close up of a beautiful blue eye female gaze

Explainer: What you need to know about cataracts

Áilín Quinlan: What TV drama tells us about online peddlers of hate and lies

Áilín Quinlan: What TV drama tells us about online peddlers of hate and lies

Nostalgia

<p>Dancers queue up for the special buses at Grand Parade, Cork city, taking them to the Majorca Ballroom in Crosshaven in July, 1968. A bus driver remembers working that route</p>

Throwback Thursday: 'I used to drive revellers to Majorca in Crosshaven'

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears from a bus driver who used to take revellers to the Majorca, plus more memories of travel back in the day

The day a Cork footballer kissed a Lisbon Lion’s knee

The day a Cork footballer kissed a Lisbon Lion’s knee

Throwback Thursday: ‘The manager stared at the wild display in horror and put a stop to jitterbugging’

Throwback Thursday: ‘The manager stared at the wild display in horror and put a stop to jitterbugging’

Cork's Mick Barry and his impact on the development of the Seandún Division

Cork's Mick Barry and his impact on the development of the Seandún Division

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the showband era in Cork

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the showband era in Cork

WOW

<p>"I’m far from a natural blonde, and while I’ve no grey hairs yet, thank God, my natural hair colour is actually a dark brown with auburn and blonde streaks through it - I just prefer my blonde look."</p>

Emer O'Callaghan: How to give our ageing eyes a boost

This week, I want to give my top tips for improving the appearance of your tired eyes, with treatments, products and make-up tricks.

My Career: 'My advice is to take opportunities as they present themselves'

My Career: 'My advice is to take opportunities as they present themselves'

Cork CIF Chair: ‘We need to encourage more girls into construction industry’

Cork CIF Chair: ‘We need to encourage more girls into construction industry’

Julie Helen: 'Confusion set in for many people about protests'

Julie Helen: 'Confusion set in for many people about protests'

1,500 consultations at Cork’s regional endo clinic in first year

1,500 consultations at Cork’s regional endo clinic in first year

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<p>Myles O’Reilly and Rónán Ó Snodaigh will perform in Cork celebrating their new album, Mise Tusa.</p>

Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Myles O'Reilly announce Cork dates and new album

Rónán Ó Snodaigh chats with his namesake Ronan Leonard about his upcoming gig with Myles O'Reilly in Ballincollig and their latest album 'Mise Tusa'

What's on in Cork this weekend?

What's on in Cork this weekend?

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Clubbers: Check out World Bass Culture at Dali in Cork this weekend

Baltic Film Festival taking place in Cork this week

Baltic Film Festival taking place in Cork this week

Theatre Nights: Showband tribute, comedy, and a bonanza of music

Theatre Nights: Showband tribute, comedy, and a bonanza of music

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The College Green Hotel: A refined address in the heart of Dublin

Irish-owned and overlooking Trinity College, the hotel combines heritage, luxury and warm Irish hospitality

SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF

Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF

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