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<p> Families crossing the pontoon as they head to the beach at Barleycove in West Cork. Picture Dan Linehan</p>

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Over €1m allocated for improving West Cork outdoor facilities

Fianna Fáil Cork South West TD, Christopher O’Sullivan said the investment into the West Cork projects will improve local connectivity, enhance year-round access to coastal amenities, and strengthen the outdoor recreation offering of the area.

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Call on council to pilot housing transfer scheme in Cork

As of September 2025, Cork County Council had 6,726 applicants on its housing support waiting list.

John Horgan on what Bride Rovers will bring to Premier Senior and Castlelyons' near miss

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John Horgan on what Bride Rovers will bring to Premier Senior and Castlelyons' near miss

Cracking Senior A decider hinged on a dramatic late comeback by Brian Murphy's charges

cork lives

Cork youths preparing to perform alongside world famous ballet dancers

Cork youths preparing to perform alongside world famous ballet dancers

cork views

Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games - Closing Ceremony

Before you protest, ask: ‘Who has started this conga line?’

cork news

Threads of Remembrance launched at Nano Nagle Place

Threads of Remembrance launched at Nano Nagle Place

cork news

Shoulder patch of a soldier from the Irish Army on camouflaged uniform.

30 Cork soldiers praised for their efforts in Lebanon

Cork News

<p>Olivia Pearce, 5, of Lower Glanmire Rd, helping with planting at Railway Park on Grattan Hill, part of the rain garden in the city’s first learn-to-cycle track as part of an exciting project backed by Cork City Council that is now being hailed as a model for other urban neighbourhoods. Picture: Brian Lougheed</p>

All About Cork: €100k boost for Northside traffic safety

Mayfield features in today's 'All About Cork' pages

Scam messages

Man, 36, allegedly sent 200 messages to ex in 24 hours

Cork City Council confirm re-opening date for Bishop Lucey Park

Cork City Council confirm re-opening date for Bishop Lucey Park

150 jobs announced at Sanmina Fermoy facility

150 jobs announced at Sanmina Fermoy facility

All About Cork: We can't accept helplessness on traffic bedlam says Horgan

All About Cork: We can't accept helplessness on traffic bedlam says Horgan

cork sport

<p>Youth Soccer: Crosshaven beat Leeds in a Daly Industrial Supplies U17 League 2 encounter at Leeds Park. </p>

Crosshaven come alive in the second half to take all three points against Leeds in U17 League two encounter

After all the heavy rain in the past few days, I have to compliment Leeds groundsman Mattie Murphy and the committee for all the work they did to keep the pitch in pristine condition.

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Cork boxing family looking forward to the re-opening of Bishop Lucy Park

Cork GAA: Kilshannig through to JAHC last four while Ibane Gaels reach U21 football decider

Cork GAA: Kilshannig through to JAHC last four while Ibane Gaels reach U21 football decider

Treaty United v Cobh Ramblers - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division

Fran Rockett appointed first team head coach at Cobh Ramblers

The Echo Sport Podcast: No lead is safe in Cork hurling and football finals

The Echo Sport Podcast: No lead is safe in Cork hurling and football finals

Cork Lives

<p>Getting ahead for the festive period isn’t just about prepping a Christmas Day meal says Suzanne Mulholland, aka The Batch Lady. Picture: Andrew Hayes-Watkins/PA </p>

Getting ahead for Christmas dinner- three recipes to prepare this November

Suzanne Mulholland chats to Lauren Taylor, AKA The Batch Lady, about getting ahead on the food front, and actually enjoying Christmas Day. Plus 3 of her recipes...

Post-stroke rehabilitation. Female physiotherapist helping elderly male patient in wheelchair to make exercises at home

How to support friends and family after a stroke

Cork's Walsh family to appear in first episode of Ireland's Fittest Family

Cork's Walsh family to appear in first episode of Ireland's Fittest Family

Slowing down this winter for an Italian influenced beef stew

Slowing down this winter for an Italian influenced beef stew

In the garden: November colour and winter tasks

In the garden: November colour and winter tasks

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">MTU’s new university executive: Simon Jennings; Dr Brendan O’Connell; Dr Pio Fenton; Dr Mary Galvin, Dean; Prof Hugh McGlynn; Prof Maggie Cusack, president; Paul Gallagher; Prof Christine Cross; Tim Daly; Dr Noel Murray; Dr Seán McSweeney; Prof Alistair Payne. There are about 18,000 students at the university</p>

Cork Views: Making MTU a great place to learn

Dr Pio Fenton, newly-appointed Vice President for People & Culture at Munster Technological University (MTU), discusses organisational reinvention, shaping culture, the impact of AI on Higher Education, and Distributed Leadership with Leadership Coach Mary Cummins

John Dolan: Calm down, I only spoiled my vote, I didn’t shoot my granny!

John Dolan: Calm down, I only spoiled my vote, I didn’t shoot my granny!

Young Couple Arguing and Fighting. Domestic Violence Scene of Emotional abuse, Stressed Woman and aggressive Man Having Almost V

Domestic violence leave: All you need to know

John Arnold: Cork priest who built a mighty community in San Francisco

John Arnold: Cork priest who built a mighty community in San Francisco

Cork mum with MS: ‘We must tackle stigma’

Cork mum with MS: ‘We must tackle stigma’

Nostalgia

<p>Charlotte Grace O'Brien, who cared for thousands of emigrants in Cobh before they left the auld sod for the last time</p>

The emigrants' angel who cared for poverty-stricken girls and women in Cobh

She devoted her life to caring for female emigrants in their final days on Irish soil, and Charlotte Grace O'Brien managed it despite a disability, says Deaf historian David Breslin

Throwback Thursday: The day our ship was left high and dry in Cork

Throwback Thursday: The day our ship was left high and dry in Cork

WWII coast teams who kept watch over Cork

WWII coast teams who kept watch over Cork

A penny for your sweet thoughts! The treats I adored as a child in Cork

A penny for your sweet thoughts! The treats I adored as a child in Cork

Throwback Thursday: At 15, mum sent me on a solo trip to Europe

Throwback Thursday: At 15, mum sent me on a solo trip to Europe

WOW

<p>Dr Catherine Conlon says new findings highlight he need to look more critically at how we replace sugar in our diets.</p>

Sugar free? Sweeteners may not be as ‘inert’ as we thought

We need to cut down on sugar, but artificial substitutes may not be as effective as you think, writes DR CATHERINE CONLON.

The secret to youthful hands

Dry, damaged skin? Expert advice on the ultimate hand car routine

Make time to be kind

Emer O'Callaghan: Remember, beauty begins within...

Countdown to Female Founder awards in Cork

Countdown to Female Founder awards in Cork

Pumpkin recipe ideas: Kate Ryan on how to use up your Halloween haul

Pumpkin recipe ideas: Kate Ryan on how to use up your Halloween haul

entertainment

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Emma Stone in Bugonia</p>

Film Review: Alien kidnap film bonkers, but brilliant

As with any Lanthimos film, you never really know which direction it will go, and this is no exception, writes CARA O'DOHERTY.

Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

Stevie G: Jazz Fest showed Cork at its peak

Stevie G: Jazz Fest showed Cork at its peak

Cork's Triskel to present horror classics to mark Halloween

Cork's Triskel to present horror classics to mark Halloween

Bring your own dog! Highlights of 70th Cork Film Festival include pet invite

Bring your own dog! Highlights of 70th Cork Film Festival include pet invite

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<p>Pupils from Gaelscoil na Duglaise enjoying the fun Halloween activities at Douglas Court Shopping Centre, where people are thrilled with the community engagement and creative displays. </p>

A Halloween to remember at Douglas Court!

Cork’s younger generation has creativity in spadefuls

John Daly Opticians offering free audiology service

John Daly Opticians offering free audiology service

Every stone tells a story

Every stone tells a story

Absolute Property – Over a quarter century of property expertise

Absolute Property – Over a quarter century of property expertise

Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork

Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork

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