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<p>The auditor also noted a significant increase in the number of Cork City Council employees earning over €20,000 in overtime. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

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Audit reveals Cork City Council overtime bill ran to €8.3m in 2024

The Local Government Audit Service report shows that, in 2024, 121 employees earned over €20,000 in overtime, with a total of €3.7m paid out on top of regular salaries to the highest earners

Mercy University Hospital restricts visits due to infection control concerns

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Mercy University Hospital restricts visits due to infection control concerns

A spokesperson for the hospital said the closure was due to 'infection prevention and control reasons' and will be reviewed in 48 hours

Barry Nash with Declan Dalton 5/4/2026

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Home advantage? Not quite there in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship

Home victories account for only 45% of Munster's wins, while the team starting their championship on week two have a 50% win rate

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'We're looking forward to a fantastic summer': Belvelly castle owner opens new bar

'We're looking forward to a fantastic summer': Belvelly castle owner opens new bar

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Cork festival highlights how the art world and neurodiversity can combine

Cork festival highlights how the art world and neurodiversity can combine

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‘Disco Pigs’ back in Cork to mark play's 30th anniversary

‘Disco Pigs’ back in Cork to mark play's 30th anniversary

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Lennox Robinson play to be performed in author's former home in West Cork

Lennox Robinson play to be performed in author's former home in West Cork

Cork News

<p>Morgan McSweeney, former Downing Street chief of staff, in central London. Picture: PA</p>

Macroom man Morgan McSweeney to face UK MPs over Peter Mandelson vetting row

Cork man Morgan McSweeney summoned by foreign affairs select committee in rare step, as Peter Mandelson vetting row continues

Scales of justice and Gavel on wooden table and Lawyer or Judge working with agreement in Courtroom, Justice and Law concept

Cork man accused of involvement in robbery remanded in custody

Cork city principal denies alcohol rumours and alleges 'orchestrated campaign' against him

Cork city principal denies alcohol rumours and alleges 'orchestrated campaign' against him

Dog owners being urged to pick up the poo in Cork

Dog owners being urged to pick up the poo in Cork

Over 183,000 Cork properties now have Eir fibre broadband

Over 183,000 Cork properties now have Eir fibre broadband

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<p>Port Ferdinand (grey) and Ronan Whelan win the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden from Bamako Beach.</p>

Derby entrants set to run at Cork Racecourse Mallow on Friday night

It's an attractive flat card that features a number of potentially exciting colts who hold Derby entries.

Workload not to blame, says John Cleary as Dara Sheedy ruled out of Munster semi-final

Workload not to blame, says John Cleary as Dara Sheedy ruled out of Munster semi-final

Nemo Rangers hoping to turn near-misses into win against Éire Óg

Nemo Rangers hoping to turn near-misses into win against Éire Óg

Carrigaline AFC set for their biggest community day ever this Saturday in Ballea Park

Carrigaline AFC set for their biggest community day ever this Saturday in Ballea Park

20260221 Siam Warriors Promotions - Kuba Pielesz Vs Jakub Laskowski,

Boxer Kuba Pielesz has high hopes of becoming a champion in the professional ranks

Cork Lives

<p>Paul Dunlea is currently working on a number of projects and says he hopes to have a new album out next year.</p>

Person to Person: 'My earliest memory is of going to Cork matches with my grandfather'

Paul Dunlea will be helping to open this year’s Ballydehob Jazz Festival. He chats about memories of his grandfather, the one person he’d like to see in concert and what makes him happy.

The Pubs of Cork: ‘I love running a pub ... but price of a pint must be kept down’

The Pubs of Cork: ‘I love running a pub ... but price of a pint must be kept down’

'Darragh was a gift beyond measure': Fitness event to be held in memory of Cork man

'Darragh was a gift beyond measure': Fitness event to be held in memory of Cork man

Packed programme of events for the Cork World Books Fest

Packed programme of events for the Cork World Books Fest

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

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

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Some progressive countries in Scandinavia are moving away from laptops and returning to textbooks, based on studies on the best way to learn - but Ireland seems to be heading in the other direction, says Áilín Quinlan. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Picture: iStock/posed by models</span>
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Áilín Quinlan: Textbooks, not laptops... Get back to basics in classrooms

Traditional textbooks are seeing a resurgence in several traditionally progressive countries across Europe which are now steadily reducing emphasis on digital education.

Kathriona Devereux: 1926 census gave me glimpse into lives of my grandparents

Kathriona Devereux: 1926 census gave me glimpse into lives of my grandparents

Anger and shock: Cork man's 3-month visit to the West Bank

Anger and shock: Cork man's 3-month visit to the West Bank

No Parking - Silver Car

Manners, courtesy... so many now flout these basic life skills

Books: The Cork indie authors going it alone

Books: The Cork indie authors going it alone

Nostalgia

<p>Students playing hurling in the handball alley during their lunch break at St. Colman’s College, Fermoy, back in 2008, when it was celebrating its 150th anniversary. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Denis Minihane</span>
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Forget hurling... cricket was the first sport at St Colman’s

When it comes to sport, St Colman’s in Fermoy may be best known for success in hurling, but it was once more associated with a different sport, writes TONY WALSH.

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

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

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

WOW

<p>"In the early hours, I heard a clicking which sounded like it was on the bedroom floor. Then it sounded like scratching. It was quite rhythmic." Picture: iStock</p>

Julie Helen: Things that go bump in the night

I began to wonder if there was a stray, half-eaten easter egg somewhere that was being enjoyed by our friend, Mrs Mouse?

Outgoing Cork Rose: ‘This year has been so unexpected’

Outgoing Cork Rose: ‘This year has been so unexpected’

My Career: ‘It’s not just about being creative, it’s about what will actually work’

My Career: ‘It’s not just about being creative, it’s about what will actually work’

DIY in the Kitchen

‘Women are fed up with being told they can’t do it’: Women's DIY workshops prove popular in Cork

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Cork mum: ‘I live with a teen who should be working for NASA’

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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?

Concert Crowd

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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