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<p>Donal O'Keeffe will develop a project exploring the mental health journeys of survivors of the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home in Cork.</p>

cork news

Echo journalist awarded fellowship for work on Bessborough

Donal O'Keeffe is the first recipient of the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism to come from a regional publication.

Brother of junior minister takes over as the new Mayor of the County of Cork

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Brother of junior minister takes over as the new Mayor of the County of Cork

Bernard Moynihan, brother of Cork North West Fianna Fáil TD Micheal Moynihan, replaces Independent councillor Mary Linehan Foley in the role.

Killian Sampson with Alan Connolly 21/6/2026

cork sport

John Horgan: Munster hurling is on top but Galway will have no fear at all of Cork

Munster counties have landed six minor All-Irelands in a row and 13 of last 15 U20/U21 titles

cork lives

Cork author: ‘I’m renting in my 40s... I’m lucky to still be able to live here’

Cork author: ‘I’m renting in my 40s... I’m lucky to still be able to live here’

cork lives

My Weekend: 'I enjoy kayaking and walking..they can trigger inspiration'

My Weekend: 'I enjoy kayaking and walking..they can trigger inspiration'

cork news

Death announced of well-known English Market businessman Jack Mulcahy

Death announced of well-known English Market businessman Jack Mulcahy

cork news

West Cork man (32) gets 45th conviction for public intoxication

West Cork man (32) gets 45th conviction for public intoxication

Cork News

<p>When the judge’s charge to the jury is complete, the seven women and five men of the jury will deliberate on their verdicts. File picture.</p>

Cork postman's murder trial to resume next week as absent juror due to return on Monday

The absent juror informed the court that she would be in a position to return for the trial at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork on Monday.

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Gardaí at scene of serious collision in Cork city

Cork-based Cape Verde woman 'so proud' of her country and Pico's role in their World Cup journey

Cork-based Cape Verde woman 'so proud' of her country and Pico's role in their World Cup journey

Book of condolence opened at City Council offices for Edel House founder Sr Colette

Book of condolence opened at City Council offices for Edel House founder Sr Colette

Plan for controversial Kinsale mussel farm is withdrawn

Plan for controversial Kinsale mussel farm is withdrawn

cork sport

<p>Brian Hayes of Cork in action against Ben Conneely of Offaly during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final match between Cork and Offaly at Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Picture: Paul Phelan/Sportsfile</p>

Hurling: Brian Hayes takes over as top-scorer from play after Offaly rout

Hayes now has 5-13 to his name, while Alan Connolly is the second highest overall scorer with the semi-finals to come

Ava Fitzgerald 21/3/2026

Cork close in on All-Ireland camogie semi-final spot as they host Waterford

Austria Argentina WCup Soccer

World Cup: Goals flowing as sides look to knockout rounds

Cork v Cavan - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork v Mayo: Colm O'Callaghan returns as Rebels make one change

Cork City host Bray Wanderers in pursuit of eighth straight win

Cork City host Bray Wanderers in pursuit of eighth straight win

Cork Lives

<p>Steven Sherlock will aim to help Cork to victory over Mayo</p>

TV sport round-up: World Cup continues and footballers face showdown with Mayo

JOHN DOLAN takes a look at the TV sport highlights for the week ahead.

TV: Irish pioneer who helped found USA remembered

TV: Irish pioneer who helped found USA remembered

Person to Person: 'It was great to appreciate the hectic life of a touring band'

Person to Person: 'It was great to appreciate the hectic life of a touring band'

58 years of stage life for Cork's Marion Wyatt

58 years of stage life for Cork's Marion Wyatt

‘It’s important that we protect the space’: New evening initiative at Cork's Quay Co-Op

‘It’s important that we protect the space’: New evening initiative at Cork's Quay Co-Op

Cork Views

<p>GAME BALL: Dominic MacHale and Shane Casey present a daily podcast and TV show for RTÉ on the World Cup, called Up All Night</p>

John Dolan: Cork duo a reminder to RTÉ that a World Cup is meant to be fun

The sad fact is, we in Ireland used to do this TV soccer stuff so much better.

Woman in fear of domestic abuse

Our family law system is failing women

John Arnold: The hay-making day when tea was laced with carbolic soap

John Arnold: The hay-making day when tea was laced with carbolic soap

Foods enhancing the risk of cancer. Junk food

Cork Views: A tax on junk food will boost health of the nation

Portrait of crying woman with hands on her face while sitting indoors

Áilín Quinlan: How to spot the type of man who sets out to control your life

Nostalgia

<p>Patsy Hunter's father James holding a horse at Cahirmee Horse Fair in Buttevant. He died aged 40 while working in London on New Year's Eve, 1955, and Patsy recalls as a boy seeing his coffin arriving at Cork Docks</p>

Throwback Thursday: Memory of dad's coffin being hoisted from Innisfallen etched in my mind

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears the memories of a man from Doneraile, who recalls the passing of his father and ‘churching’ of his mother

100 years on from tragic inferno at Dromcollogher cinema

100 years on from tragic inferno at Dromcollogher cinema

Throwback Thursday: Memories of my driving test across city’s bridges

Throwback Thursday: Memories of my driving test across city’s bridges

Cork's National Monument...and the friendship that helped to build it

Cork's National Monument...and the friendship that helped to build it

Throwback Thursday: My Kilgrew’s train set from 1964 still works perfectly

Throwback Thursday: My Kilgrew’s train set from 1964 still works perfectly

WOW

<p>Eileen O'Shea is Occupational Therapy Manager with Horizons (formerly Cope Foundation)</p>

My Career: ‘If I won the Lotto, I don’t know if I’d give up work’

Eileen O’Shea, Occupational Therapy Manager with Horizons shares her career journey with WoW!

Boy on a road trip

Julie Helen: Accessibility is an added worry for me when faced with the summer juggle

‘Everything I do is for mum’: Meet the 2026 Cork Rose Lexi Linnane

‘Everything I do is for mum’: Meet the 2026 Cork Rose Lexi Linnane

Cork woman who suffered from debilitating UTIs retrained to help others with same condition

Cork woman who suffered from debilitating UTIs retrained to help others with same condition

'It takes a village': Cork mums on how they manage summer childcare

'It takes a village': Cork mums on how they manage summer childcare

entertainment

<p>Check out ANT-1 when they play a double bill at Dali tonight, and also online.</p>

Check out the sounds of ANT-1 at Dali tonight

ANT-1 and Screaming Yoga Club play a double bill at Cork venue

Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Swarmfest! The Savoy in Cork will be buzzing today as young acts take to the stage

Swarmfest! The Savoy in Cork will be buzzing today as young acts take to the stage

Theatre Nights: Music Fest, outdoor theatre, and dance bonanza in Cork

Theatre Nights: Music Fest, outdoor theatre, and dance bonanza in Cork

Dancing the Night Away

Clubbers: Cosmic Disco Party welcome OneCanChan to Dali for their maiden Cork appearance

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<p>Risk feels very different when it is your own money. Picture: iStock</p>

Government Personal Investment Account must target mainstream savers

Proposed scheme is a worthwhile objective, writes Moyagh Murdock, chief executive of Insurance Ireland

Powering performance: South East Technological University is shaping sporting success

Powering performance: South East Technological University is shaping sporting success

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Safe2Eat 2026: Helping Irish people make safer, smarter food choices this summer

Coca-Cola Thank You Fund sponsored

Coca-Cola Thank You Fund to surpass €2m invested in local communities

Discover the heart and soul of Irish Whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience

Discover the heart and soul of Irish Whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience

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