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<p>Cork Opera House chairman Tim Healy, Lord Mayor of Cork Fergal Dennehy, Cork Opera House CEO and artistic director Eibhlín Gleeson, and Cork City Librarian David O’Brien at the launch of the Send It Home exhibition at Cork City Library. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Gerard McCarthy</span>
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Cork Opera House exhibition of memorabilia opens at Cork City Library

More than 1,300 individual pieces were contributed and form the foundation of the new Cork Opera House archive.

Keys from room hotel on the door

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Homeless data shows 675 adults in emergency accommodation in Cork

The latest figures released by the Government show a slight decrease from 679 the previous month, the first month that homelessness figures have gone down in Cork in over a year.

Matthew Bradley kicks the winner as Aghabullogue defeat Uibh Laoire to claim PIFC title

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Matthew Bradley kicks the winner as Aghabullogue defeat Uibh Laoire to claim PIFC title

A second county crown in three seasons for the Coachford-based outfit after a one-point triumph

cork sport

Late Mikey Finn frees steer Midleton U21 hurlers past Carrigtwohill in thriller

Late Mikey Finn frees steer Midleton U21 hurlers past Carrigtwohill in thriller

cork sport

IAFC: Neil Lordan's late two-point free gives Ballinora a replay as Ilen Rovers are denied

IAFC: Neil Lordan's late two-point free gives Ballinora a replay as Ilen Rovers are denied

cork sport

Cork Basketball: UCC Demons fall at home to league leaders Belfast Star after overtime

Cork Basketball: UCC Demons fall at home to league leaders Belfast Star after overtime

cork sport

Ibane Gaels into first Cork U21 decider after thrilling penalty shootout win over Kinsale

Ibane Gaels into first Cork U21 decider after thrilling penalty shootout win over Kinsale

Cork News

<p>Cork City Council was among the six top performers in the EPA’s Local Authority Performance Review 2024. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

Cork City Council scores well in environmental watchdog's review of local authorities

The EPA’s performance review found that six local authorities achieved high performance scores in 2024: Meath, Dublin City, South Dublin, Kildare, Fingal and Cork City councils.

Explorer Pat Falvey and ice swimmer Nuala Moore to speak at West Cork charity event

Explorer Pat Falvey and ice swimmer Nuala Moore to speak at West Cork charity event

Alarm as 17% of houses in Cork northside estate lie vacant

Alarm as 17% of houses in Cork northside estate lie vacant

Lotto players urged to check tickets after Cork winner scoops €1m

Lotto players urged to check tickets after Cork winner scoops €1m

Charity sale of bullock in Cork mart raises €15k for Féile's recovery

Charity sale of bullock in Cork mart raises €15k for Féile's recovery

cork sport

<p>Lonesome Boatman and Darragh O'Keeffe won the Cork Grand National for Sean Allen & Paddy O'Leary. Picture: Healy Racing</p>

Unstoppable Darragh O'Keeffe guides Sam Allen's Lonesome Boatman to glory at Cork Racecourse

Local success headlines the Cork Grand National in Mallow

UCC Glanmire suffer shock Super League defeat at home to Waterford Wildcats

UCC Glanmire suffer shock Super League defeat at home to Waterford Wildcats

Naomh Abán ladies win Munster Intermediate football title after extra-time

Naomh Abán ladies win Munster Intermediate football title after extra-time

Austin Stacks v Dingle - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

Christy O'Connor on policing outside GAA managers and returning home with an extra edge

Jack Crowley chips over Fabian Holland 1/11/2025

David Corkery: How Farrell picked an Irish side with 12 Leinster players in it, leaves me very worried

Cork Lives

<p>The Walsh family from Cork, who take part in the first episode of a new series of Ireland's Fittest Family on RTÉ1, with their mentor, Michael Darragh MacAuley, a former Dublin GAA star and winner of eight All-Ireland medals. </p>

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

Fans will see a host of radical changes when the new run begins on RTÉ1 on Sunday at 6.30pm.

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 couple tell of tracker nightmare on TV series

Cork couple tell of tracker nightmare on TV series

Cork couple who grew up just doors away from one another are wed

Cork couple who grew up just doors away from one another are wed

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">A spoiled vote marked “Disgraceful election” at the counting centre at Mallow GAA complex last weekend.<span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Picture: Larry Cummins</span>
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John Dolan: Calm down, I only spoiled my vote, I didn’t shoot my granny!

All I did, yesterday week, was to pitch up at my local primary school, take a ballot paper, and make it crystal clear that I didn’t wish to vote for either of the candidates to be the next president, writes JOHN DOLAN.

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’

Presidential election: 'If more prospective candidates reached out, it could have been a different result'

Presidential election: 'If more prospective candidates reached out, it could have been a different result'

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>A good routine is key to looking after your hands. Picture: Alamy/PA. </p>

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

LARA OWEN chats to the experts about the secret to youthful-looking hands.

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

The trending Halloween make-up looks to try for 2025

Halloween make-up trends to try at home

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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Cork’s younger generation has creativity in spadefuls

John Daly Opticians offering free audiology service

John Daly Opticians offering free audiology service

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