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<p>Mr Crowley, who started collecting music at the age of 16, shared that he was diagnosed with stage three oesophageal cancer in September last year. Picture Chani Anderson</p>

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Cork singer Jimmy Crowley seeking support to return home following cancer diagnosis and stroke

In a post published to Facebook on Thursday afternoon, he informed the “dear people of this beautiful city and beyond” of the news and explained that he was calling on them “as a last resort”

"It's a disgrace": Council plan to reduce taxi ranks on Cork's Patrick St slammed

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"It's a disgrace": Council plan to reduce taxi ranks on Cork's Patrick St slammed

Councillors voted in favour of a proposal to make changes to three taxi ranks to facilitate the installation of planting and seating

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

cork sport

Midweek GAA show on RTÉ would exist if demand was there

Viewership on previous efforts explain why there's isn't an option for fans in the build-up to championship matches

nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: Memories of Kent station ...and the man who missed seeing the Beatles

Throwback Thursday: Memories of Kent station ...and the man who missed seeing the Beatles

cork lives

Hotel review: Top marks for Dublin hotel set in a great location

Hotel review: Top marks for Dublin hotel set in a great location

cork news

Contract signing paves way for bypasses around two East Cork villages

Contract signing paves way for bypasses around two East Cork villages

cork news

Public meeting to focus on quality of river water across East Cork

Public meeting to focus on quality of river water across East Cork

Cork News

<p>Mr McCarthy said: 'I, along with other river users, will ask the design team to revisit the preferred route across current bridges to protect our safe harbour for ships and avoid a mistake that future generations will rue. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Fixed Cork Luas bridge ‘will sterilise River Lee’, maritime ambassador claims

Michael McCarthy said a fixed Luas bridge connecting Kent railway station to the south docks would prevent large ships from docking in the quays

Cork city to celebrate history and heritage of Palestine this weekend

Cork city to celebrate history and heritage of Palestine this weekend

Autistic Cork boy finally secures school place after two-year wait

Autistic Cork boy finally secures school place after two-year wait

‘Cork people must have say on drone use’, says city councillor

Aviation authority to create ‘drone safety zone’ over Cork city

Man with brain stroke symptoms

Incidents of stroke putting significiant pressure on Irish health system, Cork survey says

cork sport

<p>Kilkenny's Darragh Corcoran tackles Jason Rabbitte of Galway during the Leinster SHC game at Pearse Stadium last month. Picture: Inpho/Leah Scholes</p>

Hurling: Leinster battle entertains but Munster supremacy remains

Kilkenny won six provincial titles in a row but only three times reached the All-Ireland after and didn't land the big prize

Boxing - Jophn Casey, Referee

Referee John Casey honoured for his dedication to Cork boxing

Midleton CBS bask in glory of historic rugby double

Midleton CBS bask in glory of historic rugby double

JJ Hanrahan 9/5/2026

Munster Rugby Talking Points: Lack of depth has been a huge issue all season

Spike O'Sullivan v David Lemieux Fight Week

Spike O'Sullivan hopes to bring boxing show with Steve Collins to Cork

Cork Lives

<p>Helen Condon is one of the artists taking part in the incognito 2026 secret art sale this month. </p>

Person to Person: 'Creating paintings that connect emotionally with people makes me very happy'

Cork artist Helen Condon is taking part in the Incognito secret art sale this month. She shares her proudest moment and tells us what makes her happy.

Heroics and tragedy at 1895 blaze in Cork city

Heroics and tragedy at 1895 blaze in Cork city

The Pubs of Cork: 'The Bulman always had a great reputation...we want to build on that'

The Pubs of Cork: 'The Bulman always had a great reputation...we want to build on that'

The power of music: 'Singing has given my husband his life back'

The power of music: 'Singing has given my husband his life back'

Mallow teen: 'I'm working towards my dream of going to the Paralympics in 2028'

Mallow teen: 'I'm working towards my dream of going to the Paralympics in 2028'

Cork Views

<p>Angie Doyle (left) and Joan Reidy (right), PRO of Newtownshandrum Tidy Towns</p>

Cork town’s mission to create a biodiversity haven united community

Tidy Towns groups don’t just clean the streets – Joan Reidy, PRO of Newtownshandrum Tidy Towns, tells the story of her group’s work towards a biodiversity haven

Austria wins 69th Eurovision song contest with Wasted Love

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

Teens in circle holding smart mobile phones - Multicultural young people using cellphones outside - Teenagers addicted to new te

John Arnold: I love to talk, but everyone was on their phone

Woman preparing quinoa vegetable mix cooked in a frying pan

Áilín Quinlan: At last, I’ve found stress relief - it’s called Mindful Cooking

How we can help women through frailty gap

How we can help women through frailty gap

Nostalgia

<p>Jack Charlton during a visit to Cork at the old Cork Airport terminal. </p>

Remembering Con and my brief stint as Jack’s gaffer in Cork

NEIL TOBIN reflects on Jack Charlton’s visits to Cork in the early ‘90s and remembers his dear colleague at the Irish Press, the late Con Houlihan.

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Throwback Thursday: My solo flight to the UK, at the age of six

Throwback Thursday: My solo flight to the UK, at the age of six

Cork man's World Cup adventure in London 60 years ago

Cork man's World Cup adventure in London 60 years ago

WOW

<p>Businesswoman and businessman HR manager interviewing woman. Candidate female sitting her back to camera, focus on her, close up rear view, interviewers on background. Human resources, hiring concept</p>

Julie Helen: I felt nervous about the journey, but not the interview itself

I did the interview and don’t know the outcome, but the hug from a little boy on my return reminded me just how sweet home is.

Cork etiquette expert: ‘I think there’s a shift to putting away the phones’

Cork etiquette expert: ‘I think there’s a shift to putting away the phones’

My Career: ‘Raising three small kids while working full-time was my biggest challenge’

My Career: ‘Raising three small kids while working full-time was my biggest challenge’

West Cork Literary Festival Director: People ask if I am a writer...not unless you include spreadsheets

West Cork Literary Festival Director: People ask if I am a writer...not unless you include spreadsheets

2026 Network West Cork award finalists announced

2026 Network West Cork award finalists announced

entertainment

<p>Tommy Tiernan and Tabitha Smyth in The House Must Win at the Everyman, which runs to Saturday. Photo Credit: Ruth Medjber</p>

Theatre Nights: Shows galore, plus two Cork festivals

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

Sound Signature at The Savoy the big Parrish Party!

Sound Signature at The Savoy the big Parrish Party!

Abbie Lee joins the Sound Signature Party at The Savoy

Abbie Lee joins the Sound Signature Party at The Savoy

‘I was the only Yankee on set’: Adam Scott on filming Hokum West Cork

‘I was the only Yankee on set’: Adam Scott on filming Hokum West Cork

Stevie G: Theo Parrish fans in for a treat at the Savoy

Stevie G: Theo Parrish fans in for a treat at the Savoy

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55 years of Cork Simon Soup Run: The light that has never gone out

The Soup Run has served Cork’s homeless with dignity, meals and hope without missing a night since the 1970s

Yuno Energy is powering ahead thanks to a relentless focus on customer service

Yuno Energy is powering ahead thanks to a relentless focus on customer service

How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

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Your local hearing care experts in Cork

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

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