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<p>While the pressure on emergency departments is usually greatest in winter, the HSE has said that demand at CUH has become “structural rather than seasonal. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

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HSE says pressure on Cork University Hospital's ED is now 'year round'

There are also issues with rehabilitation beds, step-down capacity, long-term care placements, and dementia-specific beds.

Replica of Columbus' flagship is heading for Cork's harbour festival

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Replica of Columbus' flagship is heading for Cork's harbour festival

The original Santa María sailed alongside the Pina and the Niña when they left Spain in August 1492, reaching the Americas in October.

Cork aim for Munster glory against Clare

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Cork aim for Munster glory against Clare

Ladies Football Senior B final takes place on Sunday morning in Killmallock

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Wedding of the Week: Cork couple tie the knot after 17 years together

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple tie the knot after 17 years together

cork views

'Bring him home': Cork music community to gig for Jimmy Crowley

'Bring him home': Cork music community to gig for Jimmy Crowley

cork news

Former Suttons site on Cork's southside to make way for homes, cycle and bus lanes

Former Suttons site on Cork's southside to make way for homes, cycle and bus lanes

cork news

Concerns over removal of clothes banks in West Cork

Concerns over removal of clothes banks in West Cork

Cork News

<p>Uisce Éireann warned that the works are likely to cause some disruption to local water supplies in the surrounding areas.</p>

Overnight water supply disruption warning for large parts of Cork city’s southside next week

Uisce Éireann has warned that mains repair works may cause overnight water supply disruption in a number of parts of Cork city’s southside next week

Eight new rail stations and Cork 'Dart' service by 2032

Eight new rail stations and Cork 'Dart' service by 2032

Cost of Cork city flooding could rise to €187m per year due to climate change

Cost of Cork city flooding could rise to €187m per year due to climate change

judge gavel on a blue wooden background

Stealing children's charity box was a ‘low blow’, judge tells Cork thief

Cork man Killian Daly the only Irish nominee for global leaders initiative

Cork man Killian Daly the only Irish nominee for global leaders initiative

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<p>Cork’s Eoin Downey takes a sideline cut against Clare in 2024. Picture: INPHO/Ken Sutton</p>

Christy O'Connor on hurling: Consistency key for Limerick, Clare and Cork in modern era

'Munster has become so competitively brutal it’s getting harder for teams to just win matches, never mind win every one...'

Clayton McMillan during the warm up ahead of the match 16/5/2026

Munster Rugby Talking Points: Season saved but key players will be needed from here

Cork v Meath - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork v Meath: John Cleary sticks with same 15 as Rebels seek response

Glen Rovers honour memory of Sarah Kate O'Meara at special tournament

Glen Rovers honour memory of Sarah Kate O'Meara at special tournament

Cork City back on track, but Athlone has been unhappy hunting ground

Cork City back on track, but Athlone has been unhappy hunting ground

Cork Lives

<p>Cork-based oud player Sarraj Alsersawi with Donegal singer and accordionist Catríona Ní Ghribín in Cara Sa Cheol on TG4.</p>

TV: Gaza music man brings vibe to Cork

Sarraj Alsersawi, who plays the oud, features in the TG4 documentary Cara Sa Cheol on Sunday.

Falcons make home atop Cork cathedral

Falcons make home atop Cork cathedral

Person to Person: 'We've allowed ourselves to become incredibly deskilled'

Person to Person: 'We've allowed ourselves to become incredibly deskilled'

Corkonians Abroad: ‘Wherever life takes me, Cork is my home’

Corkonians Abroad: ‘Wherever life takes me, Cork is my home’

The Pubs of Cork: Iconic Cork city bar has been in same family since 1859

The Pubs of Cork: Iconic Cork city bar has been in same family since 1859

Cork Views

<p>Stephen Comerford pictured at the national launch of Organ Donor Awareness Week 2026 at the Mansion House, Dublin. Picture Andres Poveda</p>

Cork man: 'Today and every day, I think about my donor and his family'

Organ Donor Awareness Week runs to May 23. Here, two Cork people talk about how their lives were saved by the process

John Arnold: A new era for Kilworth GAA... a club that’s close to my heart

John Arnold: A new era for Kilworth GAA... a club that’s close to my heart

Teenage Boy Studying Using Digital Tablet At Home

Cork Views: Advice on how to study and put down that phone

Black And White Shadow Of Man Walking On Sidewalk

Áilín Quinlan: 6 simple rules women should read for their own protection

Graffiti: A 20-year success story for Cork city

Graffiti: A 20-year success story for Cork city

Nostalgia

<p>Clonakilty Junction on the old West Cork railway line in March, 1961</p>

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Cork’s caterers on railways

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN shares more memories of the railways, plus we hear from a man who helped build houses of Knocknaheeny.

Is Jim Young Cork’s best ever sportsman?

Is Jim Young Cork’s best ever sportsman?

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

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

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

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

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

WOW

<p>"I love when clients come in excited for a big day like a Communion, many are invited to them too and one thing is for sure, everyone wants to look their best, and isn’t that a wonderful thing also?"</p>

Emer O'Callaghan: Getting mum Communion ready

This week, EMER O'CALLAGHAN has advice for helping mums get ready for their child's Communion, and explains why she believes parents should steer clear of beauty products for their children.

All this studying has exhausted her

Navigating exam season: Advice from Cork experts

Closeup image of a man and a woman clinking white coffee mugs in cafe

Julie Helen: 'Mum is a gatherer of people and has a special warmth'

My Career: ‘After years in a different career, I feel like I’ve found what I was meant to do’

My Career: ‘After years in a different career, I feel like I’ve found what I was meant to do’

Cork film-maker: ‘I had to fight for my diagnosis... the treatment was life-changing’

Cork film-maker: ‘I had to fight for my diagnosis... the treatment was life-changing’

entertainment

<p>Into the Void at The Pav is the attractions this weekend in Cork.l</p>

Clubbers: Throw yourself Into The Void and enjoy

Club night is the brainchild of an international cast of Cork-based DJs and producers

Going out? Here's what's on in Cork this weekend?

Going out? Here's what's on in Cork this weekend?

What's on Cork stages this week?

What's on Cork stages this week?

'I found the casting call on Instagram': Douglas teen wowing audiences with new film

'I found the casting call on Instagram': Douglas teen wowing audiences with new film

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

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