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<p>In February, Cork City Council told Social Democrats councillor Niamh O’Connor that it had submitted a preliminary business case to the Department for the project. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

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‘No one taking responsibility’ for city library building plan, says Cork TD

Social Democrat TD Padraig Rice made the comments during a heated exchange between Cork politicians in the Dáil, over the long-delayed plans for a proposed new library.

Cork nursing home closes its doors for last time

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Cork nursing home closes its doors for last time

The management said yesterday that the care home would be officially closed as of today, April 1, and that it has been a difficult time for residents, who had to say goodbye to their friends, and a difficult time for families and staff.

Cathal Vaughan not dwelling on Uibh Laoire's final loss last year: 'It's about building on the progress that we made'

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Cathal Vaughan not dwelling on Uibh Laoire's final loss last year: 'It's about building on the progress that we made'

Muskerry team have made a great start to their McCarthy Insurance Group Division 2 Football League campaign this year

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Behind the scenes at Cork homeless hub

Behind the scenes at Cork homeless hub

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WoW Bites: Cork's Anna hoping to bring luxury of restaurant dining into people's homes

WoW Bites: Cork's Anna hoping to bring luxury of restaurant dining into people's homes

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Youghal artist to exhibit nature-inspired paintings in West Cork

Youghal artist to exhibit nature-inspired paintings in West Cork

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Grange solar project cuts bills by €1,000 and inspires schemes across Cork

Grange solar project cuts bills by €1,000 and inspires schemes across Cork

Cork News

<p>The court heard there was a garda objection to bail being granted to the three men at a special sitting of Cork District Court at the weekend. Picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger.</p>

Newry men charged with having ladder, ropes for burglary, appear in Cork court

Their cases were adjourned on Tuesday until May 26 and one of the conditions against each of them was to have no contact with the others.

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Man, 44, accused of false imprisonment and rape in Cork city

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

Man given community service for threatening Cork post officer worker

Asian hornet from Catalonia - portrait

Cork public urged to report Asian hornet sightings

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Cork gardaí appeal for witnesses to assault that left man in his 60s with serious injuries

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<p>Cork's Shane Barrett battles with Kyle Hayes of Limerick during last year's Munster SHC final at TUS Gaelic Grounds. Picture: Inpho/James Crombie</p>

Counties that retain the hurling league title tend to go on to bigger things

Five of the last seven league champions to go back-to-back have won the All-Ireland in the same year

Denis Reen has high expectations as Mitchelstown look to deliver

Denis Reen has high expectations as Mitchelstown look to deliver

Chiedozie Ogbene with Imran Fetai and Reshat Ramadani 31/3/2026

Ireland and North Macedonia play out a boring, typical, end of campaign friendly, which failed to produce a goal

Cork U20 team named for Limerick clash

Cork U20 team named for Limerick clash

Brian Hayes signs autographs for young fans 7/3/2026

John Horgan: This is the best supported Cork hurling team in all my time as a reporter

Cork Lives

<p>Avena in character as Detective Steel in Murder Trial Tonight by Tigerlane Studios. </p>

Person to Person: 'There’s nothing quite like one’s bed and books'

Avena Mansergh-Wallace is in Cork this month for Murder Trial Tonight. Here, the actor shares her earliest memory, her proudest moment, and tells us what makes her happy.

'People are looking for pure chocolate': Meet three Cork chocolate makers

'People are looking for pure chocolate': Meet three Cork chocolate makers

The Pubs of Cork: 'We felt it was worth re-investing in because it is so popular'

The Pubs of Cork: 'We felt it was worth re-investing in because it is so popular'

Conor and Jock return for series five of The Young Offenders

Conor and Jock return for series five of The Young Offenders

‘We spotted a gap in the market..and went for it’: Cork siblings making ice-cream on their home farm

‘We spotted a gap in the market..and went for it’: Cork siblings making ice-cream on their home farm

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Áilín Quinlan discovered that you can eat nuts for years without effect, and then develop an allergic reaction later in life</p>

Áilín Quinlan: I never knew I had a nut allergy - then I bit into a chocolate...

Although food allergies are usually diagnosed in childhood, adult-onset food allergies, I learned to my surprise, are fairly common, writes ÁILÍN QUINLAN.

Appeal to public to support Cork's Firkin Crane

Appeal to public to support Cork's Firkin Crane

Canterbury meningitis and septicaemia outbreak

Dr Catherine Conlon: Meningitis fears have helped underline benefits of vaccines

hand and different gadgets in desk drawer at home

Cork Views: 'I gave up my phone for one day - big mistake!'

Trevor Laffan: The importance of taking good advice

Trevor Laffan: The importance of taking good advice

Nostalgia

<p>The ruins of Cork's Carnegie Library following its destruction in December 1920. </p>

The man who resurrected Cork City’s library service from the ashes

James Wilkinson, Cork City’s longest-serving librarian, steered the library through many difficult times including the Burning of Cork. MAIRÉAD MOONEY looks at the critical role he played in restoring the city’s public library service.

Throwback Thursday: Tripe? Yuk, but dad loved his crubeens!

Throwback Thursday: Tripe? Yuk, but dad loved his crubeens!

The legacy and legend of Cork's 'Yella Horse'

The legacy and legend of Cork's 'Yella Horse'

Throwback Thursday: A list of North Main Street shops in 1875

Throwback Thursday: A list of North Main Street shops in 1875

Cork ‘nerd’ professor who landed role in an Oscar-winning film

Cork ‘nerd’ professor who landed role in an Oscar-winning film

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<p>The Government itself acknowledges that disabled people have extra costs in things like transport, heating, electricity, equipment, healthcare, needs for assistance and more, says Julie. </p>

Julie Helen: ‘I feel the cost of disability in my pocket daily’

The stakes are high, and the outcome of the consultation on the cost of disability could have a significant impact on my household, writes JULIE HELEN.

'I didn’t want the next 20 years to fly by and to wonder ‘what if’...’

'I didn’t want the next 20 years to fly by and to wonder ‘what if’...’

Emer O'Callaghan: Don’t put your neck on the line

Emer O'Callaghan: Don’t put your neck on the line

Cork mum: Recovery from injury has taught me lessons about patience, humility, and perspective

Cork mum: Recovery from injury has taught me lessons about patience, humility, and perspective

Cork physiotherapist: ‘The resilience of the body continues to amaze me after 30 years’

Cork physiotherapist: ‘The resilience of the body continues to amaze me after 30 years’

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<p>Retrospect Arts Festival ambassadors Aron O'Connell, Aisling Knox, and Jack Kirby</p>

What to expect at Retrospect Arts Festival in Cork this week

Aisling Knox, one of the UCC students involved in the Retrospect Arts Festival at Cork Opera House, tells CARA O’DOHERTY about the mission to engage visitors

Weekend plans? Your guide to what's happening in Cork

Weekend plans? Your guide to what's happening in Cork

Theatre Nights: Podcast festival in Cork, CADA shows, and more

Theatre Nights: Podcast festival in Cork, CADA shows, and more

Film Review: Extraordinary crime tale pays off for Cork’s Éanna

Film Review: Extraordinary crime tale pays off for Cork’s Éanna

Stevie G: Universal language of music unites

Stevie G: Universal language of music unites

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Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Cork at the heart of Ireland’s regional growth strategy

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

10 minutes with Shannon O’Sullivan of Corlann

10 minutes with Shannon O’Sullivan of Corlann

10 minutes with Jason Cooke of Cheshire Ireland

10 minutes with Jason Cooke of Cheshire Ireland

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