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<p>Former postmaster John Hanley closing the doors of the Kinsale Post Office for the final time on Tuesday. Picture: John Allen.</p>

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Historic Cork post office closes its doors as service moves to nearby store

The Kinsale Post Office, with roots dating back to the 1660s, completed its final day on Tuesday, seeing postmaster, John Hanley retire from service following an almost three-decades-long career.

House Keys - Concept Home

cork news

Housing scheme saw Cork council acquiring 64% less homes last year

The scheme helped 224 people avoid entering emergency accommodation in 2024, but carryover commitments consumed the 2025 budget.

Tipperary v Cork - Guinness All-Ireland Hurling Qualifier

cork sport

Sars selector Diarmuid O'Sullivan on what it takes to make it for Cork: You must deliver for your club first

The Rock looks back on his Cork career with John Coughlan as well as gearing for another season on the sideline in Riverstown

nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the showband era in Cork

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the showband era in Cork

what's on

An Easter gig hunt: Top picks for live music in Cork

An Easter gig hunt: Top picks for live music in Cork

cork news

Close Up Of Woman Sharing Cup Of Tea With Elderly Parent

Cork-based Horizons charity spent €11m on agency staff in two years

cork news

What do Cork’s Marina Park and Bilbao’s Guggenheim waterfront have in common?

What do Cork’s Marina Park and Bilbao’s Guggenheim waterfront have in common?

Cork News

<p>The nationwide warning will come into effect at 3pm on Saturday and remain in place until midnight on Sunday. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

Met Éireann warns of severe gusts as Storm Dave to hit this weekend

Southerly winds turning westerly are expected to bring strong gusts and coastal disruption across Ireland this weekend

Every on-duty garda to enforce road laws over busy Easter period

Every on-duty garda to enforce road laws over busy Easter period

Garda lantern sign

Gardaí seek assistance after incident of criminal damage in North Cork

Cork Chamber’s Healy joins the board of Skillnet

Cork Chamber’s Healy joins the board of Skillnet

Cork volunteers will be needed for Pieta’s May charity runs

Cork volunteers will be needed for Pieta’s May charity runs

cork sport

<p>Midleton's Patrick White gathers the sliothar ahead of Killeagh's Patrick O'Brien during last year's RedFM Hurling League Division 2 final in Castlemartyr - the sides meet in Division 1 tonight. Picture: Howard Crowdy</p>

RedFM Hurling League fixture guide: Magpies look to soar to third Division 1 victory

All but three fixtures in third round of RedFM HL will be played before Sunday

Steven Sherlock and Seamus Lavin 29/3/2026

Cork footballers packed the biggest punch up front despite a thin spread

Golfer David Howard claims first win of the new season

Golfer David Howard claims first win of the new season

Limerick v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A Round 4

Mark Coleman on facing Limerick in a league final: Always high demands playing for Cork

Daniel O'Connell is tackled by Michael Potts 18/7/2019

Daniel O'Connell on winning All-Ireland with Cork U20s and how injuries impacted his senior career with Rebels

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.

Behind the scenes at Cork homeless hub

Behind the scenes at Cork homeless hub

'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

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">A previous Boardmatch Live event in Dublin. There is one in Cork on April 23</p>

Cork event aims to connect volunteers with charity boards

A unique event in Cork city this month will aim to connect people up with various charities that are crying out for their expertise, says EVA GURN, CEO of Boardmatch

An Easter tale... about a Cork man who ‘rose from the dead’!

An Easter tale... about a Cork man who ‘rose from the dead’!

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

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

10 things to do in Cork with the kids this Easter

10 things to do in Cork with the kids this Easter

Appeal to public to support Cork's Firkin Crane

Appeal to public to support Cork's Firkin Crane

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

WOW

<p>“If we focus less on ‘getting food into children’ and more on helping children feel comfortable around food, many so-called fussy eating behaviours never take hold in the first place," says Eaton. Picture: Alamy/PA</p>

7 simple ways to help stop your child turning into a fussy eater

LISA SALMON talks to Alicia Eaton, author of Mind How Your Kids Eat, about fussy eating and how certain measures could help prevent mealtimes from turning into a battleground.

My Career: ‘My role is all about keeping things running smoothly’

My Career: ‘My role is all about keeping things running smoothly’

Cork woman on joining Toastmasters: ‘What I treasure most are the friendships I’ve made’

Cork woman on joining Toastmasters: ‘What I treasure most are the friendships I’ve made’

Cost of living crisis

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

'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’...’

entertainment

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">The Dubliners Encore is at the Opera House next Monday.</p>

Theatre Nights: Rocking show, drama, and Dubliners’ encore

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

What to expect at Retrospect Arts Festival in Cork this week

What to expect at Retrospect Arts Festival in Cork this week

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

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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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