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<p>The Manna service, which delivers food by drone from city businesses to people’s homes, began operating from a base in the Marina area in February. Picture: Manna Aero via Larry Cummins.</p>

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Cork City Council issues warning letter to drone delivery firm

The company, Manna Drone Delivery, operates similar services in Dublin, and these have been the subject of complaints about noise and privacy.

DENIS SCANNELL

cork news

Cork man is accused of carrying serrated knife in Cork city centre

The man is accused of carrying a long serrated knife in Cork city centre.

Alan Connolly scores his second goal 15/5/2022

cork sport

Cork's 'bad record in Waterford' doesn't stand up to facts

One loss and one win in Walsh Park in round-robin era - though Déise far better on home soil

cork views

Make way, tractor on the road

Áilín Quinlan: 'It skidded so close I could literally smell the tyres'

cork views

Cork teen: 'We are warriors and have to fight every day'

Cork teen: 'We are warriors and have to fight every day'

cork news

Cork woman sues medics and SouthDoc over alleged delay in eye diagnosis

Cork woman sues medics and SouthDoc over alleged delay in eye diagnosis

cork news

Seizures of contraband in Cork Prison jump 77%

Seizures of contraband in Cork Prison jump 77%

Cork News

<p>The Financial Support Services Unit (FSSU) is a Department of Education-funded body that provides financial advice, training, and support to schools and ensures they comply with legislation. Picture: Larry Cummins.</p>

Finances of Cork city Gaelscoil under examination after complaint

A report into the school’s finances and general operation was commissioned by the Department of Education and posted out to the school’s board of management at the start of March.

Brother tells trial that West Cork stabbing scene was like 'a horror movie'

Brother tells trial that West Cork stabbing scene was like 'a horror movie'

Man ordered to stay off boat after alleged incident in Cork town

Man ordered to stay off boat after alleged incident in Cork town

Cork woman Gemma top of world after ‘3 Peaks’ climb

Cork woman Gemma top of world after ‘3 Peaks’ climb

Garda Sign

Motorist tested positive for cocaine, with cannabis in possession, arrested by Cork Gardaí during bank holiday weekend

cork sport

<p>John Doyle with his mother Catherine at the European Team Championships. Photo: Laszlo Geczo / Inpho.</p>

Cork golfer John Doyle looks to build on his breakthrough campaign

It will be difficult to maintain his sharp rise - he played in an Amgen Irish Open, a Junior Ryder Cup and represented Ireland at a European Team Championships in Killarney.

Hurling owes a debt to Leo McGough, record-keeper of repute

Hurling owes a debt to Leo McGough, record-keeper of repute

Cathedral Celtic advance to the City Challenge Cup final after a 3-1 victory over Blackpool Celtic

Cathedral Celtic advance to the City Challenge Cup final after a 3-1 victory over Blackpool Celtic

FloMAX Liffey Celtics v Catalyst Fr. Mathews - Basketball Ireland Paudie O'Connor Cup Semi-Final

Shannon Brady has been one of the best basketball imports to play in Cork in the past seven years

Kerry v Cork 1989

Cork support key as Rebels bid to topple Kerry in Killarney

Cork Lives

<p>John McCarthy appears in Mick Flannery’s musical, <span class="contextmenu quote">The House Must Win</span>, which is at The Everyman until May 19. </p>

Person to Person: 'I'm more of a saver...unless it’s food, where I am happy to spend and spend'

Cork performer and writer John McCarthy on what makes him happy, his latest project, and why he hasn’t plucked up the courage to talk to Brian Corcoran.

Cork teen: 'I'm working towards my dream of going to the Paralympics'

Cork teen: 'I'm working towards my dream of going to the Paralympics'

The Pubs of Cork: ‘The most stressful part of running a pub - putting up prices’

The Pubs of Cork: ‘The most stressful part of running a pub - putting up prices’

'We're bringing a taste of Venezuela to Cork': Meet the chefs behind Scálaí

'We're bringing a taste of Venezuela to Cork': Meet the chefs behind Scálaí

Cork actress traces her family roots to revolutionary grandfather

Cork actress traces her family roots to revolutionary grandfather

Cork Views

<p>In No Mow May, enjoy knowing you are cultivating a gourmet restaurant for bees in your back garden, says Kathriona Devereux</p>

No Mow May... an all-you-can-eat buffet for our insect friends

By shedding this desire for ‘tidy’ gardens, we allow them to become a fantastic source of food and shelter for our pollinators, writes KATHRIONA DEVEREUX.

Car-Free Day Throughout Paris, An Event Conceived By Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo And French Collective 'Paris Sans voiture'

Cork Views: Women can drive change in transport system

Cobh to remember victims of Lusitania tragedy

Cobh to remember victims of Lusitania tragedy

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Trevor Laffan: In the world of crime, young offenders keep on offending

Angry man yelling while using cell phone while working at home.

The biggest first world problem of all? Changing your damn phone

Nostalgia

<p>The Barrack Street Band pictured in June 1974. The band will celebrate 190 years next year. </p>

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

LINDA KENNY looks back over the key moments of the past 188 years that have helped shape this quintessentially Cork institution.

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

Throwback Thursday: My father was a Cork bus inspector in '60s

Throwback Thursday: My father was a Cork bus inspector in '60s

Forget hurling... cricket was the first sport at St Colman’s

Forget hurling... cricket was the first sport at St Colman’s

WOW

<p>Hanna Bäckmo holding a frame from a hive at the apiary. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

WoW Bites: 'I loved my old business, but I love bees more – and I get peaches'

In this month’s WOW BITES, KATE RYAN meets Cork beekeeper, Hanna Bäckmo and hears about her move from wedding dressmaking to beekeeping and her plans to grow her business this year, including by opening up her garden for tours.

Cork woman completes gruelling challenge in aid of cancer charities

Cork woman completes gruelling challenge in aid of cancer charities

SARAH

My Career: ‘Being flexible is important... I have five sources of income'

Finalists announced for 2026 Network Cork awards

Finalists announced for 2026 Network Cork awards

Do you really need to walk 10,000 steps a day to keep fit?

Do you really need to walk 10,000 steps a day to keep fit?

entertainment

<p>A scene from Hokum. Damian McCarthy says he likes it when people who are not the biggest horror fans enjoy it</p>

Director: 'I want all my films in West Cork... there’s a vibe'

As his new horror film, Hokum, is released, Cork director Damian McCarthy tells CARA O’DOHERTY why he was delighted to shoot it in West Cork, and his thrill at landing a Hollywood star in Adam Scott to play the central character

Steve G: We need music more than ever in 2026

Steve G: We need music more than ever in 2026

What's on in Cork this weekend: A host of festivals, plus music and comedy galore

What's on in Cork this weekend: A host of festivals, plus music and comedy galore

Clubbers: Steam Dreams celebrates second birthday at Dali

Clubbers: Steam Dreams celebrates second birthday at Dali

Theatre Nights: Choirs galore, and Tubridy is in town

Theatre Nights: Choirs galore, and Tubridy is in town

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SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

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

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

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Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

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