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<p>Bishop Fintan Gavin, Cllr John Sheehan, deputising for the Lord Mayor of Cork and Sheila Kelleher, co-ordinator of Youth Ministry at the North Cathedral in the city. The relics of Saint Carlo Acutis — the first millennial saint — will visit the Diocese of Cork and Ross as part of the preparations for the 100th anniversary of the Eucharistic Procession on Sunday, 7th June. Picture: Brian Lougheed</p>

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Cork ready to mark centenary of city's first Eucharistic procession

The bishop said the Eucharistic Procession has brought together people from parishes throughout the diocese, among them ‘new Irish’ - faith communities from across the world

Principal says Cork Educate Together school will run out of space in two years

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Principal says Cork Educate Together school will run out of space in two years

Owenabue Educate Together National School (ETNS), which opened in 2020 to meet identified demand in one of Ireland’s fastest-growing commuter towns, has been operating in temporary accommodation since then.

Glen Rovers' Liam Martin on why Cork GAA must treat U21 hurling grade with more respect

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Glen Rovers' Liam Martin on why Cork GAA must treat U21 hurling grade with more respect

U21 grade was played in late October in recent seasons but the mandate now is to run the divisional sections in July

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'We've been performing the songs on stage for two years': Leevy release debut album

'We've been performing the songs on stage for two years': Leevy release debut album

cork views

John Arnold: We three sang song in honour of May at her Cork gravestone

John Arnold: We three sang song in honour of May at her Cork gravestone

cork news

Cork council invites public to appy for funds from creative scheme

Cork council invites public to appy for funds from creative scheme

cork news

New Cork bus depot to be operational ‘in the coming months’

New Cork bus depot to be operational ‘in the coming months’

Cork News

<p>Both Ms O’Donovan and Mr Clarke gave evidence that Mr Dongo reacted abruptly and stated that he would not take the guide dog. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

Blind couple who left Cork train were refused taxi in Dublin because of guide dog

The taxi driver has been ordered to pay compensation of €12,000 to the couple, after he refused to give them a lift at the rank at Heuston Station.

City Council refuses Cork pub planning for its restaurant extension

City Council refuses Cork pub planning for its restaurant extension

Cork sports club vows to fight Luas route 'to the end'

Cork sports club vows to fight Luas route 'to the end'

Cork University Hospital spent €19m on agency staff last year

Cork University Hospital spent €19m on agency staff last year

Three sold-out shows for comedian in Cork's iconic 'Fireman's Rest' hut

Three sold-out shows for comedian in Cork's iconic 'Fireman's Rest' hut

cork sport

<p>Munster Stroke Play winner Paul Coughlan pictured with Sean Barry from sponsors C2O Group and Dave Prendergast from Golf Ireland. Picture: Niall O'Shea</p>

Golfer Paul Coughlan claims second win in Cork

Coughlan produced two impressive rounds of golf on Sunday to overturn a five-shot deficit after Saturday’s two rounds

Goalkeeper Andrew Cotter nails two orange flags to help Douglas defeat Knocknagree

Division 1 FL: Douglas look to build on win over Knocknagree in crucial home clash with Newcestown

Kerry v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

John Cleary looks to rewrite history as Cork face Kerry

Michael Shields lifts the cup 8/7/2012

A Kerry name is on the cup, but Cork will look to reclaim it

Division 1 FL: Mark Collins masterclass drives Castlehaven past St Finbarr's

Division 1 FL: Mark Collins masterclass drives Castlehaven past St Finbarr's

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 class="contextmenu internal_Caption">The Sheenco Travel team, which has a strong ethos of remote working</p>

Founder of Cork travel company: 'Remote working and AI are key to our success'

Genevieve Sheehan, CEO and co-founder of Sheenco Travel in West Cork, reflects on almost 15 years in business, and on being a pioneer of remote working

Make way, tractor on the road

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

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

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

Honeybee on a purple cornflower bloom

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

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

Nostalgia

<p>CIE workers repairing railway lines on Clontarf Bridge, Cork, in February, 1978. A Throwback Thursday reader bought a house that year for £14,200, while cars and railways are also remembered in today’s column</p>

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

In Throwback Thursday this week, JO KERRIGAN hears how prices have changed down the decades - and a £7,000 house in 1977 doubled in value in just a year!

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

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

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

WOW

<p>As GLP1 medication gets more popular, it may become commonplace and will be something we accept as the norm, as I fully suspect it will - and hope it does for the people who feel stigma or judgement for taking it, says Julie. </p>

Julie Helen: ‘I know my body has done well with the cards I’ve been dealt’

My weight fluctuates depending on how much I can move at a given time. Sometimes, I can barely get myself in and out of the car to go to the places I need to go and other times I can move well and burn a lot of energy.

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

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

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

entertainment

<p>The House Must Win is playing at the Everyman. Picture: Ruth Medjber</p>

Theatre Nights: Flannery play, Doireann Garrihy, and Fringe Festival

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

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

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

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

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SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

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

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

Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

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