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<p>A computer-generated picture of proposed 1,150-home development in Ballincollig by the O'Flynn Group</p>

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Plans submitted to build more than 1,000 new homes in Cork town

The application, lodged by the O’Flynn Group, seeks to construct a large scale residential development

New homes under construction.

cork news

More than 2,000 social housing units in the pipeline for Cork

The social-housing construction status report shows there were 1,084 homes at various stages of design and procurement in Cork city at the end of Q1 of 2025, with a further 1,203 hones in Cork county.

Cork city and county has a super spread of boxing clubs to cater for all

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Cork city and county has a super spread of boxing clubs to cater for all

The geographic landscape of clubs in Cork now in both the city and the county is the strongest ever, and for the purists of the sport this is a delight to behold.

cork views

Paying his respects…

Trevor Laffan: Cremations on rise, but are we burying a vital Irish tradition?

cork lives

'We all get each other': New art group unites creatives in Cork town

'We all get each other': New art group unites creatives in Cork town

cork news

Claims budget did not do enough to address future of Cork transport

Claims budget did not do enough to address future of Cork transport

cork news

Man in prison hands of behind hold Steel cage jail bars. offender criminal locked in jail.

Cork woman who stole from local supermarkets had gone 'off the rails'

Cork News

<p>During the Kieran Quilligan murder trial on Friday October 10 at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork the jury indicated that a photograph may have been taken of them by a person in the courtroom.</p>

Cork murder trial: Judge assures jury no picture was taken of them

During the Kieran Quilligan murder trial on Friday October 10 at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork the jury indicated that a photograph may have been taken of them by a person in the courtroom.

Cork shopping centre evacuated after car engine catches fire

Cork shopping centre evacuated after car engine catches fire

Mallow Garda Station 'not a hotel', judge tells man who refused to sign bond releasing him from custody

Mallow Garda Station 'not a hotel', judge tells man who refused to sign bond releasing him from custody

Drunk woman with 192 previous convictions shouted abuse at busy supermarket's customers

Drunk woman with 192 previous convictions shouted abuse at busy supermarket's customers

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Gardaí at scene of multiple collisions on busy Cork road

cork sport

<p>The Springfield side that had a 2-1 victory over Shandon Celtic in their Premier A clash at St. Colman's Park.</p>

Springfield get the better of Shandon Celtic in AUL Premier league clash

It was a very open contest between two sides, showing a gung-ho approach, as they frantically chased the win from the off.

Seán Powter on stepping away from Cork footballers: 'My body needed a break'

Seán Powter on stepping away from Cork footballers: 'My body needed a break'

Leeside legend Juliet Murphy inducted into Ladies Football Hall of Fame

Leeside legend Juliet Murphy inducted into Ladies Football Hall of Fame

The Echo Sport Podcast: Footballers put their hands up for Cork duty, Nemo survive, hurling county finals preview

The Echo Sport Podcast: Footballers put their hands up for Cork duty, Nemo survive, hurling county finals preview

Premier SFC: Character of Valley Rovers players makes Kiely feel so lucky

Premier SFC: Character of Valley Rovers players makes Kiely feel so lucky

Cork Lives

<p>Samin Nosrat's joojeh kabob roast chicken. Picture: Aya Brackett/PA </p>

Midweek dinner inspo: 3 recipes packed with flavour

Samin Nosrat, the chef behind the phenomenon Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, tells Lauren Taylor about finding joy again and her place in the world. Plus, here’s three of her recipes

TV: Inside the classroom in one Cork school, island life, and getting rich quick

TV: Inside the classroom in one Cork school, island life, and getting rich quick

Hearty chicken risotto to warm the heart on autumn evenings

Hearty chicken risotto to warm the heart on autumn evenings

Which tree would suit your garden?

Which tree would suit your garden?

Wedding of the Week: 'Our boys bring so much joy, we were delighted to involve them'

Wedding of the Week: 'Our boys bring so much joy, we were delighted to involve them'

Cork Views

<p>An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin performing a tree planting ceremony assisted by Ryan Howard, CEO, SECAD, to mark their 30th anniversary. The event brought together SECAD staff, project partners, representatives of community groups and companies supported by SECAD, and elected officials, with Cllr Marie O’Sullivan deputising for the Mayor of County Cork. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Brian Lougheed</span>
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Cork Views: Looking back on 30 years of SECAD

SECAD is celebrating its 30th anniversary. CEO RYAN HOWARD looks back at the establishment of the partnership and reveals what he has learned from communities over three decades.

He died at 112... was Billy the oldest Corkonian to ever live?

He died at 112... was Billy the oldest Corkonian to ever live?

Cork Views: Let’s start a bike bus scheme here in Cork city

Cork Views: Let’s start a bike bus scheme here in Cork city

John Arnold: At the home of the Greek gods, I prayed for my Bride Rovers!

John Arnold: At the home of the Greek gods, I prayed for my Bride Rovers!

Dilemma concept

Cork Views: VAT cut may be bad news for diet of nation

Nostalgia

<p>A painting of the Irish Pine sinking in 1924, in the National Museum of Ireland at Dun Laoghaire. </p>

A telegram of doom, and one sailor’s lucky escape: When 8 Cork people died at sea

When the Irish Pine was sunk by a German U-boat in 1942, 33 crewmen died, including eight from Cork. GER O’SULLIVAN remembers the victims — and a sailor who had a lucky escape

Throwback Thursday: My solo boat journey to England, aged 18

Throwback Thursday: My solo boat journey to England, aged 18

Recalling the closure of Cork's ‘Jackie Lennox’ chipper one year ago

Recalling the closure of Cork's ‘Jackie Lennox’ chipper one year ago

Throwback Thursday: We strolled Pana... or took a horse and cart

Throwback Thursday: We strolled Pana... or took a horse and cart

Ticket to ride: Mum’s 1933 raffle prize was a spin in a plane

Ticket to ride: Mum’s 1933 raffle prize was a spin in a plane

WOW

<p>“The cathedral is not an art gallery. It’s about bringing work into a sacred space that will spark reflections and conversations,” says Orla O’Byrne</p>

Meet the woman bringing art to Cork’s St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

Art curators are not often seen in churches in Ireland, so Orla O’Byrne’s new role as art curator at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork is quite novel. She chats to COLETTE SHERIDAN about bringing art to sacred places, breaking down barriers, and her hopes for the famed maquettes.

Emer O'Callaghan: Rules to abide by for beauty salons

Emer O'Callaghan: Rules to abide by for beauty salons

Cork author scoops award for children's book series

Cork author scoops award for children's book series

Depressed young woman thinking about her problems while sitting on the sofa at home.

‘I was suffocating, but smiling ...each pregnancy brought fear’

Cork woman’s ‘artistic snatch at dark matter’ on show for Space Week

Cork woman’s ‘artistic snatch at dark matter’ on show for Space Week

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<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Robert Aramayo as John Davidson in I Swear</p>

Film Review: I Swear is both funny and insightful

You might cry, you will definitely laugh. I swear this one is worth your time, writes KARA O'DOHERTY.

Graham Norton Show - London

Graham Norton: 'Hosting my own show is a pleasure and a privilege'

Stevie G: Modest roots remain integral to music

Stevie G: Modest roots remain integral to music

Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

Cork man's dream to make a film on young people in care

Cork man's dream to make a film on young people in care

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Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork

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Genocells launches autumn special offer

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Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

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