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<p>A visualisation of a Cork Luas tram passing Páirc Uí Chaoimh on its way through Ballintemple to Mahon. Image: LuasCork.ie </p>

cork news

Revised Cork light rail plans may impact Bishopstown homes and clubs

Proposed changes to Cork’s light rail route could affect housing estates and sports clubs, sparking concern among local representatives

'Children a couple of years old can weigh less than at birth' says Cork aid worker in Kenya

cork news

'Children a couple of years old can weigh less than at birth' says Cork aid worker in Kenya

Nellie Kingston from Clonakilty joined Concern in 2004 as a volunteer teacher in Zimbabwe.

RedFM Hurling League: Pa White scores a hat-trick as Midleton see off Killeagh

cork sport

RedFM Hurling League: Pa White scores a hat-trick as Midleton see off Killeagh

Magpies make it three wins from three as Killeagh suffer third defeat

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

Cork's McGrath congratulates son and colleagues as Ireland into U17s World Cup Final

Cork's McGrath congratulates son and colleagues as Ireland into U17s World Cup Final

cork news

Cork's Fota presents newly-named cheetah cubs Nuru and Nia

Cork's Fota presents newly-named cheetah cubs Nuru and Nia

Cork News

<p>For both Saturday April 4 and Easter Sunday April 5, the Cork to Dublin Heuston and Cork to Tralee services will involve bus transfers between Cork and Mallow. Picture: Larry Cummins.</p>

Bus transfers on some rail routes from Cork this weekend

Irish Rail is advising customers to plan their journeys accordingly due to continuing resignalling and track-laying works as part of the Cork Area Commuter Rail programme.

Close Up Of Woman Sharing Cup Of Tea With Elderly Parent

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

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?

House Keys - Concept Home

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

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

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

cork sport

<p>Brian Hurley hits the net against Meath at Croke Park. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile</p>

Cork football: What we need to see in championship after promising league campaign

Rebels were promoted after a 10-year exile from Division 1 but must take a bigger step this summer

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

Cork hurlers beware, Limerick all out for revenge in league final on Easter Sunday

Tipperary v Cork - Guinness All-Ireland Hurling Qualifier

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

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

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

Steven Sherlock and Seamus Lavin 29/3/2026

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

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>Easter weekend is a big draw for club nights.</p>

Mór Disco resurrected: Clubbers have lots to look forward to over Easter

Bill Karnation, Macalla, Puzzy Wrangler, and Cee-m-Cee among the hot nights

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

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

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

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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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