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<p>The scissor lift being driven near Oliver Plunkett Street on Sunday.</p>

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Man accused of damage to bridge with cherry-picker tells Cork court: 'Four of us were very, very intoxicated'

The widely-shared videos of drunken men jumping around in the cage of cherry-picker being driven through Cork city centre on Sunday night saw two men appearing today at Cork District Court.

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No school transport for 40 Cork kids with special needs

This has affected some children who had a service in the 2024/25 school year as well as new applicants.

General views of Croke Park

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Christy O'Connor on ethics, politics and sponsorship in modern GAA

Players have become much more conscious and comfortable at expressing their views on what would have once been deemed no-go social and political topics

cork lives

The Village Pubs of Cork: A pub has to be part of a place, not just be in it

The Village Pubs of Cork: A pub has to be part of a place, not just be in it

cork lives

‘People here are sorry that we’re going’: Cork's Wildflower Collective to close

‘People here are sorry that we’re going’: Cork's Wildflower Collective to close

cork news

Long-term drug user who had €10kof heroin in his underpants is jailed

Long-term drug user who had €10kof heroin in his underpants is jailed

cork news

‘Safe harbour for all’ in first Cork Against Racism event

‘Safe harbour for all’ in first Cork Against Racism event

Cork News

<p> The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that deceased birds at Fota Wildlife Park, Cork, have tested positive for bird flu. As a result, the park will remain closed until further notice. Picture Dan Linehan</p>

Fota to remain closed as 73 birds euthanised

The estimate is based on an ongoing assessment of the national avian flu situation, and after the three-week point, the situation will be assessed again.

Cork City Council announce closure of Mary Elmes Bridge following joyriding incident

Cork City Council announce closure of Mary Elmes Bridge following joyriding incident

Latest: Uisce Éireann liaising with EPA and council following 'equipment failure' at Atlantic Pond wastewater pumping station

High possibility of flooding in low-lying areas of Cork city

20 apartments on track for former city railway

20 apartments on track for former city railway

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Lahive harassment case adjourned to December

cork sport

<p>Gurranbraher Credit Union Brunell's Maddie Cluse takes on UCC Glanmire's Annaliese Murphy recently. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Cork Basketball: Brunell suffer a surprise loss at home against Liffey Celtics

All the Cork clubs now turn their attention to the National Cup with games in this competition beginning this weekend

Denise O'Sullivan is fouled by Ella Van Kerkhoven 28/10/2025

Women's World Cup draw: Ireland drawn with France, Netherlands and Poland

Colin Henderson on coming back from injury and embracing his sporting heritage

Colin Henderson on coming back from injury and embracing his sporting heritage

Adam Walsh and Ger Collins join Patrick Horgan as Cork’s top scorers for 2025

Adam Walsh and Ger Collins join Patrick Horgan as Cork’s top scorers for 2025

Colm O’Callaghan 19/4/2025

Munster GAA postpone seeding Cork and Kerry in provincial senior football championship

Cork Lives

<p>Getting ahead for the festive period isn’t just about prepping a Christmas Day meal says Suzanne Mulholland, aka The Batch Lady. Picture: Andrew Hayes-Watkins/PA </p>

Getting ahead for Christmas dinner- three recipes to prepare this November

Suzanne Mulholland chats to Lauren Taylor, AKA The Batch Lady, about getting ahead on the food front, and actually enjoying Christmas Day. Plus 3 of her recipes...

Post-stroke rehabilitation. Female physiotherapist helping elderly male patient in wheelchair to make exercises at home

How to support friends and family after a stroke

Cork youths preparing to perform alongside world famous ballet dancers

Cork youths preparing to perform alongside world famous ballet dancers

Cork's Walsh family to appear in first episode of Ireland's Fittest Family

Cork's Walsh family to appear in first episode of Ireland's Fittest Family

Slowing down this winter for an Italian influenced beef stew

Slowing down this winter for an Italian influenced beef stew

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Lucile Bradfield with Eithne Tumbleton and Marvin Williams on a Uganda trip</p>

Lucille’s mission to help save babies - from Cork to Africa

Throughout her 40-year career, Lucille cared for the most vulnerable of babies and played her part in transforming neonatal care in Cork. Now, she's helping babies in Uganda, writes KATHRIONA DEVEREUX.

An elderly woman feeling isolated,alone and cold at her home during the winter months.

A guide to surviving dark days of winter

Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games - Closing Ceremony

Before you protest, ask: ‘Who has started this conga line?’

Cork Views: Making MTU a great place to learn

Cork Views: Making MTU a great place to learn

John Dolan: Calm down, I only spoiled my vote, I didn’t shoot my granny!

John Dolan: Calm down, I only spoiled my vote, I didn’t shoot my granny!

Nostalgia

<p>Charlotte Grace O'Brien, who cared for thousands of emigrants in Cobh before they left the auld sod for the last time</p>

The emigrants' angel who cared for poverty-stricken girls and women in Cobh

She devoted her life to caring for female emigrants in their final days on Irish soil, and Charlotte Grace O'Brien managed it despite a disability, says Deaf historian David Breslin

Throwback Thursday: The day our ship was left high and dry in Cork

Throwback Thursday: The day our ship was left high and dry in Cork

WWII coast teams who kept watch over Cork

WWII coast teams who kept watch over Cork

A penny for your sweet thoughts! The treats I adored as a child in Cork

A penny for your sweet thoughts! The treats I adored as a child in Cork

Throwback Thursday: At 15, mum sent me on a solo trip to Europe

Throwback Thursday: At 15, mum sent me on a solo trip to Europe

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<p>Dr Catherine Conlon says new findings highlight he need to look more critically at how we replace sugar in our diets.</p>

Sugar free? Sweeteners may not be as ‘inert’ as we thought

We need to cut down on sugar, but artificial substitutes may not be as effective as you think, writes DR CATHERINE CONLON.

The secret to youthful hands

Dry, damaged skin? Expert advice on the ultimate hand car routine

Make time to be kind

Emer O'Callaghan: Remember, beauty begins within...

Countdown to Female Founder awards in Cork

Countdown to Female Founder awards in Cork

Pumpkin recipe ideas: Kate Ryan on how to use up your Halloween haul

Pumpkin recipe ideas: Kate Ryan on how to use up your Halloween haul

entertainment

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Emma Stone in Bugonia</p>

Film Review: Alien kidnap film bonkers, but brilliant

As with any Lanthimos film, you never really know which direction it will go, and this is no exception, writes CARA O'DOHERTY.

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

Stevie G: Jazz Fest showed Cork at its peak

Stevie G: Jazz Fest showed Cork at its peak

Cork's Triskel to present horror classics to mark Halloween

Cork's Triskel to present horror classics to mark Halloween

Bring your own dog! Highlights of 70th Cork Film Festival include pet invite

Bring your own dog! Highlights of 70th Cork Film Festival include pet invite

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<p>Pupils from Gaelscoil na Duglaise enjoying the fun Halloween activities at Douglas Court Shopping Centre, where people are thrilled with the community engagement and creative displays. </p>

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Cork’s younger generation has creativity in spadefuls

John Daly Opticians offering free audiology service

John Daly Opticians offering free audiology service

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