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<p>The defendant's solicitor said on the day the accused had brought his son on a fishing trip to West Cork he had started drinking. File photo</p>

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Cork man was four times over drink-driving limit on fishing trip with son

The man was disqualified from driving for six years as he was previously disqualified from driving for two years

A disabled girl in a wheelchair and her dad on a walk reading a book

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Cork parents 'relieved and delighted' that special school will open as normal following fears staff shortages would limit hours

This afternoon, St Gabriel’s principal Dave Thomas contacted parents saying that “following meaningful engagement” with the Department of Education and the National Council of Special Education (NCSE), the school was pausing the introduction of emergency measures.

A gentle giant remembered: John 'Langton' Fitzgerald was a true legend of Cork amateur soccer

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A gentle giant remembered: John 'Langton' Fitzgerald was a true legend of Cork amateur soccer

Ringmahon Rangers stalwart gave 70 years service to one club

cork lives

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 lives

My Weekend: 'When we entertain, it's pizza of course'

My Weekend: 'When we entertain, it's pizza of course'

cork news

Hand flips wooden cube and changes inscription BUDGET 2025 to BUDGET 2026 against white background

Budget 2026 neglects working people, infrastructure, says opposition in Cork

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Cork GP makes call to expand chronic disease programme

Cork GP makes call to expand chronic disease programme

Cork News

<p>St James' GAA club lit up in pink and blue for Féileacáin Wave of Light.</p>

Cork woman urges support for 'blue and pink light' initiative to raise awareness for infant loss

Cork woman Therese O’Shea, who also is the chairperson of St James' GAA club, said that Féileacáin have been of immense support to her family, following the loss of her daughter Alice recently.

Judge reassures jury in murder trial after student spotted using phone in court

Judge reassures jury in murder trial after student spotted using phone in court

Man (25) appears in Cork court on charges of rape and making video with child

Man (25) appears in Cork court on charges of rape and making video with child

Cork store reopens after €2m revamp

Cork store reopens after €2m revamp

Fixing potholed car park at popular Cork beach would cost €200,000

Fixing potholed car park at popular Cork beach would cost €200,000

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<p> Colm Gillespie, Aghabullogue, tries to tackle Diarmuid Phelan, Aghada during their 2025 Cork Premier Intermediate Football Championship game at Ballincollig. Picture: Jim Coughlan.</p>

Medicine, rugby and football – Aghada’s Diarmuid Phelan keeps all plates spinning

Hard work, straight talk and a bit of belief have carried Aghada further than most expected

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'

Cork City Women head to Wexford hoping to escape last place on the last day

Cork City Women head to Wexford hoping to escape last place on the last day

John Horgan on Cork hurling: Country clubs showing rest how it's done at club level

John Horgan on Cork hurling: Country clubs showing rest how it's done at club level

BASKETBALL: UCC Demons v Neptune at Mardyke Arena UCC, Cork

Cork Basketball: Neptune and Ballincollig need to grab Super League victories

Cork Lives

<p>“When we learn music, the brain engages in complex processes such as reading notes, coordinating movement and recalling melodies. This strengthens neural networks linked to memory and attention,” explains Allder.</p>

Picking up an instrument may have powerful health benefits

Think playing an instrument is just a childhood pastime or a talent reserved for the naturally gifted? Think again.

‘We need to talk about death, it’s liberating’

‘We need to talk about death, it’s liberating’

Corkonians Abroad: Chatting with Robert de Niro about food was surreal

Corkonians Abroad: Chatting with Robert de Niro about food was surreal

Person to Person: 'Seeing people reading my novel in public places was one of my proudest moments'

Person to Person: 'Seeing people reading my novel in public places was one of my proudest moments'

The Village Pubs of Cork: ‘Summer is full, some winter nights you can play football in here!’

The Village Pubs of Cork: ‘Summer is full, some winter nights you can play football in here!’

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Cian Long, Oran Dodds and Aine Long taking part in a one-off School Cycle Bus event at Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh Primary School in Bishopstown in May</p>

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

Popular in many European cities, a bike bus is a community effort aimed at getting children to school safely while cutting traffic, says CATHERINE CONLON, a public health doctor in Cork

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!

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

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Áilín Quinlan: Fights, a boyfriend, death: my old diary from when I was 10

John Deere 6920 Tractor and Mower cutting Grass for Silage on a Farm in the UK

Supports available to you if you’re a farmer

Nostalgia

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">The Innisfallen making a turning manoeuvre on the Lee, opposite Horgan’s Quay, in 1954. Joe Terry’s voyage took place in 1960 and he says the ship would leave Cork at 7pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays</p>

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

In Throwback Thursday this week, JO KERRIGAN hears a poignant account of a Cork teenager’s lonesome emigration to England on board the Innisfallen.

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

Gaelic Lesson

Throwback Thursday: The Cork girl who did go to school through fields

WOW

<p>Nadine Hughes Campbell at the 2025 Irish Country Magazine Irish Made Awards in Johnstown House in Enfield, Co Meath. Picture: Philip Doyle</p>

Cork author scoops award for children's book series

Inspired by her son, Nadine created Noah’s Adventures to fill a gap she saw in children’s literature

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

My Career: ‘I love the community in my shop and around my table’

My Career: ‘I love the community in my shop and around my table’

Cork's Noella Gabriel: ‘I’ve never apologised for my choices’

Cork's Noella Gabriel: ‘I’ve never apologised for my choices’

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<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Taylor Swift, Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, <span class="contextmenu emphasis textWhite">Domhnall</span> Gleeson and Lewis <span class="contextmenu emphasis textWhite">Capaldi</span> with host Graham Norton during filming for the Graham Norton Show. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Pic: PA Wire</span>
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Graham Norton: 'Hosting my own show is a pleasure and a privilege'

The Cork man's latest series averaged 2.9 million viewers per episode across the run.

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

Theatre Nights: Musical feast comes to city

Theatre Nights: Musical feast comes to city

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Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork

Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork

Genocells launches autumn special offer

Genocells launches autumn special offer

Step into organic farming

Step into organic farming

Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

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