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<p> Fuel trucks Whitegate oil refinery under Garda escort on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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19 fuel trucks leave Whitegate oil refinery on Sunday morning

Original projections of 1,000 stations being empty by the end of the weekend are now unlikely

Cork woman to mark 10th anniversary of husband's death with fundraising walk

cork news

Cork woman to mark 10th anniversary of husband's death with fundraising walk

Teddy Daly Memorial Climb to take place April 19, 2026

FL Division 1: Knocknagree move into tie for second after win over Nemo Rangers

cork sport

FL Division 1: Knocknagree move into tie for second after win over Nemo Rangers

Duhallow side move to five points after battling victory over city outfit

nostalgia

The day a Cork footballer kissed a Lisbon Lion’s knee

The day a Cork footballer kissed a Lisbon Lion’s knee

wow

Cork mum: ‘I needed a break ...and so booked a solo trip’

Cork mum: ‘I needed a break ...and so booked a solo trip’

cork news

Pictures: Mayfield community on song for ‘Drop the Mic’ fun

Pictures: Mayfield community on song for ‘Drop the Mic’ fun

cork news

Cork film in running for biggest audience award in Europe

Cork film in running for biggest audience award in Europe

Cork News

<p> The scene at Whitegate oil refinery on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Cabinet to hold meeting on nationwide fuel protests as blockades begin to be cleared

Slow convoy of trucks and tractors caused congestion for hours in Cork city centre and the Jack Lynch Tunnel was closed overnight due to a blockade by protesters

Protesters call off blockade at Whitegate oil refinery

Protesters call off blockade at Whitegate oil refinery

Discount warehouse in Cork suburb eyes wider rollout

Discount warehouse in Cork suburb eyes wider rollout

Sign post for Rosslare, Cork, Youghal, Waterford and Dungarvan

Man arrested after abuse of gardaí in Cork town

New edition of final work of Cork-born scholar launched

New edition of final work of Cork-born scholar launched

cork sport

<p>Fr Mathews BC co-captains Mila Pichet and Abby Murphy are presented with the trophy by Basketball Ireland president Margaret Miley.</p>

Fr Mathew's complete the league and national cup NICC double with victory over Claregalway in final

Amy Corkery was the game's MVP, hitting 28 points to lead all scorers with a superb display on both ends of the court

The Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell team photo 11/4/2026

Heartbreak for Brunell's U18 team as they lose to Kilkenny by two points in the league final

Cork v Offaly - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Barry Walsh to miss Cork U20 clash with Waterford

Cork's Paul Townend shows his brilliance – and character – in National glory

Cork's Paul Townend shows his brilliance – and character – in National glory

Donal Mulcahy hails Cork minor hurlers' resilience in opening win

Donal Mulcahy hails Cork minor hurlers' resilience in opening win

Cork Lives

<p>Nationwide pays a visit to Courtmacsherry next week and hears from local residents. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

TV: Nationwide puts the spotlight on Courtmacsherry

The West Cork harbour village features on the show next week.

Cork dentist: ‘It’s surreal to see my debut novel in Waterstones' window’

Cork dentist: ‘It’s surreal to see my debut novel in Waterstones' window’

TV: Cork man dreams of dating someone 'so hot' that people think he's 'very rich or funny'

TV: Cork man dreams of dating someone 'so hot' that people think he's 'very rich or funny'

My Weekend: 'I feel like Hannah Montana..I live a few different lives'

My Weekend: 'I feel like Hannah Montana..I live a few different lives'

New film shot in Cork explores impact of dementia on family

New film shot in Cork explores impact of dementia on family

Cork Views

<p>THE STORY OF US: Hundreds of workers outside the Ford factory in Cork in 1926, which was making parts for the Model T car at the time</p>

John Dolan: A snapshot of Cork in 1926, as Census prepares to reveal all

What was life like in Cork for those people who filled in the Census on Sunday, April 18, 1926? JOHN DOLAN takes a look back through the archives to find out.

John Arnold: I sang a song for every Irish county... but one stumped me!

John Arnold: I sang a song for every Irish county... but one stumped me!

Couple kissing behind the red heart

Tips from therapist on how to keep your love alive

APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING

Áilín Quinlan: From Moon landing to lunacy, how the mighty U.S has fallen

Trying to drag herself out of the doom and gloom

Using anchoring as a tool to help overcome anxiety

Nostalgia

<p>Patrons at the Palm Court Ballroom in Cork, pictured in 1962, which was a popular spot in the city for dancing.</p>

Throwback Thursday: ‘The manager stared at the wild display in horror and put a stop to jitterbugging’

This week in Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears about the Cork dance halls which bucked the trend in the showband era... and the joy of an offer of ‘a mug of soup’

Cork's Mick Barry and his impact on the development of the Seandún Division

Cork's Mick Barry and his impact on the development of the Seandún Division

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the showband era in Cork

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the showband era in Cork

The man who resurrected Cork City’s library service from the ashes

The man who resurrected Cork City’s library service from the ashes

Throwback Thursday: Tripe? Yuk, but dad loved his crubeens!

Throwback Thursday: Tripe? Yuk, but dad loved his crubeens!

WOW

<p>“If you’re working at home, you can pull yourself away from your desk and go into a different room, and put a five or ten-minute timer on and pick three or four exercises to do within that time frame,” says Simmons. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Alamy/PA</span>
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Could ‘exercise snacking’ during the day help you to get fitter?

Camilla Foster finds out about ‘exercise snacking’ and has some guidance on how to seamlessly fit some vigorous bursts of exercise into your busy schedule.

‘Sometimes the child gets forgotten in separation’: Cork social worker hopes book will provide support to families

‘Sometimes the child gets forgotten in separation’: Cork social worker hopes book will provide support to families

Emer O'Callaghan: What you need to know about collagen

Emer O'Callaghan: What you need to know about collagen

Driving on a road with sunset light forward.

Julie Helen: 'A visit home has me reminiscing about life and love'

Cork woman: ‘I thought people would laugh at me if I told them I wanted to act’

Cork woman: ‘I thought people would laugh at me if I told them I wanted to act’

entertainment

<p>Sarah Faye Terry as Lily in Fragmented. She has been tipped for stardom and director George Lynch says: “Working with her was an absolute treat”</p>

Cork director: I wanted to make an anti-war film and avoid glamorising violence

As his World War II film shot in Cork earns plaudits on the festival circuit, George Lynch tells CARA O’DOHERTY that his anti-war message is as relevant as ever given recent events in Iran

Going out? Here's what's happening in Cork this weekend

Going out? Here's what's happening in Cork this weekend

Theatre Nights: Horror, laughs... and plenty of music

Theatre Nights: Horror, laughs... and plenty of music

'These will appeal to those with a quirky sense of humour': Triskel season to show indie director's trilogy

'These will appeal to those with a quirky sense of humour': Triskel season to show indie director's trilogy

Weekend plans? Your guide to what's happening in Cork

Weekend plans? Your guide to what's happening in Cork

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SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

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

Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF

Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF

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