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<p>Minister of State for Older People and Housing, Kieran O'Donnell TD, officially launched the new service with, from left: Cormac Cahill, head of advocacy, research and public affairs; Cllr Fergal Dennehy, Lord Mayor of Cork; Minister of State; ASI CEO Andy Heffernan; Breda Twohig, regional operations manager; David Stanton, board member ASI, and Colm Burke TD. Picture: Brian Lougheed.</p>

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Alzheimer Society opens new day service on Cork's northside

The opening marked an important step in the organisation’s ongoing mission to ensure that every person living with dementia in Ireland has access to vital support services.

Open day at Cork's mental health serivce, the Solace Café

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Open day at Cork's mental health serivce, the Solace Café

Solace Café is a free out-of-hours mental health service offering peer support in the community when other services are not available.

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

cork sport

Christy O'Connor: Limerick clearly want to lay down a real marker against Cork

Victory for the favourites in the league final on Sunday will be their first trophy of note since the 2024 Munster title

nostalgia

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

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Teenage boy packing his school backpack while his mother is preparing for work

Cork mum: 'I decided to become the most organised human...life had other plans'

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US grand marshall honour for Cork native in San Diego

US grand marshall honour for Cork native in San Diego

cork news

Shorter showers and clothes donations land Cork pupils with eco honour

Shorter showers and clothes donations land Cork pupils with eco honour

Cork News

<p>Transition Year students Jake Molloy, Natasha Thottakara, Alex O’Driscoll, and Amelia Gumienny, from Carrigaline Community School, winners of the overall senior award for their enterprise ‘Hall of Grades Trading Cards’ at the Local Enterprise Office South Cork Student Enterprise Awards 2026, held at Munster Technological University (MTU). <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Joleen Cronin</span>
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Cork students from Crosshaven and Carrigaline in enterprise finals

The students all took part in the county final last month at the Munster Technological University.

Two more Cork people added to Irish 'dictionary of biography'

Two more Cork people added to Irish 'dictionary of biography'

Aldi Discount Supermarket. Aldi sells a range of grocery items, including produce, meat and dairy at discount prices.

Man stole goods from Aldi in Cork because his children were visiting

Cork hospital implemented full-capacity protocols 58% of days since January 2025

Cork hospital implemented full-capacity protocols 58% of days since January 2025

Three Cork firms are finalists in entrepreneur awards

Three Cork firms are finalists in entrepreneur awards

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<p> THREAT: Limerick's Aaron Gillane celebrates his penalty against Cork in 2025. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Three key battles in the Cork v Limerick hurling league final at TUS Gaelic Grounds

Éamonn Murphy picks the match-ups that will decide the Division 1 decider at TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday, 4pm

Jack Crowley and Craig Casey dejected after the match 4/4/2026

David Corkery on rugby: Munster top brass have a lot to answer for, too many players just aren't good enough

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Cork boxer Christina Desmond eyes title fight after moving into world ranking top 10

How much does a league title mean to Limerick and Cork if they don't add an All-Ireland?

How much does a league title mean to Limerick and Cork if they don't add an All-Ireland?

Dylan McGlade double in Kerry fires Cobh Ramblers to second league win

Dylan McGlade double in Kerry fires Cobh Ramblers to second league win

Cork Lives

<p>Garda Nikki is on First Dates Ireland on RTÉ2 on Thursday</p>

Cork garda Nikki looking for love on First Dates

The 40-year-old, who is motorcycle mad, has no expectations apart from saying she hopes her date doesn’t hail from Donegal!

My Weekend: 'Working in kitchens can be quite anti-social as weekends are rarely free'

My Weekend: 'Working in kitchens can be quite anti-social as weekends are rarely free'

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Shane Casey: 'We're like a little family..we all have our little jokes and bits of fun'

TV sport round-up: Rebels in league final, and Rory Masters bid

TV sport round-up: Rebels in league final, and Rory Masters bid

Cork author: 'It’s one thing to get diagnosed with ADHD, it's another to get it all down on paper'

Cork author: 'It’s one thing to get diagnosed with ADHD, it's another to get it all down on paper'

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Cork actor Dónal Finn (left) as James Moriarty in new Amazon Prime series Young Sherlock, beside Hero Fiennes Tiffin, who plays a teenage Sherlock in the drama</p>

John Dolan: The best TV series of the year, and a Cork actor steals the show

If there is any justice, Finn’s charismatic portrayal of Moriarty should catapult him into the big time, writes JOHN DOLAN.

Cork event aims to connect volunteers with charity boards

Cork event aims to connect volunteers with charity boards

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

Nostalgia

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Members of The Royal Showband, with singer Brendan Bowyer back left, publicise their new single, The Hucklebuck, at the bowling alley on Grand Parade, Cork, in February, 1965</p>

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the showband era in Cork

This week in Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN remembers the halcyon days of the showband era in Cork, and recalls some of the great bands of those days

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!

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

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<p>Emer O'Callaghan in her uniform at Emerald Beauty Clinic. </p>

Emer O'Callaghan: No two women are the same when it comes to menopause

While many ladies find this such a liberating time in their lives, many others don’t, and we are all different in not just how we feel about things but how our bodies work too, says EMER O'CALLAGHAN.

7 simple ways to stop your child becoming a fussy eater

7 simple ways to help stop your child turning into a fussy eater

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’

entertainment

<p>A scene from Henry Fool, a Hal Hartley movie released to critical acclaim in 1997, and the start of a trilogy</p>

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

A season of movies by U.S independent cinema icon Hal Hartley will light up the Triskel next week, says CARA O’DOHERTY

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

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

Nightclub lights and silhouette of a party crowd

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

An Easter gig hunt: Top picks for live music in Cork

An Easter gig hunt: Top picks for live music in Cork

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

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

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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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