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<p>William Brosnan from Scoil Mhuire, Kanturk at the SciFest 2025 National Final. </p>

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Cork teen to showcase ‘dementia shield’ using smart glasses

William Brosnan has built two applications that utilise augmented reality smart glasses and AI that aim to reduce anxiety and stress in social situations for people with dementia

Snapper flying high as Cork Airport exhibition opens

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Snapper flying high as Cork Airport exhibition opens

Located at the airside arrivals area, the exhibition features a collection of images through the lens of West-Cork-based photographer Dennis Horgan.

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

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Christy O'Connor: Cork hurling faithful stay grounded despite two wins, especially after the injuries

Injury news week has made supporters even more wary again of looking too far ahead. Nobody is getting carried away

cork lives

Isabel & Ryan's Wedding

‘Our joyful wedding’: Cork couple's first date was at Nando's

cork lives

Cork actress traces her family roots to revolutionary grandfather

Cork actress traces her family roots to revolutionary grandfather

cork news

Sentencing of four men in West Cork drugs case put back until July

Sentencing of four men in West Cork drugs case put back until July

cork news

Cork's Carnival of Science returns to city in June

Cork's Carnival of Science returns to city in June

Cork News

<p>The study interviewed 1,217 senior executives around the world, including in Ireland, primarily at large and publicly listed companies across 25 sectors.</p>

AI gains are related to discipline in implementation, says Cork cyber expert

The PwC study asked questions about the revenue and efficiency gains senior executives are seeing from AI today, alongside questions about how they deploy the technology.

Releasing Cork substance abuse figures, Coolmine chief says cocaine's rise is 'deeply concerning'

Releasing Cork substance abuse figures, Coolmine chief says cocaine's rise is 'deeply concerning'

Judges gavel in courtroom legal trial and law background

Sentencing adjourned after drugs seized at house in East Cork

Signed pleas of guilty entered in Cork carjacking case

Signed pleas of guilty entered in Cork carjacking case

Donal Counihan remembered as devoted family man and public servant at funeral

Donal Counihan remembered as devoted family man and public servant at funeral

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<p>Liam Kelleher of Douglas reaches out for the sliothar ahead of John Millerick of Fr O'Neill's during their Red FM SHL match at Aghavine. Picture: Howard Crowdy</p>

Douglas hurlers move joint top of Division 1 League with victory over Fr O’Neill’s

Rising star Mark O'Brien led the way for the city side at Aghavine

First-ever Turner's Cross win for Cobh Ramblers as Cork City stumble at home

First-ever Turner's Cross win for Cobh Ramblers as Cork City stumble at home

Munster MHC: Cork on song as they overcome Clare

Munster MHC: Cork on song as they overcome Clare

Seán O'Donoghue and Tim O'Mahony with Adam English 26/4/2026

John Horgan on Cork hurling: Rebels could yet pay high price for victory with key men missing

Dan Kelly 18/4/2026

Munster found form in Italy but there's no room for error from here

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Author Danielle McLaughlin, who was diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum when she was aged around 40</p>

Being neurodivergent helps me as a writer - Cork author

Cork writer Danielle McLaughlin tells COLETTE SHERIDAN about her diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum, and how a character in her latest novel also has a disability to contend with

‘I’m a proud Norrie’: Danny in running for entrepreneur gong

‘I’m a proud Norrie’: Danny in running for entrepreneur gong

Take a peek inside Cork chef’s stunning home on TV show

Take a peek inside Cork chef’s stunning home on TV show

My Weekend: A place to recharge the batteries? I really like Kinsale in the summertime

My Weekend: A place to recharge the batteries? I really like Kinsale in the summertime

Peat Collecting

John Arnold: For peat’s sake... diversity is required for our energy needs

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">The process of upgrading a phone may be easy for some, but John Dolan found it a nightmare. Picture iStock</p>

The biggest first world problem of all? Changing your damn phone

Everybody said it would be easy... but JOHN DOLAN found upgrading his smartphone to be a nightmare experience

Festival to celebrate cultural diversity of Cork

Festival to celebrate cultural diversity of Cork

There's beauty behind the darkness

Cork Views: Teach our children beauty is natural, not made

Gender equality concept. Male and female symbol on the scales with balance on blue background. minimal style.

Áilín Quinlan: Sticker ‘joke’ on tractor that left me sickened

Health.

Cork city event to promote heart health

Nostalgia

<p>Passengers prepare for a flight to Dublin on the opening day of Cork Airport in 1961, two years before David O’Sullivan ‘s flight as a young boy</p>

Throwback Thursday: My solo flight to the UK, at the age of six

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears memories of a boy’s flight to England in 1963, plus recalling the food on trains in bygone days

Cork man's World Cup adventure in London 60 years ago

Cork man's World Cup adventure in London 60 years ago

Throwback Thursday: My father was a Cork bus inspector in '60s

Throwback Thursday: My father was a Cork bus inspector in '60s

Forget hurling... cricket was the first sport at St Colman’s

Forget hurling... cricket was the first sport at St Colman’s

Throwback Thursday: 'I used to drive revellers to Majorca in Crosshaven'

Throwback Thursday: 'I used to drive revellers to Majorca in Crosshaven'

WOW

<p>"I feel uneasy that things might not be accessible and that might impact Ricky. I absolutely know I worry about this needlessly and too much."</p>

Julie Helen: 'I feel uneasy about things that might not be accessible'

"I could feel a nervousness creeping into my stomach. It is a particular feeling I get when Ricky embarks on doing something I have never been able to do."

Mature woman applying sunscreen on face

Emer O'Callaghan: 'I see sun damage everyday...make sure you apply SPF all year round'

‘You bring what you learn on the team into your life’: Training with the Cork City FC Women's team

‘You bring what you learn on the team into your life’: Training with the Cork City FC Women's team

My Career: ‘I love what I do... working with start-ups is different every day’

My Career: ‘I love what I do... working with start-ups is different every day’

‘It’s very important to have good coffee’: Inside Magda’s Hideout Café in Cork city

‘It’s very important to have good coffee’: Inside Magda’s Hideout Café in Cork city

entertainment

<p>Live at the Marquee celebrates its 21st year this summer. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Larry Cummins</span>
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Steve G: We need music more than ever in 2026

Small gigs, jam sessions, workshops, touring acts and everything else, from Coughlans and Plug’d to the Marquee and Musgrave Park

What's on in Cork this weekend: A host of festivals, plus music and comedy galore

What's on in Cork this weekend: A host of festivals, plus music and comedy galore

Clubbers: Steam Dreams celebrates second birthday at Dali

Clubbers: Steam Dreams celebrates second birthday at Dali

Director: 'I want all my films in West Cork... there’s a vibe'

Director: 'I want all my films in West Cork... there’s a vibe'

Theatre Nights: Choirs galore, and Tubridy is in town

Theatre Nights: Choirs galore, and Tubridy is in town

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AF The College Green Hotel Dublin March 2026

The College Green Hotel: A refined address in the heart of Dublin

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

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