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<p>A visualisation of Cork Luas trams on Bishopstown Road. Image: LuasCork.ie</p>

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Junior transport minister concerned over Luas route through Cork GAA club

Jerry Buttimer has called on Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to listen to the concerns of sports clubs whose grounds are impacted by the light rail route.

Cork Council to buy house left empty since 2007

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Cork Council to buy house left empty since 2007

Residents were shocked at the time to learn that title to the green, which they had maintained since the estate was built in the late 1960s, was included in the title to the house.

Kerry v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

cork sport

Christy O'Connor: Cork have failed to win in Killarney 14 times since 1995, something has to give...

Rebels' record is nine defeats and five draws in Fitzgerald Stadium across 31 years

what's on

‘I was the only Yankee on set’: Adam Scott on filming Hokum West Cork

‘I was the only Yankee on set’: Adam Scott on filming Hokum West Cork

cork lives

Cork author: I hope that my book entertains ... and turns you on to magic

Cork author: I hope that my book entertains ... and turns you on to magic

cork news

Two Cork students win prestigious EirGrid award with river turbine project

Two Cork students win prestigious EirGrid award with river turbine project

cork news

Teamwork gets Cork family resource centre across the line

Teamwork gets Cork family resource centre across the line

Cork News

<p>A local councillor said that Beaumont Park is a critical open area for the local community. Picture: Larry Cummins.</p>

Survey of Cork's Beaumont Park to assess needs for repairs

“Beaumont Park will also be considered as part of the assessment for the NTA Safe Routes to School programme for Beaumont Girls and Boys National Schools,” a City Council spokesperson said.

DENIS SCANNELL

'Shocking' that West Cork town has no family resource centre

West Cork sinkhole sees residents travelling miles out of way for six years

West Cork sinkhole sees residents travelling miles out of way for six years

Cork north city hub recognised for age friendly health system

Cork north city hub recognised for age friendly health system

Stolen pharmacy products worth over €8,000 were never recovered by Cork stores

Stolen pharmacy products worth over €8,000 were never recovered by Cork stores

cork sport

<p>Knocknagree's Matthew Dilworth kicks the ball over the bar for a point at Ovens. Picture: David Creedon</p>

Clinical Knocknagree hit Éire Óg for three goals to push up Division 1 table

John Fintan Daly's side had too much firepower for their hosts on Friday night

Cork City v UCD - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division

Hans Mpongo nets three as Cork City respond in style with win over UCD

Cobh Ramblers hammered by Bray Wanderers in blow to play-off push

Cobh Ramblers hammered by Bray Wanderers in blow to play-off push

Carbery Rangers’ pace proves too much in impressive win over Nemo

Carbery Rangers’ pace proves too much in impressive win over Nemo

Munster MHC: Cork fall to defeat as Limerick take final spot

Munster MHC: Cork fall to defeat as Limerick take final spot

Cork Lives

<p> Joshua and his Head Coach Eamon Flanagan after a successful day at track.</p>

My Weekend: My ideal break...seeing an F1 race in Monaco with my brother

Cork athlete Joshua Fitzgerald on his ideal way to spend his Friday nights and his favourite go to coffee spots.

Kerry v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

TV sport round-up: Cork footballers aim for double in Kingdom

Rooms with a harbour view: 3 homes on sale on Cork’s coast

Rooms with a harbour view: 3 homes on sale on Cork’s coast

Person to Person: 'I'm more of a saver...unless it’s food, where I am happy to spend and spend'

Person to Person: 'I'm more of a saver...unless it’s food, where I am happy to spend and spend'

Cork teen: 'I'm working towards my dream of going to the Paralympics'

Cork teen: 'I'm working towards my dream of going to the Paralympics'

Cork Views

<p>Imelda O'Grady beside her patchwork quilt tribute to The Echo</p>

'We always knew we were in Cork when we heard the 'Echoooo' calls'

Imelda O'Grady tells JOHN DOLAN about her cherished memories of visiting Cork and about a new patchwork quilt she created dedicated to The Echo.

Founder of Cork travel company: 'Remote working and AI are key to our success'

Founder of Cork travel company: 'Remote working and AI are key to our success'

John Arnold: We three sang song in honour of May at her Cork gravestone

John Arnold: We three sang song in honour of May at her Cork gravestone

Make way, tractor on the road

Áilín Quinlan: 'It skidded so close I could literally smell the tyres'

Cork teen: 'We are warriors and have to fight every day'

Cork teen: 'We are warriors and have to fight every day'

Nostalgia

<p>CIE workers repairing railway lines on Clontarf Bridge, Cork, in February, 1978. A Throwback Thursday reader bought a house that year for £14,200, while cars and railways are also remembered in today’s column</p>

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

In Throwback Thursday this week, JO KERRIGAN hears how prices have changed down the decades - and a £7,000 house in 1977 doubled in value in just a year!

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

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

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

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

WOW

<p>Participants at a previous Marilyn's Mater Paddle event. </p>

Calling all Marilyns....Cork women urged to support charity paddle

Participants are invited to don their blonde wigs, channel their inner Marilyn, and take part in a gentle sea paddle, or simply soak up the atmosphere beachside, all while raising vital funds for women receiving cancer care at the Mater.

All female cast and crew behind Cork play about Anne Bonny

All female cast and crew behind Cork play about Anne Bonny

Two injectors dosing pens for subcutaneous injection of antidiabetic medication or anti-obesity medication hovering over a blue

Julie Helen: ‘I know my body has done well with the cards I’ve been dealt’

WoW Bites: 'I loved my old business, but I love bees more – and I get peaches'

WoW Bites: 'I loved my old business, but I love bees more – and I get peaches'

Cork woman completes gruelling challenge in aid of cancer charities

Cork woman completes gruelling challenge in aid of cancer charities

entertainment

<p>Abbie Lee will perform at The Savoy in Cork.</p>

Abbie Lee joins the Sound Signature Party at The Savoy

Things took off for Abbie Lee when she posted a recording of her singing over an instrumental version of a Kerri Chandler track on her Instagram, leading him to re-release it

Stevie G: Theo Parrish fans in for a treat at the Savoy

Stevie G: Theo Parrish fans in for a treat at the Savoy

Club, disco DJ playing and mixing music for people. Nightlife

Clubbers: Sounds Signature Party is a big draw at The Savoy

Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

'We've been performing the songs on stage for two years': Leevy release debut album

'We've been performing the songs on stage for two years': Leevy release debut album

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SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

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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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