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Over 100 New Cork Residents Celebrate Career Training Success on World Refugee Day
More than 100 Cork-based people seeking protection in Ireland marked a significant milestone in their integration journey on Friday morning, graduating from job skills training programmes designed to boost employment opportunities across key local sectors. The celebration of learning ceremony, hosted by SECAD Partnership CLG, was deliberately timed to coincide with World Refugee Day, highlighting…
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Togher Native Fergal Dennehy Elected as Cork’s New Lord Mayor
Councillor Fergal Dennehy has been elected as Cork’s new Lord Mayor, following in the footsteps of his father who held the same role in 1984. The Fianna Fáil councillor secured 23 votes at tonight’s Annual Meeting of Cork City Council. Councillor Dennehy, originally from Togher and now residing in Bishopstown, received the ceremonial chain in…
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Leeside Lanes: Kyrl’s Quay – Where Cork’s Lost Medieval Walls Emerged from the Shadows
Beneath a city car park lies Cork’s most complete medieval defensive system, revealing 800 years of maritime commerce from Viking traders to timber merchants Walking past the entrance to Kyrl’s Quay Multi-Storey Car Park, few realise they’re crossing over Cork’s most significant medieval archaeological site. Here, just metres beneath the concrete ramp, lies a 60-metre…
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Cork and Kerry Unite to Launch New Anti-Racism Resource and Campaign
A comprehensive new resource designed to help communities identify, challenge and respond to racism has been launched today in a joint initiative between Cork and Kerry, marking a significant step forward in promoting inclusion across Munster. The Integration, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Resource was unveiled at the Tralee International Resource Centre in County Kerry as part…
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Cork Airport Takes Top European Honours for Third Time
Ireland’s fastest-growing airport has been crowned “Best Airport in Europe” serving under 5 million passengers at the prestigious ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards 2025, marking the third time Cork Airport has claimed the coveted title. The award was presented during the Airport Council International EUROPE Annual Congress and General Assembly in Athens on 19 June,…
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Water Flushing Works Expand to Additional Cork City Areas Next Week
Uisce Éireann will begin the next phase of its intensive water quality improvement programme on Monday evening, targeting new areas in High East and High South-East Cork City. The proactive flushing works aim to address ongoing water discolouration issues affecting homes and businesses across the city. The planned flushing programme will commence on the evening…
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Driving Test Waiting Times Drop Significantly as RSA Action Plan Shows Early Success
The Road Safety Authority has delivered encouraging news for learner drivers across Ireland, with average waiting times for driving tests falling to 18.4 weeks as of 14 June 2025, down substantially from a peak of 27 weeks recorded at the end of April. The improvement comes just weeks after the RSA announced its Action Plan…
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Mahon Point Unveils Ambitious €200 Million Expansion Plans for ‘Mahon 2.0’
Cork’s premier shopping destination announces major mixed-use development featuring 251 apartments, office space for 580 workers, and enhanced retail offerings as centre celebrates 20th anniversary Munster’s largest shopping complex is set for a dramatic transformation as Mahon Point announces a €200 million expansion that will reshape the Cork retail landscape. The ambitious ‘Mahon 2.0’ development,…
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Luxury Cruise Ship Makes Maiden Call to Schull as Cork Enjoys Record Season
West Cork welcomed its latest maritime visitors on Saturday as the expedition cruise ship Hebridean Sky made her inaugural call to Schull Harbour, marking another milestone in what’s shaping up to be Cork County’s busiest cruise season to date. The 90-metre vessel, operated by Noble Caledonia, anchored off the Schull coast on 14th June as…
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Irish Sun Can Cause Serious Damage From April to September, Health Chiefs Warn Cork Residents
With sunny weather forecast for the coming days, health experts are reminding people across Cork that sun protection isn’t just for holidays abroad – the Irish sun can cause serious damage to your skin from April right through to September. The HSE National Cancer Control Programme and Healthy Ireland have launched their annual SunSmart awareness…