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10 must-hear Irish albums from 2024
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While big names from all over the island have had crossover success in film, big festivals and intensive touring, Ireland’s independent music scene ...
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‘Greatest danger on roads is from cars,’ says Cork city councillor
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The Injuries Resolution Board, the State body for personal injury claims in Ireland, published a report on incidents involving cyclists and e-scooter ...
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Thinking of ditching the car and getting on your bike? One Cork worker did just that
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A neighbour who was forced from her car commute had a revelation when she cycled instead, says CATHERINE CONLAN, a public health doctor in Cork.
on Dec 9
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Solace: New community culture festival to light up Cork this December
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With a post-pandemic culture scene in Cork marked by something of a disparate nature, a group of artists, promoters, facilitators and organisers have ...
on Dec 6
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City council CFO recommends 50% vacant premises rates reduction be retained
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As of January 1, 2024, property owners can apply for a 50% vacancy reduction in commercial rates if their property is vacant.
on Nov 21
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'Urgency is what's missing'. UCC study warns Ireland's climate progress is too slow
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Researchers said that meeting ambitious carbon budgets would cost between €600m and €1.4bn annually from 2024 to 2050.
on Nov 19
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Cork coffee shops to stay open late as part of citywide initiative
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The strategy aims to boost tourism, enhance local business opportunities, and create a safe, dynamic environment for both residents and visitors ...
on Nov 17
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Green Party pledges to make Cork Luas a top priority
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Roderic O’Gorman officially launched the Green Party general election campaign in Cork yesterday alongside party candidates from each constituency in ...
on Nov 16
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Cork Film Festival: Leeside musical heroes front and centre of Free Radicals short-film screening
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The Free Radicals programme of experimental shorts returns to Cork International Film Festival tomorrow evening - including an interaction between ...
on Nov 15
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Thousands line streets of Cork as Dragon of Shandon returns for its latest Halloween
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From Church Street, under the shadow of St Anne’s, some 400 participants from 20 community groups turned out while giants and monsters lurched down ...
on Nov 1
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Cork city and county set to miss housing targets
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The social and affordable housing delivery figures for Q2 of this year were released last week, and show that — as of the end of June 2024 — just 27 ...
on Oct 27
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‘Bleak situation’ continues as rental properties in Cork and suburbs remain scarce
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A Cork TD said some people “have almost given up entirely on renting”, adding that he spoke with a young couple recently who have a small child but ...
on Oct 27
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Ahead of a double-header at Cork Jazz Festival, we chat to Seun Kuti
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Far from merely travelling in the shadow of his legendary father Fela’s musical and political legacy, Seun Kuti has set about taking both a keen ...
on Oct 25
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Mayfield experimentalist puts together exciting line-up for Cork Jazz Festival gig at St Luke's
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With Live at St Luke’s putting on an eclectic selection of music throughout the weekend, it’s fitting that veteran Cork experimentalist Dan Walsh ...
on Oct 25
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Islington-born guitarist and singer-songwriter Maya Delilah performs at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival on Friday, October 25, at Live at St Luke’s. ...
on Oct 25
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Dear Irish Rail, Here’s 6 ways you can improve your service
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Columnist Kathriona Devereux has written a letter to Irish Rail with some suggestions on how to improve their services
on Oct 24
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All About Cork: €15m walk-bike scheme to connect Glanmire to Cork
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Mayfield features in today's 'All About Cork' pages.
on Oct 21
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We need to make Cork city walkable
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Cork is one of the most walkable, liveable cities in the world - so why doesn’t it have the infrastructure to make that a reality, asks Catherine ...
on Oct 17
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Cork pubs to hand out hi-vis jackets to promote pedestrian visibility
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The ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ campaign has been launched by Cork County Council, in partnership with the Cork branch of the Vintners Federation of Ireland, ...
on Oct 9
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It’s time to make cycling in city safer
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Educating drivers about cyclists can help to reduce death and injury, says Dr Catherine Conlon, a public health doctor with the HSE in Cork.
on Oct 8
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'Personal trainer and cocaine do not go,' judge says at Cork District Court
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Judge Colm Roberts commented during the hearing at Cork District Court: “Personal trainer and cocaine do not go.”
on Oct 5
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On Monday night, hundreds of gig-goers jammed into Cyprus Avenue to watch four of Cork’s most exciting young bands perform live for RTÉ’s Sessions ...
on Oct 4
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27 countries to be represented at this year's Indie Cork festival
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This year’s event takes from October 6 to 13 with a host of award-winning documentaries, new feature films, and Ireland’s largest representation of ...
on Oct 3
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'Faster than a jumbo jet': Motorist detected at almost double speed limit in Cork
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Man driving at 192 kph in 100 kph zone convicted of careless driving.
on Oct 2
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Man who denied masturbating in public in Cork town said he was sanding paint roller
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A girl said that she was walking to school when she walked past a parked car that had its engine running.
on Sep 20
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Councillors bemoan lack of direct bus link between airport and Cork city centre
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According to Carrigaline Fianna Fáil councillor Seamus McGrath, the current system, which sees the airport as a stop between the city centre and ...
on Sep 10
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Deposit Return Scheme hailed as a positive success in Cork
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The Deposit Return Scheme has been lauded as a success nationally, but how has Cork reacted to the initiative? Rachel Lysaght reports
on Aug 27
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Road safety campaign sends a terrible message to our young
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Dr Catherine Conlon reflects on the new RSA campaign
on Aug 27
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Recipe: Citrus Pear Cake with Ginger Mascarpone Icing
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This is what happens when your pears are rock hard and show no sign of ripening, just poach them and make cake. This light, soft cake is beautiful ...
on Jul 29
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Bessborough survivor: ‘What was it for, why were we punished?’
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A survivor of the Bessborough mother and baby institution has spoken about the death, more than 60 years ago, of her baby, and said she blames the ...
on Jul 28
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Cork author's new book looks at what it means to be an autistic child
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The book Being Autistic (and what that actually means) will be launched at 5.30pm in Dubray Books on Patrick Street, tomorrow.
on Jul 26
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What you need to know about birth control
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South Munster Citizens Information service shares details of contraceptive services in Ireland
on Jul 16
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Simon Coveney announces he will not run in general election
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The ex-minister said being elected for 26 years “has been the privilege of my life”
on Jul 10
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In our monthly ‘Green Women’ column, CARMEL WRIGHT chats to a woman who is putting pedal power to the fore in Cork
on Jun 26
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Film screening in Cork aims to highlight the problems in treatment for Endometriosis
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A special screening of Below The Belt takes place in UCC this month, aimed at highlighting the inadequacies of treatment here in Ireland for ...
on Jun 25
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Public consultation commences on second phase of Glanmire to city centre cycle route
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The scheme will link to the first phase of the ‘Glanmire to City Cycle Route’, currently under construction and the Carrigtwohill to Dunkettle ...
on May 30
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Transport Minister says Cork Luas engineering challenges can be overcome
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Speaking in Cork on Friday Eamon Ryan said he would expect the line to come north and to link up right outside Kent Station
on May 25
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300 people waiting over a year for Camhs appointment in Cork
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A HSE spokesperson told The Echo, “Urgent cases are responded to on a priority basis and referrals to Camhs are prioritised according to their acuity ...
on May 17
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Public invited to enjoy 'a more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly' Cork city
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The first event later this month will take place on Cornmarket Street, North Main Street, and Patrick Street.
on May 3
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West Cork town is on a mission to tackle food waste
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Clonakilty has put itself forward to be Ireland’s first community-based food waste champion. KATE RYAN caught up with members of the town’s Waste Not ...
on Apr 30
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Do you have an anxious child? You might want to read this...
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Levels of anxiety among children are on the rise. RITA B WRAY talks to Dr Mary O’Kane, who has written a new book offering parents advice and support
on Apr 25
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NTA urged to retain landmark Fingerpost Roundabout in Douglas
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As part of the Maryborough Hill to City STC, the NTA has outlined plans to replace the Fingerpost Roundabout with a signalised junction.
on Apr 18
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Call for Cork city junction to be redesigned because of congestion
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In March 2023, councillors in Ballyphehane and Turner’s Cross voiced their concerns about the junction at a local area committee meeting.
on Apr 15
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Virgin Media customers in Cork impacted by connectivity issues caused by vehicle collision
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"Engineers are on site and services are in the process of being restored."
on Apr 13
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Are we ready to curb our air journeys, to save the planet?
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The climate impact of flying is huge, so says Catherine Conlon
on Apr 9
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'It's heartbreaking': Sadness expressed at the death of pedestrian in East Cork road accident
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The incident, in which a man in his 40s died, occurred at approximately 1.30am on the N25 Eastbound at Water Rock in Midleton.
on Apr 8
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Cork family carer: ‘I feel more connected to the word exclusion’
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A family carer, business mentor, inclusion advocate, and other women, share their views on the IWD theme, ‘Inspire Inclusion’ ahead of International ...
on Mar 11
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Cork Business Association launches ambitious 5-Year strategic framework
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The creation of this strategy and its five key pillars saw extensive input from CBA's members, non-members, industry partners, and stakeholders.
on Jan 26
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Cork has great potential for outdoor music venues
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Outdoor dining has worked, despite our climate, so wouldn't it be great to extend that thinking to outdoor music venues, says Stevie G in his ...
on Jan 23
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Trees are part of the climate change solution
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Carbon capture technology or real trees? Where should we focus our energies to address climate and nature, asks CATHERINE CONLON, a public health ...
on Jan 23