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<p>“We have allowed an industry to develop where brightly coloured, heavily marketed products are placed right in front of young people,” said councillor Peter Horgan.</p>

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Several Cork vape shops being investigated by City Council

It comes as Cork councillors have said that the Taoiseach’s comments regarding addressing the number of vape shops through planning legislation will require changes to the law to allow the council to tackle the issue.

Kinsale remembers 9/11 with special 25th anniversary event at memorial garden today

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Kinsale remembers 9/11 with special 25th anniversary event at memorial garden today

It will take place at the 9/11 Garden of Remembrance, which was set up by Kinsale woman, Kathleen Cait Murphy, who worked as a nurse for more than 30 years in New York city.

Liverpool v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Champions League - League Phase - Anfield

cork sport

Premier League: Cash brings success but at what cost?

Turkish Airlines new shirt sponsorship deal worth £60m a year with Liverpool shows the financial power of clubs in the Premier League, but John Roycroft wonder what all this cash will cost the league in the long run?

cork news

€2.5m released for emergency repairs to Cork’s potholed N20

€2.5m released for emergency repairs to Cork’s potholed N20

what's on

Weekend Guide: Laura Dowling, Steely Dan tribute, and singles festival among highlights in Cork

Weekend Guide: Laura Dowling, Steely Dan tribute, and singles festival among highlights in Cork

cork lives

My Weekend: 'I prefer to be entertained..I'm a poor cook'

My Weekend: 'I prefer to be entertained..I'm a poor cook'

cork news

Solicitor wants 'pink cocaine' case to be struck out over delays

Solicitor wants 'pink cocaine' case to be struck out over delays

Cork News

<p> Cruise ship MS Ambition is the first cruise liner to visit Cobh Co Cork in 2025. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Cobh councillors seek site for park and ride amid summer parking pressure

Councillors say a park and ride system could ease parking pressure as Cobh attracts growing numbers of tourists and cruise visitors

Law and justice concept

Cork man accused of stabbing his wife and daughter told court: 'We were the perfect, happy, loving family'

Scales of justice and Gavel on wooden table and Lawyer or Judge working with agreement in Courtroom, Justice and Law concept

Man accused of unprovoked assault on Cork city street remanded in custody

Child playing with mathematical toy

Creche replacing Before 5 will have fewer places than before

Campaigners want improved access to Tramore Valley Park

Campaigners want improved access to Tramore Valley Park

cork sport

<p>Orlaith Mullins, Sarsfields, makes a handpass in wet and slippery conditions against Aghabullogue. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Cork camogie team fundraising for holiday

All-Ireland champions don't receive funds like hurling or football winners

Brian O'Sullivan leads the way in PSHC scoring charts while Shane Kingston climbs to second

Brian O'Sullivan leads the way in PSHC scoring charts while Shane Kingston climbs to second

Cork hurling: What the numbers say about relying on one forward

Cork hurling: What the numbers say about relying on one forward

Bray Wanderers v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division

How ready are Cork City for life in the Premier Division?

Cobh Ramblers v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division

Champions Cork City host Cobh with only the Rams having something to play for

Cork Lives

<p>Neal Dunnigan will be performing with the Cork Light Orchestra as part of Cork City Culture Night on Friday, September 18</p>

Person to Person: 'We haven't had a TV in 25 years, but I watch and listen to YouTube'

Neal Dunnigan tells us about life in Mahon after leaving the U.S, how long he has lived without a TV, the ‘Wall of Wisdom’ 8am coffee group, and his latest project.

Cork rector: I saw the Twin Towers collapse, it changed my life

Cork rector: I saw the Twin Towers collapse, it changed my life

The Pubs of Cork: ‘It’s a lifestyle more than a job... people love the pub history’

The Pubs of Cork: ‘It’s a lifestyle more than a job... people love the pub history’

How the finest work of a revered sculptor found its way to a Cork city church

How the finest work of a revered sculptor found its way to a Cork city church

Author: ‘We drove into a Cork town, fell in love with it, and stayed...’

Author: ‘We drove into a Cork town, fell in love with it, and stayed...’

Cork Views

<p>Eoghan Kenny celebrates winning a seat for Cork North Central at the 2024 General Election. He went public about his epilepsy shortly before polling day. Picture Chani Anderson</p>

Cork TD: 'I don't want my story to be about 'beating' epilepsy..I haven't beaten anything'

After his diagnosis of epilepsy, EOGHAN KENNY, Labour TD for Cork North Central, explains why he is addressing a conference in Cork about it this month

John Arnold: Mystery of life and death of a Cork emigrant is finally solved

John Arnold: Mystery of life and death of a Cork emigrant is finally solved

150 free events taking place in towns and villages in Cork for Culture Night

150 free events taking place in towns and villages in Cork for Culture Night

Scratches on the front bumper of a red car. A young girl driver got into a traffic accident and turns to a repair service.

Áilín Quinlan: A tale of 2 cars, 2 scratches... and a domestic battle of the sexes

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Kathriona Devereux: I weep at our climate change failures... but I won’t give up

Nostalgia

<p>The interior of Kealy’s Bar in Faulkner’s Lane, off Patrick Street, Cork, in April, 1959. It was a popular haunt for students, and printers who worked at the nearby Echo and Examiner building</p>

Throwback Thursday: A toast to the lost pubs of Cork

This week in Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN remembers the pubs that have closed up in Cork city, including The Viscount, The Celtic, and Bantry Bar.

Throwback Thursday: Memories of fair day in Midleton in 1930s

Throwback Thursday: Memories of fair day in Midleton in 1930s

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

Throwback Thursday: 'Five generations of our family have gone on holiday to Courtmac’

Throwback Thursday: 'Five generations of our family have gone on holiday to Courtmac’

Throwback Thursday: Responding to a 22-year-old letter with memories of Moby Dick

Throwback Thursday: Responding to a 22-year-old letter with memories of Moby Dick

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<p> Walkers at the Marina, Cork City. Trying to ensure you take 10 minutes walking outdoors every day can be beneficial. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

8 simple ways to reset your wellbeing this September

Experts share eight easy ways to get your wellbeing on track this month before winter sets in, with LISA SALMON.

Cork woman: ‘Palliative care is not what you think... it can be about living well’

Cork woman: ‘Palliative care is not what you think... it can be about living well’

Julie Helen: Congrats to Pat Kinsella..Cork schools are so much richer because of his work

Julie Helen: Congrats to Pat Kinsella..Cork schools are so much richer because of his work

Cork artist's exhibition of works in gratitude to people who supported her through cancer

Cork artist's exhibition of works in gratitude to people who supported her through cancer

My Career: 'I worked with Zig and Zag and on Come Dine With Me...now I'm in communications'

My Career: 'I worked with Zig and Zag and on Come Dine With Me...now I'm in communications'

entertainment

<p>Hermitage Green are among the acts performing at the Briery Gap in Macroom. BELOW: Mary’s Hopes & Dreams runs at Cork Arts Theatre until Saturday</p>

Theatre Nights: Packed season ahead at Macroom's Briery Gap

Jo Kerrigan takes a look ahead to what you can expect on Cork stages for the coming week.

Stevie G: Skepta shows why he remains the boss

Stevie G: Skepta shows why he remains the boss

‘It’s important that queer people are seen on screen’: Cork's LGBTQ+ film festival returns

‘It’s important that queer people are seen on screen’: Cork's LGBTQ+ film festival returns

Weekend Guide: Literary festival on Spike Island, feast of food, and more

Weekend Guide: Literary festival on Spike Island, feast of food, and more

Theatre Nights: Comedy, drama, and two sold-out Jackson tribute shows

Theatre Nights: Comedy, drama, and two sold-out Jackson tribute shows

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<p>Ashton School: Eight of the nine members of the Leaving Certificate Class of 2026 who scored 600+ points. </p>

Ashton School – A part of Cork’s proud heritage

Nine students (10%) at Ashton School achieved more than 600 CAO points in the 2026 Leaving Certificate, reflecting years of commitment, resilience and hard work alongside strong support from teachers

Big Beach Clean 2026: Final call to join 7,000 Clean Coasts volunteers

Big Beach Clean 2026: Final call to join 7,000 Clean Coasts volunteers

CS Skoda September 2026

In every hidden detail, Tapestry for Ireland captures who we are

When it comes to supporting education for children with special needs, every little helps a lot

When it comes to supporting education for children with special needs, every little helps a lot

Global hit Circus Extreme brings ‘Rock It Out!’ to Cork and Dublin

Global hit Circus Extreme brings ‘Rock It Out!’ to Cork and Dublin

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