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<p>Rosewood estate's local resident's association transformed the previously unused area.</p>

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Ballincollig estate named Ireland’s Greenest Suburb

Rosewood Estate's residents’ association developed two acres of open space into a meadow in recent years.

Asian hornet's nest located near Ringaskiddy after tracking device attached to insect

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Asian hornet's nest located near Ringaskiddy after tracking device attached to insect

The nest was discovered after an operation which involved the use of miniature tracking transmitters attached to live hornets.

John Horgan picks the winners of Midleton v Glen Rovers and St Finbarr's against Kanturk

cork sport

John Horgan picks the winners of Midleton v Glen Rovers and St Finbarr's against Kanturk

We are overdue an all-city showdown in the Premier Senior Hurling final

cork lives

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple bring plenty of personality to big day

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple bring plenty of personality to big day

cork sport

First-half goals key to Aghada's win as they are into IHC final

First-half goals key to Aghada's win as they are into IHC final

cork news

Gavel And Justice Scale

Cork man accused of dealing crack cocaine remanded in custody

cork news

Cork people urged 'get on their soapbox' to showcase public speaking skills

Cork people urged 'get on their soapbox' to showcase public speaking skills

Cork News

<p>An Garda Síochána is continuing to appeal to the public for information on the identity of skeletal remains discovered at a construction site on the Midleton to Youghal Greenway in Cork on January 5, 2021. The investigation team engaged a forensic specialist in facial reconstruction from Penn West University, Dr Michelle Vitali. An illustration was completed which the investigation team believe will be of assistance.</p>

Attempts to identify remains of woman found near old Cork railway line continue five years on

Efforts to identify the woman through DNA failed. Several people came forward for testing as part of that process, but no link could be proven between them and the remains

Pedestrian in his 30s dies after collision with bus on Cork’s Lower Glanmire Road

Pedestrian in his 30s dies after collision with bus on Cork’s Lower Glanmire Road

Tender issued to expand University College Cork park-and-ride shuttle service

Tender issued to expand University College Cork park-and-ride shuttle service

No official response over Old Cork Prison demolition plans

No official response over Old Cork Prison demolition plans

Cork City v Wexford - SSE Airtricity Mens First Division

Cork City FC offers €1 children's tickets for final

cork sport

<p>Bandon's Eolann McSweeney (right) with Aaron Mulcahy of Midleton ahead of this weekend's Co-op SuperStores IAHC semi-final. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

IAHC: Bandon ready for action after longer lay-off

Beaten finalists last year, the Lilywhites have taken the direct route to the semi-finals

Cobh Ramblers battle back in six-goal thriller with Athlone Town

Cobh Ramblers under pressure to get result against Bray as play-off race enters final weeks

All change in Premier JHC semi-finals

All change in Premier JHC semi-finals

Duhallow Junior A Hurling final: Holders Newmarket ready for Dromtariffe in eagerly awaited showdown

Duhallow Junior A Hurling final: Holders Newmarket ready for Dromtariffe in eagerly awaited showdown

Case for Cork's final four: A new Premier Senior hurling champion awaits

Case for Cork's final four: A new Premier Senior hurling champion awaits

Cork Lives

<p>Declan O'Rourke plays the Opera House next week. </p>

My Weekend: West Cork has a spell over me

Declan O'Rourke begins his new tour in Cork next week. He tells us about his 'surprising' hobby and how he likes to spend his Friday nights.

TV: A look inside three Irish houses that are brimming with history

TV: A look inside three Irish houses that are brimming with history

Person to Person: 'Reading fiction allows me to shut off completely'

Person to Person: 'Reading fiction allows me to shut off completely'

'It promises to be a weekend of fun': Cork town to host first Féile na Gaeilge

'It promises to be a weekend of fun': Cork town to host first Féile na Gaeilge

The Pubs of Cork: A fourth generation running the show at iconic Creedon’s bar

The Pubs of Cork: A fourth generation running the show at iconic Creedon’s bar

Cork Views

<p>Ciggies have always been heavily taxed, but back in my day, in the 1990s, 20 of them cost around £2.50, and you could get a packet of ten for £1, says John Dolan. </p>

Holy smoke! It will now cost €20 for a pack of cigarettes?

For some, the mooted rise could signal the end of perhaps one of life’s last remaining pleasures for half a million people, writes JOHN DOLAN.

Cork dad recalls day his daughter started speaking again after tumour impacted speech

Cork dad recalls day his daughter started speaking again after tumour impacted speech

John Arnold: Napoleon, William of Orange... and my own take on ‘history’

John Arnold: Napoleon, William of Orange... and my own take on ‘history’

A pensioner adjusting the temperature control on his combi boiler. Redcar, UK. 26/5/2021. Photograph: Stuart Boulton.

Explainer: What you need to know about fuel allowance

man touching a flat tire on the roadside

Áilín Quinlan: Nuggets of advice I learned... just by listening, not scrolling

Nostalgia

<p>The Anglum’s Band, from left, Steve Ahern, accordion, Billy Anglum, alto sax, Brendan Guerin, drums, Tommy Courtney, violin, Jerry Anglum, leader /piano</p>

Throwback Thursday: The rise and fall of a North Cork dance hall

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears about the dancing heyday of the Anglum Hall in Glanworth, which was open from 1924 to the 70s

Throwback Thursday: Memories of when Cork's Everyman was a popular cinema

Throwback Thursday: Memories of when Cork's Everyman was a popular cinema

Throwback Thursday: Was this the greatest ever pub in Cork city?

Throwback Thursday: Was this the greatest ever pub in Cork city?

Throwback Thursday: A toast to the lost pubs of Cork

Throwback Thursday: A toast to the lost pubs of Cork

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

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

WOW

<p>Every podcast I choose feels personal to me; as if they are speaking only to me. </p>

Julie Helen: The simple joy of a good podcast

I really enjoy hearing people’s stories and perspectives, either because they are like me or because they might be entirely different, and I’m learning about a whole new perspective.

Best part of my job? Getting to work with important historical records

Best part of my job? Getting to work with important historical records

School uniform and schoolbag hanging on hook

Cork mum of six and autism expert shares practical advice for dealing with school avoidance

Cork actor: ‘It’s baffling when people want my autograph’

Cork actor: ‘It’s baffling when people want my autograph’

Cork's Rosie McCarthy: ‘You don’t see many Traveller girls doing what I’m doing’

Cork's Rosie McCarthy: ‘You don’t see many Traveller girls doing what I’m doing’

entertainment

<p>Wasps Vs Humans are creating a buzz around their new album, which is being launched on Saturday, October 3, at the Crane Lane Theatre in Cork City.</p>

Cork duo Wasps Vs Humans launch their second album this weekend

Carl and Linda Plover bring a new installment of their vibrant spoken word and raucous music, and their first on vinyl, writes Ronan Leonard

Weekend Guide: Our pick of the best events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Weekend Guide: Our pick of the best events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

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

Clubbers: The Liberty Bar in Cork hosts 40th Open Deck night by Underground Ovation

Theatre Nights: Lots of laughs and folk festival starts

Theatre Nights: Lots of laughs and folk festival starts

Weekend plans? Our guide to what's happening in Cork

Weekend plans? Our guide to what's happening in Cork

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