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<p>Revisions to the previous Luas route have the rail lines turning east at the northern end of Melbourn Rd, running past Bishopstown Community School, and through the grounds of Bishopstown GAA Club and Highfield RFC.</p>

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Taoiseach acknowledges 'serious issues' around Luas Cork route through GAA and rugby grounds

Mr Martin said he met the officers of both clubs at the end of May 'for a very considerable length of time'

Man fined after hundreds of tonnes of waste found at illegal West Cork dump site

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Man fined after hundreds of tonnes of waste found at illegal West Cork dump site

Court hears extensive clean-up works were carried out after council discovered hundreds of tonnes of illegal waste

Donegal v Cork - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2A

cork sport

John Cleary on beating Donegal: 'We prepared as hard as we could — and the lads delivered'

Cork won by a point in Ballybofey on Saturday to book All-Ireland quarter-final spot

what's on

David Gray: Live at the Marquee gigs in Cork are special

David Gray: Live at the Marquee gigs in Cork are special

cork lives

TV: Nationwide meets Special Olympics athletes ahead of summer games

TV: Nationwide meets Special Olympics athletes ahead of summer games

cork news

Cork university launches action plan to strengthen LGBT+ inclusion on campus

Cork university launches action plan to strengthen LGBT+ inclusion on campus

cork news

Female DAA employees at Cork Airport have gender pay discrimination case thrown out by WRC

Female DAA employees at Cork Airport have gender pay discrimination case thrown out by WRC

Cork News

<p>Smaller towns across the county have council-run leisure facilities incorporating swimming pools, including Dunmanway, Cobh, Youghal, Fermoy, and Mallow.</p>

Call for council to build a swimming pool in Cork's fastest-growing town

Coincillor says a leisure centre in Midleton would be so well used it would pay the council back 'in leaps and bounds'

Law concept - Open law book with a wooden judges gavel on table in a courtroom or law enforcement office isolated on white backg

Cork woman drove without licence to get medication for her sick husband, court told

East Cork town to roll out pilot scheme in public toilets for colostomy bag users

East Cork town to roll out pilot scheme in public toilets for colostomy bag users

EU two-day meeting in July will close Cork's UCC campus

EU two-day meeting in July will close Cork's UCC campus

Glory on the horizon: Cork charity celebrates members heading to Special Olympics Ireland games

Glory on the horizon: Cork charity celebrates members heading to Special Olympics Ireland games

cork sport

<p>Chris Óg Jones of Cork celebrates. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile</p>

Cork rise from the dead to stun Donegal in Ballybofey

Rebels back in the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals after stunning win in Ulster

Shane Ryan in action 13/6/2026

All-Ireland MHC: Cork fall to semi-final defeat to Tipperary

Cork City leave it late to snatch win in Wexford

Cork City leave it late to snatch win in Wexford

Inniscarra capture the Barry O'Sullivan League title after big win over Eire Og

Inniscarra capture the Barry O'Sullivan League title after big win over Eire Og

Amy O’Connor scoring a point 6/6/2026

Cork firmly focused on Tipperary clash

Cork Lives

<p>Kate Cuddihy plans to write a series about a fictional Cork Garda Inspector Mossy Farrell</p>

Books: 'I had to learn about the drug trade for my new novel set in Cork'

KATE CUDDIHY, an author who lives on the Sheep’s Head peninsula, explains the process that led to her debut novel

My Weekend: 'Nothing clears the head like a surf in Inchydoney'

My Weekend: 'Nothing clears the head like a surf in Inchydoney'

Albania v England - 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers - Group K - Air Albania Stadium

TV sport round-up: Major golf, World Cup - and GAA galore too

'I saw Rory at 17 and said, that’s it': Cork musician marks 50 years in industry

'I saw Rory at 17 and said, that’s it': Cork musician marks 50 years in industry

Person to Person: 'I cook most evenings..I like putting music on and working away'

Person to Person: 'I cook most evenings..I like putting music on and working away'

Cork Views

<p>Various chocolate prices at an Asda supermarket in England. Even with the currency difference, the UK prices are far cheaper than here in Ireland, says John Dolan</p>

John Dolan: Why DO we pay so much for chocolate in Ireland?

On a recent trip to England, JOHN DOLAN was surprised by the price of chocolate in a local supermarket.

John Arnold: At Lourdes, there were tears as we laid stones for loved ones

John Arnold: At Lourdes, there were tears as we laid stones for loved ones

Cork set to rock in tribute to Rory Gallagher

Cork set to rock in tribute to Rory Gallagher

Portrait of a woman the laptop, looking screen of mobile

Cork Views: 'The technology created to connect us is in danger of dividing us'

young woman gets botox injection in her lips

Áilín Quinlan: Face facts, ladies, and abandon this desire for an eternal youth

Nostalgia

<p>The Hornby clockwork train set bought by John O’Leary at Christmas, 1964. “It still works perfectly and it’s all intact,” he says</p>

Throwback Thursday: My Kilgrew’s train set from 1964 still works perfectly

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears about a toy that is still working 62 years after Santa delivered it, plus photos of the Bailey Bridge in Cork

Cork nostalgia: Legends and tales from my time working at the post counter

Cork nostalgia: Legends and tales from my time working at the post counter

Throwback Thursday: 'I still have the pram I got from Kilgrew’s in Cork city'

Throwback Thursday: 'I still have the pram I got from Kilgrew’s in Cork city'

Oasis glory in Cork: Recalling the Gallagher brothers' Leeside gig 30 years ago

Oasis glory in Cork: Recalling the Gallagher brothers' Leeside gig 30 years ago

Throwback Thursday: A stroll through the shops of my town in 1950s

Throwback Thursday: A stroll through the shops of my town in 1950s

WOW

<p>Julie plays Marianne, a quantum physicist, while Aidan Moriarty plays a beekeeper. Picture: Celeste Burdon.</p>

Cork actor: ‘My parents still come to see my performances, no matter where I am’

While Julie Maguire is based in London these days, she frequently travels back and forth between Ireland and the UK for work. She tells COLETTE SHERIDAN about her latest project, why she is drawn to acting, and her hopes to try something a little different in the future.

'I had 8 million views on YouTube.. but I deleted my account when I moved to Cork'

'I had 8 million views on YouTube.. but I deleted my account when I moved to Cork'

Filling up a glass with drinking water from kitchen tap

Julie Helen: Memories from the ordinary days are my favourite kind

My Career: ‘Science-based careers are constantly evolving because of advances in tech’

My Career: ‘Science-based careers are constantly evolving because of advances in tech’

Fermoy woman: ‘My career path wasn’t a straight line..I’m proof it doesn’t need to be’

Fermoy woman: ‘My career path wasn’t a straight line..I’m proof it doesn’t need to be’

entertainment

<p>David Gray is live at the Marquee in Cork city this Sunday. Picture: Larry Cummins </p>

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

Here's our pick of just some of the events on in Cork this Saturday and Sunday.

Clubbers: Get ready for Block Rockin' Beats

Clubbers: Get ready for Block Rockin' Beats

My Cork bicycle trek played key role in my new film

My Cork bicycle trek played key role in my new film

Theatre Nights: Host of events for Cork Midsummer Fest’

Theatre Nights: Host of events for Cork Midsummer Fest’

Cork star takes centre stage at Oklahoma!

Cork star takes centre stage at Oklahoma!

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