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<p>A computer-generated image of how the planned new railway station at Blackpool might look.</p>

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New rail station near Blackpool gets planning green light

The Kilbarry station will be located near the historic Blackpool station, bounded by Dublin Hill Road and Redforge Road, and will be serviced by up to 10 trains daily initially.

Judges gavel in courtroom legal trial and law background

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Jail sentence for man who assaulted drag queen on street in Cork city

The injured party had a cut on his chin which was bleeding and he supplied a garda with photographs and videos of the suspect, the court was told

Aghada deliver when it counts to reach IAHC knockout stages as Kilbrittain bow out

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Aghada deliver when it counts to reach IAHC knockout stages as Kilbrittain bow out

Imokilly outfit progress on the head-to-head rule over last year's Premier JHC winners

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Julie & Barry

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple first met as children at caravan park in Skibbereen

cork views

Man filling oil tank with domestic heating kerosene. England, UK

John Dolan: My home heating oil bill is huge, thanks to Trump... and Harris

cork news

Council plans to build pontoon at Sherkin Island's Abbey pier

Council plans to build pontoon at Sherkin Island's Abbey pier

cork sport

Laura Hayes inspires St Catherine's to victory over Aghabullogue

Laura Hayes inspires St Catherine's to victory over Aghabullogue

Cork News

<p>Dr Niall Smith. head of research, Cork Campus and head of Blackrock Castle Observatory and Paul Gallagher, vice-president finance and operations MTU.</p>

In pictures: Celebrations held to mark 20th anniversary of Rubicon Centre

The on-campus incubator for business start-ups is celebrating two decades of serving the Cork area.

Landmark Sunday's Well church and car park on market for just €375,000

Landmark Sunday's Well church and car park on market for just €375,000

Courtroom

Bail for man charged with being drunk and a danger in Cork city

Cork to mark UN International Day of Charity with family event in city centre

Cork to mark UN International Day of Charity with family event in city centre

No fare rise on Cork city buses – but all trains to see increase

No fare rise on Cork city buses – but all trains to see increase

cork sport

<p>Kanturk's Ryan Walsh bursting past Charleville's Conor Buckley during a Red FM SHL Division 1 game at Charleville. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

John Horgan picks his six clubs to qualify in the Premier Senior Hurling Championship in Cork

Imokilly are through to the quarter-finals after beating Seandún but who will join them?

Cork GAA: Art of the dual player alive and well in club championships

Cork GAA: Art of the dual player alive and well in club championships

20260826 UCC Soccer, National League Launch

UCC all set for new FAI National League: Pathway for combining elite soccer with academic achievement

St Ita's grind out win over Midleton to avoid East Cork JAHC relegation final

St Ita's grind out win over Midleton to avoid East Cork JAHC relegation final

Do two-pointers win you games? Cork's club championships say not yet

Do two-pointers win you games? Cork's club championships say not yet

Cork Lives

<p>POIGNANT TRIBUTE: The Garden of Remembrance near Kinsale</p>

TV: Cork town marks 9/11, 25 years after tragedy

A TV special next week will visit the Garden of Remembrance near Kinsale which was planted with 343 trees, each honouring a fire-fighter who lost their life in the attacks on the World Trade Center of September 11, 2001.

TV: Brennan brothers at our service for new run

TV: Brennan brothers at our service for new run

My Weekend: 'People think I'd be hopping out of bed in the morning...the opposite is true'

My Weekend: 'People think I'd be hopping out of bed in the morning...the opposite is true'

Person to Person: 'I’ll always have a special spot for the musicians and storytellers I’ve worked with'

Person to Person: 'I’ll always have a special spot for the musicians and storytellers I’ve worked with'

Stack of books on a shelf, multicolored book spines.

10 great books out for autumn

Cork Views

<p>Between work, looking after your own basic needs, and making time for your hobbies, seeing friends becomes something scheduled four weeks in advance, and it is nearly always grabbing a quick coffee.</p>

Cork Views: Nobody told me this about life in your twenties

They are meant to be a decade of your life when so many landmark events take place, but Cork woman JESSICA ANNE ROSE, 24, says now she is firmly in her twenties, it’s, well, all a bit messy!

John Arnold: Dave was buried in England... but his home was always Cork

John Arnold: Dave was buried in England... but his home was always Cork

Cork Views: Why I ditched my master’s career path to work at pizza joint

Cork Views: Why I ditched my master’s career path to work at pizza joint

Donald Trump visit to Ireland

Áilín Quinlan: Find your own room? What an insult to gardaí at Trump event

'Tour the city and see something new': Culture Night returns to Cork city

'Tour the city and see something new': Culture Night returns to Cork city

Nostalgia

<p>A busy scene at Midleton Fair on June 13, 1938. A Throwback Thursday reader in his 90s recalls attending the events in that decade with his farmer father</p>

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

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears precious memories of fair day in Midleton almost a century ago, plus a Moby Dick extra is identified

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

Throwback Thursday: 'Our father was in charge of dismantling the old Youghal bridge'

Throwback Thursday: 'Our father was in charge of dismantling the old Youghal bridge'

WOW

<p>Sellers should think about the experience they are offering buyers, rather than simply taking an unwanted item from the back of the wardrobe and putting it online.</p>

How to make money re-selling your clothes this September

Experts share their tips on how to make money from reselling clothes this Secondhand September with SARA KEENAN.

Cork solopreneur: ‘14 lessons I’ve learned from 14 years in business in Cork’

Cork solopreneur: ‘14 lessons I’ve learned from 14 years in business in Cork’

My Career: ‘Being a business owner has risks.. the irregularity of income is real’

My Career: ‘Being a business owner has risks.. the irregularity of income is real’

Julie Helen: Dolly's death made me think about the legacy we leave behind

Julie Helen: Dolly's death made me think about the legacy we leave behind

'Sit in and slow down': Cork women behind campaign to curb coffee cup waste

'Sit in and slow down': Cork women behind campaign to curb coffee cup waste

entertainment

<p>The Spike Island Literary Festival takes place this weekend. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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

Weekend plans? JOHN DOLAN takes a look at some of the standout shows and events taking place Leeside this Saturday and Sunday.

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

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

Stevie G: Triumphant return to Ireland by the Weeknd

Stevie G: Triumphant return to Ireland by the Weeknd

Weekend guide: Our guide to what's happening in Cork this weekend

Weekend guide: Our guide to what's happening in Cork this weekend

TV: How to watch the action at Electric Picnic from home

TV: How to watch the action at Electric Picnic from home

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

Guardians of the Shore: Thousands of volunteers nationwide to join an International Coastal Clean Up on September 18-20

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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

Transform your career, your way: choose MTU part-time education

Transform your career, your way: choose MTU part-time education

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