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<p>Deirdre and Kieran Murphy behind the bar of The Rising Tide pub in Glounthaune. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Pictures: Noel Sweeney</span>
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The Pubs of Cork: ‘It was always my dream to run a pub’

This week in our series, The Pubs Of Cork, CHRIS DUNNE heads to The Rising Tide in Glounthaune and talks to owners Kieran and Deirdre Murphy, who are embedded in the local community

Cork's Fota Wildlife Park announces birth of second-ever Indian rhino born in Ireland

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Cork's Fota Wildlife Park announces birth of second-ever Indian rhino born in Ireland

Visitors to Fota Wildlife Park are being invited to help name the young male calf.

Donie O'Leary was one of the best Cork soccer players in the 1950s

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Donie O'Leary was one of the best Cork soccer players in the 1950s

A dazzling winger blessed with pace, a powerful shot and an exceptional cross, he enjoyed a career that promised even greater honours before injury cruelly curtailed his progress.

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Elderly stock

Over 870 carers in Cork are now aged over 80

cork views

From source to port: Four swimmers complete 81km River Lee adventure in 9 days

From source to port: Four swimmers complete 81km River Lee adventure in 9 days

cork news

Trio of Kinsale sites hit the market for €1m

Trio of Kinsale sites hit the market for €1m

cork news

At Grand Parade homecoming, Cork heroes ‘inspire new generation’

At Grand Parade homecoming, Cork heroes ‘inspire new generation’

Cork News

<p>The VQ Shared Table experience on MacCurtain Street will take place once again this year. Picture: Joleen Cronin.</p>

Get ready for this year's Cork on a Fork festival kicking off tomorrow

The opening-night VQ (Victorian Quarter) Shared Table will welcome 480 guests to MacCurtain Street for a four-course collaborative long table feast created by businesses across the VQ.

West Cork town's connection to Winnie the Pooh books explained in new heritage trail

West Cork town's connection to Winnie the Pooh books explained in new heritage trail

Electric Car Charging Stations - London

Cork City Council plan for electric car chargers hampered by new e-scooter legislation

Limited edition Sultans of Ping jersey raises €10k for charity

Limited edition Sultans of Ping jersey raises €10k for charity

Race to the top: Cork firefighter launches unique County Hall fundraiser

Race to the top: Cork firefighter launches unique County Hall fundraiser

cork sport

<p>2026 European Athletics Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, England Women’s Hammer Throw Qualification Group B</p>

European Athletics Championships – Birmingham – Day 1, August 10

Cork's Nicola Tuthill qualifies for Wednesday's hammer throw final

Adrian Ryan loved playing in goal for Avondale once again

Adrian Ryan loved playing in goal for Avondale once again

SAFC: Gary Holland key as Bishopstown aim to respond against Kilshannig

SAFC: Gary Holland key as Bishopstown aim to respond against Kilshannig

John O'Callaghan proud as battling qualities stand to Seandún once more

John O'Callaghan proud as battling qualities stand to Seandún once more

'Freshness, belief and a pathway': Michael Dolan on rebuilding Fermoy footballers

'Freshness, belief and a pathway': Michael Dolan on rebuilding Fermoy footballers

Cork Lives

<p>The LÉ Macha arrives at Cobh, accompanied on the last leg of its voyage by an Irish Motor Torpedo Boat., on November 18, 1946</p>

Looking back on the birth of the Irish Navy ahead of 80th anniversary

Founded on September 1, 1946, the Irish Navy is set to mark 80 years. PAT POLAND recalls the history of three of its early vessels which gave great service to the State

From the quirky to the unmissable..Top picks for Cork on a Fork

From the quirky to the unmissable..Top picks for Cork on a Fork

'Fritz was a right mischievous fellow': Cork author immortalises beloved pet dog in new book series

'Fritz was a right mischievous fellow': Cork author immortalises beloved pet dog in new book series

My Weekend: 'I wish I was a morning person..but I love a lie-in'

My Weekend: 'I wish I was a morning person..but I love a lie-in'

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TV: Great ideas for an Irish staycation

Cork Views

<p>Paris is noted for its arts, and Cian Pierse Elbourne tapped into that during his stay there</p>

A TY stint in Paris proved a real eye-opener for one Cork student

Teenager Cian Pierse Elbourne outlines his experience in Paris as a Transition Year student, where he found the school to be very strict, but had the time to busk and enjoy the arts

FRANCE-EIRE

Trevor Laffan: Where there’s a sport, there’s cheats, and some will prosper

John Dolan: I've taken the plunge in the sea in Cork this summer...I think we need more pools

John Dolan: I've taken the plunge in the sea in Cork this summer...I think we need more pools

Young woman is doing a breast ultrasound for preventive breast cancer care

Cork Views: Shaping the future of cancer care in Ireland

John Arnold: Imagine... we nearly got our own railway here in Bartlemy

John Arnold: Imagine... we nearly got our own railway here in Bartlemy

Nostalgia

<p>Barges lifting off the spans of the old Youghal bridge, with the new bridge in the background</p>

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

After readers shared memories of the old Youghal Bridge in Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears from the man responsible for demolishing it

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the Cork bridge you had to walk across

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the Cork bridge you had to walk across

Throwback Thursday: My grandad, Michael Collins, and the Black and Tans

Throwback Thursday: My grandad, Michael Collins, and the Black and Tans

Tale of the famous actor mistaken for sailor on Moby Dick set in Youghal

Tale of the famous actor mistaken for sailor on Moby Dick set in Youghal

Throwback Thursday: When the horse and cart ruled in Cork

Throwback Thursday: When the horse and cart ruled in Cork

WOW

<p>"There was something particularly special about the drinks reception in a beautiful walled garden area. We sat on benches sipping cold drinks, soaking up the sunshine and enjoying great company."File image. </p>

Julie Helen: 'Wedding reminded me that we all share a common history that we are proud of'

It doesn’t seem like too long ago we’d be piled into nana and grandad’s house playing some crazy game, trying not to be given out to for being so loud.

WoW Bites: Meet three women leading events at Cork on a Fork

WoW Bites: Meet three women leading events at Cork on a Fork

Handsome Man Washing his Face in the Bathroom

Emer O'Callaghan: What men want on the beauty front

5 reasons you might be feeling extra tired this summer

5 reasons you might be feeling extra tired this summer

Less than a quarter of MD Chair roles went to women

Less than a quarter of MD Chair roles went to women

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<p>Hermitage Green perform at Sea Church, Ballycotton, this weekend</p>

Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for what's happening in Cork

John Dolan brings you his top picks for events this weekend including theatre, a puppet demo talk, the Festival of the Sea in West Cork, and plenty of music.

Clubbers: Backstory with Quantic & B+ is a big draw this weekend

Clubbers: Backstory with Quantic & B+ is a big draw this weekend

Theatre Nights: Everyman to host premiere of opera plus evening and lunchtime theatre in Cork

Theatre Nights: Everyman to host premiere of opera plus evening and lunchtime theatre in Cork

Cork producer: 'Rea was generous on set and lovely to be around'

Cork producer: 'Rea was generous on set and lovely to be around'

Youghal Medieval Festival 2018

Plans for the Bank Holiday weekend? Here's our guide to what's happening in Cork

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<p>Maeve Hogan, chief executive of the Property Services Regulatory Authority; Eamon O’Flaherty, managing director of Sherry Fitzgerald Brady O'Flaherty; and Niamh Giffney, managing director of DNG Royal County </p>

Keeping their house in order: How PSRA regulation has raised the bar for Ireland’s property services sector

The Property Services Regulatory Authority ensures property services providers maintain high standards across all aspects of their work

"My master's at UL taught me that structured learning and a demanding career can coexist"

"My master's at UL taught me that structured learning and a demanding career can coexist"

Three days of steam, music and heritage at the 62nd National Steam Rally

Three days of steam, music and heritage at the 62nd National Steam Rally

How 50 years of innovation and investment have fuelled Bord Gáis Energy – and empowered Cork

How 50 years of innovation and investment have fuelled Bord Gáis Energy – and empowered Cork

Say cheese, think Kerrygold: Dinner is a dream with a simple but tasty pasta bake

Say cheese, think Kerrygold: Dinner is a dream with a simple but tasty pasta bake

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