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<p>John Dwyer outside his independent record store, Bunker Vinyl, which has now closed. Picture: Chani Anderson.</p>

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'It’s been stressful and relentlessly so': Cork record store announces closure

'The last two years have been financially difficult, and I’ve been ploughing on regardless' says John Dwyer of Bunker Vinyl

Cork man accused of taking €1,700 from open till at supermarket

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Cork man accused of taking €1,700 from open till at supermarket

Cork District Court heard that a supermarket worker continued serving a customer without realising he had allegedly removed more than €1,700 from her till moments earlier

Cork Hurling: Details on all five county hurling finals as Glen and Barrs collide

cork sport

Cork Hurling: Details on all five county hurling finals as Glen and Barrs collide

10 clubs remain in the hunt for the top five trophies in club hurling on Leeside

cork sport

Goals crucial as Aghada regain title after hard-fought win over Naomh Abán

Goals crucial as Aghada regain title after hard-fought win over Naomh Abán

cork sport

Mayfield defeat White’s Cross to set up a JAFC semi-final meeting with Douglas

Mayfield defeat White’s Cross to set up a JAFC semi-final meeting with Douglas

cork news

Old Butter Roads Festival takes place in Shandon next weekend

Old Butter Roads Festival takes place in Shandon next weekend

cork news

Cork solar farm becomes first under State renewables scheme

Cork solar farm becomes first under State renewables scheme

Cork News

<p>The local authority would continue to raise the matter with Uisce Éireann and keep the issue firmly on the agenda. Stock picture</p>

Uisce Éireann accused of 'turning off the tap' on housing in Cork

A proposed 280-home development in Whitechurch is among two major housing projects effectively on hold until at least 2030 because of water supply constraints, councillors have been told

UCC approves first-ever primary teaching programme

UCC approves first-ever primary teaching programme

Council calls for more rail stations on Mallow line

Council calls for more rail stations on Mallow line

Prime site in Carrigaline has asking price of €3.2m

Prime site in Carrigaline has asking price of €3.2m

No funding to fix ‘terrifying and dangerous’ traffic on North Ring Rd

No funding to fix ‘terrifying and dangerous’ traffic on North Ring Rd

cork sport

<p>Republic of Ireland players, from left, captain Caoimhín Kelleher, Ryan Manning, Jake O'Brien and Conor Coventry, wearing black armbands in recognition for all the lives lost in the conflict in Gaza, bow their heads during the Israeli national anthem before the UEFA Nations League B match between the Republic of Ireland and Israel at TSC Arena in Bačka Topola, Serbia. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

Ireland and Israel play out a one all draw in Serbia

Ireland remain in contention in League B Group 3 for a promotion play-off spot with two games left to play in November

Dominant Kilshanning overwhelm Argideen Rangers in Premier Junior Hurling semi-final

Dominant Kilshanning overwhelm Argideen Rangers in Premier Junior Hurling semi-final

Elijah Tilman in devastating form on UCC Demons return against Eanna

Elijah Tilman in devastating form on UCC Demons return against Eanna

Glanmire goals see them retain Senior B ladies football title

Glanmire goals see them retain Senior B ladies football title

Classy Carrigtwohill stun Blarney to reach Senior A Hurling final

Classy Carrigtwohill stun Blarney to reach Senior A Hurling final

Cork Lives

<p>Author Marion Rose Horgan at the launch of her book, Dognose</p>

Books: My family ties to Cobh go way back... so I set my book here

MARION HORGAN explains how her new book, Dognose, came about, and why it is named after a landmark object in Cork Harbour

Cork man kicked his soccer career into touch to become a nurse

Cork man kicked his soccer career into touch to become a nurse

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

My Weekend: West Cork has a spell over me

My Weekend: West Cork has a spell over me

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

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

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>“Tai chi is a type of exercise and practice which is very slow and is all about flow." Picture: Alamy/PA</p>

Tai chi walking: What does it involve and are there any benefits to it?

Can this slow, mindful workout actually deliver big results? CAMILLA FOSTER finds out.

Stressed out mother sitting on floor while children running around her.

Diary of a Cork mum: 'I don't want a new life...I just need to outsource some of it'

Hand care

Emer O'Callaghan: How to look after your hands this autumn

Girl in headphones listening to music in the city at sunset

Julie Helen: The simple joy of a good podcast

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

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

entertainment

<p>CDs are experiencing a resurgence, but Stevie G says his thousands of CDs will never replace his vinyl collection.</p>

Stevie G: First came vinyl, CD revival is next

CDs have now followed vinyl and cassette tapes as the latest physical format to receive a new lease of life

Cork duo Wasps Vs Humans launch their second album this weekend

Cork duo Wasps Vs Humans launch their second album this weekend

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

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