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<p>Leon, son of Kellie Mullins.</p>

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Autistic Cork boy finally secures school place after two-year wait

Kellie Mullins’s son Leon was rejected from 17 schools, with Ms Mullins saying it was 'starting to make me think that no one wanted to deal with him and his disability'

‘Cork people must have say on drone use’, says city councillor

cork news

Aviation authority to create ‘drone safety zone’ over Cork city

The move comes after more than 650 people made submissions to an IAA public consultation on drone usage in the city

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

cork sport

Midweek GAA show on RTÉ would exist if demand was there

Viewership on previous efforts explain why there's isn't an option for fans in the build-up to championship matches

nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: Memories of Kent station ...and the man who missed seeing the Beatles

Throwback Thursday: Memories of Kent station ...and the man who missed seeing the Beatles

cork views

Teens in circle holding smart mobile phones - Multicultural young people using cellphones outside - Teenagers addicted to new te

John Arnold: I love to talk, but everyone was on their phone

cork news

New apartments approved by City Council for Gurranabraher

New apartments approved by City Council for Gurranabraher

cork news

Cork city to celebrate history and heritage of Palestine this weekend

Cork city to celebrate history and heritage of Palestine this weekend

Cork News

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Incidents of stroke putting significiant pressure on Irish health system, Cork survey says

The study, undertaken in conjunction with Rethink Ireland, highlighted the importance of exercise in stroke recovery, leading to the call for increased services across the region and the availability of online exercise resources and community partnerships.

Cork jury finds man not guilty of rape and sexual assault after 'Twelve Pubs of Christmas' night

Cork jury finds man not guilty of rape and sexual assault after 'Twelve Pubs of Christmas' night

Cork college student wins entreprenuer award for e-commerce business

Cork college student wins entreprenuer award for e-commerce business

Residents outline serious concerns over planned Kinsale greenway

Residents outline serious concerns over planned Kinsale greenway

Republic of Ireland v Finland - U16 Boys International Friendly

Former Cork City player's life 'spiralled out of control' after brother's death in road crash

cork sport

<p>JJ Hanrahan can't orchestrate the Munster attack the same way Jack Crowley does. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie</p>

Munster Rugby Talking Points: Lack of depth has been a huge issue all season

Munster have gone through the entire campaign without the required quality at out-half or tight head, bar Jack Crowley, and this has shown in the results since November

Spike O'Sullivan v David Lemieux Fight Week

Spike O'Sullivan hopes to bring boxing show with Steve Collins to Cork

Cork Golf: Darragh Murphy impresses in Muskerry Junior Scratch qualifiers

Cork Golf: Darragh Murphy impresses in Muskerry Junior Scratch qualifiers

‘We’re buying in’: Daniel O’Connell backs Kanturk to push on

‘We’re buying in’: Daniel O’Connell backs Kanturk to push on

Pearse O'Neill is still delivering for Aghada: 'His intelligence is top-class'

Mick Kiely: Aghada’s young guns ready to build on semi‑final run

Cork Lives

<p>Helen Condon is one of the artists taking part in the incognito 2026 secret art sale this month. </p>

Person to Person: 'Creating paintings that connect emotionally with people makes me very happy'

Cork artist Helen Condon is taking part in the Incognito secret art sale this month. She shares her proudest moment and tells us what makes her happy.

Heroics and tragedy at 1895 blaze in Cork city

Heroics and tragedy at 1895 blaze in Cork city

The Pubs of Cork: 'The Bulman always had a great reputation...we want to build on that'

The Pubs of Cork: 'The Bulman always had a great reputation...we want to build on that'

The power of music: 'Singing has given my husband his life back'

The power of music: 'Singing has given my husband his life back'

Mallow teen: 'I'm working towards my dream of going to the Paralympics in 2028'

Mallow teen: 'I'm working towards my dream of going to the Paralympics in 2028'

Cork Views

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Áilín Quinlan: At last, I’ve found stress relief - it’s called Mindful Cooking

As I focused on all those little pieces of lamb, I noticed that, for the first time in almost a fortnight, the knot in my stomach had melted.

How we can help women through frailty gap

How we can help women through frailty gap

Many colorful electronic cigarettes in the hands of a teenager. Vaping with nicotine. Danger for teenagers.

Cork Views: Vital tool in fight against nicotine and vapes

How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

Kathriona Devereux: On your bike..It’s so cheap and you skip jams and parking grief

Portrait Of Loving Senior Couple Enjoying Autumn Or Winter Walk Through Park Together

Trevor Laffan's guide to retirement: Go out, meet people, and stay positive

Nostalgia

<p>Jack Charlton during a visit to Cork at the old Cork Airport terminal. </p>

Remembering Con and my brief stint as Jack’s gaffer in Cork

NEIL TOBIN reflects on Jack Charlton’s visits to Cork in the early ‘90s and remembers his dear colleague at the Irish Press, the late Con Houlihan.

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Throwback Thursday: My solo flight to the UK, at the age of six

Throwback Thursday: My solo flight to the UK, at the age of six

Cork man's World Cup adventure in London 60 years ago

Cork man's World Cup adventure in London 60 years ago

WOW

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Julie Helen: I felt nervous about the journey, but not the interview itself

I did the interview and don’t know the outcome, but the hug from a little boy on my return reminded me just how sweet home is.

Cork etiquette expert: ‘I think there’s a shift to putting away the phones’

Cork etiquette expert: ‘I think there’s a shift to putting away the phones’

My Career: ‘Raising three small kids while working full-time was my biggest challenge’

My Career: ‘Raising three small kids while working full-time was my biggest challenge’

West Cork Literary Festival Director: People ask if I am a writer...not unless you include spreadsheets

West Cork Literary Festival Director: People ask if I am a writer...not unless you include spreadsheets

2026 Network West Cork award finalists announced

2026 Network West Cork award finalists announced

entertainment

<p>Tommy Tiernan and Tabitha Smyth in The House Must Win at the Everyman, which runs to Saturday. Photo Credit: Ruth Medjber</p>

Theatre Nights: Shows galore, plus two Cork festivals

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

Sound Signature at The Savoy the big Parrish Party!

Sound Signature at The Savoy the big Parrish Party!

Abbie Lee joins the Sound Signature Party at The Savoy

Abbie Lee joins the Sound Signature Party at The Savoy

‘I was the only Yankee on set’: Adam Scott on filming Hokum West Cork

‘I was the only Yankee on set’: Adam Scott on filming Hokum West Cork

Stevie G: Theo Parrish fans in for a treat at the Savoy

Stevie G: Theo Parrish fans in for a treat at the Savoy

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55 years of Cork Simon Soup Run: The light that has never gone out

The Soup Run has served Cork’s homeless with dignity, meals and hope without missing a night since the 1970s

Yuno Energy is powering ahead thanks to a relentless focus on customer service

Yuno Energy is powering ahead thanks to a relentless focus on customer service

How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

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Your local hearing care experts in Cork

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The College Green Hotel: A refined address in the heart of Dublin

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