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<p>Water flowing from the East Cliff Rd storm drain flowing into the Butlerstown river in Glanmire. Picture: Donal O'Keeffe</p>

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Raw sewage flowed into Cork reservoir source river for five months

A housing development in Glanmire was incorrectly connected to a storm drain, resulting in sewage repeatedly entering a river linked to Cork's water supply between March and August

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Single Cork buyer now needs €92,000 salary to own first home

The average worker in Cork earns €45,676 less than the income needed to buy a median-priced first-time buyer property, according to a new analysis

Castlehaven defeat Clonakilty after cracking U21 final to land title for first time in 16 years

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Castlehaven defeat Clonakilty after cracking U21 final to land title for first time in 16 years

Haven ended a run of five losses with Donal O'Callaghan grabbing a late winner

cork lives

‘Our audience has got younger’: Cork storytelling festival is back

‘Our audience has got younger’: Cork storytelling festival is back

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Cork teen: ‘I am really excited to put my baking skills to the test’

Cork teen: ‘I am really excited to put my baking skills to the test’

cork news

Cork moviegoers can go to cinema for €4 next weekend

Cork moviegoers can go to cinema for €4 next weekend

cork news

'Walking together sends a powerful message to anyone who may be struggling'

'Walking together sends a powerful message to anyone who may be struggling'

Cork News

<p>The nationwide initiative allows people to return unused, unwanted, or expired medicines safely to their local community pharmacy for safe and responsible disposal. Stock picture</p>

Cork pharmacies launch free service for unused medicines

A new HSE-funded initiative aims to reduce the number of medicines ending up in bins, sinks, and toilets by providing free disposal services through local pharmacies

Baptism: Baby Boy

Catholic baptisms down 30% in Diocese of Cloyne

Cork's 'invisible' homeless: 673 single adults in emergency accommodation

Cork's 'invisible' homeless: 673 single adults in emergency accommodation

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'A very disturbing incident': Man, 30s, arrested after attempted burglary at Cork supermarket

Amarenco applies for extension to solar farm at Inniscarra

Amarenco applies for extension to solar farm at Inniscarra

cork sport

<p>Éire Óg’s Darragh Clifford seeks to score a point as Clyda Rovers' David Walsh looks to defend. Picture: Noel Sweeney</p>

SAFC: Dominant Éire Óg book knockout spot after dismantling Clyda Rovers

A 22-point win for the Muskerry side after an impressive display in Grenagh

Valley Rovers have edge on Ballinhassig in lively U21 Hurling clash

Valley Rovers have edge on Ballinhassig in lively U21 Hurling clash

2026 World Rowing Championships - Sunday

Two World Championship medals for Cork rowing sensation Mags Cremen

U21 Football: Bryan Hayes and Dara O'Sullivan send 14-man Nemo past Bishopstown

U21 Football: Bryan Hayes and Dara O'Sullivan send 14-man Nemo past Bishopstown

Kilmurry knock out Naomh Abán in Tom Creedon Cup

Kilmurry knock out Naomh Abán in Tom Creedon Cup

Cork Lives

<p>Valentina works nationally and internationally as a costume designer. </p>

My Weekend: 'We famously hold pizza nights on Sundays'

Costume designer Valentina Gambardella tells us how she spends her weekend.

My Weekend: 'Weekends are for walking, talking, and no agenda'

My Weekend: 'Weekends are for walking, talking, and no agenda'

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple wed by mother of the groom

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple wed by mother of the groom

TV: Traitors Ireland makes a return to our screens

TV: Traitors Ireland makes a return to our screens

Cork author: ‘I’ve sold 5 million books in US, none in Ireland’

Cork author: ‘I’ve sold 5 million books in US, none in Ireland’

Cork Views

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John Dolan: If you wear smart glasses, I’ll just assume you’re a wrong un

Action taken this week means recording devices like smart glasses will be banned from libraries across Cork..how long before the first school here takes a stand against them, asks JOHN DOLAN.

Cork Views: Have your say on Cork city speed limits

Cork Views: Have your say on Cork city speed limits

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John Arnold: Can you really put a curse on someone or a place?

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Cork Views: Every September, those three famous words appear in the chat....Just a reminder

Paying his respects…

Áilín Quinlan: Wide awake at 3am, a spooky audiobook cured my insomnia

Nostalgia

<p>Extras on the set of the film Moby Dick at Youghal, Co. Cork, on July 9, 1954. A Throwback Thursday reader believes her gran is among them</p>

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears from a reader who believes her gran is in a photo from the filming of Moby Dick in Cork in the 1950s, plus more holiday memories.

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'

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

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

WOW

<p>Schools are beginning to re-open their doors this week after the summer break. </p>

From custom hair stations to kitchen lists... Cork mums share their back-to-school hacks

As schools across Cork begin re-opening this week, EMMA CONNOLLY asked four Cork mums to share their back to to school tips and tricks.

Young woman applying sun lotion on summer vacation

Emer O'Callaghan: This summer, I found lumps on two of my clients...we have to be sun-safe

Peoples hands with various snacks and blooming mimosa, top view

Julie Helen: Families come in all shapes and sizes..I'm so proud of ours

Teenagers having fun at prom

Emer O'Callaghan: My top beauty tips for debs and grads

Rear View Of Two Children Wearing Wetsuits Running Into Sea With Bodyboards On Beach Vacation

Cork mum: ‘I’m ready for September ...but not ready for summer to end’

entertainment

<p>The Weeknd on the big screen performing at Croke Park last weekend.</p>

Stevie G: Triumphant return to Ireland by the Weeknd

He had the whole crowd eating out of his hands

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

Electric Picnic: 'Every gig I'll be doing, I'll be mentioning we're from Cork'

Electric Picnic: 'Every gig I'll be doing, I'll be mentioning we're from Cork'

Theatre Nights: Joanne McNally, drama, and Judy tribute in Cork

Theatre Nights: Joanne McNally, drama, and Judy tribute in Cork

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<p>Laura Miller, aqua aerialist, featuring in Circus Extreme's ROCK IT OUT! — Curraheen Showgrounds, Cork, and Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre, Dublin.</p>

Global hit Circus Extreme brings ‘Rock It Out!’ to Cork and Dublin

Irish circus creative Elaine Courtney comes home: Unmissable shows in Curraheen Showgrounds, Cork, and in Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre, Dublin

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

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

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

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

"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

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