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<p>John Doyle smiles after watching Budget 2027 at the Mountain Bar in Turner’s Cross. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Budget 2027 brings rise in cost of cigarettes, vapes and increase in child and fuel supports

The point at which workers start paying the higher rate of income tax will increase from €44,000 to €46,500, while childcare fees will be capped at €550 per month.

Out of control car struck a kerb before ramming a garda car, Cork court told

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Out of control car struck a kerb before ramming a garda car, Cork court told

A book of evidence, containing eight charges, including a count of drug-dealing, is in the course of being prepared.

Ciarán Sheehan 9/1/2025

cork sport

Ciarán Sheehan appointed as Cork minor football coach

All-Ireland medallist added to Keith Ricken's set-up for the coming season

cork lives

The Pubs of Cork: Family-run pub has been in heart of community for 130 years

The Pubs of Cork: Family-run pub has been in heart of community for 130 years

cork views

An up close view of a package of several cigarettes

Holy smoke! €20 for a pack of cigarettes, who can afford that?

cork news

Cork's Cónal Creedon embarks on lecture tour to mark Irish EU presidency

Cork's Cónal Creedon embarks on lecture tour to mark Irish EU presidency

cork news

Ukrainian refugees set to remain at former East Cork holiday village

Ukrainian refugees set to remain at former East Cork holiday village

Cork News

<p>The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has issued an urgent call for RhD negative blood donations, with less than three days of supply left.</p>

Urgent call for RhD negative donations from Cork people as blood supply runs low

Sharon Ryan, of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service, said the service has observed high uptake at clinics in Cork, and hopes this trend will continue in the weeks to come

Taoiseach’s stance on old Cork Prison being put on protected structures list slammed by TD

Taoiseach’s stance on old Cork Prison being put on protected structures list slammed by TD

Tom MacSweeney column: Passage West pontoon undergoing upgrading works

Tom MacSweeney column: Passage West pontoon undergoing upgrading works

National Economic Dialogue

Budget 2027: tax cuts, reductions to childcare, and increases to social welfare expected

IRELAND-POLITICS-BUDGET

Budget 2027 LIVE: Tax cuts and €1bn investment fund in boost for businesses

cork sport

<p>Republic of Ireland vs England: Ireland's Tommy Lonergan celebrates with Oisín Gallagher after he scores his sides 3rd goal of the match </p>

Ireland U21s clinch a Euro play-off spot with a superb performance and win over England

A sold-out Turner's Cross saw Jim Crawford's team put the U21 Euro reigning champions English side to the sword with their biggest win in years.

Cork Hurling: What we learned from Glen Rovers and the Barrs' victories in the Páirc

Cork Hurling: What we learned from Glen Rovers and the Barrs' victories in the Páirc

Coachford's Luke Casey will never forget Saturday's historic FAI Junior Cup win over Evergreen

Coachford's Luke Casey will never forget Saturday's historic FAI Junior Cup win over Evergreen

Dungourney hero Dylan Healy: I'd have been killed if I didn't score that goal

Dungourney hero Dylan Healy: I'd have been killed if I didn't score that goal

Not Now Al produces the goods at Senior All-Ireland Draghunt in Glenville

Not Now Al produces the goods at Senior All-Ireland Draghunt in Glenville

Cork Lives

<p>Shoppers queueing for the annual sale at Roches Stores department store on Patrick Street, Cork city, in January, 1983</p>

'It was a magical time': Roches Stores staff in Cork share memories ahead of reunion

Almost two decades after the iconic store closed on Patrick Street, CHRIS DUNNE talks to three former staff about a reunion taking place this month

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

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

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

Cork Views

<p>Mario Rosenstock shares a joke with Cork's Roy Keane</p>

Mario Rosenstock: Play at a Cork city school changed my life

In his new memoir, comedian MARIO ROSENSTOCK recalls his time as a schoolboy in Cork in the 1980s. In this extract, he describes the moment he realised he wanted to have a career on stage

‘The rules change’: Cork mum on life with MS

‘The rules change’: Cork mum on life with MS

Franklin Roosevelt

Trevor Laffan: Life as an assassin-for-hire can be a hit-and-miss affair

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’

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>Keith Barry is bringing his Unhinged shows to The Everyman Palace in Cork during October.</p>

Keith Barry excited to bring his Unhinged show to Cork, and plans to blow your mind

25 years into his performing career, Keith Barry is as driven as ever to share a world of wonder and mystery with his fans and his skeptics, he tells Ronan Leonard when they sat down ahead of his October shows in Cork

Stevie G: First came vinyl, CD revival is next

Stevie G: First came vinyl, CD revival is next

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

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