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<p>The top route for both Cork, above, and Shannon was London-Heathrow.</p>

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Cork only major airport to see fall in passengers between April and June

Cork Airport handled 959,378 passengers, both arrivals and departures, during the second quarter of this year, down 3.4% from the same period last year.

New Cork shelter for homeless veterans expected to open in six months

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New Cork shelter for homeless veterans expected to open in six months

A new homeless shelter in St Luke's will accommodate up to six former members of the Defence Forces. Despite the 'bullet-proof' image many former members find life in the 'big, bad world' difficult after a life in service, writes Alex Cunningham.

IAHC: Michael Cahalane and Mark Sugrue impress as Bandon squeeze past Russell Rovers

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IAHC: Michael Cahalane and Mark Sugrue impress as Bandon squeeze past Russell Rovers

Cathal Lynch hit the winning point while Josh Beausang was superb for the East Cork outfit

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‘Visual art is not just visual’: Sensory tour of Cork exhibition aimed at people with visual impairments

‘Visual art is not just visual’: Sensory tour of Cork exhibition aimed at people with visual impairments

cork lives

Books: Saluting Cork’s young warriors

Books: Saluting Cork’s young warriors

cork news

Found as a baby on the banks of the Nile soldier became a 'cultural icon' in North Cork town

Found as a baby on the banks of the Nile soldier became a 'cultural icon' in North Cork town

cork news

Engineering man showing blueprint detail for people buying house.

Green light for more than 100 new homes in East Cork despite some concerns from locals

Cork News

<p>Dr Niall Smith. head of research, Cork Campus and head of Blackrock Castle Observatory and Paul Gallagher, vice-president finance and operations MTU.</p>

In pictures: Celebrations held to mark 20th anniversary of Rubicon Centre

The on-campus incubator for business start-ups is celebrating two decades of serving the Cork area.

Council plans to build pontoon at Sherkin Island's Abbey pier

Council plans to build pontoon at Sherkin Island's Abbey pier

Judges gavel in courtroom legal trial and law background

Jail sentence for man who assaulted drag queen on street in Cork city

New rail station near Blackpool gets planning green light

New rail station near Blackpool gets planning green light

Landmark Sunday's Well church and car park on market for just €375,000

Landmark Sunday's Well church and car park on market for just €375,000

cork sport

<p>Jayden Casey hit three points for Youghal against Erin's Own. Picture: Jim Coughlan.</p>

Youghal take charge early to motor past Erin's Own into IAHC quarter-finals

James Murray was in clinical form while Oisín Hill grabbed the goal

Senior A hurling permutations: Three through but lots to play for

Senior A hurling permutations: Three through but lots to play for

Cobh Ramblers pegged back late on by UCD in play-off push

Cobh Ramblers pegged back late on by UCD in play-off push

Ruairi Keating celebrates in the dressing room after his side is confirmed First Division champions 4/9/2026

Draw good enough as Cork City win First Division title at Bray

Aghada deliver when it counts to reach IAHC knockout stages as Kilbrittain bow out

Aghada deliver when it counts to reach IAHC knockout stages as Kilbrittain bow out

Cork Lives

<p>Julie and Barry first crossed paths as children and said they were grateful to celebrate their marriage in the place their story began. Pictures: Laura and Benny Photography</p>

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple first met as children at caravan park in Skibbereen

Julie Ryan and Barry Kelleher tell us about their wedding day.

TV: Cork town marks 9/11, 25 years after tragedy

TV: Cork town marks 9/11, 25 years after tragedy

TV: Brennan brothers at our service for new run

TV: Brennan brothers at our service for new run

My Weekend: 'People think I'd be hopping out of bed in the morning...the opposite is true'

My Weekend: 'People think I'd be hopping out of bed in the morning...the opposite is true'

Person to Person: 'I’ll always have a special spot for the musicians and storytellers I’ve worked with'

Person to Person: 'I’ll always have a special spot for the musicians and storytellers I’ve worked with'

Cork Views

<p>Home heating oil has become the forgotten fuel, says John Dolan - even though it now costs around €1,350 to fill a 1,000-litre tank. Picture: iStock</p>

John Dolan: My home heating oil bill is huge, thanks to Trump... and Harris

Filling the home heating oil tank for the winter is always an expensive task, but would have cost around €900 last year, will cost significantly more this winter, says JOHN DOLAN.

Friends talking at cafe table during coffee break. Unrecognizable male and female colleagues discussing business issues, focus o

Cork Views: Nobody told me this about life in your twenties

John Arnold: Dave was buried in England... but his home was always Cork

John Arnold: Dave was buried in England... but his home was always Cork

Cork Views: Why I ditched my master’s career path to work at pizza joint

Cork Views: Why I ditched my master’s career path to work at pizza joint

Donald Trump visit to Ireland

Áilín Quinlan: Find your own room? What an insult to gardaí at Trump event

Nostalgia

<p>A busy scene at Midleton Fair on June 13, 1938. A Throwback Thursday reader in his 90s recalls attending the events in that decade with his farmer father</p>

Throwback Thursday: Memories of fair day in Midleton in 1930s

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears precious memories of fair day in Midleton almost a century ago, plus a Moby Dick extra is identified

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

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

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'

WOW

<p>Sellers should think about the experience they are offering buyers, rather than simply taking an unwanted item from the back of the wardrobe and putting it online.</p>

How to make money re-selling your clothes this September

Experts share their tips on how to make money from reselling clothes this Secondhand September with SARA KEENAN.

Cork solopreneur: ‘14 lessons I’ve learned from 14 years in business in Cork’

Cork solopreneur: ‘14 lessons I’ve learned from 14 years in business in Cork’

My Career: ‘Being a business owner has risks.. the irregularity of income is real’

My Career: ‘Being a business owner has risks.. the irregularity of income is real’

Julie Helen: Dolly's death made me think about the legacy we leave behind

Julie Helen: Dolly's death made me think about the legacy we leave behind

'Sit in and slow down': Cork women behind campaign to curb coffee cup waste

'Sit in and slow down': Cork women behind campaign to curb coffee cup waste

entertainment

<p>The Spike Island Literary Festival takes place this weekend. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Weekend Guide: Literary festival on Spike Island, feast of food, and more

Weekend plans? JOHN DOLAN takes a look at some of the standout shows and events taking place Leeside this Saturday and Sunday.

Theatre Nights: Comedy, drama, and two sold-out Jackson tribute shows

Theatre Nights: Comedy, drama, and two sold-out Jackson tribute shows

Stevie G: Triumphant return to Ireland by the Weeknd

Stevie G: Triumphant return to Ireland by the Weeknd

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

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Big Beach Clean 2026: Final call to join 7,000 Clean Coasts volunteers

Guardians of the Shore: Thousands of volunteers nationwide to join an International Coastal Clean Up on September 18-20

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When it comes to supporting education for children with special needs, every little helps a lot

When it comes to supporting education for children with special needs, every little helps a lot

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

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

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

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

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