‘Clear the head’: Cork students reveal secrets behind eight H1 Leaving Cert results

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        August 22, 2026

‘Clear the head’: Cork students reveal secrets behind eight H1 Leaving Cert results

Good Morning Cork — 2026-08-22

Ethan Wyse and Peter Creagh are hoping to study engineering and medicine after achieving top marks in eight Leaving Cert subjects
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Lead Story
‘Clear the head’: Cork students reveal secrets behind eight H1 Leaving Cert results
• Ethan Wyse and Peter Creagh are hoping to study engineering and medicine after achieving top marks in eight Leaving Cert subjects
Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Conditions in your area this morning.
Cork city
12°C
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Local news · 8 stories
The local news that matters this morning
Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
Cork Beo · yesterday
Greenlight for major Midleton housing project after appeal
• Plans to bring life back to derelict old mill site
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday
Cobh Ramblers to continue play-off push away to Finn Harps
• Fran Rocket and his players will go into this game fifth in the table, and buoyant from their recent hard fought win over Treaty United at St.
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday
Éire Óg target derby spark — Village clash becomes chance to reset campaign
• Team in red and yellow must respond after heavy defeat against Aghabullogue
RTÉ News — Munster · Local news · 2 days ago
Motorcyclist, 30s, dies in Co Cork road collision
• A motorcyclist in his 30s has died in a collision with a car on the N71 at Caha Pass, Co Cork.
TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday
Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2026
• Join over 650 business leaders, policy makers and key stakeholders as we gather to celebrate the collaboration and shared ambition that continues to drive growth, innovation and economic success across Ireland’s two largest city regions.
• The evening provides a unique opportunity to establish new business connections, strengthen existing.
TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday
Cork becomes the first city in the world outside the US to exhibit the original Rainbow flag
• Cork has become the first city in the world outside the United States of America to host the original Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag – the global symbol of LGBTI+ pride, visibility, inclusion and equality.
• This extraordinary piece of social and cultural history was unveiled at an event at.
Cork Beo · Local news · yesterday
Spiders and dust mites won't go near beds if 2 household items are sprayed on your mattress
• As summer draws to a close, spiders and dust mites can become unwelcome bedroom guests
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Cork council invites public to have their say on new city speed limits
• Cork City Council’s speed limit review include 30km/h speed limits in residential and other areas, alongside changes to speed limits across the wider city road network
Place watch · 6 areas
Across the coverage area
Place-level signals from Cork City, commuter towns and county hubs, kept separate from the main lead list.
Cork City · 744 signal(s) · 11 route(s)
Cork council invites public to have their say on new city speed limits
Cork City Council’s speed limit review include 30km/h speed limits in residential and other areas, alongside changes to speed limits across the wider city road network
Source: Irish Examiner — Munster
Routes:Cork City Council · Cork City Council consultations · Cork City planning search
Douglas · 30 signal(s) · 6 route(s)
Decathlon is Coming Soon to Douglas Village Shopping Centre!
Retail, food and local event signal for Douglas resident service coverage.
Source: Douglas Village Shopping Centre
Routes:Douglas Court Shopping Centre · Douglas Court Shopping Centre JSON feed · Douglas Court Shopping Centre RSS feed
Fermoy · 33 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
"Your Event Our Venue"
Venue, theatre, classes and community activity signal in central Fermoy.
Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre
Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed · Fermoy Community Youth Centre RSS feed
Kinsale · 0 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Kinsale source watch
No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Kinsale today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.
Source: Kinsale Library - Cork County Council
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
Mallow · 27 signal(s) · 3 route(s)
TRANSPORT & TRAVEL
Town-level business, community and visitor signal for Mallow; use as discovery, then verify records at source.
Source: Mallow town site
Routes:Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council · Mallow town site · Mallow town site RSS feed
Local utility · Practical note
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Public notices and resident checks
Council, planning, travel and official-source items that make this edition useful beyond the headlines.
Official notice: Cork City Council consultations. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Cork City Council. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Cork City planning search. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Cork County Council. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Bus Eireann Cork updates. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->
Tide Table · Today
Tides
Cork Harbour (Cobh) high water, estimated from the lunar cycle. Check EasyTide for exact times.
01:31
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07:43
▲ High
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13:56
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20:09
▲ High
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What's On · 68 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 68 priority public listings from 68 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
22 Aug · Cyprus AvenueGuaya - August 22nd22 Aug · The PavKISS NIGHTS CORK CITY - GHXST & AB STYLEZ GUEST DJS22 Aug · My Goodness Cafe, upstairs @ The Quay Co-opRéalta Voices, Natural Voice Singing22 Aug · savoyShane Johnson22 Aug · 16 MacCurtain StreetShelbourne Bar Whiskey Tasting22 Aug · Fred ZeppelinsShortest Straw / Dead Mob / Carnyx - Cork22 AugWTA UNIVERSITY22 Aug · Cork City Library‘the Proud and The Poor’, Bishop Francis Moylan and The People Of Cork.22 Aug · The EverymanA Streetcar Named Desire By Tennessee Williams22 Aug · Cyprus AvenueBabyshambles22 Aug · BandonBandon Walled Town Festival22 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreBilly Lingwood: Residency & Exhibition22 Aug · The VicarstownBlack Dog Presents: DJ Menace22 Aug · Cork Arts TheatreCraic! The Improv Irish Play22 Aug · The Welcome InnCruise Ship Sessions22 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreCurveball: Triskel Lunchtime Jazz Series 202622 Aug at 07:45 · Greywood ArtsDeclan Sinnott Presents Evelyn and Dec22 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Che-k22 Aug at 21:00 · The ParkDJ Darren Kelly22 Aug · The VicarstownDJ Rostah22 Aug · The VicarstownDJ Sadbh Casey22 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreEdward Scissorhands: The Fantastical Cinema Of Tim Burton (12a)22 Aug · Studio 12 | Backwater Artists GroupExhibition — Room Innate By Danny Foley22 Aug · Whitechurch And Waterloo Community AssociationFestigeal22 Aug · The Old Town Whiskey Bar at BodegaFiesta Latina with DJ Wilros & Guest22 Aug · Cyprus AvenueGuaya Latin Party22 Aug · Cork City LibraryHarvest Traditions: A Lúnasa Craft Workshop with Crawford Art Gallery22 Aug · Cork City TrailsHistorical Walking Tour From St Patrick's Hill To McCurtain Street22 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreIlbuko DJ (Crystal Bar)22 Aug · The WoodfordJaleo22 Aug · BantryMasters Of Tradition22 Aug · Sea ChurchPadraig Jack22 Aug · St. Peters CorkPlayspaces22 Aug at 07:00 · Whitechurch And Waterloo Community CentreRock Of Ages22 Aug · Basketball Hall Colaiste Muire Crosshaven Co. CorkSing Out The Summer with Mundy and Paddy Casey, Supported By The Oars22 Aug · West Cork Collective Gift ShopSli...members Summer Exhibition22 Aug · Coughlan'sSon Of Crazy Chester22 Aug · CantysSouldriven22 Aug · The RoundyStand-up Comedy Club: Earlier Show22 Aug · The RoundyStand-up Comedy Club: Primetime Comedy Show22 Aug · City LimitsThe Best Of Cork Summer Series22 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreThe Guilteens & Sir Marmalade22 Aug · The Ewe ExperienceThe Last Dance At The Ewe Experience22 Aug · Sin ÉThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail22 Aug · The Poor RelationThe P45s Cc22 Aug · Cork Opera HouseThe Sound of Music22 Aug · Dwyers Of CorkTiny Giants22 Aug · CantysTony Milner22 Aug · The Welcome InnTony Roberts22 Aug · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryWhere Wings Meet Water23 Aug · Marina MarketGirls Just Wanna Have Fun | Zumba & Personal Card Reading Experience23 Aug · The GlucksmanCuratorial Tour of Panorama Europa23 Aug · Quaker Meeting HouseShrek Pop Up Choir Session 325 Aug · Don GregorioAugust 25th Pasta Workshop25 Aug · Kino Events HouseSecret Magic Show27 Aug · Moxy CorkPitch‑A‑Friend Cork 35+ Edition + Pitch‑A‑Pet28 Aug · The PavLIFE OF THE PARTY29 Aug · Cyprus AvenueCLUB 3029 Aug · The RoundyStand-Up Comedy Club: Cork's Best Stand-Up29 Aug · Wavelength Rooftop BarSUMMER PARTY CORK30 Aug · Nemo Rangers GAA Club10th Anniversary & Fundraising Celebration Banquet30 Aug · The Hot Box SaunaBreathe + Sauna: Rúah x THEHOTBOX30 Aug · Astudio Cork (The Hot Box Sauna)Introduction to Acupuncture & Ear Seeds: A 2-Hour wellness workshop30 Aug · Sala Mare de Bal(The Ballroom) Hotel MetropoleZiua Limbii Române, Ediţia 202631 Aug · PotteriaWine Tasting and Potteria1 SepUnderwater Wildlife Photography Essentials with Evie Wilderness | Online2 Sep · Cyprus AvenueBoyce Avenue2 Sep · Old Brennans Wine HouseONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAINING FOR LADIES
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This Day in Cork History
On this day · Through the years
Cork City
Daly's Bridge, the Shakey Bridge, is a single-span steel suspension bridge over the north channel of the River Lee, completed in 1926 and opened in 1927.
Cork City Council - Daly's Shakey Bridge Scheme →
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Did you know? · Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Cork city takes pride in over 800 years of history, having grown from St Fin Barre's monastic settlement into a modern city.
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