Cork dad's devastation over 'inhumane' decision not to fund life-changing drug for son

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        August 13, 2026

Cork dad's devastation over 'inhumane' decision not to fund life-changing drug for son

        Good Morning Cork — 2026-08-13'It's he worst news I got since the passing of my little boy Rory... to this disease'
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Lead Story
Cork dad's devastation over 'inhumane' decision not to fund life-changing drug for son
• 'It's he worst news I got since the passing of my little boy Rory... to this disease'
Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Conditions in your area this morning.
Cork city
20°C
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High Tide
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Local news · 6 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
Watch: Cork festival's touching short film tribute to late musician
• Honouring the memory of one of Cork's best loved composers
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday
Deady’s place is secure in annuals of the Cork Business League
• The team’s application to join the CBL in the summer of 2006 was spearheaded by company owner Trevor Deady, himself an already accomplished and skilful player having played for Douglas Hall.
Cork Beo · yesterday
Fundraiser launched for young motorist seriously injured in M50 horror crash
• A GoFundMe to 'Help Craig get back on his feet' has been set up
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday
Callum Walsh living the dream but never forgets where and how it all started for the Cobh man
• Now in line for a crack at a world title, Walsh, who is regarded as a future champion, remains grounded thanks to his old friends and home town upbringing.
RTÉ News — Munster · 2 days ago
Fota seeking public's help in naming Indian rhino calf
• Fota Wildlife Park in Co Cork has announced the birth of a male Indian rhino calf.
RTÉ News — Munster · Local news · 3 days ago
Thousands welcome home Cork camogie champions
• Thousands of people packed Cork's Grand Parade to welcome home the newly-crowned All-Ireland Senior Camogie champions.
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 · 58 signal(s) · 11 route(s)
Notice of Intention to Take in Charge Eckinville (formerly San Paula), Orchard Road, Cork
Open consultations, submissions and civic participation records for Cork City.
Source: Cork City Council consultations
Routes:Cork City Council · Cork City Council consultations · Cork City planning search
Douglas · 0 signal(s) · 6 route(s)
Douglas source watch
No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Douglas today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.
Source: Douglas Court Shopping Centre
Routes:Douglas Court Shopping Centre · Douglas Court Shopping Centre JSON feed · Douglas Court Shopping Centre RSS feed
Fermoy · 2 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Where Wings Meet Water
The Blackwater Valley Makers Art and Craft Gallery at 12 Mc Curtain Street, Fermoy are delighted to announce a new visiting exhibition for the months of July and August. The show is titled 'Where W...
Source: Pure Cork events
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 · 0 signal(s) · 3 route(s)
Mallow source watch
No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Mallow today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.
Source: Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council
Routes:Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council · Mallow town site · Mallow town site RSS feed
Local utility · Practical note
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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.
00:10
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06:22
▼ Low
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12:35
▲ High
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18:48
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What's On · 8 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 8 priority public listings from 8 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
Thu 13 Aug · 115 Café And Wine Bar · Pure Cork events. 115 Jazz Jam SessionsThu 13 Aug · The Welcome Inn · Pure Cork events. Ballads & BanjosThu 13 Aug · Triskel Arts Centre · Pure Cork events. Billy Lingwood: Residency & ExhibitionThu 13 Aug · Various Locations in Cork · Pure Cork events. Cork Craft MonthThu 13 Aug · Cork City · Pure Cork events. Cork On A Fork Food FestivalThu 13 Aug · The Everyman · Pure Cork events. Cú Chulainn By Éadaoin O’donoghue and John O’brienThu 13 Aug · Crane Lane Theatre · Pure Cork events. DJ Sean Hardware(Crystal Bar)Thu 13 Aug · The Gables · Pure Cork events. Gables Thursday Session
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This Day in Cork History
On this day · Through the years
Midleton
Irish Distillers records the opening of the New Midleton Distillery in the 1970s, when all distilling moved to Cork.
Irish Distillers - Our Story →
Local fact
Did you know? · Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
From 1794 to 1903, black gunpowder was produced at the Royal Gunpowder Mills in Ballincollig and shipped across the British Empire.
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