Cork locals band together to reopen pub that was 'the heart and soul' of rural village
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Cork locals band together to reopen pub that was 'the heart and soul' of rural village
• More than 70 people put money forward to purchase the pub
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 | Irish Examiner — Munster · yesterday Summer homelessness can disrupt children’s development, psychologist warns• More than 250 children in Cork and Kerry are spending their summer holidays in emergency accommodation, charity figures show |
 | Irish Examiner — Munster · 2 days ago Watch: Cork's Kabin Crew releases new song encouraging kids to eat healthier• The music video was filmed at a Lidl store in Charleville, The Kabin Studio and Terence Mac Swiney Community College in Knocknaheeny, Cork and the eight-acre Lidl Farm in Newbridge, Co Kildare. |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday Free community fire show at Cork's Marina Park expected to draw huge crowd• Circus Factory’s marketing manager, Megan Cronin, described last year’s fire show as “incredible” and she said this year’s offering would be even better. |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday Outdoor Mass at Cork's Lee Road shrine to mark 75th year• The event devotions are an important event in the annual calendar of Cork City Heritage of Faith, Shrine Mass co-ordinator Colette Fitzpatrick said. |
 | Cork Beo · yesterday Award-winning Asian street food chain opens Cork restaurant• They've taken over the old Strasbourg Goose building |
 | Cork Beo · yesterday Key social welfare payment dates and changes for September• Including the Fuel Allowance return date, Back to School Allowance deadline and petrol and diesel price rises |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday John Horgan on hurling: Fixture list in Munster could put Cork under pressure early next year• 'In any group stage, the perception is that your opening game is hugely important; lose it and a bit of pressure is immediately exerted...' |
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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...
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Source: Kinsale Library - Cork County Council
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Mallow source watch
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Source: Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council
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Wed 12 Aug · Triskel Arts Centre · Pure Cork events. Billy Lingwood: Residency & Exhibition
Wed 12 Aug · Crane Lane Theatre · Pure Cork events. Ceili By The Lee
Wed 12 Aug · The Lough · Pure Cork events. Ceilí Cois Locha
Wed 12 Aug · Marina Market · Pure Cork events. Clothes Cycle Cork
Wed 12 Aug · Various Locations in Cork · Pure Cork events. Cork Craft Month
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Fermoy's name derives from a 13th-century Cistercian abbey founded on a strategic crossing of the River Blackwater.
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