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Everything middle income earners need to know - as Budget 2027 may leave you worse off
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Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
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 | Cork Beo · yesterday Great sadness at passing of Cork GP who 'dedicated her life to helping people'• Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon had been a 'fabulous GP' and tireless advocate for patients |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday Coláiste Choilm off to flying start in Frewen Cup against Clonakilty Community College• Powerful platform in the middle third meant Evan Dodd's side dominated from the opening 10 minutes |
 | RTÉ News — Munster · Local news · yesterday Operation under way to remove Asian hornet nest in Cork• An intensive surveillance and monitoring operation to locate and remove an Asian hornet nest in the Ringaskiddy area of Co Cork is under way. |
 | TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday Cork City keeps “Purple flag” for night time economy• Cork City has received the Purple Flag accreditation, a recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night time economy for the 11th year in a row. |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Top News · Local news · yesterday No data on the number of e-scooter injuries reported at Cork University Hospital, says HSE• A spokesperson for HSE South West told The Echo: 'The hospital does not maintain electronic records of e-scooter-related incidents, so this information is not available' |
 | Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday New railway stations urged along Charleville-Cork line as council seeks better services• Council officials say planned housing growth makes improved rail and bus connectivity essential across Cork and neighbouring counties |
 | Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday Urgent search for Asian hornet nest in Cork after second insect found• Experts are racing to locate a possible nest before a mated queen can escape and overwinter elsewhere in Ireland |
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R610 St. Patricks Junction Improvement Scheme
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
Frankie’s Fright is coming to Douglas Village Shopping Centre for a frightfully fun day! 👻
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Source: Douglas Village Shopping Centre
Routes:Douglas Court Shopping Centre · Douglas Court Shopping Centre JSON feed · Douglas Court Shopping Centre RSS feed
"Your Event Our Venue"
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Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre
Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed · Fermoy Community Youth Centre RSS feed
Awaken Your Voice! – a workshop with Regina Crowley
Awaken Your Voice! – a workshop with Regina Crowley 4th Oct 10:30 – 12:30 €30 Learn a series of physical and imaginative exercises that will awaken the expressive potential of your voice. Drawing on the work of world-renowned voice specialist Kristin Linklater, author of Freeing the Natural Voice, these exercises will give you a clear understanding of the elements involved in developing your voice and finding more freedom and release in the breath, body and voice in the moment of speaking. The workshop will take you through a series or ‘progression’ of step-by-step practical exercises that include relaxation, awareness of breathing, the exploration of vocal vibrations. The work aims to awaken the expressive potential of the human voice; making this workshop ideal for anyone looking for greater confidence when speaking in public. Please bring a short piece of spoken text (poetry or dramatic text – no more than 6 lines) that you are familiar with. (Be aware that exercises include adapted yoga positions, floor relaxation, arm-swings and other physical activities. All these can be adjusted to individual physical needs. Participants should bring a yoga/exercise mat if they can; a small number will be available for those who don’t have one.) Regina Crowley is a designated Linklater Voice teacher and uses the work to help people find an ease and freedom when speaking. She usually works with actors but has also worked with poets and people who find it challenging to speak in public. What do I need: Loose comfortable clothing. A copy of the text you are to work on and a pen and paper to jot down notes and responses to the work. A yoga or exercise mat if you have one. Booking essential, as places are limited.
Source: Kinsale town site JSON feed
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
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Routes:Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council · Mallow town site · Mallow town site RSS feed
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What's on: next 14 days
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2 Oct · savoyHUARTAN
2 Oct · Kino Events HouseTen Ton Slug + Support @ The Kino, Cork
2 Oct · The Roundy5 Wizards In A Trenchrobe
2 Oct · Cork Opera HouseAdam Rowe - Fashionism
2 Oct · Firkin CraneBanished
2 Oct · The VicarstownBlack Dog: DJ Bdc
2 Oct · The Blue HavenBo Collins
2 Oct · The VicarstownBoss Hogg
2 Oct · Levis CornerhouseBreanndán Ó Beaglaoich
2 Oct · CantysCathal Fitz
2 Oct · Coughlan'sComedy Cavern: Deirdre O’Kane - Work In Progress
2 Oct · St. Peters CorkCork Voices Of The Irish Revolution
2 Oct · The Lavit GalleryDiarmuid Breen | A Place To Be
2 Oct · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Big Daddy Can
2 Oct · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Che-k(Crystal Bar)
2 Oct · The VicarstownDJ Hungry
2 Oct · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age
2–3 Oct · BallydehobFéile na Gaeilge
2 Oct · Crane Lane TheatreFiesta Latina with DJ Wilros
2 Oct · The Merchant 41 South Mall. (Upstairs)Fiona Kennedy Album Launch. Natural Woman.
2 Oct · Briery GapFreddie White
2 Oct · Cork Arts TheatreGoll
2 Oct at 11:00; 3 Oct · Coughlan'sJames McMurtry & guest Betty Soo
2 Oct · Uillinn: West Cork Arts CentreLeanne McDonagh: Community & Connection
2 Oct · Pa JohnsonsLee Delta Blues Club General Meeting
2–3 Oct · Sin ÉThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail
2 Oct at 19:00 · City LimitsMike Rice: Cruel Little Man - Early Show
2 Oct · Arty's BarPatrick Dowling
2 Oct · Fred ZeppelinsRuairí Ó Baoighill
2 Oct · Triskel Arts CentreSarah Long: Residency & Exhibition
2 Oct · Fermoy Community Youth CentreShowband Nights and Dancehall Days - Book Launch
2 Oct · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryStill Standing
2 Oct · The Poor RelationThe Darts
2 Oct · CantysThe Flames
2 Oct · Sea ChurchThe Shruggs
2 Oct · Studio 12The Slow Moon Climbs By Éadaoin Glynn
2 Oct · The Welcome InnTim Mullane
3 OctBlack Girl Book Fair! Spooky Edition
3 Oct · Cyprus AvenueCLUB 30
3 Oct · The PavECHOES OF PINK FLOYD - Live at The Pavillion Cork
3 OctEthically Shady: Navigating the Gray Areas of Interpreting
3 Oct · Cyprus AvenueHoa Hoa Hoa Rave (Cork)
3 Oct · The PavNO CURFEW…
3 Oct · Dervish book shopsShamanic Journey Meditation with Sound Healing – Cork
3 Oct · The RoundyStand-Up Comedy Club: Cork's Best Stand-Up
3 Oct · Cork City Council, City HallVaughan Williams - Symphony No. 2
3 Oct · Levis CornerhouseAbair Amhrán With The Vespertine Ensemble - Free/Saor in Aisce
3 Oct · CantysJames Elwood
3 Oct at 13:00 · MitchelstownMitchelstown Dog Fest
3 Oct at 17:00 · Fermoy Community Youth CentreShowband Nights and Dancehall Days - Gala Concert
3 Oct · Triskel Arts CentreSpotlight Chamber Music Series II - Autumn 2026
3 Oct at 19:00 · The Palace Theatre FermoySHOWBANDS Gala Concert at the Palace Theatre Fermoy
4 Oct · Tribe Flow StudioHomecoming
4 Oct · Cyprus AvenuePop-Up Choir: 80's Night!
4 OctSHOWBAND WEEKEND – AFTERNOON TEA DANCE
4 Oct at 10:30 · Trident Hotel KinsaleAwaken Your Voice! – a workshop with Regina Crowley
7 Oct · Cork Constitution FCCohousing Communities for people 50+ - Cork Meeting - 7th October
8 Oct · ASSERT CentreEmergency & Resuscitative Surgery Skills Course (Cork)
8 Oct · Brown Thomas CorkGROUND Wellbeing - A Call To Tune In: Minding Our Girls at Brown Thomas
8 Oct · Thompsons CorkSELLING OUT! Don’t miss out — grab your ticket now! Age 35-50 Approx
8 Oct · The Montenotte HotelThe Montenotte Wine Club: An Evening with Clarence Dillon and Clarendelle
9 Oct · The Pav'Who's That Girl'- Eurythmics & Annie Lennox Experience - Live in Concert
9 Oct at 18:00 · The Palace Theatre FermoyThe Marvellous Mascot Live Tribute Show at the Palace Theatre Fermoy
10 Oct · Marina MarketCork Card Show
11 Oct · T12 V1WHArt + Wellbeing Classes with Amal Hope
11 Oct · Seventy SevenPints & Ponytails with KiwiCutz - October 11th Cork
12 Oct · Cyprus AvenueThe History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women
14 Oct · Rearden's Bar2HATS1USB Are Taking Over Cork With Jägermeister’s Save The Night
14 Oct · T12 V1WHCreative Ageing: Drawing for Wellbeing with Inma Pavon
15 OctHBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism
15 OctHBR Press Webinar: Resilient Optimism
15 Oct · Quay Co-opShooting the Breeze: Storytelling for Climate Action WeekResident pulse
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