Healy-Rae warns of 'toxic political culture' after alleged assault

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        September 18, 2026

Healy-Rae warns of 'toxic political culture' after alleged assault

Good Morning Cork — 2026-09-18

He has thanked Gardaí and medical staff for their assistance
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Healy-Rae warns of 'toxic political culture' after alleged assault
• He has thanked Gardaí and medical staff for their assistance
Almanac · Daily readings
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The local news that matters this morning
Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
RTÉ News — Munster · yesterday
Nash requests engineer's evidence in drink-driving case
• Former Cork City FC manager Ger Nash has raised the prospect of introducing an engineer to give expert evidence in his dangerous driving and drink driving case, a court has heard.
Cork Beo · yesterday
Irish radio ban on Ed Sheeran after artists quit tour in protest over Macklemore exit
• Classic Hits Radio has confirmed that from Thursday music by Ed Sheeran will not be played on the Irish station
Irish Examiner — Munster · yesterday
Brother pays heartfelt tribute to Cork man who died in crash
• Rory Ross was remembered as a 'thoughtful rogue'
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday
Cork GAA sharpshooters: Grantas Bucinskas hits Senior A summit as Chris Óg Jones stretches clear in PIFC
• Steven Sherlock is up to second in the Premier Senior charts, while Éanna Desmond is the top club scorer from play
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · 2 days ago
Do group winners carry form into hurling quarter-finals?
• Six years' worth of data across the five championship grades points to a clear trend for table-toppers in games against runners-up
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday
Kilmurry mark major milestone as new pitch opens in Crookstown
• Kilmurry U16s played Inniscarra in a challenge game last week
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday
'I get to continue watching my children grow up': Cork cancer trial to provide more personalised treatment
• Melody trial will use routine blood tests to identify the genetic characteristics of advanced breast cancers, helping doctors tailor treatments
TheCork.ie · Local news · 2 days ago
Cork criminal justice system in crisis: New figures show collapse in number of criminal legal aid certificates
• Southern Law Association calls for urgent review; Law Society calls for independent mediator New figures from the Courts Service show a dramatic reduction in the number of criminal legal aid certificates being granted by the Cork District Court office following the introduction of the new Criminal Legal Aid.
TheCork.ie · Local news · 3 days ago
How Cork Businesses Can Build for Growth Without Losing Control of Costs
• Business Growth is usually presented as a sales problem.
• Find more customers, win larger contracts, hire more people and increase capacity.
• In practice, growth puts pressure on parts of a business that are much less visible from the outside.
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 · 805 signal(s) · 11 route(s)
Cork politicians call for proposed public transport fare hikes to be overturned
Cork City Council unanimously backed a motion opposing fare increases, while the Green Party is seeking €85 million in Budget funding
Source: Irish Examiner — Munster
Routes:Cork City Council · Cork City Council consultations · Cork City planning search
Douglas · 31 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 · 61 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy
How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy Date: 19th September 2026 Saturday Time: 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm) Tickets: €28 + Booking Fee Ticket Link: https://www.gr8events.ie/tickets/index.php?event=2802 Tickets available right now here at the Box Office. How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen “How’s Your Father?” is a non-stop, laugh a minute riot of craic, confusion and constant laughter! It’s the hilarious brand new comedy play from the cream of Irish comedy! Father and son team, Conal and Rory Gallen have written probably their funniest comedy play to date! A B&B! A Landlady! A Priest! A Jockey! A Mystery! Bridie Murphy opens Bridie’s Boutique B&B, much to her husband Willie’s bewilderment! “This is a B&B which has to be seen to be believed!! – Tripadvisor” With their young, confused neighbour, Dick, having some family problems, Bridie steps in to help! There’s only one thing for it! Bring in the Priest! Which only serves to make things even more confusing!! Its a side-splitting tale of love, deceit, mystery, bad food and a bit of “How’s Your Father” thrown in for good measure! Age Recommendation 16+ Check out Conal Gallen on Facebook, Instagram and website.
Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed
Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed · Fermoy Community Youth Centre RSS feed
Kinsale · 2 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Battle of Kinsale to be marked on 425th anniversary
15 September 2026 By Tom Collins [email protected] The Kinsale Cultural and Heritage Society is preparing to mark the 425th anniversary of the Battle of Kinsale with two special weekends of commemorative events in September, bringing history to life and highlighting the international significance of one of the defining events in Irish history. The programme will... The post Battle of Kinsale to be marked on 425th anniversary appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).
Source: TheCork.ie
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
Mallow · 33 signal(s) · 3 route(s)
Mallow United Voices and Colours
Voices and Colours is an interactive, family-friendly event celebrating diversity, creativity, and community connection. The event will bring together children, young people, and families from diverse...
Source: Pure Cork events
Routes:Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council · Mallow town site · Mallow town site RSS feed
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Tide Table · Today
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Cork Harbour (Cobh) high water, estimated from the lunar cycle. Check EasyTide for exact times.
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What's On · 79 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 79 priority public listings from 79 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
18 Sep · Wilde CorkSocial Club Cork - Quiz Night18 Sep · Concert Hall, City Hall, CorkThe Devil's in the Dance Hall - Culture Night Late Cork City18 Sep · Cyprus AvenueTwoFaced18 Sep · FermoyA Night of Melody and Harmony18 Sep · FermoyActive Retirement Choir Performance18 Sep · MallowAn Afternoon of Poetry and Music18 Sep · An Halla Druileála agus LéachtaíCeiliúradh Cultúrtha ar Oileán Béara18 Sep · CharlevilleCeol agus Poetry the Timeless Relationship18 Sep · KilgarvanCobh Carillon Recital18 Sep · Mitchelstown Town HallComhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Baile Mhisteala18 Sep · Sarsfields Hurling ClubCork Accordion Club and Friends18 Sep · Cork City GaolCork Light Orchestra18 Sep at 19:00 · St. Peters CorkCulture Night At St Peters: Kalyna Choir Performance18 Sep · Cork CountyCulture Night Cork County18 Sep · St. Finbarr's Oratory (Aireagal Naomh Fionnbarra)David Murphy18 Sep · BandonDuffbox Youth Beats18 Sep · ClonakiltyHarp Recital18 Sep · St Catherine's Cultural CentreHow I Became A Wave18 Sep · BandonInspiration by Bandon Concert Band18 Sep · CantysJack Ahern18 Sep · MallowKantos Quartet – Centenaries18 Sep · Cyprus AvenueKeywest18 Sep · Forest HallKilshanna Culture Night18 Sep · FermoyLaunch of Hello Dolly – Fermoy Musical Society18 Sep · MallowMallow Musical Society Workshop18 Sep · Hibernian Hotel & Leisure CentreMallow United Voices and Colours18 Sep · Town LotsMeliora Quartet18 Sep · SkibbereenMizen Trio18 Sep · Lions Club Youth CentreMunster Music Therapy Workshops18 Sep · 18 Plumbers YardMusic for Strings and Brass18 Sep · St. Mary's Collegiate Church of IrelandNiall McCabe18 Sep · An TiginOíche Cheoil le Ger Wolfe18 Sep · Windmill Rock AmphitheatreOíche Chultúir ag Ár n-Áit: Muris at the Rock18 Sep · Bridge House BarOiche Gaelach18 Sep · Le Cheile Family Resource CentreOne Town One Voice18 Sep · Clonakilty LibraryParty Piece18 Sep · Nano Nagle TheatrePres Ballyphehane: Craic, Ceol agus Culture18 Sep · Carrigtohill Community CentreRaised on songs and stories18 Sep · The HubRhythms of India by UCC Indian Alumni Community18 Sep · Jim CashmansSinging Social with Nova Theatre Group18 Sep · 8 Cork RoadSWERVE Double Bill18 Sep · Fort BerehavenTara Viscardi & Robert Harvey18 Sep · St Matthews ChurchThe Fynches18 Sep · Briery GapThe Irish Guitar Quartet18 Sep · Sin ÉThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail18 Sep · Heir IslandThe Stonewall Builder – A West Cork Musical18 Sep · The HubUke Le Chéile and Friends18 Sep · Dunmanway NorthWhistling Balladeer18 Sep · Youghal-LandsYoughal Choral Society18 Sep at 18:30 · The Palace Theatre FermoyCULTURE NIGHT AT THE PALACE THEATRE FERMOY 202619 Sep · Kino Events HouseATASTEOFTHEWORLD CORK POP UP <3319 Sep · Mayfield Branch LibraryCushion Concerts at the Library (2 - 5 years)19 Sep · The PavilionIron Maiden and Thin Lizzy. Two legendary live albums. One night LIVE19 Sep · Kino Events HouseJALEO @ The Kino19 Sep · New Acropolis Ireland - CorkMagic in the Renaissance - A Vision Beyond the Material19 Sep · My Goodness Cafe, upstairs @ The Quay Co-opRéalta Voices, Natural Voice Singing September 202619 Sep · ActorsVisionSacred Sound Bath Facilitator 1-Day Certified Training19 & 26 Sep at 19:30; 19 Sep at 20:00How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy20 Sep · Cork City HallA Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 20th September, Cork20 Sep · Clayton Hotel Silver SpringsNavigating ADHD: A Supportive Workshop for Parents Cork20 Sep · Scoil Cholmcille- Blarney StreetOne Day Voice Workshop for Actors21 Sep · Voodoo RoomsCLUB 99 @ VOODOO ROOMS MON 21 SEPT21 SepGestão Eficiente de Projetos na era da Inteligência Artificial (IA)21 SepOut of Area, Out of Mind? Beyond Boundaries22 Sep · Ursuline College BlackrockUrsuline College Blackrock Open Night 202624 Sep · 5 MacCurtain StADHD and Eating: OT Workshop for Adults - CORK24 Sep · Voodoo RoomsHennessy Night @ Voodoo - Thurs 24 Sept24 SepSHOWBANDS LIVE MUSIC AND MOVIE SCREENING AT THE PALACE THEATRE FERMOY25 Sep · The GlucksmanFriday Lates: DOSE at the Glucksman with Nashpaints26 Sep · Method FitnessAfrobeats X Urban Hip Hop Dance Class (Cork Pop-Up)26 Sep · Griffith College CorkCNM Cork Open Day - Saturday 26 September 202626 Sep · The PavInto The Void - The Ritual - The Pav Cork26 Sep · Kino Events HouseLions Led By Donkeys Podcast LIVE IN CORK 26th September27 Sep · Cork Lotus YogaAmbient Sound Bath: Traditional & Electronic Sounds27 Sep · Marina MarketFeelgood Live27 SepMarketing Breakthrough: 40X Your Holistic Business [$297 Value]28 SepCram 4 The Exam29 SepBarnes & Noble and Waterstones Virtually Presents: Madeline Miller30 Sep · My Goodness Café @The Co-opBuild Healthy Habits
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This Day in Cork History
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Midleton
Irish Distillers records the opening of the New Midleton Distillery in the 1970s, when all distilling moved to Cork.
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Kinsale began as a 6th-century monastic settlement and was turned into a medieval walled town by the Anglo-Normans in the 13th century.
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