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'Rally for kindness' for victim of racist attack in Carrigaline
• Call for whole community to show support for hard-working dad of 2
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 | The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday Core funding needed to secure future of West Cork counselling service• While funding has been allocated to avoid the immediate closure of the West Cork Counselling and Support Service CLG, the focus turns to securing more funding to ensure its long-term future. |
 | TheCork.ie · 5 days ago New oral history project documents the stories of social housing residents in Cork• 3 August 2026 By Tom Collins [email protected] A new book, recording the life stories of individuals living in social housing, was launched in Dublin The oral histories were collected by residents of Clúid, Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Body, as part of a project to preserve these often-forgotten stories ‘Beyond the Front Door’ is a collection... |
 | RTÉ News — Munster · yesterday Moped driver in serious condition after Cork hit and run• A moped driver is in a serious condition and gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a hit and run incident in Co Cork. |
 | TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday Credit Union creates new loan product for Trainee Pilots• 7 August 2026 By Tom Collins [email protected] The Cork HQ’ed Atlantic Flight Training Academy, along with Elevate, and Clonmel Credit Union have signed Memorandum of Understanding Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), Elevate and Clonmel Credit Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant step forward in the development of a dedicated finance... |
 | Cork Beo · Local news · yesterday 'He'd do the same for me' - Cork man raising funds to fight for his best friend's life• Denis, 38, has spent the last month in a coma after collapsing suddenly at his home |
 | Cork Beo · Local news · yesterday Elaine Crowley remembers late nephew with emotional tribute on his third anniversary• Elaine sadly lost her beloved nephew Ultan three years ago to childhood cancer when he was just 11 |
 | RTÉ News — Munster · Local news · yesterday Four people rescued after fishing boat takes on water• Four people have been rescued by the RNLI after their fishing vessel began taking on water off the coast of Co Cork. |
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Notice of Intention to Take in Charge Eckinville (formerly San Paula), Orchard Road, Cork
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Source: Cork City Council consultations
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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
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Fermoy source watch
No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Fermoy today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.
Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre
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Ukrainians living in six Cork centres given notice to vacate accommodation by October
Providers include Kinsale Hotel and Spa, Kingston College Houses in Mitchelstown, the Munster Arms Hotel in Bandon, the Old Imperial Hotel in Youghal, and Parkway Hotel in Dunmanway
Source: Irish Examiner — Munster
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
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
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What's on: next 14 days
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Sat 8 Aug · Cork Comedy Club - City Limits · Eventbrite — Cork events. Best of Cork Summer Series Corks Biggest Original Comedy Club EST 1993
Sat 8 Aug · Eventbrite — Cork events. Fellowship Day 2026 | Virtual Workshops
Sat 8 Aug · 24 Sullivan's Quay · Eventbrite — Cork events. Intro to Sourdough
Sat 8 Aug · The Roundy · Eventbrite — Cork events. Stand-Up Comedy Club: The Earlier Show
Sat 8 Aug · Sky Bar Cork · Eventbrite — Cork events. TABU - Break the Pattern
Sat 8 Aug · The Park · Pure Cork events. Adam Raymond (O.b City)
Sat 8 Aug · Arty's Bar · Pure Cork events. Andrew O'Riordan
Sat 8 Aug · The Vicarstown · Pure Cork events. Black Dog Presents: DJ MenaceResident pulse
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Cork Racecourse at Mallow opened in 1924 and stages both National Hunt and Flat racing.
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