Sinn Féin demands funds to buy Bessborough lands in Budget 2027
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Sinn Féin demands funds to buy Bessborough lands in Budget 2027
• The state is considering a compulsory purchase order
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 | Irish Examiner — Munster · today Cork City Council spent €6.2m to get out of 24-house deal amid 'contractual dispute'• Council insists the €6.2m payout saved the taxpayer from a much bigger claim, estimated to be in the region of €83m |
 | Irish Examiner — Munster · today Cork's Carr's Hill reopens following installation of temporary bridge• The area had been closed off to motorists from Friday evening to allow the installation of a temporary bridge at Maryborough Hill. |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Top News · today The Pubs of Cork: Johnny’s Bar a gem of a place at hub of Blarney community• In the latest article in our series, The Pubs Of Cork, CHRIS DUNNE heads to Johnny’s Bar, based in The Blarney Castle Hotel, and discovers how it passed down from uncle to father to son |
 | Cork Beo · today Have your say: Should the Deposit Return Scheme go all digital?• Gone are the days of vouchers in the post - and the DRS slips may be next to go online |
 | Irish Examiner — Munster · today Motorists warned of Cork traffic restrictions during EU Presidency fisheries meetings• Temporary road restrictions, enhanced security measures and drone detection systems will be in place during the two-day fisheries summit |
 | RTÉ News — Munster · today Monitoring at Wicklow National Park due to wildfire risk• Staff at the Wicklow Mountains National Park have warned of the continued risk of wildfires after habitat loss due to fire damage to landscapes. |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · today Ballinhassig AFC took major step forward with opening of new astro• 'This was much more than just opening a pitch. |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · today Clon back in the mix with savage work-rate, defensive platform and scoring balance• A 1-18 to 0-13 defeat of Knocknagree in the opening round showed they are Premier SFC dark horses |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · today Nemo Rangers held to a draw by Bishopstown in the opening round of the Seandún Junior A Football Championship• Indiscipline was to prove costly for Nemo Rangers in the opening half as they gifted Bishopstown a 50-metre advantage from three frees. |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Top News · today Still no date for occupation of Glanmire council homes left vacant for two decades• Cork County Council has now confirmed that it approved the transfer of the properties, which should have been done in 2019 as part of the boundary extension, to Cork City Council in June. |
 | TheCork.ie · today Fota Wildlife Park celebrates rare double birth of critically endangered tiger and lion cubs• 28 July 2026 By Elaine Murphy [email protected] First-ever multiple-cub Sumatran tiger litter born at the Park, alongside a litter of endangered Asian lion cubs Fota Wildlife Park has announced a landmark moment in its conservation breeding work: the birth of two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs born on June 16th, to mother Jambi and father... |
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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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Tesco at Douglas Village Shopping Centre completes refurbishment, while Decathlon to open on 1st floor “in the coming weeks”
25 July 2026 By Tom Collins [email protected] Tesco Douglas has officially relaunched following a multi-million-euro refurbishment. The renovation has transformed the store into a bright, new one-floor shopping destination, because French Sports giant Decathlon will be opening in the coming weeks in Tesco’s previous first floor section. The refreshed store now features a brand-new Tesco... The post Tesco at Douglas Village Shopping Centre completes refurbishment, while Decathlon to open on 1st floor “in the coming weeks” appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).
Source: TheCork.ie
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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...
Source: Pure Cork events
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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
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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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Wed 29 Jul · Intermission · Eventbrite — Cork events. Finding Your Rainbow: Coming Out EventWed 29 Jul · Eventbrite — Cork events. Helping Students Find Their Calm: Calming breaks & sensory tools that work!Wed 29 Jul · Cyprus Avenue · Pure Cork events. ALOK: Eat Pray Leave!Wed 29 Jul · Fred Zeppelins · Pure Cork events. Battle Of The Bands - Heat 6Wed 29 Jul · Triskel Arts Centre · Pure Cork events. Billy Lingwood: Residency & ExhibitionWed 29 Jul · Crane Lane Theatre · Pure Cork events. Ceili By The LeeWed 29 Jul · The Lough · Pure Cork events. Ceilí Cois LochaWed 29 Jul · Crane Lane Theatre · Pure Cork events. DJ Jus Me (Crystal Bar)Wed 29 Jul · Cork Public Museum · Pure Cork events. Exhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze AgeWed 29 Jul · Cork Printmakers · Pure Cork events. In The Fold Of The Earth ExhibitionWed 29 Jul · Ballymaloe Grainstore · Pure Cork events. Irish Design Works 2026: A Celebration Of Contemporary DesignWed 29 Jul · Triskel Arts Centre · Pure Cork events. My Father's Island (15a)
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Olympic and World Championship runner Sonia O'Sullivan was born in Cobh, County Cork, in 1969.
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