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Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Cork News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Cork, Ireland—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Cork News Today is your…
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Sports Grants Spark Political Tension | Cork News
Political tension flares as Fine Gael’s Micheál Carrigy criticizes Fianna Fáil’s Charlie McConalogue for holding early info sessions on the new Community…
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Tragedy on the M9 Claims Five Lives | Cork News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on the M9 motorway when a BMW driven the wrong way collided with a family car headed to a wedding, claiming the lives of five…
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Irish Language in Schools Under Fire | Cork News
Irish-language education is at a crossroads as schools push for real conversational fluency over rigid grammar, yet face hurdles like no new Gaelscoileanna in…
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Glenville Wastewater Plant Gets Upgrade | Cork News
Glenville’s wastewater plant gets major upgrades after years of delay—construction kicks off this month, set to wrap in a year, thanks to persistent advocacy…
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Water Waste in Kilgullane During Ban | Cork News
A massive water leak near Kilgullane is wasting an estimated 100,000 liters daily—right as Ireland enforces a national hosepipe ban. The leak, originating from…
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School Bus Chaos Hits Local Families | Cork News
School bus chaos is hitting families hard as seat shortages force kids to attend schools far from home—even when closer options exist. In places like Bartlemy…
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Paudie's Battle for Skyclarys | Cork News
A 16-year-old boy, Paudie Coady, is fighting for life-saving drug Skyclarys as his father Craig, grieving the loss of their son Rory just last year, battles an…
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Fermoy Goes Country Hits Big | Cork News
Fermoy Goes Country blew everyone away last Sunday—six hours of live country and Irish music for just thirty euros, with smart upgrades like a revamped dance…
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Five Teenagers Lost in M9 Tragedy | Cork News
Five teens dead in horrific head-on M9 crash near Moone; 4 others critically injured, sparking nationwide grief and an outpouring of community support. Listen…
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Garda Contract Scandal Exposed | Cork News
Irish police exposed a massive accounting scandal: initial reports claimed just €3.1 million in违规 contracts, but auditors uncovered over €14 million—65…
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President Offers Meeting to Murder Victim's Sister | Cork News
President Connolly has offered to meet with Ann Travers, whose sister Mary was murdered by the IRA in 1984, following a controversial photo of the President…
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Garda Accused of Murder Plot | Cork News
A police officer faces serious charges including soliciting murder and deceiving a woman for financial gain—alleged crimes spanning 2019 to 2021. Arrested with…
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TikTok Under Fire Over Dangerous Content | Cork News
TikTok is facing urgent scrutiny from Ireland’s Oireachtas media committee after a deadly M9 crash claimed five teen lives—prompting lawmakers to demand…
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Dublin Garda Accused of Murder Plot | Cork News
A Dublin Garda officer faces serious charges—including soliciting murder against a mother and her kids and attempting to dodge child support—after being…
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TikTok Faces Committee Over Safety | Cork News
TikTok faces a government showdown next month as lawmakers demand answers on how the platform combats dangerous content—especially after five teens died in a…
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Eclipse Worries? Eyes Checked Out Fine | Cork News
Four people rushed to the Mater Hospital’s eye emergency after the recent partial solar eclipse, fearing they’d damaged their eyes by staring at the sun…
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Scholarships Denied: Gaza Students Blocked | Cork News
Fifty-nine Palestinian students awarded full Irish scholarships face visa denials, sparking outrage and a major protest as universities and political parties…
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Cork Rail Upgrade Gets Local Input | Cork News
Irish Rail is seeking your input on a revised plan for a new access road to a key train depot in Cork — part of a massive commuter rail upgrade aiming for…
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Fire Fatalities Surge Amid Home Hazards | Cork News
Fire deaths surged to 34 last year — up from 25 — with smoking indoors as the top cause. Shockingly, 40% of victims were over 65, and the average age was 63…
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Garda Contract Scandal Deepens | Cork News
Ireland’s Garda has been hit with a major procurement scandal after auditors uncovered over fourteen million euros in违规 contracts—far exceeding the initial…
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Hidden Dangers in Vape and Edibles | Cork News
Ireland’s HSE Emerging Drug Trends Lab is sounding the alarm on dangerous, mislabeled vapes and edibles packed with high-risk cannabinoids like HHC and potent…
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Housing Market Cooling Across Ireland | Cork News
Housing prices are cooling nationwide, with a 5.6% annual rise in June—the slowest since early 2024. Dublin saw a 4.6% uptick while the rest of the country…
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Tragic Crash on N51 Near Slane | Cork News
A heartbreaking crash on Ireland’s N51 near Slane claimed the life of a 70-something driver early Tuesday morning. Despite emergency response and hospital…
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Family Wins High Court Housing Case | Cork News
A Limerick family has won a landmark High Court case against the city and county council after being unfairly removed from the social housing list for a year…
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Spiking in Ireland Demands Legal Action | Cork News
Cork recorded 58 spiking incidents last year—just the tip of the iceberg, experts warn—with 209 victims at sexual assault units suspecting their attacks…
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Hospital Parking Fees Skyrocket | Cork News
Cork University Maternity Hospital’s parking revenue exploded from €7,000 in 2021 to over €300,000 in 2025—a staggering 3,917% jump—while national hospital…
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A City of Tails Celebrates 50 Years | Cork News
Celebrate 50 years of Irish Guide Dogs with “A City of Tails” — a dazzling city-wide art trail in Cork featuring 50 unique dog sculptures, each decorated by…
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Cork Buses Move for Electric Future | Cork News
Cork’s city buses are temporarily relocating to Tivoli Industrial Estate as Capwell depot clears space for critical electric charging infrastructure — a move…
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Tragic Crash on N51 Near Slane | Cork News
A heartbreaking single-vehicle crash on the N51 near Slane claimed the life of a 70-something driver who was hospitalized after the accident Tuesday morning…
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Katie Taylor’s Historic Final Fight | Cork News
Katie Taylor’s legendary boxing career reaches its epic finale at Croke Park on Saturday, September 5th, as she defends all four major belts—WBO, WBA, IBF, and…
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Deputy Mayor Bans from GAA | Cork News
Deputy County Mayor Finbarr Harrington, a 40-year GAA veteran and club chairman, just received a 12-match ban for misconduct that “discredited the Association”…
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Seeking Truth After Forty-Two Years | Cork News
Ann Travers, whose sister Mary was brutally murdered in 1984, is seeking answers after decades of silence from convicted co-conspirator Mary McArdle. Now 42…
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Court Upholds Duck Hunting Ban | Cork News
A major hunting group lost its legal battle against a ban on hunting four duck species in Ireland, with the High Court upholding the minister’s decision based…
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Dublin Arrest in Drug Intimidation Case | Cork News
Dublin’s Gardaí made a bold move this week, arresting a young man in his early 20s in Tallaght over drug-related intimidation—a serious offense that fuels fear…
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Cork Museum Honors LGBT History | Cork News
Cork’s first-ever LGBT history exhibition, “We Were Always Here,” just opened at the Public Museum — a landmark moment for Irish heritage. Featuring personal…
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Shape Limerick’s Sports Future | Cork News
Limerick’s new Local Sports Plan is set to launch in 2026, aiming to get everyone active—regardless of age or ability—through community input, accessible…
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Dangerous Synthetic Cannabinoids in Vapes | Cork News
Dangerous synthetic cannabinoids are sneaking into vape pens and edibles sold in Irish shops, with 76 tested products revealing harmful compounds — including…
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Katie Taylor’s Final Fight at Croke Park | Cork News
Katie Taylor’s legendary final fight is set for a historic showdown at Croke Park on September 5th, live on RTÉ — a national event unlike any other. As she…
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Three Sisters and Boy Battle for Recovery | Cork News
A horrific M9 crash claimed five lives and left three sisters and a young boy critically injured—on their way to a family wedding. A GoFundMe campaign has…
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Man’s Death in Ballyjamesduff Under Investigation | Cork News
A man in his sixties was found dead at a Ballyjamesduff home last Saturday, sparking a serious investigation by Cavan authorities. The State Pathologist has…
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Farmers Battle Fodder Crisis | Cork News
Ireland’s farmers are in crisis as a severe fodder shortage threatens livestock through winter, with 40% already facing critical deficits. Blamed on lack of…
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Rosie O'Donnell Returns to U.S. TV | Cork News
Rosie ODonnell made a triumphant return to U.S. TV as guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live, bringing her trademark sass and charm back to the stage—just months…
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Sheep vs Lamb: Vote for Next Storm Name | Cork News
The UK Met Office is letting the public vote for the next storm name, teaming up with Aardman Animations to choose between Shaun the Sheep and his cousin…
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Fusion and Drapery Haus Merge | Cork News
Two legendary names in home décor, Ciarán Crowley of Fusion Home Décor and Robert O’Dwyer of The Drapery Haus, have joined forces to create a powerhouse…
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Kilkenny’s Tech Candle Maker | Cork News
Laura Lyons, the Kinsale-based entrepreneur behind Sónua — a smart, app-controlled scented LED candle that delivers candle ambiance without flame or waste —…
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Cork Leads Online Shopping Surge | Cork News
Cork’s rising as Ireland’s e-commerce powerhouse, with 19% of all retail spending online—right up there with Dublin and Clare. Thursdays are the nation’s…
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Dairy Farmers Hit Hard by Price Drop | Cork News
Dairy farmers are reeling as milk prices plummet, with typical 500,000-liter farms losing between €31,000 and nearly €38,000 in the first half of the…
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Tragic M9 Crash Claims Five Lives | Cork News
A horrific M9 motorway crash claims five lives and leaves three sisters and a seven-year-old boy critically injured—just hours before their wedding trip to…
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West Cork Weekend Events Roundup | Cork News
This weekend in West Cork is bursting with fun—vintage tractors for charity, brain-boosting singing, hilarious theater, cozy community cafés, and family…
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Man Found Dead in Cavan Home | Cork News
Man Found Dead in Cavan Home | Cork News
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Man Found Dead in Ballyjamesduff | Cork News
A man in his sixties was found dead in Ballyjamesduff over the weekend—his body taken to Our Lady’s Hospital for a post-mortem, with results pending as…
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Cork Celebrates LGBTQ+ History | Cork News
Cork just unveiled its first permanent LGBTQ+ history exhibition, “We Were Always Here,” marking a historic milestone as the city celebrates 50 years since its…
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Cork Weather & Road Updates | Cork News
Cork’s weather is shifting to cooler, drier conditions with sunny spells this afternoon after morning showers, temps 12-19°C, light to moderate winds…
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Gardaí Boost Road Safety with New Pursuit Training | Cork News
Gardaí are revolutionizing road safety with new high-speed pursuit training, learning from British forces and soon rolling out their own specialized courses to…
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Together at the Castle Mental Health Day | Cork News
Join the sixth annual “Together at the Castle” mental health and wellbeing day in Mallow Castle, a vibrant family-friendly event running from 1 PM to 5 PM…
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Farm Futures with John O'Brien | Cork News
John O’Brien, new chair of Carbery, is urging farmers in West Cork to rethink abandoning their land when succession looks uncertain—offering share farming…
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Nesbitt Resigns Over Health Dispute | Cork News
Mike Nesbitt has resigned as Northern Ireland’s Health Minister, citing deep regret and frustration over a political rift with Ulster Unionist leader Jon…
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Heatwave Hits Farmers and Roads | Cork News
Heatwaves grip the nation, triggering a nationwide hosepipe ban as drought conditions persist — even nights stay above 20°C, straining the young and elderly…
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Cork Student Housing Finally Approved | Cork News
Cork City Council has finally approved a major student housing project on Sullivan’s Quay, set to deliver up to 500 beds across 67 apartments in two towering…
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Busking Rules Fail in Cork | Cork News
Cork City Council’s new busking rules, meant to curb noise and late-night performances, are falling flat—buskers still blare past 1 AM, repeat tunes endlessly…