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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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EU and Taliban Talks on Afghan Returns | Cork News
EU officials secretly held talks in Brussels with Taliban delegates over returning Afghan migrants — sparking outrage amid the Taliban’s brutal crackdown on…
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HSE Decision on Skyclarys for Friedreich's Ataxia | Cork News
Families across Ireland are holding their breath as the HSE prepares to decide whether to cover the only approved treatment for Friedreich’s Ataxia—a…
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Healy-Rae Family Fallout Exposed | Cork News
A new documentary dives into the explosive fallout within the Healy-Rae political dynasty, centering on Michael Healy-Rae’s dramatic resignation—blamed by him…
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Saints Stun Rovers with Teen Hero | Cork News
St. Patrick’s Athletic pulled off a stunning FAI Cup upset against reigning champs Shamrock Rovers, coming from two down at halftime to force extra time—and…
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Teen Electrocuted in Greek Holiday Home | Cork News
A tragic electrocution death of 17-year-old Irish student Alex McKee on Greece’s Kimolos island has ignited a safety scandal, sparking calls for accountability…
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Europe’s Wildfire Crisis Escalates | Cork News
Europe’s wildfire crisis is escalating, with Belgium facing its worst blaze in over a decade—now larger than its 2011 record fire—and Greece mourning two lives…
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Train Derailment Halts East Sussex Line | Cork News
A major train derailment near Lewes in East Sussex has shut down the line between Lewes and Haywards Heath for at least ten days—possibly longer. Three…
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Wrong Way Driving on Motorways | Cork News
Wild, deadly wrong-way driving on motorways is sparking outrage as authorities uncover a disturbing trend: drivers risking lives—sometimes fatally—for social…
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Trump's Gaza Plan Under Fire | Cork News
Jared Kushner and envoy Nickolay Mladenov are pushing Trump’s Gaza peace plan in Cairo, secretly including Hamas in talks—despite Israel’s airstrikes that…
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Eoin McCarthy Inquest Reveals Safety Failures | Cork News
A tragic rally crash in County Cork claimed the life of 22-year-old Eoin McCarthy, whose car plunged into a flooded stream during the Killarney Forestry Rally…
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Minister Assaulted After Cattle Cull Controversy | Cork News
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has been assaulted and targeted with death threats following a controversial cattle cull in County Tyrone…
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Women on Water Sets Record in Pink | Cork News
Baltimore Harbour turned pink for the record-breaking Women on Water event, drawing hundreds of women from across Cork and beyond for a dazzling day of sea…
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Eoin McCarthy’s Tragic Rally Death | Cork News
A tragic inquest into the death of 22-year-old rally driver Eoin McCarthy, who died during his second race at the Killarney Forestry Rally, has delivered a…
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Man Dies After Nighttime Assault in Dublin | Cork News
A man in his forties was brutally assaulted on North Great Charles Street in Dublin, sustaining severe injuries that led to his death at the Mater…
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Eoin McCarthy's Tragic Rally Death | Cork News
A tragic accident at the Killarney Forestry Rally claimed the life of 22-year-old rally driver Eoin McCarthy in February 2022 when his car flipped into a…
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Rose of Tralee Under Fire | Cork News
Kirsten Mate Maher, the first African-Irish Rose of Tralee winner in 2018, is speaking out about how today’s climate of racism and anti-diversity in Ireland…
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Long-Form Podcasts Are Winning | Cork News
Podcasts are rewriting the rules of media consumption—longer, deeper, and far more engaging than traditional radio. With episodes stretching to an hour or…
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Dublin Stabbing Victim Dies | Cork News
A man in his 40s fatally stabbed on North Great Charles Street in Dublin has died despite hospital treatment. Authorities have launched a full investigation…
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Tragedy in West Cork as Farmer Dies Seeking Water | Cork News
A tragic loss in West Cork: farmer Eugene McSweeney, 50, drowned while retrieving water for his cattle as plummeting river levels from a brutal dry spell led…
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Public Grants Turned Into Airbnb Profits | Cork News
A Cork property that received a massive €70,000 public housing grant to convert vacant space into long-term rentals is now secretly operating as an Airbnb…
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Operation Thor Targets Dublin Burglaries | Cork News
Two suspects in their forties have been arrested in south Dublin in a major crackdown on burglaries as part of Operation Thor — a sweeping initiative launched…
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Dublin Airport Reroutes Flights for Runway Work | Cork News
Dublin Airport’s south runway is shutting down for five nights to tackle urgent maintenance — and it’s not good news for locals. With 90 overnight flights…
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Carrignavar School’s Future in Wastewater Limbo | Cork News
A new special school in Carrignavar, County Cork, faces a major setback just days before its planned opening—its wastewater connection is failing to meet…
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Dense Breasts and Hidden Risks | Cork News
Women are demanding transparency after being told their mammograms were clear — only to later learn they had cancer. Dense breast tissue, which appears white…
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Cork’s Double Rose Contender | Cork News
Cork’s got a double crown shot this year as 19-year-old Lexi Linnane, the youngest ever Cork Rose and a dance teacher studying early years education, takes…
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44 New Officers Sworn In as PSNI Marks 25 Years | Cork News
Forty-four new officers swore in at a historic ceremony marking the PSNI’s 25th anniversary, pledging to serve with integrity as the force navigates a pivotal…
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Big Beach Clean 2026 Needs You | Cork News
Cork’s Big Beach Clean 2026 is a global ocean cleanup effort where volunteers remove tons of trash from beaches, rivers, and towns—last year alone, 11,000…
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FSAI Bans Two Cork Food Businesses | Cork News
Two Irish food businesses, Ocras in Clonakilty and Rebel Ice Cream in Little Island, face immediate bans after the FSAI uncovered serious safety violations…
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Cork Archives Day: Dig Into Local History | Cork News
Cork’s free genealogy day this Wed at the Seamus Murphy Building—light lunch included! Dive into city history with talks on 1800s urban planning and Cork’s…
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Gut Health Research Needs Global Diversity | Cork News
Scientists are calling out the gut-brain health research bubble—most studies focus only on wealthy nations, leaving billions of people unrepresented. New…
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Six Irish Country Stars Take Stage | Cork News
Ireland’s country music scene is exploding this Sunday as six legendary stars—Philomena Begley, Brendan Shine, Declan Nerney, Mick Flavin, Kathy Durkin, and…
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Ireland Hesitates on Life-Saving Drug | Cork News
Ireland faces a heartbreaking dilemma as it hesitates to fund a life-changing drug for Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare disease affecting 200 people — despite…
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Ireland Hesitates on Life-Saving Drug | Cork News
Ireland faces a heartbreaking dilemma as it hesitates to fund a life-changing drug for Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare disease affecting 200 people — despite…
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Skyclarys Access Battle in Ireland | Cork News
Families of Irish patients with rare Friedreich’s Ataxia are demanding urgent action after the HSE rejected funding for the potentially life-changing drug…
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Afghan Women’s Fight for Survival | Cork News
Five years after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, women face a brutal erosion of rights—silenced in public, barred from education and healthcare…
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Cork on a Fork Fest Guide | Cork News
Cork City is buzzing with the Cork on a Fork Fest, a massive food celebration running through Sunday, August 16, 2026, packed with free events, family fun, and…
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UFU Demands Resignations Over Cow Cull | Cork News
Ulster Farmers Union demands resignation of Northern Ireland’s agriculture minister Andrew Muir after 51 cows were culled in County Tyrone under a court order…
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Rolls Royce of Irish Independence | Cork News
This Sunday, August 16th, witness history up close as the very armored car that accompanied Michael Collins on the day he was killed in 1922 goes on display at…
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Ireland's Hidden Tobacco Crisis | Cork News
Tobacco fraud is hitting Ireland hard, with nearly half of cigarette packs in Cork going untaxed—half of those are counterfeit. Galway leads with 75% of packs…
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Cork Council Closes Slip Road for Kids' Safety | Cork News
Cork City Council’s bold move to close a high-speed slip road near St. Luke’s National School is sparking debate—but their goal is clear: safer streets for…
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New Hope for Kids in Cork | Cork News
Taoiseach Micheál Martin kicks off two groundbreaking projects in Kanturk, Cork — a new regional respite center for 60 kids annually plus emergency stays, and…
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Law Society CEO Faces Fallout Over Cousin Reference | Cork News
The Law Society of Northern Ireland is under fire after its chief exec gave a character reference for his cousin, convicted of 1970s sexual abuse — sparking…
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Pinergy Raises Bills Amid Rising Costs | Cork News
Pinergy’s latest electricity price hike, effective September 14th, will cost 28,000 households an extra $169 a year—thanks to a 9.8% jump in unit rates, even…
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Shark Bite Survivor’s Near Miss | Cork News
A fisherman named Sebastian Achim got bit by a blue shark while tagging it off the Waterford coast, suffering a deep leg wound and losing a lot of blood. He…
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Hate Crimes Surge in Ireland | Cork News
Hate crimes in Ireland surged 15% in 2025, hitting 780 cases—up from 676 the year before—with anti-race motives dominating at 40%. The new Criminal Justice Act…
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Heritage at Risk This Weekend | Cork News
This Saturday, August 15th, over fifty heritage sites across Ireland open free for all as National Heritage Week kicks off with the urgent theme “Heritage at…
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High Court Upholds Breathalyser Inspection Rights | Cork News
The High Court just handed a major win to drink-driving defendants, ruling that breathalyser machines used in convictions must be inspectable — even if it…
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NATO Jets Down Drone Near Russian Border | Cork News
An Italian Eurofighter shot down an unidentified drone intruding into NATO and EU airspace over Latvia, sparking a swift military response with Italian and…
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Trees in Fields: Ireland’s Silvoarable Pilot | Cork News
Ireland’s launching a bold new farming experiment: silvoarable farming, where trees grow side-by-side with crops like wheat and barley. Farmers get cash…
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Mother Sentenced for Infant’s Death | Cork News
A Scottish mother has been sentenced to six years for using a hairdryer to fatally injure her three-month-old daughter in September 2023. The infant died from…
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Berlin High-Rise Fire Escapes | Cork News
A massive fire erupted in a 22-story Berlin apartment building early Friday, forcing evacuations and leaving five injured—some so desperate they considered…
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Tragic Loss of West Cork Farmer | Cork News
A heartbreaking tragedy struck West Cork as 55-year-old farmer Eugene McSweeney lost his life while filling water barrels for his livestock from the River…
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Ireland’s Cigarette Tax Crisis | Cork News
Over half the cigarettes seized in Ireland were untaxed—57% skipped Irish excise duty—and 14% were outright fakes, according to a new JTI survey. Hotspots like…
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Tragic Death at Dublin Prison Under Investigation | Cork News
A tragic death at Wheatfield Prison has sent shockwaves through Dublin, as a 30-something inmate died in custody following a serious incident. Authorities are…
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Walk for Lifeboat Heroes This Sunday | Cork News
This Sunday marks the 10th annual Great Wild Atlantic Marathon Walks, a stunning coastal fundraiser for the Courtmacsherry RNLI that’s already raised over…
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Taoiseach Opens Coastal Rowing Spectacle | Cork News
The All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships are set to explode in Bantry with record entries, a Taoiseach opening ceremony, and crowds expected to hit…
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Spinal Surgery Wait Times Drop at CHI | Cork News
Spinal surgery wait times for kids at Children’s Health Ireland are down to 104 on the active list — a major drop — while 279 surgeries have been completed…
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Tragic Death at Wheatfield Prison | Cork News
A tragic death at Wheatfield Prison in Dublin has sent shockwaves through the system — a 30-something inmate died after being attacked in his cell, sparking an…
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Tokyo Flood Crisis After Record Rain | Cork News
Torrential rains slammed east of Tokyo, turning streets into rivers, swallowing homes, stranding thousands—including at Narita Airport—and cutting power across…
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Dublin Prisoner Dies in Custody | Cork News
A 39-year-old Dublin man died inside Wheatfield Prison, sparking an urgent investigation by the Irish Prison Service, the Inspector of Prisons, and the gardaí…