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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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West Cork Businesses Pay More for Water | Cork News
West Cork businesses are bracing for a water cost crisis as commercial bills soar nearly 10% with another 18% hike looming by 2026. The standing charge alone…
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Clonakilty Whiskey Surges in the US | Cork News
Clonakilty Irish Whiskey is exploding in the U.S., with 36.2% year-over-year sales growth and Galley Head’s sales more than doubling—thanks to smart…
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Skibbereen’s Painted Past Comes to Life | Cork News
Skibbereen’s “Painted Past” project is transforming the town into a living gallery, using vibrant murals to celebrate local history and art—thanks to a major…
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Eccles Hotel Sale Moves Forward | Cork News
The Eccles Hotel in Glengarriff, a historic waterfront gem dating back to 1890 and once part of the Prince of Wales Route, is reportedly on the verge of a…
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Corncrake Returns to West Cork | Cork News
Corncrakes are back in West Cork after disappearing for decades — a male was spotted calling daily at Whites Marsh, proving nature rebounds when habitats are…
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Cork Craft Month Returns This August | Cork News
Cork Craft Month is back this August with over 90 events—workshops, demos, and markets—all designed to bring you face-to-face with the city’s talented makers…
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Farmers Demand Urgent Support | Cork News
Ireland’s farmers are in crisis as soaring fertilizer prices, drought-driven feed shortages, and stretched support programs threaten their survival—Macra is…
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Kid on Pipe Slide Wins Local Photo Contest | Cork News
A kid’s carefree moment on a pipe slide, captured by Margaret Hubbard, sparked something bigger — a community photo contest seeking your best local snapshot…
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Ireland’s Blood Pudding Legacy | Cork News
Blood, guts, and history collide in Ireland’s oldest culinary tradition—blood pudding. In her new book dropping September 10th, Kate Ryan reveals how this…
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Heatwave Warning Across Leinster | Cork News
Heatwave alert: Temperatures could soar to 30°C across Leinster, including Dublin, Kildare, Carlow, Laois, and Offaly, with a yellow warning in place through…
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Tractor Trek for Mental Health | Cork News
Michael Keegan is hitting the road in his granddad’s legendary Deutz D40L tractor, racing from Mizen Head to Malin Head to raise funds and awareness for…
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Farmers Question EU’s Holiday Subsidy | Cork News
EU proposes farming subsidies to let farmers take time off for holidays, sick days, or childcare—aiming to fight burnout and lure in younger workers. But…
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The Red Giant That Built an Era | Cork News
The Massey Ferguson 100 series was farming’s ultimate legend — a British tractor icon that dominated the field for over a decade, with more than a million…
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Free Farm Safety Courses Now Open | Cork News
Farm safety just got a major boost in Ireland as FRS Training launches a free, nationwide program for 300 farm workers and their families in 2026. Designed to…
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Cork’s Rare Solar Eclipse Viewing | Cork News
Don’t miss tonight’s rare solar eclipse in Cork — the next one won’t come until 2090! The moon will pass between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow you can…
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Five Euros, One Meal, Lifesaving Impact | Cork News
Cork Penny Dinners is launching “Just One Meal” — donate just five euros to help feed someone in need with a hot, nutritious meal. This historic charity…
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Heritage Week at Nano Nagle Place | Cork News
Heritage Week is here, and Nano Nagle Place is throwing a history-packed party—from August 15th to 23rd, snag a discounted five-euro self-guided tour. Dive…
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Trump Switched Planes for Security | Cork News
Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey after a summit, allegedly fleeing in a catering truck amid a Secret Service alert over a potential threat — while a…
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Cork’s Apartment Boom and What’s Next | Cork News
Cork’s apartment boom is roaring ahead—with three times as many new projects starting than finishing last year, reshaping the skyline and signaling a major…
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School Ready, Pipes Not | Cork News
Carrignavar’s new special school is set to open—furniture’s being moved in, playground’s nearly done—but beneath the excitement lies a ticking environmental…
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Ireland's Rivers Struggle Through Drought | Cork News
Ireland’s rivers, lakes, and groundwater are under severe strain as a prolonged heatwave and dry spell push water levels to record lows—over 60% of river sites…
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Autism Protocol Delayed by Staff Shortage | Cork News
A much-anticipated autism assessment protocol, set to launch in July to slash wait times from 24 months to six, is now facing delays as the HSE admits staff…
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Data Centers Should Pay Grid Upgrade Costs | Cork News
Ireland’s Green Party is calling for a new tax on data centers to help fund grid upgrades, arguing that households are unfairly subsidizing tech giants’…
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James McHugh Remembered | Cork News
A heartbreaking tragedy struck Cavan this week when James McHugh, the legendary 1992 All-Ireland-winning Donegal footballer, died in a car crash at age 62. His…
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Tragic N3 Crash Claims Life of GAA Star | Cork News
A devastating crash on the N3 near Drummallaght claimed the life of James McHugh, a beloved former Donegal All-Ireland winner, who was driving the car. His…
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Ireland's Rising Road Deaths and GAA Tragedy | Cork News
Ireland’s road death toll has risen by 14 this year, sparking national grief after the tragic death of Donegal GAA legend James McHugh, an All-Ireland winner…
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DJ Carey's Medal Sells for a Fortune | Cork News
DJ Carey’s 1992 All-Ireland hurling medal—his fifth and one of Kilkenny’s most iconic trophies—just sold for way more than the expected €10,000, sparking…
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Belfast’s Pedestrian Future | Cork News
Belfast’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is pushing to make pedestrian zones permanent after the runaway success of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which drew…
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Teen Driver Caught at 174 km/h | Cork News
A teen on a provisional license got caught speeding at 174 km/h in a 120 km/h zone, driving alone in an Audi A4 — a dangerous combo for a 17-year-old. His mom…
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Man Refuses Bail to Make Point | Cork News
A 47-year-old man in Kildare, Glen Egan, is refusing to sign a bail bond—choosing instead to stay locked up despite facing just fourteen public order charges…
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Kids in Crisis Over Summer | Cork News
Over 250 kids in Cork and Kerry are spending their summer break in emergency housing—making up more than a third of all homeless children nationwide. Stuck in…
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Crack Cocaine Surge Hits Women Hard | Cork News
A major addiction treatment center is sounding the alarm as crack cocaine use surges, now accounting for a quarter of all cocaine-related cases — a dramatic…
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Skyclarys Rejected Despite Hope | Cork News
The HSE has rejected funding for Skyclarys, a life-changing drug for Friedreich’s ataxia—a rare, devastating disease affecting just 200 people in Ireland…
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Tragic Rally Death in Flooded Stream | Cork News
A tragic rally crash claims the life of 22-year-old driver Eoin McCarthy after his car overturned into a flooded stream during the Killarney Forestry Rally…
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Energy Bills Skyrocketing Across Ireland | Cork News
Energy arrears are hitting record highs as over 328,000 households fall behind on electricity and nearly 190,000 on gas, with average debts soaring past $500…
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Kinahan Extradition and the Enduring Crime Network | Cork News
Daniel Kinahan, the alleged mastermind behind a sprawling international crime syndicate, has been extradited from Dubai and faces charges in Ireland — a…
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Cork’s Empty Homes Revival | Cork News
Cork’s €40 million Croí Cónaithe scheme is transforming vacant homes into livable spaces, expanding from towns to cities and rural areas, boosting grants to up…
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Eoin McCarthy Inquest Deepens | Cork News
In a gripping inquest into the tragic death of rally driver Eoin McCarthy, who died in February 2022 during the Killarney Forest Rally, court proceedings…
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R169 Crash: Witness Needed | Cork News
A serious crash on the R169 near Dunleer this afternoon left a 70-something car driver critically injured, while the truck driver walked away unharmed. Gardaí…
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Van Full of Weed Caught in Ireland | Cork News
A Lithuanian van driver claimed he was just delivering a hot tub when police found over 27 kilos of cannabis hidden in his roof—worth £220,000. Arrested at…
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Healy-Rae Pushes Flat 20% Overtime Tax | Cork News
Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae is pushing for a flat 20% tax rate on overtime pay to reward hardworking individuals, arguing it would incentivize extra hours…
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Ireland’s Rare Solar Eclipse Night | Cork News
Ireland braces for a dazzling solar eclipse on August 12th, with up to 97% of the sun blocked in Cork — a celestial spectacle not seen again until 2090. Prime…
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Cork’s 75th Annual Holy Rosary Mass | Cork News
This Saturday, August 15th, Cork city celebrates 75 years of faith and tradition at the Holy Rosary Shrine’s annual outdoor mass honoring the Assumption of…
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Bomb Squad Called to Landfill Relic | Cork News
A bomb squad was called to a Kildare landfill after someone unearthed what looked like an old bomb—causing major traffic chaos and sparking security concerns…
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Stranded in Justice System | Cork News
A 27-year-old Afghan man, Nasim Sulemankhil, is trapped in a legal nightmare as his case escalates from knife possession to affray and flick-knife charges—now…
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Food Safety Failures Exposed | Cork News
Food safety just got serious: the FSAI slapped 13 closure orders and 2 prohibition notices on businesses for gross hygiene failures — from overflowing toilets…
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Cork Ice Cream and Meat Plant Shut Down | Cork News
Ice cream wholesaler and a food processor in Cork face major shutdowns after failing basic food safety rules—traceability gaps and illegal animal product…
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Sinn Féin and DUP Agree to Keep Stormont Standing | Cork News
Sinn Féin’s Finance Minister John O’Dowd insists his party has zero intention of collapsing Northern Ireland’s fragile powersharing government, countering…
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Lighthouse Keeper’s Life at Galley Head | Cork News
Gerald Butler, who grew up at Galley Head Lighthouse and spent decades keeping its light, shares a lifetime of stormy seas, quiet solitude, and unforgettable…
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Victim Blaming in Court | Cork News
A shocking courtroom moment in Limerick where a defense lawyer questioned a survivor’s clothing reignites the fight against victim-blaming in sexual assault…
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Father Hid Income to Avoid Child Support | Cork News
A father was exposed for faking poverty to dodge child support, secretly earning €145,000 in just one year while his terminally ill ex-wife struggled to…
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Heat Warning Hits 14 Counties | Cork News
Met Éireann’s yellow heat warning covers 14 counties, including Leinster and Tipperary, kicking in tomorrow morning at 6 AM and lasting until Friday…
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Cork Museums Get Major Cultural Boost | Cork News
Cork’s museums are getting a major cultural boost with nearly forty thousand euros in new grants, spotlighting three key projects designed to deepen visitor…
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Cork Man Faces Repeat Driving Ban | Cork News
A 49-year-old man from Cork, already banned for five years for driving uninsured, was caught again in May 2025—this time with an unlicensed, untaxed car. With…
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Cork’s Big Solar Eclipse Warning | Cork News
Ireland braces for a major solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 — the biggest since 2019 — with 96% of the Sun covered, peaking at 7:13 PM. But here’s the catch…
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Wrong-Way Crash Leaves Families Shaken | Cork News
At 5:30 AM, a car full of eight young men raced the wrong way on the highway near Firhouse at 100 km/h, slamming head-on into another vehicle. The driver of…
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Companies Tried to Shortchange Workers on Pensions | Cork News
Big companies tried to sneak employees into skimpy pension plans just before the new MyFutureFund system launched, offering barely any employer contributions…
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Companies Exploit Pension Loophole | Cork News
Big companies allegedly teamed up with financial advisors to trap workers into low-return pension schemes, dodging the government’s new auto-enrolment system…
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Cork’s Empty Homes Revival | Cork News
Cork’s councils have poured over forty million euros into reviving more than eight hundred empty homes under the Croí Cónaithe scheme, with grants up to…
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Shots Fired at Lisburn Home | Cork News
Shots fired at a Lisburn home early Tuesday morning—front door and upstairs window damaged, but no one hurt. A parked car also took hits. Police are…