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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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Brenda Fricker Remembered | Cork News
Brenda Fricker, the Oscar-winning Irish actress beloved for her unforgettable role as Bridget Fagan Brown in “My Left Foot” and the iconic “Pigeon Lady” from…
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Cork Rail Delayed by Failed Tech System | Cork News
The NTA’s six-year, €50 million train traffic management system has crashed and burned, jeopardizing the Cork commuter rail project set to launch in a year…
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Solicitors Walkout Shrinks Cork Prison | Cork News
Cork Prison’s inmate count has plummeted 21% as criminal legal aid solicitors nationwide strike over a new flat-fee payment system they say undervalues their…
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St Michael's Homes Back On Track | Cork News
St. Michael’s development in Bandon, West Cork, is back on track after a major setback when the original builder folded—now set for completion by end of 2026…
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School Hours Under Review | Cork News
School hours and breaks are under review as the Department of Education weighs whether kids need longer days—or more downtime. With junior and senior infants…
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Ireland’s Intelligence Gap Exposed | Cork News
Ireland’s self-proclaimed neutrality is crumbling under the weight of modern security threats—cyberattacks, disinformation, and geopolitical meddling from…
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Maurice MacGowan, Shane’s Father, Passes Away | Cork News
Maurice MacGowan, father of legendary Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, has died peacefully at University Hospital Limerick after a brief illness, surrounded by…
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Seven-Year-Old’s Letter Rebuilds Dome | Cork News
A seven-year-old named Ross Fahey stunned everyone when he wrote a heartfelt letter to Connacht GAA after their beloved Air Dome was destroyed in a…
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Maurice MacGowan, Shane’s Father, Passes | Cork News
Maurice MacGowan, Shane’s Father, Passes | Cork News
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Ireland’s Overdependence on Foreign Investment | Cork News
Ireland’s small and medium businesses are sounding the alarm as the country’s heavy reliance on foreign investment threatens economic stability—warning that…
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Trump’s Irish Visit and the Protest Tradition | Cork News
Trump’s upcoming Ireland trip is turning into a high-stakes summer spectacle — a final, flashy send-off before autumn sets in. But with security forces already…
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Irish Athletes Celebrate Life Through Transplants | Cork News
Twenty Irish athletes, all organ or bone marrow transplant recipients, are competing in Sheffield at the British Transplant Games — a vibrant celebration of…
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Cork Bus Station: Money Spent, Results Missing | Cork News
Cork’s Parnell Place bus station got nearly €800,000 since 2021—but local TD Thomas Gould says the results don’t show it. While auto doors and new seats were…
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Ukrainian Residents Face Evictions in Cork | Cork News
Over 130 Ukrainians in six Cork locations are being told to pack up by October 31st as Ireland winds down state-funded housing for refugees — including the…
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Car Chase Ends in Crash Outside Virgin Media Park | Cork News
A wild car chase erupted in Ballyphehane, Cork, ending in a violent crash outside Virgin Media Park—panels ripped off, property destroyed, and locals stunned…
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Law Society Leader Under Fire | Cork News
The Law Society of Northern Ireland’s chief executive is under fire after writing a character reference for his cousin convicted of 1970s indecent assault…
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Shane Matthews Remanded in Custody | Cork News
Shane Matthews is back in Cork District Court facing serious charges after repeatedly violating a court order banning him from RTÉ Cork and its staff —…
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A Mother’s Fight to Bring Her Son to Ireland | Cork News
A Gazan physiotherapist, Zainab Eid, has been awarded a scholarship to study Public Health in Ireland — but faces heartbreak as her four-year-old son Karim…
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M8 Closure Alert: Cork to Dublin Detours | Cork News
Drivers heading north on the M8 between Cashel and Thurles on weekdays will face closures from 8 AM to 6 PM, starting August 4 and running until October 10…
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Extradition of 75-Year-Old for Decades-Old Crimes | Cork News
A 75-year-old man extradited from Australia after decades is set to face serious charges in Northern Ireland—including indecent assault and gross indecency…
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Garda Sweep Seizes EVs and Drugs | Cork News
Dublin’s Gardaí pulled off a massive crackdown yesterday in Operation Meacán, seizing 166 e-bikes and scooters, seven e-dirt bikes, four scramblers, three quad…
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Four Men Stabbed in Covent Garden | Cork News
Four men stabbed in bustling Covent Garden as police rush to scene — a 47-year-old woman arrested with scissors, injuries not life-threatening, witnesses…
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Victoria's Secret Leaves Grafton Street | Cork News
Victoria’s Secret is shuttering its Grafton Street flagship in Dublin, making way for a luxury beauty overhaul — rumored to be Space NK, poised to open…
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Chase, Crash, and Chaos in Cork | Cork News
A man was seriously injured, suspected of a broken arm, after being chased through Cork’s Ballyphehane by masked assailants in a chaotic, vehicle-filled…
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Hospital Beds in Crisis | Cork News
Sixty-five patients waited over 24 hours for hospital beds last Wednesday, including four over 75 — with University Hospital Limerick hit hardest, 16 stuck…
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Flutter CEO Out as US Sales Slide | Cork News
Flutter’s CEO Peter Jackson is stepping down after eight years, handing over to Dan Taylor as the company faces a revenue slump—downward earnings forecasts, US…
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Deloitte Paid Millions to Fix Housing Crisis | Cork News
The State’s pouring over €10 million into Deloitte Ireland since last year to fix the chaotic international protection housing system and manage…
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Major Crash Closes R585 Near Dunmanway | Cork News
Major crash shuts down R585 west of Coppeen—emergency crews and Gardaí on scene near Gloun North in Dunmanway. Road fully closed; diversions in place. Stay…
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New Falcon 6X Jet Takes Flight | Cork News
The government’s new Dassault Falcon 6X jet is a game-changer—capable of nonstop flights across the Pacific, carrying twice as many passengers, and ready for…
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Student Housing Crisis in Cork | Cork News
Ireland’s student housing crisis is spiraling, with Cork ranking as the second-most expensive city for students—costs now exceeding 17,500 euros annually…
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Wind Farm Blocked by Court Deadline | Cork News
A wind farm project in Waterford, aiming for 88 million euros and ten towering turbines, hit a major roadblock after being rejected by the planning commission…
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Fuel Prices and Budget Cuts Under Fire | Cork News
Fuel prices are wild and unpredictable right now, thanks to global chaos—especially Iran’s situation. Minister Jack Chambers says they’ll reassess in…
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Janice Long Faces Withholding Charges | Cork News
A 65-year-old woman, Janice Long, faces serious charges for withholding information during the murder investigation of Kieran Quilligan, whose body was found…
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Belfast Knife Attack Trial Moves Forward | Cork News
A 30-year-old man from Chad, Hadi Alodid, accused of a racially motivated knife attack in Belfast that sparked riots and left one man seriously injured…
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FIFA Crisis Deepens After Investor Plan Collapse | Cork News
FIFA’s crisis deepens as Infantino faces mounting rebellion after his controversial World Cup commercial rights plan was scrapped, triggering threats of…
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El Niño Threatens Global Food Security | Cork News
This year’s El Niño, one of the strongest in 70 years, is poised to devastate global food security, threatening millions already struggling with…
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Bail Denied Over Lawyer’s Pay Choice | Cork News
A man accused of possessing a firearm and ammo remains jailed after his bail bid was rejected by the High Court, which ruled that his solicitor’s financial…
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Public Sector Pay Battle Escalates | Cork News
Public sector unions are set to strike as 90,000 workers from healthcare to schools vote on industrial action, demanding a fair pay deal amid soaring living…
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Ted Lasso Returns Divided Reviews | Cork News
Ted Lasso’s return feels like a mixed bag—critics call the new season cynical and flat, with underdeveloped characters and sluggish pacing, even as it tries to…
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Ireland Invests Millions to Boost Domestic Tourism | Cork News
Fáilte Ireland’s bold “Find Yourself” campaign is pouring over ten million euros into a nationwide push to revive domestic tourism—encouraging Irish travelers…
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Cork’s Housing Progress and Maintenance Challenges | Cork News
Cork City Council is making impressive strides in social housing, with over 3,000 units now under construction — a dramatic leap from just one home built in…
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Cork’s Regeneration Promise Falters | Cork News
Cork’s North West Quarter regeneration, meant to replace 600 homes in 15 years, is collapsing—less than a third built, delays stretching to three years, and…
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Cork Council Stalls on Nature Flood Study | Cork News
Cork County Council dumped over $50,000 on a flood-resilience study for Midleton after Storm Babet caused $200 million in damage — but now the council’s…
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The Invite: Comedy with Heart and Heat | Cork News
A hilarious yet surprisingly deep comedy, “The Invite” follows a frazzled San Francisco couple, Joe and Angela, as they host their wildly different…
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Shooting in Clondalkin Park Under Investigation | Cork News
Shooting in Clondalkin Park Under Investigation | Cork News
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5,000 Speeding Drivers Caught | Cork News
Over the bank holiday weekend, police launched a massive road safety operation — and the results are alarming: two deaths, 16 serious injuries, 188 DUI…
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Ireland’s Hottest and Driest July on Record | Cork News
Ireland just lived through its wildest July on record — the driest and second hottest in 126 years, with temperatures soaring, droughts gripping the land, and…
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Alcohol Labels Change Buying Habits | Cork News
Ireland’s bold move to slap cancer warnings on alcohol bottles is already paying off—new data shows a quarter of shoppers are cutting back or skipping booze…
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Tour de Munster Rides for Down Syndrome | Cork News
The Tour de Munster kicks off tomorrow in Cork, with over 100 cyclists pedaling 600km across Munster’s stunning countryside over four days — all to raise funds…
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Arrest in Ballinasloe Shooting Case | Cork News
Arrest in Ballinasloe Shooting Case | Cork News
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Doctors in Short Supply | Cork News
Over 5,700 people can’t find a family doctor—proof the system is buckling under demand. With population growth outpacing GP additions by more than 2x, counties…
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Applegreen Brings Popeyes to Naas | Cork News
Applegreen is set to revolutionize fast food in Ireland with its brand-new Naas service station — featuring Ireland’s first-ever Popeyes drive-thru, alongside…
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Union Hall’s Water Upgrade Begins | Cork News
Union Hall’s water future just got a major upgrade—2.8 km of brand-new pipes are being laid along L-4224 and L-82631 in Myross to replace leaky, bursting old…
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Ryanair Surges in Passengers, Slumps in Profits | Cork News
Ryanair smashed passenger records in July, moving 22.2 million people — a 7% jump from last year — but took a brutal 34% profit hit in the last quarter…
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Cannonball Supercar Rally Returns to Cork | Cork News
Get ready for Ireland’s biggest supercar road trip—Cannonball returns to Cork in September 2026 with over 200 hypercars roaring through 1,000km of Irish roads…
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Man Climbs Crane in Dublin | Cork News
A man climbed a crane on Talbot Street in Dublin, sparking chaos as traffic ground to a halt and the Luas was disrupted. Gardaí deployed negotiators and…
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Ireland’s Front Pages Today | Cork News
Ireland’s front pages today are split between national grief over Glen Hansard’s funeral, Cork’s college fee crisis, a landmark £20k award for a Northern Irish…
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Yellow Warning Cancelled Weather Update | Cork News
That Status Yellow wind and rain warning for Co Donegal is officially off — Met Éireann pulled it after breezy, showery conditions failed to hit warning…
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Space Station Evac Alert and Trust | Cork News
Astronaut Chris Williams recounts a hair-raising moment aboard the ISS when his crew was placed on evacuation alert during a critical air leak repair by…
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Miliband in Washington on Hormuz and Peace | Cork News
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is making waves in Washington, locking horns with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the critical Strait of Hormuz — a…