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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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College Costs and Smart Savings | Cork News
College costs are skyrocketing—tuition alone can hit €8,000 a year if living at home, and over €20,000 if off-campus, especially in cities like Dublin. Beyond…
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Jamie Crowley’s Death and Prison Monitoring | Cork News
A tragic death in a Cork prison cell exposed critical gaps in inmate monitoring — even with new tech checking vitals every 15 minutes, Jamie Crowley’s alcohol…
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78 New Degree Paths Without CAO Points | Cork News
Get ready for a major shift in Irish higher education—starting in 2026, over 70 new bachelor’s degree programs are launching without the traditional CAO points…
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Garda Bust in Galway Targets Organized Crime | Cork News
Gardaí in Galway pulled off a major crackdown, seizing drugs worth €20K and cash totaling nearly €10K in two city locations — part of a broader effort to…
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Not Your First Choice? New Paths Await | Cork News
Didn’t get your dream course? You’re not alone—most applicants still land one of their top three picks. It’s not the end; it’s a detour. Build resilience…
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Fuel Prices Set to Rise in Phases | Cork News
Fuel prices are set to rise in phases starting November 1st, with diesel up 8 cents and petrol 10 cents per liter as the government rolls back excise cuts — a…
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Ireland’s Climate Transition Fair? | Cork News
Ireland’s climate future hangs in the balance as new polling reveals deep skepticism: just 27% believe the nation will hit carbon neutrality by 2050, while…
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M50 Crash Leaves Elderly Injured | Cork News
An elderly couple in their eighties suffered serious injuries when their car veered off a bridge on Dublin’s M50 near Ballymount, triggering a major traffic…
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Vhi Raises Rates Ahead of October | Cork News
Health insurance costs are rising sharply starting October 1st, with Vhi hiking rates an average of 2.75%—driven by soaring healthcare expenses like private…
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Cork in Rain Warning with Electric Picnic Chaos | Cork News
Cork’s under a yellow rain warning with heavy downpours and thunderstorms possible—localized flooding and rough travel ahead. Electric Picnic attendees brace…
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Suspension Based on Race | Cork News
A healthcare assistant from Nigeria, with an impeccable work record, was unfairly suspended for six days after a vague patient complaint—only to be singled out…
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Jacuzzi Tragedy in Spain | Cork News
A tragic double death has rocked a Spanish vacation spot: a 45-year-old Irish woman and her 50-year-old New Zealand husband were found dead near a jacuzzi at a…
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Jamie Crowley's Tragedy Sparks Prison Tech Push | Cork News
A tragic death in prison sparks urgent calls for life-saving tech: Jamie Crowley, a young man with dreams of becoming a chef, died from alcohol withdrawal…
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Court Stops Council From Shifting Finance Director | Cork News
Cork City Council’s financial woes sparked a courtroom showdown over the abrupt reassignment of finance director John Hallahan, with the High Court ruling his…
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Health and Business Dominate CAO Applications | Cork News
This year’s CAO applications are exploding—with health and business leading the charge. Overall apps up 7%, medicine and physiotherapy each soaring 20%, and…
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M50 Crash at Junction 10 Causes Major Backups | Cork News
Major crash on the M50 at Junction 10 has shut down all lanes between Junction 9 and 10, with backups stretching back to Junction 6. Southbound traffic is…
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Cork Hospital Staff Demand Review | Cork News
Cork University Hospital consultants are demanding an independent review of staffing levels, claiming they’re short at least 600 staff—far from overstaffed—as…
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Cork Braces for Heavy Rain Warning | Cork News
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to hit County Cork starting Thursday afternoon, with a Status Yellow weather warning in place from noon until 3 AM Friday…
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Cork Honors Ukraine’s 35th Independence | Cork News
Cork City honored Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day with a moving flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, led by Lord Mayor Damian Boylan alongside members of Cork’s…
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Mags McCarthy Honors Dolly Parton | Cork News
Irish fiddle star Mags McCarthy pays heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, calling her an angel of talent and compassion whose legacy lives on through music…
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Teen Faces Multiple Charges After High-Speed Crash | Cork News
An 18-year-old from Cork is facing five counts of dangerous driving after a high-speed, reckless night drive that ended in a crash in Dripsey, leaving two…
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Ireland's Biggest Coffee Morning | Cork News
Ireland’s biggest coffee morning is coming September 24th — a nationwide community event to fund hospice care, featuring broadcaster Laura Fox, former RTÉ…
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CAO Offers Spark Calls for System Reform | Cork News
CAO’s first round of offers sent 90,000+ applications to 62,000+ students—with over half landing level eight courses and many getting top picks. But pressure’s…
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CAO Offers Explained: Accept or Wait | Cork News
CAO offers are live—grab your top pick before the deadline or risk losing it forever. Accepting a lower-choice offer? You still might snag higher ones…
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Stolen Priest's Car Stopped by Gardaí | Cork News
A stolen blue-green Toyota Corolla, belonging to local priest Father Dick Browne, sparked a high-speed chase through Limerick City before ending in Prospect…
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Video Shows Unacceptable Care at Limerick Hospital | Cork News
A heartbreaking video surfaces showing a healthcare assistant calling a dementia patient “crazy” — the late Ita Tobin, whose daughter Aisling broke down crying…
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Dementia Patient Treated Cruelly in Hospital | Cork News
A heartbreaking video of a dementia patient being verbally abused by a healthcare worker at University Hospital Limerick has ignited outrage and demands for…
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Passports Mandatory on Irish-British Ferries | Cork News
Starting September 28, ferry travelers between Ireland and Britain must show a valid passport — a new UK Border Force rule aimed at boosting data accuracy…
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Teen Faces Court Over E-Scooter Crash | Cork News
A 16-year-old faces serious charges after a high-speed e-scooter crash in Kildare last July left a 9-year-old with a chronic leg injury. The teen, who was 15…
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Four Men Charged Over Mosque Model Bonfire | Cork News
Four men face serious charges after allegedly staging a hate-filled bonfire topped with a mosque model in County Tyrone, sparking an investigation into a “hate…
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Teachers Demand Pay or Walk Out | Cork News
Ireland’s teachers are poised to strike over a broken promise — the Department of Education failed to deliver the 1 percent pay rise agreed in exchange for…
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CAO Offers Drop: What It Means for Students | Cork News
CAO offers are live — over 90,000 students got their first-round placements across higher and lower-level courses, with applications up by 6,000 from last…
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Cork Hospital’s Surgical Hub Delayed | Cork News
Cork University Hospital races to open its much-delayed surgical hub by late September, but staffing shortages are holding it back—despite spending over ten…
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Flash Floods Ravage Nepal and Tibet | Cork News
Flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa region have unleashed chaos, swallowing homes, roads, and bridges while leaving hundreds missing—including 384 tourists from 15…
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Email Deletion Conviction Shocks Council | Cork News
Former Mid and East Antrim Council CEO Anne Donaghy was convicted on two counts for deleting an email meant to block a Freedom of Information request about…
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Company Fined for Missing COVID Subsidy Docs | Cork News
A company faces a staggering €313,400 bill after failing to prove it met the requirements for a COVID wage subsidy program — despite claiming massive revenue…
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Flash Floods Leave Hundreds Missing in Nepal | Cork News
Flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa region have left hundreds missing, including 2 Irish and 12 British nationals — ages 13 to 60 — on a trek near the Nepal-Tibet…
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Paudie’s Hope After Drug Approval | Cork News
A heart-wrenching yet triumphant victory for Paudie Coady, a young Cork man with Friedreich’s Ataxia, as his family finally secures approval for the…
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Owen O'Keefe Swims Historic 39km Route | Cork News
Thirty-three-year-old ecologist Owen OKeefe just shattered records by completing a grueling 39-kilometer open-water swim from Baltimore to Mizen Head in under…
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Moss Twomey Monument Unveiled | Cork News
A towering monument rises in Clondulane to honor Maurice ‘Moss’ Twomey, the longest-serving chief of staff of the Old IRA — a man whose daring exploits shook…
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CAO Chaos: Points, Offers, and Pressure | Cork News
College admissions are tighter than ever, with over half of students missing their first-choice courses as demand outpaces supply. Points for Level 8 courses…
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Prisons Struggle with Overcrowding and Dignity | Cork News
Prisons are crumbling under overcrowding, forcing two out of three inmates to relieve themselves in front of cellmates—up from half just two years ago. With…
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Passports Required for Irish-British Ferries | Cork News
Starting September 28, Irish and British travelers boarding ferries between the two countries will need passports—no exceptions. Routes like Holyhead to Dublin…
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Hospitals Overwhelmed as Beds Run Dry | Cork News
Hospitals across the country are in crisis—even before winter—with hundreds of patients stuck on trolleys and surge beds, some waiting over 24 hours just for a…
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RTÉ's Staff Exit Plan Falls Short | Cork News
RTÉ’s latest staff reduction push fell short of expectations, with a rushed, narrowly-timed voluntary exit program yielding only 97 departures—far below the…
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Cathal O'Neill Graduates and Returns to Teach | Cork News
Cathal O’Neill, Limerick’s hurling superstar, just capped off an extraordinary college career with his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with Irish —…
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Passport Required for Irish-British Ferries | Cork News
Starting September 28th, everyone boarding ferries between Ireland and Britain must show a passport—no exceptions. Whether you’re Irish, British, or from…
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Teen Charged in Dublin E-Scooter Assault | Cork News
A 16-year-old in Dublin faces serious charges after a violent e-scooter incident left another teen badly injured. Arrested at home, he remained silent during…
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Cork Rally Tragedy and Safety Reforms | Cork News
A tragic rally fatality in February 2022 claimed the life of 22-year-old Eoin McCarthy, whose car plunged into a flooded stream after sliding off a bridge…
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Boston Scientific Hit by Major Cyberattack | Cork News
Boston Scientific is reeling from a major cyberattack that’s crippling its global operations, forcing thousands of Irish employees to work from home and…
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Macroom Gets New Garda HQ | Cork News
Macroom is getting a major upgrade with the construction of its brand new Garda station — set to become the divisional headquarters for all of Cork County…
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Mahon Smell Update from Uisce Éireann | Cork News
Uisce Éireann is finally holding a briefing for local politicians to address the persistent smell plaguing the Mahon area, offering a detailed update on…
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Cork Luas Delayed by Nine Months | Cork News
Cork’s Luas project hit a nine-month delay as the critical railway order—essentially the green light for construction—now slips to late 2028, down from early…
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Jamie Crowley’s Tragic Prison Death | Cork News
A 27-year-old man died just six days after arriving at Cork Prison, sparking urgent questions about prison safety and oversight. Found unresponsive in his…
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Teenagers Charged After Stolen Car Crash | Cork News
Three teens face serious charges after a stolen SUV rammed a Garda patrol in West Cork—police used a stinger device to stop it. The 19-year-old, Wayne Daly…
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Dublin Pharmacist Banned for Falsifying Prescriptions | Cork News
A Dublin pharmacist faces a five-year ban after admitting to a shocking string of misconduct at Lalor’s Pharmacy — falsifying prescriptions, dispensing…
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Cork Culture Night 2024 Guide | Cork News
Culture Night in Cork County is exploding this year with over 150 free events across towns, villages, and islands on September 18th — featuring fire shows at…
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Garvaghy March Reapplication Sparks Tension | Cork News
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is backing the Orange Order’s push to reapply for their controversial Garvaghy Road march, following a court ruling that…
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Skyclarys Approved for Friedreich’s Ataxia | Cork News
A breakthrough for rare disease families: Skyclarys, the first approved treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia, is now accessible in Ireland after a powerful…
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Drunk Passenger Causes Chaos on Flight | Cork News
A drunken Cork man, Emmet Moynihan, caused chaos on a British Airways flight bound for Vegas after boarding visibly intoxicated and verbally abusing crew when…