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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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Tulisa Demands Media Accountability | Cork News
Tulisa Contostavlos, once a pop star turned media crusader, is launching a bold campaign to reform UK media ethics — demanding an independent press regulator…
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Razorlight Almost Gave Away America | Cork News
Johnny Borrell of Razorlight reveals how the band nearly gave away their mega-hit “America” before it became their only UK number one — they even tried…
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Tom Holland Reads Superworm | Cork News
Tom Holland, the beloved Spider-Man, is swapping capes for pajamas as he reads “Superworm” on CBeebies Bedtime Stories — a stretchy worm’s rescue mission…
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Stig Recalls Terrifying Freddie Crash | Cork News
Paul Rees, the former Stig from Top Gear, recounts the horrifying crash with Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff in December 2022, describing how Flintoff’s blood…
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Cork Farmers Get Fuel Support | Cork News
Big cash is headed to farmers and contractors in Cork—over 4,350 people set to receive a total of €3.15 million under the Fuel Income Support Scheme, designed…
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Ireland’s Water Crisis Hits Foxhall | Cork News
Ireland’s water authority Uisce Éireann is urging residents in Foxhall near Clonakilty to conserve water due to rising demand and low reservoir levels…
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Weather Shift Brings Rain and Relief | Cork News
Weather’s about to turn from calm to cloudy and damp this weekend as high pressure exits, letting Atlantic fronts in — rain and drizzle, especially in the…
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Drowning Prevention Day in Ireland | Cork News
This Saturday marks World Drowning Prevention Day, and Irish emergency services are sounding the alarm after a record-breaking summer of water-related…
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Cork’s Clean Villages Shine | Cork News
Cork County Council’s Anti-Litter Challenge delivered a dazzling win for community spirit, with 65 villages competing to keep their spots spotless — and 21…
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Pubs Get 20% Rates Cut | Cork News
Starting April 1st, pubs, clubs, and live music venues across England get a 20% business rates cut—saving average pubs £1,100 annually, though big venues miss…
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Naked Man Spotted at Mayo Beach | Cork News
A bizarre and unsettling incident unfolded last Tuesday in Pontoon, County Mayo, during a scorching heatwave: a man in his late 60s allegedly watched families…
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Ann Widdecombe Memorial Plans Revealed | Cork News
Ann Widdecombe, the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and TV personality, has died, sparking a shocking murder investigation. A 28-year-old man has been…
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Jessica Morgan Returns to Lead Tate | Cork News
Jessica Morgan is back in the spotlight, stepping into the historic role of Tate director — a position she once held and now returns to after a decade away. At…
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Sweden Democrats Demand Power | Cork News
Sweden’s political landscape is shaking as the far-right Sweden Democrats, once shunned by mainstream parties, now demand a seat at the top table—just before a…
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Iain Robertson Sentencing Approaches | Cork News
Iain Robertson, known for his role in Scottish soap River City, is set to face sentencing this Thursday after being convicted of five serious…
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U.S. and Saudi Nuclear Deal Sparks Alarm | Cork News
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are finalizing a nuclear deal that’s sparking alarm in Washington and the Middle East, as it grants Riyadh access to American nuclear…
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UK Evacuates Staff as Iran Conflict Escalates | Cork News
UK evacuates last remaining diplomats from Iran as tensions soar, with U.S. airstrikes hitting 12th night targeting military sites to curb regional threats…
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Trump’s Georgia Rally and Election Fears | Cork News
Trump hits the rally trail in Georgia, reigniting his election integrity crusade with a fiery push for stricter voting laws — a move that’s sparking concern…
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Wildfire on Slievenamon Forces Evacuations | Cork News
A fierce wildfire on Slievenamon in County Tipperary is spreading rapidly, with smoke reaching Cork city and emergency crews scrambling to contain it. Coillte…
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Bessborough Land Battle Intensifies | Cork News
The fight to save the Bessborough lands in Cork is reigniting as Ireland’s planning commission greenlit 106 apartments on the site of the former mother and…
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DAA Apologizes After Defamation Case | Cork News
Dublin Airport Authority settles defamation case with journalist Phelim McAleer after falsely calling his evacuation reports “fake news,” leading to online…
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Justice Minister Defends Legal Aid Reform | Cork News
Justice Minister holds firm on criminal legal aid reform despite nationwide solicitor strikes, sparked by a controversial flat-fee model paying €520 per case —…
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Justice Minister Pushes Legal Aid Reforms | Cork News
Minister Jim O’Callaghan is pushing forward with bold legal aid reforms to slash delays in criminal court cases, introducing a flat €520 fee based on research…
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Wildfire on Slievenamon Rages On | Cork News
Wildfire on Slievenamon in County Tipperary enters day four, spreading into Coillte Forest after a wind shift—firefighters are battling with helicopters…
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Solicitors Strike Back Over Flat Fees | Cork News
Solicitors are staging a major protest against new flat-fee legal aid rules, threatening to halt all work in key Dublin courts—including the District, Circuit…
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Wildfire Rages on Slievenamon Mountain | Cork News
A massive wildfire on Slievenamon Mountain in Tipperary is spreading fast, forcing evacuations and drone bans as firefighters battle flames visible from miles…
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Tuam Babies, Ukraine Talks, and Weather Shifts | Cork News
Forensic teams are set to begin exhuming the remains of 99 children from the Tuam mother and baby home, following a 2014 discovery that revealed 796 infant…
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Rain Ahead But Warmth Lingers | Cork News
Weather’s shifting from sunshine to showers, but warmth sticks around — highs still comfy, maybe even a bit above average. Thursday stays mostly dry with sun…
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Budget, Wildfire, Flooding, and Crime | Cork News
Today’s headlines pack a punch: Budget 2027 dominates economic coverage, while a raging wildfire near Slievenamon and flooding fears in Cork keep emergency…
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Worry Often Fails Reality Check | Cork News
New research reveals that most of our worries are completely unfounded—over 30 fears per person, sometimes up to 100, all proven wrong over just ten days. Even…
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Salmon, Mussels, and Rivers in Peril | Cork News
Salmon are vanishing from rivers worldwide, their decline a stark warning about polluted, warming waters choked by runoff, pesticides, and human interference…
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SUSI Grant Guide for Irish Students | Cork News
Need money for college in Ireland? The SUSI grant covers tuition and living costs for students studying full-time or part-time, even abroad. You qualify if…
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Roads in Crisis No Extra Cash | Cork News
Local councils are bracing for tough choices as road maintenance budgets tighten—rising costs for fuel and bitumen, plus storm damage, hit just as government…
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Books at One Funds Local Bookstores | Cork News
Twenty-three independent bookstores across fourteen counties are getting a major boost thanks to the Books at One community prize fund, with spots in West Cork…
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Union Hall Drainage Project Finally Moving Forward | Cork News
Union Hall’s long-delayed drainage pipe replacement is finally on the verge of happening—expected as early as September or October, with full completion slated…
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Fog Bow Over Dunmanus Bay | Cork News
Bettina Cahill captured a rare fog bow—nature’s silent white rainbow—over Dunmanus Bay, a stunning moment that made the cut in a fiercely judged “Picture of…
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Tragic Road Fatality in Kilkenny | Cork News
Tragedy struck on the R693 near Arigan Bridge as a man in his thirties died after a collision with a van—his death marks Ireland’s 101st road fatality this…
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Modhome’s Modular Housing Revolution | Cork News
Modhome in Cork is revolutionizing Irish housing with ultra-fast, eco-friendly modular homes built off-site—offering stylish, affordable, and sustainable…
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Children Wait Years for Disability Support | Cork News
Over 7,500 children are still waiting for their first contact with a Child Disability Network Team, with nearly 5,000 stuck in limbo for over a year — a slight…
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Garda Officers Fall Ill Handling Seized Vapes | Cork News
Two Garda officers at Edenderry Station fell ill while handling seized vape products, prompting an emergency shutdown of the station for a full forensic clean…
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Taoiseach Heads to Kyiv for Ukraine Solidarity | Cork News
Taoiseach Micheál Martin jets to Kyiv for high-stakes talks with President Zelenskyy and new PM Serhii Koretskyi, as Ireland prepares to lead the EU Council…
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Bessborough Burial Site Urged for Justice | Cork News
Former minister Katherine Zappone warns that the Bessborough mother and baby home site in Cork is being rushed without proper archaeological safeguards…
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Cork’s Age-Friendly Innovations Shine | Cork News
Three Cork projects are lighting up the national stage, earning nods for Ireland’s top Age Friendly Awards in 2026 — “Babusi-Didusi Razem,” MTU’s “Cyber Safety…
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Elderly Survivor Reveals Grave Discovery | Cork News
An 89-year-old survivor breaks his silence, recalling a chilling childhood discovery at Bessborough: stumbling upon an open grave containing what he once…
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Ballinacurra Mill Housing Plan Under Appeal | Cork News
Cork’s Ballinacurra Mill site is set for major transformation—with 103 homes, 25 apartments, a creche, cafe, and even a medical center—after council approval…
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Cork’s Flood Future: Barrier or Not | Cork News
Cork’s flood fears are heating up — but officials say a giant tidal barrier might not be needed until 2100. Minister Kevin Moran insists current defenses along…
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Garda Officers Hospitalized After Vape Incident | Cork News
Two Garda officers at Edenderry Station fell ill while processing seized vape products, prompting the station’s closure for a full deep clean and…
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Budget Tightrope: Tax Cuts and Tough Choices | Cork News
The government’s budget juggle is heating up: €1.5 billion earmarked for tax cuts, but nearly €6 billion more for daily spending—forcing departments to slash…
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Taoiseach in Kyiv Amid Ukraine’s Turbulent Turn | Cork News
Ireland’s Taoiseach makes a high-stakes trip to Kyiv, delivering a powerful message of solidarity with Ukraine as he meets President Zelenskyy, the parliament…
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Expanding Care Workforce Through New College Places | Cork News
The government is launching a major push to tackle workforce shortages in health and social care, adding 274 new college places for high-demand roles like…
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System Failure for Huntington's Families | Cork News
A High Court judge has issued a stark warning: Ireland urgently needs a national plan for Huntington’s disease, as systemic failures are devastating families…
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High Court Orders Brother Gibson to Locate Abusers | Cork News
The High Court is forcing the Christian Brothers’ head to hunt down 340 former members to help a survivor pursue justice — after the order refuses to appoint a…
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Nighttime Water Restrictions in West Cork | Cork News
Water restrictions are hitting west Cork tonight as heatwave demand overwhelms treatment plants—nighttime cuts from 10 PM July 22 to 6:30 AM July 23 in Foxhall…
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Councillors Take Center Stage | Cork News
Local government is about to get a major overhaul, with new reforms designed to force councillors to face tough decisions head-on. Housing Minister James…
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Seeking Truth for a Forgotten Baby | Cork News
A Melbourne woman is on a relentless quest to uncover the truth behind the death of a baby from a century ago, convinced he was her mother’s cousin’s son and…
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Cuan Calls for Unified Action on Violence | Cork News
Domestic and sexual violence demands a unified, cross-departmental response — not just policy talk. Cuan’s latest report reveals 172 safe spaces now available…
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Gerry Kelly Steps Down After Decades | Cork News
Gerry Kelly, Sinn Féin’s long-serving MLA for North Belfast since 1998, is stepping down after a storied political career marked by radical past, historic…
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RTÉ’s Surplus and Salary Scrutiny | Cork News
RTÉ’s latest annual report reveals a healthy €22.5 million surplus, up sharply from last year’s €5.5 million, despite ongoing challenges with TV licence fee…
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DCU President Repays Salary Error | Cork News
Dublin City University’s president, Daire Keogh, accidentally received a $18,900 bonus over four years due to a payroll miscalculation — he’s already repaying…
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Derek Boyd Convicted in Sister’s Killer’s Revenge | Cork News
Derek Boyd, already serving a suspended sentence for his sister’s manslaughter, was found guilty of murder after fatally stabbing Mark Carroll at his Dublin…