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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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Referees Add More Time in Second Half | Cork News
Referees are secretly clocking extra time in the second half—nearly 200 seconds more on average across World Cup and Euros matches—with close games seeing even…
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Gallagher’s Legal Aid Standoff | Cork News
David Gallagher, accused of murdering his mother and injuring his father in November 2025, remains without legal representation as a bitter dispute over free…
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Walking Football for a Good Cause | Cork News
Get ready to lace up and walk the field—next Saturday, July 25th, Cork’s Mardyke Sports Grounds host a six-hour walking football fundraiser for the Irish Motor…
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Shine Abuse Case Calls for Full Inquiry | Cork News
A historic reckoning is underway as Ireland prepares to launch a full Commission of Investigation into disgraced surgeon Michael Shine, 94, convicted of…
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Rainwater Canopy for Ambulances | Cork News
Clonakilty Community Hospital is set to install a smart, eco-friendly canopy over its ambulance bays — designed not just for shelter, but to harvest rainwater…
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400 Bream Die in Curraghalicky Lake | Cork News
Four hundred young bream died mysteriously in Curraghalicky Lake near Dunmanway, sparking a multi-agency investigation led by Inland Fisheries Ireland. Teams…
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Survivors Seek Justice After Decades | Cork News
Nineteen women who endured sexual abuse by former Dunderrow National School principal Leo Hickey in the 60s and 70s are finally getting government-backed…
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Bessborough’s Past vs. New Apartments | Cork News
Plans to build 100 apartments on the site of the former Bessborough mother and baby home in West Cork have ignited fierce backlash from survivors and…
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Shine Abuse Scandal to Face Full Inquiry | Cork News
A historic public inquiry is set to launch into disgraced surgeon Michael Shine, 94, after a damning report calls for urgent action. Convicted of assaulting…
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MV Matthew Finally Leaves Cork Harbour | Cork News
After languishing in Cork Harbour since September 2023, the drug-smuggling vessel MV Matthew is finally being towed away — a costly 16 million euro upkeep saga…
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Cork Heatwave Warning: Stay Safe | Cork News
Cork’s facing a second heatwave warning as temperatures soar past 27°C, with officials urging caution over water safety, heat stress, and wildfire risks amid…
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Three Schools Merge Into One in Dunmanway | Cork News
Three schools in Dunmanway are merging this September into one bold new co-ed institution, Bunscoil Niocláis — a historic shift supported by 100% of parents…
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Ireland Considers E-Scooter Ban Amid Safety Crisis | Cork News
Ireland’s top leaders are eyeing a full e-scooter ban after alarming reports of injuries—six kids hospitalized in two weeks—with current rules widely ignored…
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Tirlán Steps In to Help Dairy Farmers | Cork News
Tirlán Co-operative is launching a targeted support package to help dairy farmers hit hard by the dry spell—offering cash rebates on key feed and fertilizer…
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Cork Eyes Ryder Cup Cash | Cork News
Cork’s on the hunt for a slice of the Ryder Cup pie as the golfing extravaganza rolls into Limerick next September — and they’re not about to miss out. With…
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Heatwave Extends to Nine Counties | Cork News
Heatwave intensifies as nine counties face a new high temperature warning from noon to 8 PM Friday — including Carlow, Kilkenny, Cork, Limerick, and more. With…
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Window Blown Out Midflight | Cork News
A Ryanair passenger narrowly escaped being sucked out of the plane when his window blew out mid-flight—held back by his wife and fellow travelers. Experts say…
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Yellow Heat Alert Hits Nine Counties | Cork News
Met Éireann has issued a yellow heat warning for nine counties, including Cork and Kilkenny, with temperatures expected to soar above 27°C from midday Friday…
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Massive Jellyfish Blooms Along Waterford Coast | Cork News
Massive jellyfish swarms are blanketing Ireland’s Waterford coast—so dense some kayakers say there are more jellyfish than water, with giants as big as…
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Garda Truck Catches 63 Drivers in Laois | Cork News
Gardaí are deploying a giant 18-wheeler truck in a high-tech crackdown on distracted drivers—spotting phone users, movie watchers, and road-dodgers from a…
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Jack Shanahan’s Long-Awaited Drift Masters Win | Cork News
Jack Shanahan just pulled off a legendary comeback, winning Round Four of Drift Masters in Finland after 1,077 days without a victory—his first win in three…
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Alumina, Sheep, and Bessborough | Cork News
Irish-made alumina may be secretly ending up in Russia’s military, with no definitive proof to rule it out—raising serious red flags. Meanwhile, a soldier…
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Heatwave Hits Hard Across Ireland | Cork News
Heatwave warnings are still in effect across Munster, Connacht, and other counties, with temperatures soaring to 30°C — a dangerous spike that’s already…
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Vinted Hustle: Clothes, Chaos, and Capsule Reviews | Cork News
Turning my house into a Vinted hub, I’m sorting closets, hunting attic treasures, and turning into a full-time fashion sleuth—ironing, staging photos, and…
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Fifty Years at The Parkway Hotel | Cork News
Fifty years of music, memories, and family at The Parkway Hotel—celebrating its milestone with a bittersweet touch after Sonny Maybury’s passing. His son…
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Ireland's Hotels Demand Budget Relief | Cork News
Ireland’s hoteliers are sounding the alarm as soaring operating costs threaten the nation’s tourism backbone—employing 270,000 nationwide, including 27,000 in…
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Ireland Bans Settlement Goods | Cork News
Ireland just passed a landmark law banning imports from certain Israeli settlements, replacing a 2018 bill with a more targeted focus on goods—seen as legally…
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Centenarians Reveal 1926 Ireland | Cork News
Step into the past with “The Story of Us” exhibition, where 1926 census records reveal everyday life in Ireland a century ago—complete with living witnesses…
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New Protocol for River Fish Kills | Cork News
When rivers suddenly lose thousands of fish, chaos can strike—until now. After Ireland’s worst-ever fish kill on the River Blackwater last August, a new…
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Farmers Push for Battery Grants | Cork News
Farmers are calling for a major upgrade to Ireland’s renewable energy support — the ICMSA wants SEAI to include on-farm battery storage in its solar grant…
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Bessborough Land Deal or Development | Cork News
Nine out of ten Cork city elected officials are demanding the government buy the Bessborough site—either through negotiation or compulsory purchase—after the…
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E-Scooters Threaten Kids' Lives | Cork News
E-scooters are causing a terrifying surge in childhood brain injuries, with hospital admissions for kids jumping 50% in just one year—now nearly 40 children…
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Filming Tragedy Not Helping | Cork News
A mother’s grief turns to fury as Elizabeth Hyde campaigns for new laws after her son Luke drowned in the River Lee — and bystanders filmed his death instead…
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Catherine Corless Demands Justice for Forgotten Children | Cork News
Catherine Corless, the historian who exposed the Tuam mother and baby home tragedy, is sounding the alarm again—calling the push to build apartments on…
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Toilet Pods Delay National Children's Hospital | Cork News
Fire safety concerns over prefab toilet pods at the National Children’s Hospital could delay opening further, as developer Bam faces pressure to prove…
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Tusla Struggles with Surge in Child Abuse Cases | Cork News
Child protection referrals to Tusla hit an all-time high in 2025, soaring 34% over two years to nearly 47,000 cases — with dramatic spikes in physical abuse…
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Blackjack Just Got Smarter and Faster | Cork News
Blackjack’s evolved from a clunky casino staple to a sleek, mobile-ready experience—thanks to lightning-fast online platforms, live dealer streams with HD…
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Blackpool Flood Relief Finally Approved | Cork News
After a decade of flood fears, Blackpool in Cork finally gets the green light for a €20.5 million flood relief plan — a 350-meter culvert to protect 300 homes…
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Cork Flood Relief Approved | Cork News
Cork’s Blackpool area gets major flood relief after years of waiting — a €20.5 million scheme to install a 350-meter culvert on the River Bride will protect…
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Valerie's Law Protects Children After Parental Murder | Cork News
A new law, dubbed “Valerie’s Law,” just passed to protect children by automatically stripping guardianship rights from anyone who kills their other parent — a…
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Mallow Land Deal Shocks Council | Cork News
A local businessman, Eddie Sheehan, has swooped in to buy the massive former Irish Sugar site in Mallow—once eyed by the county council for housing, industry…
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Jennie's Law: A Step Toward Safety | Cork News
Ireland is taking a bold step toward preventing future tragedies with Jennie’s Law, a new public register for serious domestic violence convictions named after…
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EV Charging Gap Widens Despite Promises | Cork News
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is lagging behind government promises, with less than half of allocated funds spent despite rising EV adoption. Over…
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Welsh Language Push in Welsh Government | Cork News
Anna Brychan, the new Secretary of State for Education and Welsh in Wales, has hit the ground running—literally, with her first day featuring identity lanyards…
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Jennie's Law: Ireland's First Domestic Violence Register | Cork News
Ireland just passed Jennie’s Law — the country’s first domestic violence register — designed to expose repeat abusers by listing convicted offenders after…
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Two Women Charged in Scarlett Faulkner’s Death | Cork News
Two women now face murder charges in the tragic death of 29-year-old mother Scarlett Faulkner, who died three weeks after a March attack on a Tipperary…
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Dáil Drama, Bonds, and Safety Debates | Cork News
Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald unleashed a fiery insult at the Taoiseach, calling him a “tosser” over the MetroLink row — and refused to take it back, as…
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Four-Year-Old Girl’s Tragic Hospital Failure | Cork News
A four-year-old girl died from meningococcal sepsis after being misdiagnosed with a respiratory infection at Tallaght University Hospital. Her parents sued…
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Ireland’s Strange Role in Israel Bonds | Cork News
Ireland’s Central Bank finds itself caught in a political firestorm over Israel bonds — even though they’re not sold here, Ireland’s EU status makes it the…
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Online Betting Boom in Ireland | Cork News
Online sports betting is exploding in Ireland, turning from niche pastime to mainstream entertainment thanks to smartphones, instant access, and slick apps…
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Cork’s Water Crisis and What You Can Do | Cork News
Water shortages are hitting West and North Cork as warm weather spikes demand — even though raw supplies are fine, treated water is being used faster than it…
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Paul Byrne Case: New Appeal for Clues | Cork News
Seventeen years after his brutal murder, detectives are making a fresh appeal for information in the unsolved case of Paul Byrne, a 20-year-old father from…
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Tragic Failure in Pediatric Care | Cork News
A four-year-old girl died hours after being admitted to Tallaght University Hospital with a rash and suspected meningitis, but was misdiagnosed with a…
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Tech in School? Cost Burden on Families | Cork News
Parents are facing crushing financial pressure as schools across Ireland increasingly demand students buy their own tech — Chromebooks, iPads, and pricey…
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Hourigan’s Murder Trial Focus | Cork News
The Macroom murder trial zeroes in on Daniel Hourigan: he’s the only one on trial, pleading not guilty to murder but guilty to assisting an offender. The judge…
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Carlow College Closure Shock | Cork News
Carlow College, with nearly 250 years of history, is shutting down — and the fallout is shocking: nearly 90 jobs lost as its campus and assets are set to…
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Science Center Budget Blowup | Cork News
A long-stalled science center for kids, originally budgeted at €14 million in 2003 but now ballooning to over €70 million, has the Office of Public Works…
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Final Appeal Denied in Dublin Airport Case | Cork News
A father and son from Romania, Nicolae and Florin Mazarache, are locked out of justice after the Supreme Court refused their final appeal over €2,000 fixed…
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Bessborough Site Faces Development Push | Cork News
The Bessborough mother and baby home site in Cork is once again at the center of a heated political and moral debate after a developer received approval to…
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Cork Man Accused in Cocaine Bust | Cork News
Cork Man Accused in Cocaine Bust | Cork News