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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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Sanders Demands Platner Step Down | Cork News
Senator Bernie Sanders is urging Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to step down after a woman accused him of sexual assault nearly five years ago — an…
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Le Pen Clears Path for 2027 Run | Cork News
Marine Le Pen is officially running for France’s 2027 presidential election — a bold move just weeks after a court upheld her conviction for misusing EU funds…
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Mother and Two Children Found Dead in Great Denham | Cork News
A horrific tragedy has rocked Great Denham, where a mother and her two children were found dead inside their home — police now treating it as a murder…
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72-Year-Old Charged With Wife’s Murder | Cork News
A chilling murder case has erupted in Portlaoise, where a 72-year-old man, Eugen Constantin, has been formally charged with killing his 50-year-old wife, Adina…
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Sinn Féin Pushes Unification Bill | Cork News
Sinn Féin is pushing for a united Ireland with a bold new bill demanding a green paper and citizens’ assembly within 18 months, calling it a historic step…
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Sinn Féin's Unity Bill Faces Government Pushback | Cork News
Sinn Féin’s bold new Bill to plan for a united Ireland has ignited fierce debate, with the government calling it “not credible” and warning against rigid…
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Social Democrats Surge as Global Leaders Shift | Cork News
The Social Democrats are on a roll—winning a Dublin Central byelection, surging to 12% in the polls, and with leader Holly Cairns consistently topping…
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Cork Council Slows Speed Limits in Urban Zones | Cork News
Cork County Council is rolling out a bold new plan to slash speed limits to 30 kph in bustling neighborhoods, school zones, and city centers — aiming to make…
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New Bill Targets Youth Vape Access | Cork News
The government just passed the Public Health Single-Use Vapes Bill, heading to the President for final approval — a major step to curb youth access to…
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EU’s Digital Fairness Act Targets Influencers | Cork News
The EU is about to unleash the Digital Fairness Act — a game-changer for online influencers — cracking down on misleading promotions of cosmetic surgery…
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Public Sector Pay Standoff Escalates | Cork News
Public sector pay talks have hit a breaking point as the old agreement expires, sparking a standoff between unions and the government. Unions, frustrated by…
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Signal Mast vs Historic Station | Cork News
Irish Rail is locked in a high-stakes legal battle with Tipperary County Council over a new signal mast near the historic 1850s Cahir Rail Station — a…
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Mother Demands Bail Reform After Son's Death | Cork News
A grieving mother fights for justice after her son’s death at the hands of a driver still on bail—demanding urgent reforms to a broken system that lets killers…
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Irish Rail vs Tipperary Over Signal Mast | Cork News
Irish Rail is locked in a legal battle with Tipperary County Council over a signal mast that’s allegedly ruining the charm of the historic Cahir Rail Station —…
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Ireland Bans Goods Trade with Settlements | Cork News
Ireland’s Dáil has passed a landmark bill banning trade in goods with illegal settlements in occupied territories, a move long awaited but now controversially…
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Cork Bust: 1.6M Euro Cannabis Seizure | Cork News
Cork authorities stunned with a massive drug bust: a 30-year-old man from Birmingham, Han Xiaochen, arrested at a Little Island storage unit with cannabis…
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Court Battle Over Environmental Legal Fees | Cork News
Two major Irish environmental groups are suing the State over a new legal cap on compensation for winning environmental court cases, arguing it’s a financial…
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Public Pay Crisis and Court Chaos | Cork News
Public sector workers are on the brink of strike action as unions prepare ballots amid government inaction, with opposition warning of a “Defcon 1” crisis…
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High Court Orders RTÉ to Release Hidden Footage | Cork News
The High Court has ordered RTÉ to release hidden camera footage from their controversial documentary “Inside Ireland’s Nursing Homes,” exposing disturbing…
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Detective’s Life on the Line | Cork News
A detective’s life was put in grave danger during a routine traffic stop in Ballymun when suspect John McDonagh, a man with a violent history of 23 prior…
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CCTV Reveals Key Moments Before Murder | Cork News
The Macroom murder trial is heating up as prosecutors unveil chilling CCTV footage showing the victim’s final days—and the accused’s alleged role…
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"Someone’s Life Is Changing Today..." - A message from Corey
"Someone’s Life Is Changing Today..." - A message from Corey
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Cork Trio’s 12K Journey to Mongolia | Cork News
Three Cork lads are tackling a 12,000-kilometer odyssey from Mayfield to Mongolia in a tiny 1.2-liter Renault Clio, raising cash and awareness for Marymount…
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Macroom Gate Lodge’s Hidden Medieval Past | Cork News
They’ve uncovered something wild at Macroom Gate Lodge in Cork—hidden stonework dating back to the late medieval period, around 1500–1660, way older than the…
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Three Council Members from Bessborough | Cork News
Dominic Finn, a local council member, reveals he’s one of three adopted from Bessborough—shedding light on Ireland’s hidden adoption crisis of the 70s. As…
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Prevent Stroke Start in Your Forties | Cork News
Experts are urging everyone over forty to get screened for heart disease risk, as many late-life conditions like stroke, dementia, and organ failure often stem…
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Mother Demands Bail Law Reform After Son's Death | Cork News
A grieving mother fights for justice after her 23-year-old son Shane O’Farrell is killed in a hit-and-run, demanding urgent reforms to bail laws that she…
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Patrick Kielty Extends Late Late Show Deal | Cork News
Patrick Kielty is staying on as host of The Late Late Show through 2028, securing three more years at the helm for Ireland’s most beloved Friday night fixture…
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Parents Urged to Act Fast on School Placements | Cork News
Parents need to act fast—special education school placement requests for kids in September 2027 now have a deadline of September 1st, the earliest ever. This…
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Ireland Mandates Eye-Tracking for New Cars | Cork News
Starting July 7, 2026, all new vehicles in Ireland will be fitted with a revolutionary eye-tracking camera that snaps drivers’ attention back to the…
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Six Years for Abuse Spanning Four Decades | Cork News
A shocking case from County Westmeath: a 64-year-old man, Gerard McCarthy, has been sentenced to six years for sexually abusing his niece over four decades —…
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E-Scooter Safety and Housing Fire | Cork News
E-scooter safety is under fire as the government prepares to overhaul regulations after alarming reports of child injuries, with mandatory helmets and high-vis…
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Man With 80 Convictions Sentenced for Brutal Assault | Cork News
A man with over eighty prior convictions, Lee Byrne, has been sentenced for a savage assault on his partner—pleading guilty to assault causing harm after…
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Body Found in Killarney Home | Cork News
A woman’s body was found at a home on Muckross Road in Killarney, sparking a major forensic investigation as authorities secure the scene and await the State…
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Tragedy in Killarney: Woman Found Dead | Cork News
A woman in her 40s was found dead at her home on Muckross Road in Killarney, sparking a major police investigation. Authorities have sealed off the area…
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Sinn Féin Pushes Unity Bill | Cork News
Sinn Féin is set to force a reckoning in Irish politics by pushing a bold new Bill demanding the Taoiseach deliver a green paper on Irish unity within 18…
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Heatwave Alert: Scorching Week Ahead | Cork News
Get ready for a scorching heatwave hitting Ireland this week — with temps soaring to 23-28°C in the east and south, while the north and west brace for milder…
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Dublin Vacant Property Takeover Ends in Court | Cork News
In Dublin, activists occupying a vacant property since 2011—turning it into a community hub—faced eviction after court orders, leading to arrests of Eoghan…
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Sinn Féin Pushes Unity Blueprint | Cork News
Sinn Féin is pushing a bold new bill dubbed a “political test” to force the government to start preparing for a united Ireland — demanding a Green Paper and a…
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EU Votes on Alumina Export Ban to Russia | Cork News
Europe’s Parliament is set to vote Wednesday on a historic move: banning alumina exports to Russia, a critical step that could reshape global aluminum supply…
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Flat Fee Legal Aid Sparks Legal Battle | Cork News
A bold new flat-fee legal aid system—520 euros per case, no matter how many court appearances—just kicked in, sparking outrage among lawyers who say it…
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Legal Aid Pay Dispute Heats Up | Cork News
A high-stakes legal showdown is heating up as defense lawyers fight over how they’re paid for legal aid cases—could this battle reshape the future of public…
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Martin Outlines Ireland's EU Priorities | Cork News
Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin says no immediate plans exist to use new EU asylum return hubs, stressing instead a focus on speeding up decisions to cut…
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Nellie’s Painful Medical Experiment | Cork News
An 11-year-old girl, Nellie Lannen, who suffered devastating complications after experimental spinal surgery using metal springs, has received a €950,000…
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EU Border Scan Rollout Hits Chaos | Cork News
The EU is rolling out mandatory biometric border checks for all non-EU travelers entering or leaving the Schengen zone — even as airlines and airports warn…
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Nellie’s $950K Settlement After Failed Surgery | Cork News
An 11-year-old girl with spinal muscular atrophy, Nellie Lannen, has won a landmark settlement of 950,000 euros after a botched experimental surgery at…
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New Allegations Against Donaldson | Cork News
New allegations surface against Jeffrey Donaldson as a woman claims sexual assault in DUP offices in 2016, just as he faces conviction for historic sex…
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Ireland's Data Centers Power Surge | Cork News
Ireland’s data centers are gobbling up electricity at an alarming rate, up 10% last year alone—equivalent to powering 160,000 homes and emitting pollution like…
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Voices from the Shadows of Mother and Baby Homes | Cork News
A harrowing new report reveals the hidden trauma of women and children in Northern Ireland’s mother and baby homes and Magdalene Laundries, where over 12,000…
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Manning’s Sword & Gun Burglary | Cork News
A 25-year-old man, Darragh Manning, got a 10-year prison sentence for a brutal, weapon-laden burglary in Limerick where he threatened a victim with a sword and…
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Eugen Constantin Faces Murder Charge | Cork News
A shocking murder case unfolds in Portlaoise as 72-year-old Eugen Constantin faces charges for killing his 50-year-old wife, Adina Raluca Constantin, at their…
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Dublin Port Tunnel Tolls to Rise | Cork News
TII is proposing a modest morning toll hike from €13 to €14 to curb rising private car traffic in the Dublin Port Tunnel, which has surged by over 8%…
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Lough Playground Gets Major Upgrade | Cork News
After years of waiting, The Lough playground is finally getting the upgrade it deserves — with a €147,500 revamp and a safety fence costing between €12,500 and…
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Bord Iascaigh Mhara’s Bold Vision for Irish Fishing | Cork News
Richard Donnelly, newly appointed CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara, is navigating Ireland’s fishing industry through a storm of slashed quotas—like a 48% mackerel…
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Bessborough’s Past vs. Future Development | Cork News
A major decision looms for Cork’s historic Bessborough site — once a mother and baby home where nearly 10,000 children died or went missing — as appeals…
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Cork Robbery Case on Hold | Cork News
A man in his 40s faces robbery charges after an alleged armed heist at a Cork credit union, but the case stalls as police await a ballistics report to confirm…
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GRAI’s FOI Loophole Under Scrutiny | Cork News
Ireland’s new Gambling Regulatory Authority, GRAI, is sparking controversy by being partially shielded from the Freedom of Information Act—meaning private…
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Farage Under Fire Over Undeclared Donations | Cork News
Nigel Farage is under fire for undisclosed financial support, including a major gift from George Cottrell—a donor with a US fraud conviction—and funding from…
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DUP Leader Faces New Assault Allegations | Cork News
A fresh allegation has surfaced against Edwin Donaldson, the former DUP leader already serving time for serious child abuse offenses — now accused of sexually…
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Childcare Crisis and Energy Costs | Cork News
The National Women’s Council is demanding a full public childcare system, calling for €300 million in new funding to make it affordable and accessible…