Shows / Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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…
Episodes
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cannabis, Coping, and Consequences | Cork News
A 25-year-old woman from West Cork, Emilia Cooper, faced legal trouble after police found nearly 200 euros worth of cannabis in her home and car—admitting to…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hume’s Legacy Lives On in EU Prize | Cork News
The Irish government is launching a new annual European prize in honor of John Hume, the Nobel laureate who helped forge the Good Friday Agreement and…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Data Centers Are Eating Our Power | Cork News
Data centers are gobbling up electricity at an insane pace—up 10% last year alone, now consuming 23% of all U.S. power (up from just 5% in 2015). Between 2015…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Europe’s Defense Gaps Must Close | Cork News
Europe’s defense is in crisis—and Ireland’s new EU presidency is sounding the alarm. Taoiseach Micheál Martin warns that without fixing critical capability…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Police Force Review After June Riots | Cork News
Police use of AEPs and water cannons during June 10 riots in Northern Ireland deemed proportionate by Ombudsman, amid widespread violence, racial targeting…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Man Charged After Assaulting Garda Officers | Cork News
Man Charged After Assaulting Garda Officers | Cork News
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Fota Wildlife Park Summer Science Weekends | Cork News
Fota Wildlife Park is unleashing a summer series of themed educational weekends packed with science, native species, and bug adventures — all at their…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Martin Demands EU Action on Gaza | Cork News
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is sounding the alarm on the EU’s lack of pressure on Israel, calling the situation in Gaza “dire” and settler violence in the West…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
GAA Club Bans E-Scooters for Safety | Cork News
Erin’s Isle GAA Club in Finglas has banned e-scooters and electric bikes from its grounds to protect its 900 young players—many aged 13 to 16—after a series of…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hume Legacy Award Launched | Cork News
Irish PM Micheál Martin unveils a new annual award honoring John Hume, Nobel laureate and architect of the Good Friday Agreement, designed to recognize…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Man Assaults Garda on Patrick Street | Cork News
A man in his thirties allegedly turned violent during a routine stop by gardaí on Patrick Street in Cork, assaulting an officer who now requires hospital…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Europe’s Wildfires Escalate Amid Heat Crisis | Cork News
Wildfires are raging across southern Europe, forcing tens of thousands to flee as flames fueled by extreme heat and wind threaten homes, forests, and even…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cork’s Naked Bike Ride Prep | Cork News
Cork’s World Naked Bike Ride is back this summer—July 18, 2026—with a bigger, bolder, and more colorful show than ever. Born from tragic cyclist accidents 25…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Man Assaults Garda on Patrick Street | Cork News
Man Assaults Garda on Patrick Street | Cork News
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Lauren Bennett Remembered | Cork News
Lauren Bennett, the powerhouse voice behind LMFAO’s global hit “Party Rock Anthem,” has tragically passed away at just 36. Her former bandmates from G.R.L. and…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Crocodile Attack at Cambridgeshire Zoo | Cork News
A terrifying incident at a Cambridgeshire zoo left a three-year-old boy critically injured after allegedly being thrown into a crocodile enclosure — the child…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Farage Under Fire Over Cottrell Funds | Cork News
Nigel Farage is under fire after reports reveal he received financial backing from convicted fraudster George Cottrell, who allegedly funded security and staff…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Macron in Damascus Amid Explosions | Cork News
Explosions rocked Damascus near the Four Seasons Hotel as French President Emmanuel Macron met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa — a historic first for a…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Sri Lanka Prison Clashes Leave 26 Dead | Cork News
Twenty-six dead and 77 injured in Sri Lanka’s prison riots — a deadly clash between rival drug gangs that’s exposed catastrophic overcrowding and security…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Ombudsman Report Reveals Rising Complaints | Cork News
Complaints to the Ombudsman hit a record 5,297 in 2025 — up 11% from last year — signaling rising public frustration with public services. A new Local…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cannabis in System Leads to Driving Ban | Cork News
A 22-year-old man in Cork got pulled over with cannabis in his system—no medical reason—and faced serious consequences: a one-year driving ban and a 200-euro…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Greg Coleman’s Second Chance Behind the Wheel | Cork News
Greg Coleman, 31, got caught driving without insurance and a license—just months after his four-year driving ban began. Facing a three-month jail sentence…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Fisherman Fined for Mutilated Lobsters | Cork News
A Kinsale fisherman faced serious consequences after being caught with undersized and mutilated lobsters—breeding females marked with V-notches meant to…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Irish Man Attacks Airport Police in Lisbon | Cork News
A 26-year-old Irish man allegedly attacked an airport worker and then police at Lisbon Airport’s baggage claim—leaving officers with serious injuries…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Fatal Assault, Housing Surge, and Belgium’s Win | Cork News
A deadly assault in Portlaoise has led to serious charges, as authorities race to piece together the details. Meanwhile, the government is accelerating…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Seventy-Year-Old Charged in Portlaoise Death | Cork News
A man in his seventies faces charges in the fatal assault of 50-year-old Adina Constantin in Portlaoise, who suffered serious injuries before dying; the attack…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tragic Collision on R680 Claims Life | Cork News
A heartbreaking crash on the R680 in Adamstown, Kilmeaden, claimed the life of a 60-something driver yesterday at 1:50 PM. The collision left no other…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Body Found in Portlaoise Home | Cork News
Body Found in Portlaoise Home | Cork News
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Fatal Assault in Portlaoise Under Investigation | Cork News
Fatal Assault in Portlaoise Under Investigation | Cork News
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Heatwave Alert: Scorching Week Ahead | Cork News
A major heatwave is brewing, with Met Éireann warning temperatures will soar above 25°C—possibly hitting the low 30s by Friday. Expect tropical nights…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
LSRA Complaints Surge to Record High | Cork News
Legal complaints surged 21% as the LSRA closed a record 1,933 cases, with Dublin leading in filings and Cork second—showing rising public awareness of consumer…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
West Cork Schools Go Digital for Admissions | Cork News
Parents in West Cork are getting a major upgrade for secondary school applications as Mount St Michael joins Sacred Heart and Clonakilty Community College in…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Fifty-Year-Old Man Convicted After Hotel Outburst | Cork News
A fifty-year-old man with a history of 41 convictions, including public intoxication and criminal damage, sparked chaos at the Blue Haven Hotel after refusing…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hamilton High’s Historic Campus Gets New Special Needs Wing | Cork News
Hamilton High School in Bandon is set to build a new classroom block for special educational needs, featuring two classrooms and a soft play area — with the…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Safe Routes Program Overbooked | Cork News
The Safe Routes to School program, born in 2021 to boost kids’ walking and biking to school, is now slammed shut to new applicants—so popular it’s like a…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Shocking Irish Headlines This Week | Cork News
George Gibney, ex-swim coach, convicted of indecent assault and attempted rape, ignites national outrage over historic abuse of young girls. Meanwhile, Cork…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
A6 Allroad e-Hybrid Quattro Debuts | Cork News
Audi Ireland just unveiled the new A6 allroad e-hybrid quattro — a plug-in hybrid powerhouse built for any road, blending rugged capability with luxury. Wider…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cork Event Centre Rebooted | Cork News
The Cork Event Centre project, stuck in limbo since 2016, is finally getting a fresh start — but not without controversy. Brian Geaney, head of the new…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cork Communities Win Big in New Funding Round | Cork News
Ireland’s government is pouring seven million euros into over four thousand community groups nationwide, with Cork alone set to receive more than half a…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Seamstress Forced Out After 17 Years | Cork News
After 17 years of loyal service, seamstress Mary Kenneally was forced out of Carr Sewing Machines Limited — not by retirement, but by a calculated campaign of…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Free Kids Tickets This Friday | Cork News
Cork City FC is throwing a family-friendly “Schools Out” party this Friday against Longford Town — kids under 12 get in free with every adult ticket! With the…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Belgium Ends US World Cup Run | Cork News
Belgium crushed the United States 4-1, ending America’s World Cup run and sending them home without a quarter-final berth. Charles De Ketelaere and Romelu…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Breaking Bureaucracy for Faster Infrastructure | Cork News
The government is launching bold new reforms to slash delays in critical infrastructure projects—homes, energy, and transport—by empowering civil servants to…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Ireland Deepens Gulf Ties | Cork News
Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister is on a high-stakes Gulf tour, forging deeper ties with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to boost regional stability and…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Heatwave Alert: Temperatures Soar | Cork News
Get ready for a serious heatwave — temperatures are already hitting 28°C, but the real scorcher arrives Friday with lows in the 30s, fueled by a drifting…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Dunnes Stores Project Finally Moves Forward | Cork News
Dunnes Stores’ long-awaited Waterford flagship is finally greenlit after Waterford City and County Council dropped its court challenge, paving the way for the…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Global Chain Operation Exposes Trafficking Network | Cork News
A major international crackdown on human trafficking hit hard as German authorities arrested a key suspect in Cork, Ireland, linked to child kidnapping and…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cork Event Centre Back at Square One | Cork News
The Cork Event Centre project, long delayed and wildly over budget, is finally getting a fresh start after years of chaos. Originally slated to begin in 2016…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Buyers Win, Renters Lose in Housing Shift | Cork News
Home prices keep climbing—up 5% in Q2—with buyers bidding aggressively, paying 7-8% over list price. Despite a 20% surge in listings, competition remains…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Ireland Leads EU with 3 Key Priorities | Cork News
Ireland is taking the reins of the European Union for the next six months, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin setting the agenda in Strasbourg. Focused on…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Government Greenlights Riskier Infrastructure Projects | Cork News
The government is ditching caution to speed up vital infrastructure — homes, power plants, transit — by letting civil servants take smarter, calculated risks…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cancer Care Under Pressure | Cork News
Cancer care systems are buckling under pressure as patient numbers surge but infrastructure and resources lag behind—like running a marathon in worn-out shoes…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cobh Steps Up for European Honor | Cork News
Cobh, Ireland’s shining town in County Cork, is set to represent the nation on the global stage at the 2027 Entente Florale Europe competition — a prestigious…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Rural Ireland’s Future Lives in Housing | Cork News
Rural Ireland’s future hangs in the balance as young people flee because they can’t build homes on family land—leaving schools empty, shops quiet, and GAA…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Mother Challenges HSE Autism Wait | Cork News
A mother is suing the HSE after being told her autistic son won’t get vital services until 2033—despite a confirmed diagnosis and urgent needs. She argues the…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Man Shot Dead in Dún Laoghaire | Cork News
A 39-year-old man, Mark Cullen, was fatally shot in Patrician Park, Dún Laoghaire, early Sunday morning. Authorities have arrested a man in his thirties in…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Shooting in Patrician Park Under Investigation | Cork News
A man in his thirties was arrested in Dún Laoghaire linked to a fatal shooting in Patrician Park, with authorities treating it as a potential intimidation or…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Mass Cannabis Bust in Co Cork | Cork News
A massive drug bust in Ireland: customs seized 83.5kg of herbal cannabis with a street value of €1.67 million. One suspect is in custody in Co Cork under the…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cork Bust: 83.5kg Cannabis Seized | Cork News
County Cork just pulled off a massive drug bust—83.5kg of herbal cannabis, worth a cool €1.67 million—thanks to a slick, intelligence-driven takedown by Garda…
- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Knife, Blood, and a Bobble-Head Mario | Cork News
A brutal murder unfolded in this gripping trial: Michael Foley died from eleven stab wounds, nineteen slashes, and over twenty bruises and lacerations — one…