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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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- Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Europe’s Deadly Heatwave Hits Record Highs
Germany’s sweltering heatwave, breaking records with temperatures soaring past 40°C, is a climate crisis in action—scientists say extreme heat like this is now…
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Cork Expands Local Heritage Online
Cork County Council is amplifying its commitment to local history with the Irish Community Archive Network, iCAN, now boasting nine participating groups after…
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Venezuela Earthquake Crisis Deepens
Three days after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, rescue efforts are crippled as authorities block access to the hardest-hit zone, La Guaira…
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Bahrain Blames Iran Over Drone Attack
Bahrain blames Iran for a recent drone attack, though details remain vague and Tehran hasn’t responded — all while tensions simmer near the U.S. Fifth Fleet…
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Nicholas Rossi Dies After Extradition
Nicholas Rossi, the fugitive who faked his death to evade rape charges in Utah, has died at 38 in a U.S. hospital after choosing to stop treatment for a…
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Iran Strikes Bahrain as Strait Tensions Rise
Iran’s drone strike on Bahrain and a tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz escalate regional tensions just days after U.S. retaliatory strikes — shaking a…
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Small Plane Crashes Into Beijing Skyscraper
A small two-seater plane crashed into Beijing’s iconic CITIC Tower yesterday evening, killing the pilot and injuring thirteen others. With strict airspace…
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Zoo Reopens After Boy’s Croc Attack
A reopened crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo has sparked both relief and controversy after a terrifying attack left a three-year-old boy…
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Ukraine Strikes Russian War Machine
Ukraine’s precision strikes hit Russia’s war machine hard—FP-5 missiles smashed into Volgograd’s Titan-Barrikady factory, a key producer of artillery and…
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Gary Glitter Faces New Abuse Allegations
Gary Glitter, serving time for past child sex abuse, is now under police investigation for fresh allegations involving a girl under 14 in the late 70s and…
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Japan Battles Torrential Storms
Japan braces for impact as storms Mekkhala and Higos unleash torrential rain, triggering deadly landslides, widespread flooding, and transport chaos across…
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K O'Connell Salmon Recall Alert
K OConnell Fishmongers is recalling specific smoked salmon batches due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination — if you’ve got the SS16726 batch…
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Tragic Crash in Ballyclare Leaves One Dead
Tragic Crash in Ballyclare Leaves One Dead
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Decriminalizing Drugs or Ignoring the Crisis
A major Oireachtas report calls for decriminalizing personal drug possession and shifting to a health-led approach, but sparks controversy when Tánaiste Simon…
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Ireland’s Heatwave and Healthcare Crisis
Ireland’s energy future hangs in the balance as Aughinish Alumina seeks EU lifeline, while France braces for heatwave fatalities. Domestically, Tánaiste Simon…
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Tragedy Strikes Young Man in Co Fermanagh
Tragedy struck early Friday in Co Fermanagh: 21-year-old Shane Caulfield lost his life in a single-vehicle crash on Belfast Road in Maguiresbridge. Police…
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Jadotville Legacy in Irish Navy
Nine new officers, including 24-year-old Ensign Jack McDonough-Elwood—whose great grandfather fought in the legendary Siege of Jadotville—have been…
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Cormac Fitzpatrick’s Drunk & Damaged Night
Cormac Fitzpatrick, 45, and a known repeat offender with 60 prior “drunk and dangerous” convictions and one past criminal damage charge, got hit with two fines…
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Survey Calls for LGBT+ Voices on Hate
Cork’s Sexual Health Clinic is urgently seeking LGBT+ voices—especially trans and gender-diverse folks—to share their experiences with discrimination, safety…
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Cork Targets Traveller Kids’ Dental Health
Cork’s launching a bold new campaign to tackle kids’ dental health—especially for the Traveller community—with culturally tailored tools like a flipbook and…
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Irish Ancestors at Yorktown
A broadcaster uncovers a jaw-dropping twist: his ancestor, Charles O’Hara, was the British officer who surrendered the sword to Washington at Yorktown—despite…
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The Bear's Final Season Journey
The Bear’s final season delivers a raw, emotional crescendo as Carmy, Sydney, Richie, and the whole crew face Chicago’s storm—both literal and internal—while…
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State’s Broken Promise to Child Abuse Survivors
Louise O’Keeffe’s 16-year battle for justice exposed how the State failed child abuse survivors—and won a historic European Court ruling forcing…
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Mobile Clinic Bringing Hope to Homeless Dubliners
A mobile medical clinic called Safetynet Primary Care is revolutionizing healthcare for Dublin’s unhoused population, offering free, non-judgmental care three…
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Empty Beds While Patients Wait
Health Minister slams Cork hospitals for wasting taxpayer cash and neglecting patients, calling it “immoral” that Mallow has empty beds while Cork University…
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Reader Photos Vanished Due to Tech Glitch
A major tech glitch has crashed the platform’s reader photo showcase, leaving users staring at generic error messages instead of the weekly curated visual…
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Limerick’s Music Boom and Accommodation Crunch
Limerick is set to explode this summer with music, pumping in a projected 60 million euros—mostly staying local—with big names like Lewis Capaldi, Florence +…
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Speakers Corner Still Roars
In the heart of London’s Hyde Park, Speakers’ Corner stands as a timeless bastion of free speech, where radical ideas from Marx to Orwell still echo through…
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Religion Class Opt-Out Crisis in Ireland
A mom in Ireland fought back when her son’s Catholic school refused to let him opt out of religion class — despite the law allowing it — sparking a national…
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Irish Influencer Enters Love Island Villa
Love Island just dropped a major twist: Irish influencer Charleen Murphy, with over 800K followers on Instagram and TikTok, is headed to Casa Amor as a…
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Europe’s Deadly Heatwave
Europe’s scorching heatwave is turning vacation spots into survival zones as record temperatures trigger closures, power outages, and deadly consequences…
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Guilty Plea in Dublin Hospital Assault
A French man with paranoid schizophrenia, newly arrived in Ireland and having stopped his meds, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a hospital patient in…
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Dublin’s Mayoral Race Turns Political
Dublin’s political scene is heating up as progressive forces push back against the traditional power-sharing alliance, accusing Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of…
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DUP Leader Convicted on 18 Sexual Offenses
Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader, has been convicted on 18 counts of sexual offenses, including rape, in a unanimous verdict at Newry Crown Court. The DUP…
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Bulgarian Thief Gets 4 Months in Dublin
A Bulgarian woman, 42, got four months in jail for pickpocketing tourists in Dublin — admitting guilt and apologizing after targeting an elderly visitor and a…
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First Regional Journalist Honored to Explore Mother and Baby Home Survivors
Donal OKeeffe, a journalist from Cork and the first regional reporter to win Ireland’s Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism, is set to…
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Hotel and Restaurant Settle Noise Dispute
A Dublin hotel sued a nearby izakaya for noise, blaming its ground-floor nightclub for vibrations and loud music, but before the High Court got too deep into…
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Ireland Takes EU Helm Amid Global Crises
Ireland is taking center stage in the EU for the next six months, hosting over 270 high-stakes events amid global crises like Ukraine, migration, and climate…
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Europe’s Heatwaves Are Now the New Normal
Europe’s deadly heatwaves are becoming exponentially more likely thanks to climate change, with temperatures now tens to hundreds of times more probable than…
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Kinahan Cartel’s Gun Gambit
Former Kinahan Cartel member Peter Keating is back in the spotlight after being charged with orchestrating a gun-smuggling plot to secure a lighter sentence…
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Coach Accused in '70s Abuse Trial
A chilling courtroom drama unfolds as a 77-year-old sports coach faces multiple charges of sexual abuse spanning the 1970s and 80s, with four young women…
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Motorcyclist Deaths Surge in Ireland
Motorcyclists in Ireland face a deadly reality: over 1,000 fatalities and serious injuries between 2021 and 2025, averaging 23 deaths and nearly 200 serious…
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Stalkers Denied Bail for Peaceful Assembly
Two men accused of stalking a former Dublin politician are stuck under strict bail conditions — including bans from city centers and no contact with the victim…
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Cork Council Releases New Community Guides
Cork County Council just unleashed game-changing tools for community groups: a Quick Guide and a full-blown Handbook designed to supercharge residents’…
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Thunderstorm Asthma Alert Ireland
Thunderstorms could trigger deadly asthma attacks in Ireland — especially during pollen season. With over 450,000 people living with asthma, experts warn that…
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Jack Mulcahy: Cork’s Chicken Inn Legend
Jack Mulcahy, the beloved patriarch behind Cork’s iconic Chicken Inn and a pillar of community life, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of hard work…
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Doneraile Trial Paused Until Monday
The Doneraile postman murder trial hits pause as one juror misses court, delaying verdicts until Monday. With the judge set to deliver her charge, the…
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Moynihan Takes Mayor’s Seat in Cork
Bernard Moynihan, brother of junior minister Micheal Moynihan, has been elected unopposed as the new Mayor of Cork County, stepping into the role from Mary…
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45 Times Drunk, Still Not Learning
A 32-year-old man, Stephen Tanner, just hit his 45th public intoxication conviction—yes, 45—and still hasn’t learned his lesson. Found passed out on a…
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West Cork Music Takes Island Stage
This year’s West Cork Chamber Music Festival is going big with its FRINGE program, bringing free, family-friendly concerts and workshops to remote islands like…
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Bernard Moynihan Named Mayor of Cork
Bernard Moynihan has officially taken the helm as Mayor of Cork County, bringing a decade of dedicated public service and deep roots in the Duhallow region…
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Arsonist Back in Court After Fire Spree
A man just released from prison torched three vehicles worth over 118,000 euros near Cork Airport—caught on camera—just months after serving time for another…
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Teen Soldier's Tragedy and the Army's Silence
A former teen soldier broke down in court, recounting how he and his comrades were subjected to brutal abuse, humiliation, and systemic silence — including…
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Cork Man Faces Dual Charges
Michael John Butler faces serious charges in Cork after allegedly head-butting a bus windscreen in May and trespassing as a topless man at a home in December —…
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Fuel Duty Decision and Infrastructure Push
Fuel prices could soon see a gradual shift as the government prepares to decide Tuesday whether to extend or end excise duty cuts — a move tied to falling…
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Cork Bust: 500K Euro Cannabis Operation
Cork cops just smashed a massive cannabis operation worth over half a million euros, nabbing a 24-year-old suspect who’s now locked up without bail—until at…
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Eva Gore-Booth: A Century of Justice
A century after her death, Eva Gore-Booth’s legacy as a poet, activist, and humanitarian is finally getting the spotlight she deserves. She abandoned her…
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CETA Back in Court After Legal Hurdle
CETA’s legal saga reignites as Ireland heads to court over a new law paving the way for ratification, after the Supreme Court previously blocked it over…
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Ireland's New Passport Drops Tech
Ireland just unveiled its most secure passport ever—with next-level tech straight out of a spy movie. Eight million euros invested, but your price stays the…
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Homelessness Drops Slightly But Crisis Persists
Homelessness numbers dip slightly in May, but the overall crisis remains dire — with 17,447 people in emergency accommodation, down modestly from April and…