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ACADEMIC AUTHOR IS NAMED CORK PERSON OF THE MONTH: A well known and academic and political commentator has been honoured as Cork Person of the Month for the excellence of his work as a political commentator and his writings, which include ‘Haughey’. corkindependent.com/2025/05/07/aca…

😘 Good morning Cork! 🌞 Here’s today’s front page with an exclusive story about how Ireland can be at the forefront of AI development! Pick up a paper 🗞📰 or check corkindependent.com!

IRELAND AT AI 'CROSSROADS': 💻 Ireland can lead the way in the adoption of ethical, human-centred AI, but if we don’t act now, we risk being left behind. That's the warning from an MTU expert who adds that we are witnessing extraordinary advances in AI. corkindependent.com/2025/05/08/ire…

LAUREN TO BE LAID TO REST: The funeral of a 13 year old girl who died during a motor racing event at the weekend will take place tomorrow. Lauren O'Brien will be laid to rest in Terelton Cemetery following a requiem mass in Castletownkenneigh at 12pm. corkindependent.com/2025/05/08/lau…

OPERA HOUSE CALLOUT FOR MEMORABILIA: Cork Opera House's unique 170th birthday celebrations include Send It Home, a callout for any memorabilia relating to the venue’s long and colourful history.What's your fav OH memory? 🧐 corkindependent.com/2025/05/07/ope…

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CAN LOWER TEEN CANNABIS USE: Teens involved in sports, artistic pursuits, or volunteering are less likely to use cannabis, a new UCC-led survey has found. The survey found that almost one in five reported previous cannabis use. corkindependent.com/2025/05/07/ext…

DUN, DUN, DUN, DUNMANWAY! In a West Cork town far, far away an intergalactic Star Wars festival is gearing up for its 2nd outing. This year’s Feel The Force Festival in Dunmanway promises 2 packed days of Star Wars themed activities, workshops & cosplay corkindependent.com/2025/05/09/dun…

TD SLAMS GOVT FOR LACK OF SPECIAL SCHOOL PLACES: A Cork city TD has called on the Govt to ensure that every child who needs a special school place in Sept will have 1. Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire said he is dealing with the families of 13 who do not have a place corkindependent.com/2025/05/07/td-…

TONI LEE BRINGS KAREN CARPENTER CLOSE TO YOU: “It’s a privilege, I feel honoured,” says Toni Lee, the voice of Karen Carpenter in tribute show We’ve Only Just Begun - The Carpenters Celebration. It's coming to Cork Opera House on 19 May and is a must see corkindependent.com/2025/05/09/ton…

THE KIDS ARE IN CHARGE! Creative wishes have been granted to young people helping them to become songwriters, artists, poets & performers. It’s part of Cruinniú na nÓg, the National Day of Creativity for young people on Sat 7 June with more than 30 events corkindependent.com/2025/05/14/the…

TOWNS BEING 'LEFT BEHIND' BY WATER DELAYS: Small towns and villages in Cork have been “frozen stiff” due to a lack of water & waste water infrastructure, Cork County Council has heard. Ind Cllr Finbarr Harrington said the delays are stalling housing developments corkindependent.com/2025/05/14/cou…

😘 Happy Cork Indo day! 🌞 Here’s today’s front page and there are loads & loads of great Cork news inside along with a preview of the Cork hurler's titanic clash against Limerick this weekend! Pick up a paper 🗞📰 or check corkindependent.com

CROHN'S: 'I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM TALKING ABOUT IT' A Cork woman living with Crohn’s disease has shared her journey to raise awareness. Suzanne Gurhy (51) was diagnosed with perianal Crohn’s disease in July 2011 after months of illness & hospital stays corkindependent.com/2025/05/15/cro…

HOUSING HERO MARKS 3 YEARS OF DÁIL PROTESTS: A Cork songwriter will mark 3 years of his weekly 1-man housing crisis protest outside Dáil Éireann today at 1pm. For 3 years, he has travelled to Dublin every Thurs to sing ‘Everyone Should Have A Home’ corkindependent.com/2025/05/14/hou…

BREAKING: NASH NAMED AS NEW MANAGER Gerard Nash is the new Cork City FC Men’s First Team Manager. The 38 year old joins City after a spell as assistant manager of GAIS in Sweden. Nash had held coaching roles at Ipswich Town before working with the FAI and Aston Villa. Good luck!

STAFF AT PHARMA PLANT TO STRIKE: SIPTU members in a pharma plant in Cork will begin industrial action this Mon in a dispute over pay & alleged anti-union practices.This year staff at the AbbVie in Carrigtwohill wrote to mgmt wrt issues including pay rates corkindependent.com/2025/05/15/sta…

CLLR: 'YOU'D GET A PILOT'S LICENSE QUICKER' Cork County Council has called for urgent action to address an ongoing backlog in driving tests resulting in waiting times of up to 8 months. It has also called for the establishment of more driving test centres in Cork corkindependent.com/2025/05/14/cll…

CORK MAKES BIGGEST SPLASH AT BEACH AWARDS: 🏖 Cork beaches now officially have the highest combined number of award flags in the country with 27. At today’s ceremony, Cork beaches received 14 Green Coast awards, more than any other county this year. 😍 corkindependent.com/2025/05/16/cor…

CORK AND LIMERICK FACE OFF AGAIN: Cork are back in action in the Munster Hurling Championship on Sunday facing Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds, and it could be another classic! Tonight the Munster Minor Hurling Final with Cork and Waterford takes place. corkindependent.com/2025/05/14/cor…

CONGRATULATIONS! A very well done to Caitríona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners who has been given the President’s Award at this year’s Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2025 👏🏼 👏🏼