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Cork's McGrath congratulates son and colleagues as Ireland into U17s World Cup Final

9+ hour, 45+ min ago  (186+ words) EU Commissioner Michael McGrath with his son, Tom, who is the captain of Ireland's U17s team. EU commissioner Michael McGrath has congratulated Ireland's U17s team on their qualification for the Fifa 2026 World Cup Final. The event will take place this November in…...

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BBC replaces Scott Mills with new host of Race Across The World podcast

15+ hour, 32+ min ago  (320+ words) By Laura Harding, Entertainment Editor Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Tyler West will replace Scott Mills as the host of the BBC's new Race Across The World spin-off podcast. Race Across The World: The Detour'is described as the main programme's…...

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Mór Disco resurrected: Clubbers have lots to look forward to over Easter 

10+ hour, 59+ min ago  (220+ words) Easter weekend is a big draw for club nights. Credit then, of sorts, to the good people of the Good Room, who clearly have their retro antennae attuned to all things Old Ireland. Unless they weren't being ironic and kitch,…...

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Daniel O'Connell on winning All-Ireland with Cork U20s and how injuries impacted his senior career with Rebels

19+ hour, 15+ min ago  (690+ words) Cork's Daniel O'Connell is tackled by Michael Potts of Kerry in an U20 game in 2019. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane When the Cork U20 footballers famously claimed All-Ireland glory in 2019, Daniel O'Connell was at the very top of his game. The Kanturk player…...

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Housing scheme saw Cork council acquiring 64% less homes last year

13+ hour, 45+ min ago  (490+ words) The programme made headlines last year after the council said the Government had provided "inadequate" funding for it to continue. Picture: iStock. Cork City Council acquired 64% less homes in 2025 than in 2024, under a programme to help avoid homelessness, with this…...

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RedFM Hurling League fixture guide: Magpies look to soar to third Division 1 victory

16+ hour, 30+ min ago  (518+ words) Midleton's Patrick White gathers the sliothar ahead of Killeagh's Patrick O'Brien during last year's RedFM Hurling League Division 2 final in Castlemartyr - the sides meet in Division 1 tonight. Picture: Howard Crowdy Due to Cork's participation in the national hurling league final…...

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7 simple ways to help stop your child turning into a fussy eater

19+ hour, 45+ min ago  (966+ words) If we focus less on "getting food into children" and more on helping children feel comfortable around food, many so-called fussy eating behaviours never take hold in the first place," says Eaton. Picture: Alamy/PA Fussy eating is extremely common…...

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An Easter tale... about a Cork man who ‘rose from the dead’!

19+ hour, 31+ min ago  (1199+ words) Members of Cork Junior Red Cross Technical School making Easter baskets for local hospitals in 1952 - John Arnold remembers a time when the Holy Week was observed by all and sundry This is a strange week - Holy Week. The time changed…...

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Golfer David Howard claims first win of the new season

17+ hour, 33+ min ago  (804+ words) David Howard picked up his first trophy of the season last weekend when he had a play-off win in Rosslare." The Fota Island member had an opening round of +2, but he managed to shoot three under in the second round…...

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Theatre Nights: Rocking show, drama, and Dubliners’ encore

19+ hour, 14+ min ago  (520+ words) The Dubliners Encore is at the Opera House next Monday. It's your last chance to catch Vittorio Angelone at the Everyman tonight with You Can't Say Nothing Any More. Tomorrow night, that wildly popular Rock Icons Show is back, featuring…...