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<p> National Fuel Protest at Shannonpark Roundabout Cork on the N28. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Forecourts could run out of fuel 'as early as Thursday' due to blockades at Whitegate, Foynes and Galway terminals

Widespread tractor protests disrupt traffic, block fuel depots and raise concerns about supply chains and emergency access nationwide

<p>A new restaurant operator will be sought for the upper floors of No 23 St Patrick’s Street, former home to the Tung Sing Chinese restaurant, which closed in 2024. The building, which also houses jeweller H Samuel on the ground floor, has sold to a Swiss investor for in excess of €1.8m. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Larry Cummins</span>
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Swiss investor rolls in on Cork's Tung Sing for over €1.8m

<p>A pro-government demonstrator holds a picture of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei during a gathering following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire with the US and Israel in Tehran, Iran (Francisco Seco/AP)</p>

world

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon

40 years later: Pro musica owner on keeping Cork music shop alive against the odds

culture

40 years later: Pro musica owner on keeping Cork music shop alive against the odds

Plans for over 300 homes on Cork GAA land quashed by High Court ruling

development and construction

Plans for over 300 homes on Cork GAA land quashed by High Court ruling

Man who worked alongside Cork's famous Baldy Barber opens barbershop on the northside

munster

Man who worked alongside Cork's famous Baldy Barber opens barbershop on the northside

The Masters - Preview Day Two

golf

'Rory McIlroy has been a wonderful champion' – The Masters’ modern era

Empty Swing in a morning light.

columnists

Richard Hogan: The fleeting beauty of watching a child growing up before your eyes

Use of mobile payment apps rising

court and crime

Cork man accused of sharing intimate images of his ex-girlfriend to be tried in criminal court

News

Primary School Coat Pegs

Parents can complain about use of physical restraints in schools through new independent portal

From September, the new portal will be open to parents who are unhappy with how a school has handled their complaints in cases where restraint has been used on a student

Cork woman accused of stealing jewellery and cash from apartment has case adjourned

Cork woman accused of stealing jewellery and cash from apartment has case adjourned

Royal High School

ASTI calls for pause to Leaving Cert laboratory projects on health and safety grounds

Achil island landscape in spring in a cloudy day with no people. Sea, coast and dramatic shore.

Fáilte Ireland spends €900k on photos, videos and drone footage to showcase tourist attractions

sport

Masters Golf

Masters chairman offers no answer on future of sought-after gnome

The $50 (€43) novelty product has become one of the most sought-after items since its introduction to the merchandise stable 10 years ago

Joseph O’Brien dominates Gowran Park with 131/1 treble

Joseph O’Brien dominates Gowran Park with 131/1 treble

Dara Sheedy has a shot at goal 22/2/2026

Cork senior Sheedy starts as Cork U20 side named for Munster opener against Clare

The Masters - Preview Day Two

Beating a 63 at the Masters? Justin Rose still has an eye on perfection

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Insight: Must Reads

Marty Morrissey on his childhood: 'My father always said no son of his would fight for America'

Marty Morrissey on his childhood: 'My father always said no son of his would fight for America'

Marty Morrissey's childhood in New York instilled in him the American attitude he could be whatever he wanted to be, but it was his parents' steadfast support and his community in West Clare that set him on the path to fame

Congestion Charging Begins In London

Don't let what's happened in London replicate itself in Cork

Generative AI Apps

Big Tech shouldn’t be writing the rules for AI

TOPSHOT-PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT

Colin Sheridan: Children are no longer just caught in the crossfire of war — they are targets

Regular Columnists

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Sarah Harte: We've gone backwards as a country when it comes to drink-driving

S Fergus Finlay: Greyhounds in Ireland face a cruel choice. Run very fast, or get killed

S Terry Prone: Acceptability of a prank depends upon status of the victim, if there is one

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Gareth O'Callaghan: What if everything we thought we knew about Jesus was wrong?

Lifestyle

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! - South Africa

Gemma Collins complains about ‘rancid’ conditions in camp on I’m A Celebrity

Collins last appeared on the show in 2014 and quit after three days as she struggled with the environment

'Proud' daughter reacts as Jason Corbett documentary nominated for Emmy

'Proud' daughter reacts as Jason Corbett documentary nominated for Emmy

Scott Mills sacked by BBC

Channel 4 cancels episode of 'The Great Celebrity Bake Off' featuring Scott Mills

Poet-core is the latest micro-trend bringing main character energy this season

Poet-core is the latest micro-trend bringing main character energy this season

Viewpoints

Housing 'affordability' means different things in rental debate

Housing 'affordability' means different things in rental debate

If the public lose confidence in ‘supply side’ responses, it seems likely they will instead focus on the demand side, ie immigration

Tanaiste Micheal Martin visit to Lebanon

Our leaders must show courage in commitment to peace by keeping the triple lock

APTOPIX Trump US Hungary

Viktor Orbán blazed a trail for Donald Trump’s assault on independent media

€4 for a coffee is not expensive when you consider it’s a small miracle in a cup

€4 for a coffee is not expensive when you consider it’s a small miracle in a cup

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Craig Casey leaves the field 4/4/2026

S Donal Lenihan: Failings laid bare as Euro exit deepens Munster pain

Munster are fast running out of scapegoats.

Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia - International Friendly - Aviva Stadium

S John Fallon: Hallgrímsson revives old concept but with different rules of engagement

The best places to eat across Munster, according to our food critics

S The best places to eat across Munster, according to our food critics

Limerick v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

S Patrick Horgan: A setback like Sunday was almost necessary for Cork

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?

Today's guest, Professor Aoife Foley, says Ireland must now prioritise onshore wind

The Gaelic Football Show: the championship preview special

S The Gaelic Football Show: the championship preview special

Dalo's Hurling Show: Limerick win the battle but a leaguey Sunday ahead of real war

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Limerick win the battle but a leaguey Sunday ahead of real war

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The lonely death of Jamie Weldon

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The lonely death of Jamie Weldon

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NASA Artemis Moonshot

Watch: Artemis II crew gets emotional as they name moon crater after astronaut's late wife

Artemis II crew members got emotional as they named a moon crater after U. S. astronaut's Reid Wiseman's late wife on Monday (April 6).

Watch: Passage West Baptist Church prepare 3,000 Easter eggs for the 11th annual children’s egg hunt

Watch: Passage West Baptist Church prepare 3,000 Easter eggs for the 11th annual children’s egg hunt

Watch: Lelia Doolan's Walk for Peace

Watch: Lelia Doolan's Walk for Peace

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At the Market

What the new TB rules mean for farmers at marts

The new TB Action Plan will be launched on April 13 and new categories for buying and selling cattle in a mart has been established

Milk bottles tidied in shelf

February 2026 milk intake up 6%

Close-up of maize forage outdoors

Brian Reidy: Alternatives to grass silage make a lot of sense

Can’t afford to move: Protests continue for a second day

Can’t afford to move: Protests continue for a second day

Property

RTÉ Home of the Year: See the Galway upside-down house and bijou Dublin semi-D in final

RTÉ Home of the Year: See the Galway upside-down house and bijou Dublin semi-D in final

'Sitting in that chair with a cocktail in my hand, it blows my mind that we were able to pull off something like this'

Well cared for €470k Glanmire home is conveniently located

Well cared for €470k Glanmire home is conveniently located

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes with prices starting from €270k

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes with prices starting from €270k

Plans for ambitious housing project comprising 450 homes lodged with Cork County Council

Plans for ambitious housing project comprising 450 homes lodged with Cork County Council

World

Weight loss jabs

Genes could predict weight-loss jab effectiveness – study

Variants in specific gene may predict whether people are more likely to suffer side effects linked to the jabs

TOPSHOT-LEBANON-ISRAEL-IRAN-US-WAR

Israel strikes Beirut after saying Iran ceasefire does not apply there

BBC found to have breached editorial standards over Bafta racial slur

BBC found to have breached editorial standards over Bafta racial slur

Iran War

Explainer: What is in Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan and will the US agree to it?

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