A minister for City Regions is required by the incoming Government to drive a progressive urban agenda the Cork Chamber has said in their election manifesto.

Cork is two years into a 10-year Bus Connects plan without a kilometre of additional bus lane or a planning application for a single park and ride.

Brexit, the difficulties of recruiting skilled staff, and housing shortages remain the top concerns of businesses in Cork, as firms appear to be preparing to slow their recruitment plans amid the uncertainty.

A pensioner who has claimed he has had pain since he allegedly slipped on a floor of the Co Clare pub where he worked 10 years ago and twisted his ankle has told the High Court he "walks through the pain".

A scientist matched dog hairs taken from a car seat cover found at a murder accused's home to a bulldog belonging to a man whose car was stolen five months before the murder, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

Gardaí investigating the shooting of a man in Dublin took DNA and hair samples from two dogs belonging to a man whose car was stolen five months before the shooting, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

The King of the Netherlands left Cork with an open invitation to return to the Carrigaline Men's Shed to join the group's choir.

Frankfurt, Brussels, and Berlin are the most desired destinations from Cork Airport among businesses, while there is a growing clamour for a direct flight to New York City, a new report has shown.

The new president of Cork Chamber has called for the “utmost haste” in progress on the city’s long-mooted events centre, as well as a major ramping-up in public infrastructure.

Facebook is so good at ‘microtargeting’ that many e-commerce start-ups barely even bother advertising anywhere else — a shift with frightening implications for companies and consumers alike. Burt Helm reports

When it comes to attracting the prized Chinese tourist, the task is complex — but the potential is huge.

Since its inception 35 years ago, an event run by Cork Lions Club has raised more than €400,000 for various worthy causes.

The job spec is simple; you must be enjoy a bit of craic, be able to dance, and be prepared to appear in public with your face painted, in a wig, and clad in anything from the wife’s a nightgown to skimpy belly-dancing costume.

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A fire-breathing Halloween dragon which spent a year in his cave has been reawakened to spook Corkonians.

Hydrotherapy and pool sessions are being used by vets to treat injuries and obesity, says Nuala Woulfe.

The story of Sir Henrys and its famous Sweat night has been well told in the past. How a weekly dance night in the Cork venue grew into one of the best house events in Europe in the 1990s, attaining quite a reputation for its amazing atmosphere and the quality of music on offer.

There are reports that at least five people have been killed after a bus and a train collided in Canada's capital, Ottawa.

Three men remain in custody today in connection with the murder of Darren Cogan.

Gardaí in Dublin have arrested three men in connection with the murder of Darren Cogan.

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A Skype-like system is helping deaf people to communicate more easily. Jonathan deBurca Butler reports

A woman who sued her partner’s parents after she lost an eye in a horrific domestic accident has had her action dismissed by a High Court judge.

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Brad Pitt hopes his films will be a legacy for his children to watch when they are older.

Brad Pitt’s role as a brutal mob enforcer is not just a gangster story but a commentary on modern living, he said today.

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The Ireland Club team that will defend their Dal Riada trophy in the Ulster Bank Club International against the Scotland Club team at Anglesea Road on Friday, March 9 has been named.

BARRY KEESHAN’S hopes that Dolphin would show their true colours in the Ulster Bank League Division 1A with a run of home games are coming to fruition.

OSTENSIBLY a clash between Cork and Dublin clubs, this Ulster Bank League showdown instead had all the ingredients of a local derby — mates locking horns, not much in it on the scoreboard and technique sacrificed for passion.

TODAY will be a strange one for a trio of players dubbed ‘The Boys of Contarf’ following their transfers from Cork Constitution.

FOUR days of dancing got under way today with the opening of the annual Damhsa Fest, Cork’s international folk dance festival.

A TINY corner of Belgium promises to rival the atmosphere of Croke Park or Semple Stadium this weekend.

GARDAÍ suspect the latest gangland murder victim was not the intended target.

ONCE again, just 80 minutes stand between Cork Constitution and the moniker of the country’s top club side but Brian Walsh’s outfit are preparing for Sunday’s All-Ireland League final against Old Belvedere knowing a period of transition is just around the corner.

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THREE GOALS in the opening half paved the way for Coachford Community School in a hopelessly one-sided Munster Senior A Vocational Schools football semi-final at Kilmichael yesterday.

A HOMECOMING of sorts, albeit a spoiled one.

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FRANK COGAN will lead champions Cork Constitution into All Ireland League battle today against Blackrock College at Stradbrook (2.30pm), and coach Brian Walsh expects a battle rather than a skirmish.