Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald met Prince Charles in Cork last night just hours after he spoke of how reconciliation and understanding can guide both countries on a path of shared prosperity and security.

The Rebel city has done royal visits before. But for Patsy Flynn and his wife, Kathy, it was their first.

New life has been breathed into one of the most historic parts of Cork City thanks to a €500,000 investment in the public realm and a cultural venue.

The HSE is planning to dispose of a huge, fire-damaged former hospital on the open market, despite calls from a local authority for the site to be used for housing.

Plans for flood defences to protect one of Cork City’s most flood-prone areas as part of a major public realm upgrade have gone on public display.

Legislation is being prepared to extend Cork’s city boundary for the first time since 1965.

Cork is set to honour its sustainable food heroes as an inner city community unveiled an ambitious regeneration plan which includes growing their own food.

Housing officials in Cork city have launched a second bid to identify sites for social housing after the first initiative helped deliver more than 160 units in less than a year.

Irish street name campaigners who defaced several ‘Victoria’ road signs in Cork City have been accused of attacking the city’s heritage.

They’ve breathed new life into the historic spine of their city, reinvigorating ancient lanes and public spaces with stunning murals and creative arts projects. Now they’re turning their attention to the city’s river and quays.

The revamped Páirc Uí Chaoimh GAA stadium in Cork is on course to host a major concert next July. 

Three champions of Cork City’s poor and homeless were among those honoured with civic awards last night.

Chernobyl charity campaigner Adi Roche has dedicated her Freedom of Cork award to the survivors and victims of Chernobyl, and to her charity’s army of volunteers.

An institution for abandoned children was more like a ‘house of death’, says CCI chief executive Adi Roche, who has worked hard, with lots of Irish help, to make things better for the youth of Chernobyl, writes Eoin English

Ideas are being sought from the open market to help breathe new life into a city-owned historic former bank building.

A split has emerged in Labour over the proposal to merge Cork city and county councils, with a TD accusing Environment Minister Alan Kelly of rushing to accept the findings.

The public was locked out of Cork’s City Hall last night after councillors voted to hold their bimonthly meeting behind closed doors for security reasons.

The family of an Irish sporting legend said they are deeply moved after a walkway near his childhood home was named in his honour.

A €500,000 fundraising drive is under way to save and restore a landmark church and priory in the heart of Cork City.

Funding cuts could jeopardise the huge strides made in improving disabled access across Cork city, campaigners have warned.

Dust off your Santa hat, root out that reindeer nose — Christmas in Cork has officially begun as the annual Glow festival dons its festive baubles once again.

Lord of the Dance star Michael Flatley and his wife Niamh, are to be made honorary Corkonians.

Glenville Flower and Garden Club will resume on Tuesday, September 30, with a cookery demonstration by Johann Doorley, demonstrator with Brennan’s Cookshop in Kades Kounty at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome.

A free call service which provides a friendly ear and advice for people who are elderly, chronically ill, living alone or have mental health issues is to expand its operations in Cork.

A last-minute power-sharing deal secured the election of Fianna Fáil Cllr Mary Shields as the new Lord Mayor of Cork last night.

By Eoin English

A new Islamic cultural centre in Cork City which was the focus of a planning controversy last month is throwing open its doors to the public this weekend.

Key survival strategies for small businesses will be outlined at a showcase for businesses based on Cork’s northside later this month.

Voice of Ireland finalist Kelly Mongan-McDonagh broke down while singing ‘Amazing Grace’ at the funeral of a 7-year-old Traveller who died after being thrown from a pony.

Cork City Council is to confer the freedom of Cork on three entertainers who have brought “joy to generations of people”.

A father whose two sons were stabbed in an unprovoked attack in Cork is to mount a campaign in Britain warning people not to visit the city for The Gathering.

Nice wan, like — the People’s Republic of Cork is getting its own “rebel passport” to mark the Gathering.

More than 150,000 people are expected to throng the Christmas markets on Cork’s Grand Parade and visit festively decorated Bishop Lucey Park before Santa pops down the chimney.

Cork City Council is to re-examine the possibility of investing public money in an events centre.

A citywide teen mental health project will be launched in Cork today.

Record-breaking marathon swimmer Steve Redmond plans to make Ireland a global hub for the sport.

Cork’s city manager is considering the introduction of a city-wide flood alert system.

A Fianna Fáil councillor has called for a bias towards women’s sports groups after the reinstatement of a €750,000 sports grant fund in Cork.

Glowing tributes were offered in memory of the late John Egan last night as hundreds gathered in Cork for his removal in Wilton.

The most senior French diplomatic official based in Cork says she hopes the “aged parents” of murder victim Sophie Toscan du Plantier “will live to see her killer brought to justice”.

A COUNCILLOR who represents a community labelled one of the country’s worst litter blackspots has launched a blistering attack on an anti-litter group.

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THE Queen will be presented with one of her favourite types of jewellery in Cork today — a stunning hand-crafted silver brooch.