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<p>The distinctive golf ball-shaped ground stations that transmit data to Starlink satellites passing overhead were first spotted at the National Space Centre in East Cork in March.</p>

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Elon Musk brings Starlink broadband project to a back garden in Cork

Ireland's NSC chief confirms at Tech Fest that equipment has been tested in his garden in Carrigaline since January

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Ireland's elite dip their toes back in the water after pandemic pause

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A breath of fresh air for Irish sailing

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Giant leap for Irish firm based in East Cork in tracking satellites in orbit

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Annalise Murphy aiming to repeat 2015 Moth gold victory

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Sailing: Cork Dinghy Fest set for drama

Annalise Murphy: ‘A lot of sailing people said Rio wouldn’t suit me’

Great expectations would have hindered Annalise Murphy as the sailor left for Rio, of that she is now certain.

Wed, 24 Aug, 2016

Cork antenna could be used to search for alien life

The National Space Centre (NSC) is hoping to reactivate one of the largest antennae in the world, with the possibility it could be used to search for extraterrestrial life.

Tue, 23 Aug, 2016

It could have been gold, says silver star Annalise Murphy

Ireland’s silver medallist Annalise Murphy revealed yesterday that her key rival Marit Boumeester had actually thought the Irish sailor had won gold in the Women’s single-handed final immediately after they had finished the 25-minute race.

Thu, 18 Aug, 2016

Irish firms to man Navy system

The Naval Service is getting a new satellite communications system which will be operated by Irish companies.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2015

Awed onlookers over the moon with stunning eclipse

“Some people used to think that a dragon ate the sun but it actually wasn’t, it was actually a solar eclipse.”

Sat, 21 Mar, 2015

Earthstation puts Midleton on space map

Despite having to deal with splatter attacks by crows, a facility in Co Cork is at the centre of Irish satellite technology, writes Claire Droney.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2013

Murphy hoping for windy days in Weymouth

By Joe Finegan

Mon, 30 Jul, 2012

Man breaks leg after jumping 10m from pub

Cork’s emergency services have been hailed as heroes after the rescue of a man who climbed over a pub balcony and fell almost 10m into the river Lee.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2012

Irish firm shoots for the stars after signing space deal

AN Irish company has signed a deal with a leading Russian university to track potentially dangerous space junk from its hi-tech facility in Co Cork.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2011

Irish firm signs €20m deal to provide broadband services across Europe

AN IRISH company has signed a €20 million 15-year contract with one of the world’s largest satellite operators to help provide a high-speed broadband service across Europe.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2011

Pupils will listen to galactic events thanks to satellite dish

IRISH school-children will be able to control one of Europe’s biggest radio telescopes and “listen” to distant galaxies as part of an exciting project.

Tue, 10 May, 2011

Man appeals order to pay €128,000 damages to builder

A MAN has appealed a ruling that he must pay €128,000 in damages to a construction firm after he failed to complete the purchase of a €290,000 penthouse apartment.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2011

Fans hope for plain sailing ahead

A CREW of intrepid Munster fans could yet launch themselves across a storm-tossed Irish Sea in a bid to make Saturday’s crunch Heineken Cup decider in Cardiff.

Fri, 19 May, 2006

Cork in line for 25 new jobs

A CORK technology company plans to create 25 jobs as part of an exciting expansion plan.

Wed, 12 Jan, 2005

49ers show best of Irish in sailing

49er pairing Tom Fitzpatrick and Fraser Brown picked up a second place finish on a day of delays but improved conditions for Ireland’s sailors on the Saronic gulf.

Fri, 20 Aug, 2004

Holstein among first out in dressage

Heike Holstein, who was one of the first out riding Welt Adel in the individual dressage, scored 59.750. The competition finishes this evening.

Fri, 20 Aug, 2004

Poor day so far for sailors

In the Finn sailing class, Irishman David Burrows has dropped two places to 12th after being disqualified in race seven.

Wed, 18 Aug, 2004

Burrows takes second in race six

Yesterday, Irishman David Burrows enjoyed a successful day in the Finn class, moving up to 10th place in the standings.

Tue, 17 Aug, 2004

Burrows looks to build on encouraging day

Ireland's David Burrows registered an impressive third-place finish in race four of the Finn class yesterday and will be looking to build on that when the action gets underway today.

Mon, 16 Aug, 2004

Double Sculls offer Irish medal chance

Irish medal hopefuls Sam Lynch and Gearoid Towey fired out a warning to their rivals in the Olympic lightweight men’s double sculls with a superb victory in the heats.

Mon, 16 Aug, 2004

Ninth place for Burnett

Ireland’s Derek Burnett had to settle for a share of ninth place in the Olympic men’s trap shooting final at Athens today.

Sun, 15 Aug, 2004

Irish rowers qualify for Olympic semi-finals

Irish rowers Sam Lynch and Gearóid Towey have won their heat of the Lightweight Double Sculls at the Athens Olympics, beating the USA into second place and the Czech Republic third.

Sun, 15 Aug, 2004

Lee faces tough Mexicanin opener

By Brendan Mooney

Sat, 14 Aug, 2004

Sonia dressed to impress

SONIA O'SULLIVAN admitted yesterday that she made a mistake running in Gateshead last week - and pledged to return to her winning ways tomorrow in the BUPA Cork City Sports.

Fri, 02 Jul, 2004

Technology firm plans 20 jobs in Cork

A technology firm has announced plans to create 20 new jobs in Cork over the next 12 months.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2004