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<p>(Left to right) Frank Peyton, Sinead Kelly and Tim O'Donovan on their way to the unveiling of the new bicycle storage unit of Cycling For All at the former site of the Ursuline convent in Blackrock, Cork. The unit will allow people with disabilities to access adapted bikes. Picture: David Keane</p>

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Cork cycling initiative gives daughter with disability 'something to look forward to', says mother

The Cycling for All group works with cyclists living with everything from cerebral palsy to mobility issues, Motor Neurone Disease and MS, among other issues

<p>The renewed call for help in tracing John Keaveney's movements come after a reported sighting of the missing man at 1.45am on August 21. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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People living near Cork's Páirc Uí Chaoimh urged to check CCTV for missing man

<p> Members of the public opposed to the plans for a carpark at the site are urged to make a submission via busconnects.ie Pic; Larry Cummins</p>

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BusConnects proposal to turn ancient Cork walled garden into a car park

David O'Mahony: Back when the Lee was Cork’s life blood

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David O'Mahony: Back when the Lee was Cork’s life blood

FILE PHOTO The final report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes will be brought before Cabinet by Mini

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Letters to the Editor: Response to plans at Bessborough

Cork abuse survivor: Any inquiry into abuse in schools must probe State's own accountability

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Cork abuse survivor: Any inquiry into abuse in schools must probe State's own accountability

Section of popular Cork greenway reopens after 15-month revamp

Section of popular Cork greenway reopens after 15-month revamp

The improved route now has new access ramps, more than 2,000 recently planted trees, CCTV and environmentally sensitive public lighting

Fri, 15 Jul, 2022

Michael Moynihan: Who remembers Burgerland and Mandy's and Mahon before the point?

Michael Moynihan: Who remembers Burgerland and Mandy's and Mahon before the point?

A picture of a fast-food joint in Cork City in 1984 is like a portal back in time and should inspire us all to preserve images of the city as we know it right now. So get that smartphone out and get snapping

Thu, 23 Jun, 2022

Ordnance Survey to search archive for evidence of children's burial ground at Bessborough

Ordnance Survey to search archive for evidence of children's burial ground at Bessborough

An Bord Pleanála said last year it would be 'premature' to permit apartments on the site of the former mother and baby home before establishing presence and extent of a burial ground

Sat, 19 Feb, 2022

Cork City urged to take the plunge with a new city lido

Cork City urged to take the plunge with a new city lido

Having once enjoyed an outdoor pool at the Lee Baths, momentum is building in Cork City to develop a modern lido

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

FILE PHOTO The High Court has seen four cases brought against the State from women sent to give birth in Mother and Baby homes.

High Court removes legal claim over valuable development sites

Dublin properties are the subject of a dispute between prominent businessmen, Johnny O'Loughlin Michael Moran

Fri, 16 Jul, 2021

Council hits back at accusations of 'destroying habitats' as trees felled on Cork greenway

Council hits back at accusations of 'destroying habitats' as trees felled on Cork greenway

UCC expert raises concern that the local authority's greenway plan appears to involve reducing biodiversity

Sat, 13 Mar, 2021

Decision expected on eight-storey apartment block at Bessborough

Decision expected on eight-storey apartment block at Bessborough

More than 20 submissions have already been made regarding the scheme

Thu, 28 Jan, 2021

Family of murdered Frankie Dunne still hoping for justice

Family of murdered Frankie Dunne still hoping for justice

A year after the body of murdered Corkman Frankie Dunne was found on the southside of Cork city, his sister has appealed for justice to be done

Mon, 28 Dec, 2020

Starter Homes: Four homes for first-time buyers to consider

Starter Homes: Four homes for first-time buyers to consider

New homes in Cork city, Douglas, Wilton and Blackrock for less than €300,000

Mon, 12 Oct, 2020

House of the Week: 5-bed on the Blackrock Road for €650,000

House of the Week: 5-bed on the Blackrock Road for €650,000

Offers the chance to put your own stamp on it

Thu, 24 Sep, 2020

Dundrum village to bring in cyclist-friendly one-way traffic system

Dundrum village to bring in cyclist-friendly one-way traffic system

The move by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will also create more space for pedestrians.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Glounthaune party house with spirited past and fine architectural design

Glounthaune party house with spirited past and fine architectural design

Some homes are destined for supporting roles, but not Algonquin: it’s star material.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Garda warning after 37 cars broken into in Cork and Mallow

Garda warning after 37 cars broken into in Cork and Mallow

The message to "park smart" has been reinforced as people emerge from the lifting of strict lockdown measures, with local beauty spots and parks becoming far busier in June as fears over Covid-19 ease.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Cork councillor anger after planning decision for Blackrock apartments overturned

Cork councillor anger after planning decision for Blackrock apartments overturned

A development of 30 apartments on the southside of Cork city is set to proceed after An Bord Pleanála overruled a decision by members of Cork City Council to oppose it.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Burglar's mobile phone dropped alongside stolen Burberry handbag

Burglar's mobile phone dropped alongside stolen Burberry handbag

A burglar fleeing the scene of his crime through neighbouring woodland dropped his mobile phone with identifying photographs on his way.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Letters to the editor: Electorate has become insignificant

Letters to the editor: Electorate has become insignificant

It began with Brexit, day after day, listening to the Brits telling us how superior and better than the rest of Europe they are. Including ourselves. Boring-Boring-Boring.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Michael Clifford: Time to put brakes on this roadshow

Michael Clifford: Time to put brakes on this roadshow

HOW fair is the lockdown? Who gets to gather and express their views and who is told to put a sock in it? Who is acting responsibly and who can act with impunity?

Sat, 06 Jun, 2020

Ask Audrey: Are we supposed to envy the gowls in Normal People?

Ask Audrey: Are we supposed to envy the gowls in Normal People?

Audrey has been sorting out Cork people for ages...

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

Inside Out: Irish pop art queen Orla Walsh tells how a moment can change life forever

Inside Out: Irish pop art queen Orla Walsh tells how a moment can change life forever

Eve Kelliher discovers how an artist is using life in lockdown to help families like hers affected by spinal injuries

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Attention-seeking home of ex-servicemen in Cork has it taped

Attention-seeking home of ex-servicemen in Cork has it taped

No 9 Haig Gardens has feet in two very different historical camps: first up, it’s set in a niche cul de sac of homes built in the 1920s for Irish ex-servicemen who fought for Britain in the First World War and was named after Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig.

Sat, 23 May, 2020

Ask Audrey: My cousin became a poet because he wanted to get off with women half his age

Ask Audrey: My cousin became a poet because he wanted to get off with women half his age

That's Cork sorted now ...

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Judge clears way for solicitors' insurer to seek €4.9m against stockbrokers

Judge clears way for solicitors' insurer to seek €4.9m against stockbrokers

The January 2011 settlement was made in proceedings over heavy losses suffered by the Solicitors Mutual Defence Fund (SMDF) Ltd fund after investing in a bond which fell 97%in value.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Dublin village to become one-way as temporary coronavirus measure

Dublin village to become one-way as temporary coronavirus measure

A south Dublin village is to become one-way as part of temporary Covid-19 measures.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Man admits to stealing prosecco and handbag

Man admits to stealing prosecco and handbag

Prosecco and a Burberry handbag were stolen by a man at Lindville in Blackrock and yesterday the culprit confessed to the crimes.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Frontline Workers: Community spirit is a gift to Mahon

Frontline Workers: Community spirit is a gift to Mahon

A community development project in Cork is distributing ‘gift packs’ for older people and children to bring fun into people's homes during isolation.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Elderly man injured after burglars force way into home in Blackrock area of Cork

Elderly man injured after burglars force way into home in Blackrock area of Cork

Gardaí in Blackrock are appealing for information in relation to the aggravated burglary.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

House sales clocking up at latest Cork development

House sales clocking up at latest Cork development

Sales are clocking up at Glenveagh Properties' lofty Mount Woods Cork development, says Property Editor Tommy Barker

Tue, 05 May, 2020

On the beat with the community Gardaí

On the beat with the community Gardaí

Dog-walking, traffic checks, lawn-cutting, food parcel drops and home visits, it’s all in a day’s work for Cork’s busy community Gardaí. Donal O’Keeffe joins them on the lockdown beat.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

Delight for cyclists and joggers as Cork Marina goes car-free for summer

Delight for cyclists and joggers as Cork Marina goes car-free for summer

The riverside Marina amenity in Cork is to go car-free this summer.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

Enable Ireland facing shortfall of €1.5m as charity shops shut

Enable Ireland facing shortfall of €1.5m as charity shops shut

Disability services charity Enable Ireland is facing a potential €1.5m shortfall following the enforced closure of its charity shops.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

The Menu: A bulletin board for Irish foodies

The Menu: A bulletin board for Irish foodies

For the duration of the Covid-19 crisis, The Menu’s weekly column is a community bulletin board for the Irish food world.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Making a mark at Marina Park

Making a mark at Marina Park

Roncalli is detached, bigger and fresher and a great option for homebuyers, says Tommy Barker.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Return of Rás Tailteann postponed due to coronavirus

Return of Rás Tailteann postponed due to coronavirus

The return of Rás Tailteann to the Irish sporting calendar has been postponed.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

The Menu: Everybody needs good neighbourfood

The Menu: Everybody needs good neighbourfood

For the duration of the Covid-19 crisis, The Menu continues to bring you details of all the wonderfully innovative efforts ongoing in the Irish food world

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

More than 18,500 meals delivered nationwide by the Feed the Heroes campaign

More than 18,500 meals delivered nationwide by the Feed the Heroes campaign

A national fundraising effort which aimed to raise €1,000 to “buy a few meals” for healthcare workers has seen donations of some €550,000 in just two weeks.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Ask Audrey: My friend has a support group called Sundays Well People Mortified About Claiming Social Welfare

Ask Audrey: My friend has a support group called Sundays Well People Mortified About Claiming Social Welfare

Got an issue? Ask Audrey...

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

The Shape I'm in: James Ryan - Up for the game

The Shape I'm in: James Ryan - Up for the game

With all rugby matches cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis, you’d expect Ireland’s James Ryan to kick back a little, to ease up on his training, but the star player is not about to lose his renowned laser focus, writes Irene Feighan.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2020

The respectful thing to do would be to postpone the Games, says Aoife Cooke

The respectful thing to do would be to postpone the Games, says Aoife Cooke

Self-interest is far from the sole reason why Aoife Cooke wants the Olympic Games postponed.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2020

Cork's Pairc Ui Chaoimh to be state's largest Covid-19 test centre

Cork's Pairc Ui Chaoimh to be state's largest Covid-19 test centre

The HSE has started using the Pairc Ui Chaoimh stadium in Cork as a Covid-19 testing centre with up to 1,000 people to be processed each day.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2020

A new way of life as we try to ride out the virus shutdown

A new way of life as we try to ride out the virus shutdown

C lassic cycling events such as the Paris-Roubaix one-day classic may have already fallen victim to the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean bicycles are out of favour in the time of lockdown.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Feed The Heroes campaign gets 'incredible' response

Feed The Heroes campaign gets 'incredible' response

A fundraising campaign to feed hospital and emergency workers has raised almost €190,000 in just three days.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020

Cork's Shakey Bridge returns as last restored section installed

Cork's Shakey Bridge returns as last restored section installed

In a time of self-isolation, the installation of the final restored section of Cork's landmark Daly's bridge took on an added significance today.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

Gardaí appeal for help in finding missing Dublin teenager

Gardaí appeal for help in finding missing Dublin teenager

Bradley Sutcliffe was last seen in Blackrock, Co Dublin on Wednesday

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

House of the Week: Nun better - Convent apartment could be answer to buyer's prayers

House of the Week: Nun better - Convent apartment could be answer to buyer's prayers

IF you missed the chance to buy into Cork’s one-time Ursuline Convent back just a few short years ago, well here’s an opportunity come around again

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020