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<p>Lollipop man Ger Gleeson shares a cheery high-five with one of the children from Bunscoil Mhuire, Youghal, Co Cork, as he helps them safely cross the road. Ger has been named the Tonstix Lollipop Person of the Year 2025. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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'You have to smile': Lollipop person of the year enjoys the craic with all his little charges

Youghal lollipop man, retired firefighter Ger Gleeson, jokes that his win might be the start of a double with Cork's senior hurlers

<p>Louise and James Langan met over a hot tattoo pen at Midleton Tattoo Club summer bash 14 years ago. Now married with children, they return each year for fresh ink. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Tattoo? I do! Cork couple who met while getting inked celebrate 14 years together

<p>A ring-tailed lemur carrying her newborn pup at Fota Wildlife Park. The popular destination, which also runs conservation breeding programmes, was subject of a cyberattack. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Fota Wildlife Park 'has contacted all customers affected by cyberattack'

Ballymaloe House Hotel's Hazel Allen dies, aged 73

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Ballymaloe House Hotel's Hazel Allen dies, aged 73

Cork County Council shuts road after several sinkholes appear

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Cork County Council shuts road after several sinkholes appear

Vogue World: London show

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Kate Winslet is in Cork to take cookery course at Ballymaloe

Fota Wildlife Park announces appointment of new director

Fota Wildlife Park announces appointment of new director

Aileen Tennant previously worked for nine years with Dublin Zoo, where she oversaw the expansion of its Discovery and Learning department.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

Letters to the Editor: New stretch of greenway is a welcome boost to our wellbeing

Letters to the Editor: New stretch of greenway is a welcome boost to our wellbeing

One reader expresses his delight with Ireland's latest stretch of greenway, while others write about topics including the recent referenda, sustainability, and conflict in the Middle East

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Section of Midleton to Youghal greenway officially open

Section of Midleton to Youghal greenway officially open

New 8km link between Midleton and Mogeely village opened on Thursday

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

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Irish Examiner view: Fishing industry faces a perfect storm

Immediate and imaginative support is needed to rescue Ireland's fishing industry from an existential threat

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Gardaí seize over €670,000 in cash from East Cork suspect

Gardaí seize over €670,000 in cash from East Cork suspect

A significant player in the East Cork drugs trade, the man was arrested in Dublin on Tuesday and detained under drug trafficking law

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

East Cork group protests at Dáil over lack of action following flood devastation

East Cork group protests at Dáil over lack of action following flood devastation

A 15,000-signature petition has been delivered to the Dáil from protestors angry at what they claim is a lack of urgency to protect East Cork from future flood devastation.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Storm Babet funding delivered in 'sellotape' fashion for Cork repairs

Storm Babet funding delivered in 'sellotape' fashion for Cork repairs

Councillors also want the Government to provide grant aid to people who purchase floodgates and to set up a ‘one-stop shop’ to help victims.

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Dunkettle Interchange: Last two pieces of mammoth road works are completed

Dunkettle Interchange: Last two pieces of mammoth road works are completed

Cork's busiest road junction will officially open on Monday after weeks of late-night work to deliver the major upgrade

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

Cork-Midleton-Youghal train line reopening not ruled out by Irish Rail

Cork-Midleton-Youghal train line reopening not ruled out by Irish Rail

Iarnród Éireann project manager says land set aside for the greenway is wide enough to accommodate a railway line or bus corridor

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Cork Harbour clean up operations expanded after Whitegate oil refinery leak

Cork Harbour clean up operations expanded after Whitegate oil refinery leak

Oil absorbent booms have also been deployed onto the water next to the site to prevent further release from the marsh area into the bay

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Youghal gets go-ahead for houses on site of former factory

Youghal gets go-ahead for houses on site of former factory

Cork County Council grants permission for 20 of the 33 proposed units on the site of Seafield Technical Textiles

Sat, 30 Dec, 2023

Flood-hit Cork businesses get bulk of €3.25m in aid

Flood-hit Cork businesses get bulk of €3.25m in aid

Administered by the Irish Red Cross, much of the Storm Babet relief fund has gone to devastated businesses in East Cork

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

Cork's Sars pay tribute to rival clubs for 'hand of friendship' after Storm Babet flooding

Cork's Sars pay tribute to rival clubs for 'hand of friendship' after Storm Babet flooding

Sarsfields GAA club is restoring its pitch, gym, and bar after the damage caused by Storm Babet, thanks to club members' own work — and the 'incredible collective response across Cork'

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

Seven roads in East Cork damaged by Storm Babet blocked by padlocked gates

Seven roads in East Cork damaged by Storm Babet blocked by padlocked gates

Cork County Council said repairs to badly damaged road dependent on Government funding

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Cork council expects 'major challenge' to complete Storm Babet road repairs by end of 2024

Cork council expects 'major challenge' to complete Storm Babet road repairs by end of 2024

Senior engineer says such significant damage has not been seen since Hurricane Charley hit in August 1986

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

Concern coastal erosion could lead to sea water engulfing Cork village

Concern coastal erosion could lead to sea water engulfing Cork village

Councillors told several areas of land along the region’s coastline are being eaten away by storms and rising sea levels

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Ballymaloe House Hotel in Cork hosts renowned US brand for festive fashion shoot

It comes after the hotel appeared in the ‘Goop’ seasonal gift guide

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Ceasefire is an opportunity to work on a long-term peace deal

Irish Examiner view: Ceasefire is an opportunity to work on a long-term peace deal

The prospects for long-term peace in Israel and Palestine are dim given Benjamin Netanyahu's pledge to continue with the war once the ceasefire ends

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023

East Cork hotel gets shout out from Gwyneth Paltrow in ‘Goop’ seasonal gift guide

East Cork hotel gets shout out from Gwyneth Paltrow in ‘Goop’ seasonal gift guide

According to Goop editors, the "real draw" to the East Cork hotel is the ‘farm to fork dining’

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

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Midleton road embankment 'could have mitigated flooding'

Cork County Council says it deferred the €25,000 earthworks as it could have 'exacerbated flooding elsewhere in the town'

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Flooded in Storm Babet, buoyed up by community spirit: How the people of Midleton pulled together

Flooded in Storm Babet, buoyed up by community spirit: How the people of Midleton pulled together

Pádraig Hoare hears moving accounts of how the people of Midleton have pulled together in the wake of the recent flooding

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Sarah Harte: We must learn from past floods how to live in this new reality of climate change

Sarah Harte: We must learn from past floods how to live in this new reality of climate change

In the wake of Storm Babet — and with the prospect of further similar disasters — Ireland has to re-examine how it organises planning, forecasting, and insurance

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Letters to the Editor: We need to hear expert voices about disasters such as Storm Babet

Letters to the Editor: We need to hear expert voices about disasters such as Storm Babet

One reader suggests we need more experts on TV panel shows, while others consider issues including the Citizens' Assembly, and Irish commentary on the conflict in Gaza

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Midleton residents whose homes were devastated in floods say they feel forgotten

Midleton residents whose homes were devastated in floods say they feel forgotten

Businesses could receive up to €100,000 but residents of estates such as Beechwood say they feel ‘invisible’ after Storm Babet

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Cork businesses in line for relief of up to €100k after floods 'no agency could have prevented'

Cork businesses in line for relief of up to €100k after floods 'no agency could have prevented'

Cork County Council CEO points out that, contrary to some claims, drains in Midleton had been cleared — but they were overwhelmed by an unprecedented 100mm of rain in 36 hours

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Imokilly Medical Centre awaits financial aid as doctor fears for patients’ care

Imokilly Medical Centre awaits financial aid as doctor fears for patients’ care

GPs are calling on the HSE and Government to cut through the red tape and provide the necessary financial support so they can get back to helping patients

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

Mounting fear amongst East Cork locals as Met Éireann forecast further 'significant rainfall'

Mounting fear amongst East Cork locals as Met Éireann forecast further 'significant rainfall'

Fears are rising among homeowners and businesses in East Cork that they could be hit by another deluge, just days after Storm Babet ripped through the area.

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

Homes and businesses in Cork begin clean-up after Storm Babet unleashed havoc

Homes and businesses in Cork begin clean-up after Storm Babet unleashed havoc

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe said funding is available after parts of Cork experience a month’s rainfall in a day

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

Storm Babet floods cause extensive damage in Glanmire as residents scramble to protect homes

Storm Babet floods cause extensive damage in Glanmire as residents scramble to protect homes

Engineering firm that was working on flood defences springs into action and helps prevent even more damage in Glanmire

Wed, 18 Oct, 2023

Storm Babet: Army deployed as Midleton 'impassable' with 100 properties flooded

Storm Babet: Army deployed as Midleton 'impassable' with 100 properties flooded

Cork East TD James O’Connor said: 'Following severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall, I understand that the Defence Forces will be deployed to provide emergency assistance to Cork County Council'

Wed, 18 Oct, 2023

In pictures and videos: Storm Babet causes flooding chaos in Cork

In pictures and videos: Storm Babet causes flooding chaos in Cork

The Irish Examiner has compiled a selection of photos and videos from the worst affected areas including Midleton, Glanmire, and Rochestown

Wed, 18 Oct, 2023

Everything we know about the disappearance of Tina Satchwell

Everything we know about the disappearance of Tina Satchwell

Gardaí have followed more than 400 lines of inquiry over the last six and a half years and took witness statements from over 170 people

Listen | Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

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Tadgh McNally: Seán Sherlock's departure leaves major questions for Labour in Cork

The party will face an uphill struggle to retain its seat in Cork East

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Starter Homes: Four Cork properties on the market starting at €249k

Starter Homes: Four Cork properties on the market starting at €249k

First-time buyers can choose from homes in Blackrock, Ballyphehane, Cloyne and West Cork, writes Trish Dromey

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

Cork mum can't get respite care for her teenager despite fearing his violent outbursts

Cork mum can't get respite care for her teenager despite fearing his violent outbursts

'We are hiding the knives. He wants to kill me. He wants to choke me. He is obsessed with death, violence, execution...'

Mon, 14 Aug, 2023

Ironman is set to get the blood pumping in East Cork after a becalmed summer

Ironman is set to get the blood pumping in East Cork after a becalmed summer

Amid a washout of a tourism season, Youghal in Co Cork is looking forward to welcoming Ironman back next weekend

Mon, 14 Aug, 2023

East Cork boil water notices 'a disgrace': 'We’re supposed to be a first-world country'

East Cork boil water notices 'a disgrace': 'We’re supposed to be a first-world country'

Uisce Éireann is under fire as residents have had to spend thousands of euro over the last seven years on bottled water, writes Sean O’Riordan

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Tributes as woman who died rescuing son from sea in East Cork is named locally

Tributes as woman who died rescuing son from sea in East Cork is named locally

Joanna Wisniowśka, who was a native of Strzyzow in Poland, rushed into the sea in a bid to help her son, 10, shortly before 1pm. The boy managed to make his way on to rocks on the shore

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

Everything you need to know about toilets and parking at Cork's most popular beaches

Everything you need to know about toilets and parking at Cork's most popular beaches

With sunshine and warm weather over the coming days, many of us will be flocking to the beach — here's all you need to know

Sat, 03 Jun, 2023

Cork Sinn Féin councillor suspended for 'uncomradely behaviour' selected to run again

Cork Sinn Féin councillor suspended for 'uncomradely behaviour' selected to run again

Melissa O’Brien will run in the next general election

Sun, 14 May, 2023

Hopes a walkway can be developed between Garryvoe and Ballycotton in East Cork

Hopes a walkway can be developed between Garryvoe and Ballycotton in East Cork

Proposed route would cross Special Area of Conservation and any development would have to be 'very sensitive' to the local fauna and flora, councillors told

Tue, 09 May, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Retail outlet back on track

Irish Examiner view: Retail outlet back on track

Impact on communities

Fri, 05 May, 2023

€100m plan for East Cork outlet centre 'back on track' yet again

€100m plan for East Cork outlet centre 'back on track' yet again

Managing director of British-based Rioja Estates Giles Membrey said his company has reactivated the plan it first mooted 36 months ago for the Tourist Outlet Village (TOV) in Carrigtwohill

Thu, 04 May, 2023

Irish Examiner view: A small housing win in Cork

Irish Examiner view: A small housing win in Cork

Cascade development reimagined

Sat, 29 Apr, 2023