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The launch of a Traveller housing manifesto in Cork yesterday revealed stark facts about how decades of under investment by local authorities have led to a "hidden crisis" of Traveller homelessness.

Jan 31

A week of two halves, from cooped up working from home to the wilds of the Burren....but how can rural Ireland go car free with transport links that are sketchy at best, and can we bring back rail?

Jan 30

A wind farm developer has applied for permission for seven 150m turbines near Ballydehob, but some locals say the area is a peatland habitat and archaeological hotspot in need of protection.

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It's 30 years since the Sultans of Ping's debut album, Casual Sex in the Cineplex, made Cork cool. For frontman Niall O'Flaherty, the moment is worth revisiting.

Jan 28

There's a great line-up of music, workshops and events for the Ballincollig Winter Music Festival, and the City Council has a special fund dedicated to…

Jan 27

This week the Educate Together school welcomed students, staff and parents to its state-of-the art campus. However, parents have raised concerns about…

Jan 26

Adult literacy tutors working in Cork city and county say they still haven't been offered proper working conditions almost three years after the Labour…

Jan 25

The house on Beecher Street, where the discovery of Mr Tim O'Sullivan's remains was made, was boarded up some time between 2011 and 2019.

Jan 24

Crisp, chilly weather makes cycling a pleasure this week, and there's zero spend on transport.

Jan 23

Singer Emma Sophia is set for a big performance at Cork city's annual Lord Mayor's Tea Dance, but she's a seasoned veteran at this stage, having first…

Jan 21

A city landmark will soon be ticking again and MacCurtain Street is streets ahead. Plus we have our round-up of news and events.

Jan 20

It's the first week of a car-free month for Ellie and the weather gods are not smiling, but cackling maniacally....

Jan 16

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