Tag: Cork
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Overnight traffic disruption on Cork’s N71 after major water main burst
Overview: Water main burst triggers overnight traffic disruption on Cork’s N71 A significant water mains burst on the N71, Bandon Road in Cork has prompted an overnight traffic management plan as crews from Uisce Éireann work to restore normal services. The incident, which occurred yesterday evening, has led to road closures and a controlled traffic…
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Former MEP Brian Crowley Dies at 61: A Look at His Political Career
Tribute to a Long-Serving Irish Politician Brian Crowley, a former member of the European Parliament for Ireland, has died at the age of 61. The Cork-born politician passed away early this morning at Cork University Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment after a period of illness. His death marks the end of a notable…
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Obituary: Aidan Hayes—A Poet and Translator whose Life bridged Donegal and Cork
Remembering Aidan Hayes: A Life in Poetry and Translation Aidan Hayes, a beloved poet and translator whose work bridged communities from Ballyconnell, Falcarragh in Donegal, to Cork City, passed away peacefully on January 19 at Letterkenny University Hospital. He was 78. His passing is a moment to reflect on a life devoted to language, learning,…
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Aidan Hayes Ballyconnell: Poet, Translator, and Teacher Remembered
Obituary: Remembering Aidan Hayes The community of Ballyconnell, Falcarragh in Donegal and the city of Cork has been mournful today with the passing of Aidan Hayes at Letterkenny University Hospital on January 19, aged 78. Aidan’s life bridged rural Ireland and the urban energy of Cork, reflecting a lifelong commitment to language, education, and creative…
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Cork Pub Trade Adapts as Guinness Prices Rise and Landmark Bar Sales Continue
Overview: A Changing Cork Pub Scene in 2025 The Cork pub trade is navigating a period of adjustment as rising Guinness prices intersect with a steady stream of landmark bar sales. The market has shown resilience in the face of higher operating costs, with buyers signaling confidence in Cork’s enduring appeal for locals and visitors…
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Cork Hurling Talking Points: MTU Players Shine in UCC Victory
Introduction: A Quiet Week Gone Big for Cork Hurling January typically offers a lull in the Gaelic games calendar, but this year’s second week in Cork turned that expectation on its head. The standout chatter centered on the potential of MTU (Munster Technological University) players who starred in a high-profile UCC victory. As Cork fans…
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Mostly sticking, some twisting: Division 1A Cork and the new managerial landscape
Overview: stability at the top, shifts beneath Across Division 1A, the prevailing trend is one of continuity among the most established clubs, paired with a measured influx of fresh faces further down the leagues. The opening year under new or recently renewed contracts suggests a cautious approach from clubs that value experience at the helm,…
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Mostly sticking, some twisting: Cork leads a season of managerial moves in Division 1A
Overview: Stability at the top, changes below As the season approaches, Division 1A presents a familiar theme: the top two divisions are led by seasoned managers who have been through the pressures of high-stakes competition before. In Cork, a sense of continuity under Ben O’Connor is tempered by the presence of new faces popping up…
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Sorry, Mr Trump — This Cork Man Is the True Liberator of Venezuela
Introduction: A Bold Narrative Emerges from Cork In a week when Caracas dominated headlines for political upheaval and international maneuvering, a different voice rose from an unlikely place: Cork, Ireland. A local figure—ordinarily a footnote in Irish life—has suddenly become the focal point of a dramatic claim: this Cork man is the true liberator of…
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Sorry, Mr Trump, this Cork man is the true liberator of Venezuela
Introduction: A Cork Voice in a Caracas Crisis In the maelstrom of international headlines, a quieter, less obvious thread is emerging from Cork, Ireland. While U.S. political headlines have focused on seismic moves at the top of the Venezuelan crisis, a local figure from Cork has quietly become a symbol of liberation for many Venezuelans.…