Written by: Staff Reporter

( Editorial )

...The time of giving has come around once more and Cork’s public, as always, has not been found wanting. Tales of charity throughout the city and county have reached this paper over the last coupl...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Opinion )

...Well it’s finally arrived, Christmas with all the trimmings, me I love Christmas, if it wasn’t for the excesses of rich food and booze, too many relatives, too much clutter that lingers fo...

Word count: 920

Written by: Staff Reporter

( History )

... {mosimage} “My secondary school days were spent on the Muskerry Tram - to give it a grand name, you know there are days when I sit down here and dream of the train. I went to St Aloysius S...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Entertainment )

... Jason Byrne, Electric Underground, Will you come to Fred with me? Frank & Walters, A Coolaboola Christmas, Live at the Lobby, Panto Sason! Camille O’Sullivan ...

Word count: 2355

Written by: Staff Reporter

( Lifestyle )

...Since every fashionista needs her rest, this year one of the top gifts on her wish list will be the Blankie. Developed by Deirdre McNamara, Blankies have captured the imagination of women who like a...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Sport )

...What is your life all about? I know it is a corny question to pose to you but then again, it is the time of year for this sort of query. ...

Word count: 770

Written by: Staff Reporter

( Sport )

... As 2007 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year that has passed and assess the prospects for 2008. It’s been a trying and extremely disappointing year from both...

Word count: 770

Written by: Staff Reporter

( Business )

... When it comes to coaches there’s one name in Cork that stands out, Barrys Coaches of Mayfield who have been a mainstay of transport in the southern capital since 1960. ...

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Written by: Graham Lynch

( Business )

...Irish employees at the pharmaceutical giant Novartis are not expected to be among the 2,500 job cuts announced by the company this week. ...

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Written by: Graham Lynch

( Local News )

...A veterinary expert has warned that up to 14,000 calves born on Cork’s farms could die before they reach six months unless stricter control is taken in the fight against calf scour. ...

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Written by: Mary O’ Keeffe

( Local News )

...A suitable site has now been secured for the  Department of Agriculture and Food in Macroom, as part of the Government’s Decentralisation Programme. ...

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Written by: Mary O’ Keeffe

( Local News )

...While people across Cork are busily making the last preparations for Christmas, the Cork Simon Community is making an urgent call on Government to help them to deliver their services to the city&rsquo...

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Written by: Mary O’ Keeffe

( Local News )

...Retailers in Cork are expecting to see a moderate increase at most on their Christmas trade compared with last year. ...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Local News )

...Millions of euro in commercial water charges paid by schools across the country since 2006 could yet have to be paid back following the Government’s dramatic u-turn on the issue in the Dá...

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Written by: Graham Lynch

( Business )

... Ryanair have announced a seventh new route from its Cork base to Carcassonne, which will operate three times weekly from the end of May 2008 until the first week of September 2008. ...

Word count: 259

Written by: Staff Reporter

( Local News )

... Seven year olds Megan Suen and Hayley O'Donovan  from  Ballyvolane at the launch of the S.H.A.R.E. Crib at Daunt's Square, Cork for the Christmas S.H.A.R.E. appeal for the e...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Local News )

... Niamh Parker from Youghal Co. Cork with Christy Dignam and Aslan at the announcement of details of her debut film "Ra Child" at the Button Factory in Temple Bar, Dublin. Als...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Editorial )

...This Tuesday morning, it seemed that the whole country wanted to talk about the previous evening's Primetime programme on RTE which took an apparently microscopic look at cocaine use in Ireland. Corre...

Word count: 423

Written by: Kieran McCarthy B.A., M.Phil.

( History )

...{mosimage} As a kid growing up in the 1980s, every Christmas, I received a lego set, usually some sort of building. Each year, there was the anticipation of getting something new, something to add ...

Word count: 1267

Written by: Damien Richardson

( Sport )

... I wish my name was Alfie. At least then I would gain a modicum of ironic satisfaction in replying to the now constant question posed to me "what's it all about Rico". In truth at this precise moment...

Word count: 764

Written by: Staff Reporter

( Property )

... Rathvoy House, Scart cross, Donnybrook, Douglas, Cork Offers over €730,000 Rarely does an opportunity present itself such as this substantial 5 Bedroom, detached property with a...

Word count: 595

Written by: Graham Lynch

( Entertainment )

... Jessie Evans is many things to many people: American exile, daughter, frequent traveller, current Berlin resident, saxophonist, active photographer, front-woman, new-wave siren and cabar...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Lifestyle )

... The Christmas season is upon us. Complete the following sentence - preferably on a sheet of paper – at least ten times, thinking of a different but meaningful-to-you ending each tim...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Lifestyle )

... With a host of stunning new fragrances on the market as well as hundreds of classic perfumes, finding the right scent can be a difficult task especially if it is a gift but, this compila...

Word count: 506

Written by: Graham Lynch

( Business )

... Irish Life have pocketed more then €28 million for the sale of two Irish investment properties, including one located in Cork's city centre. ...

Word count: 236