Cork
# cork - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Oldest known Magdalene survivor dies at 97
Madge O’Connell entered the laundry when she was 34 and spent the rest of her life in the care of nuns.
# cork - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
Fears for 136 jobs as Pfizer seeks buyer for Cork site
Pfizer has announced plans to sell its Little Island site, where 136 employees are currently based, and relocate manufacturing to Ringaskiddy.
# cork - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Body found in Cork had been assaulted before death
Gardaí have issued an appeal for public assistance in identifying the man, who is thought to have been in his 60s.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day.
Body discovered in Cork city centre
The body of a man was discovered outside an apartment complex in Cork city yesterday evening.
# cork - Monday 13 May, 2013
The Evening Fix… now with added curse words
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
# cork - Sunday 12 May, 2013
Property Tax helpline staff member investigated over alleged card fraud
An operator on the line has been suspended after unnecessarily asking customers for their credit card details.
# cork - Saturday 11 May, 2013
# cork - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
11 reasons why Cork might actually be better than Dublin
Yep, we went there.
From Cork? You can now get your very own Cork-specific passport
It’s for Rebel Week, boi!
# cork - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
What is your all-time favourite GAA jersey?
As the football and hurling championships get under way we want to know if you prefer the new style or the classic, sponsorless, numbers?
# cork - Monday 6 May, 2013
25-foot fishing vessel towed to safety in waters off Kinsale
The vessel got into trouble off Howe Strand, near the Old Head of Kinsale, earlier this afternoon.
Woman, 81, dies in house fire in Co Cork
Emergency services were called to the scene in the outskirts of Macroom at 7am this morning.
# cork - Friday 3 May, 2013
Smoke bomb goes off at Cork school
About 30 people were treated for smoke inhalation but nobody was seriously injured.
Eoin Walsh returns to Galway U21 team while Cork are unchanged
The teams have been announced for tomorrow’s All-Ireland U21 final in the Gaelic Grounds.
# cork - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Two Cork City Councillors arrested during bank protest
They were among five people arrested after refusing to leave a Bank of Ireland when asked by gardaí.
# cork - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Boy, 5, dies after accident at his home in Cork
The boy was pronounced dead earlier today after an accident at his home near White’s Cross.
Colm Tóibín and Cork music lecturer join Tom Hanks in Tony Award nods
The Testament of Mary has been the subject of some controversy.
Did we know egg vending machines are a ‘thing’?
They have them in Cork.
# cork - Monday 29 April, 2013
# cork - Sunday 28 April, 2013
Mayo and Cork reach Ladies football league decider – Clare win in Munster MFC
Cora Staunton hit 1-10 for the Mayo ladies in their semi-final victory while Valerie Mulcahy struck 3-5 for the Cork ladies side.
# cork - Saturday 27 April, 2013
4 more off-the-beaten-track places you really should visit
As part of the Hidden Ireland series, Neil Jackman suggests four (free) heritage sites to visit in Cork, Galway, Louth and Laois.
# cork - Friday 26 April, 2013
Munster MFC: Cahalane helps Cork see off Kerry at 2nd attempt
The Rebel forward was at the heart of all three of Cork’s goals tonight.
# cork - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
Extent of Cork’s Paudie O’Sullivan injury confirmed – broken fibula and tibia
Several inter-county GAA personalities have tweeted good wishes to the unlucky Rebels attacker.
Three arrested after ‘sophisticated’ cannabis grow house found in Cork
An estimated €100,000 worth of cannabis plant and herb were seized.
# cork - Saturday 20 April, 2013
“I’m trying to capture a moment in time”: Photographer snaps the Streets of Cork
Alwyn Jennings takes wonderful black and white photos of people on the streets of Cork – he tells TheJournal.ie what inspires him.
# cork - Friday 19 April, 2013
Munster MFC: Cork and Kerry can’t be separated after 1st round thriller
Aidan Moynihan’s late, late penalty saved the Rebels from defeat in extra-time.
# cork - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Liam Miller needs a new club – here’s what his CV would look like
The former Celtic, Manchester United and Ireland midfielder is leaving Perth Glory. Who’s got Tommy Dunne’s number?
# cork - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
New information booklet launched to help those bereaved through suicide
The booklet, ‘Lighting the way’, contains a listing of national supports such as websites, helpline contact details along with other supports offered locally.
# cork - Saturday 13 April, 2013
“Simon Zebo was a great loss to Cork hurling, let me tell you”
The Munster winger’s former mentor at Blackrock ‘Rockies’ reflects on a young playmaker who was ‘a natural leader’.
3 more off-the-beaten-track places you really should visit
As part of the Hidden Ireland series, Neil Jackman suggests three (free) heritage sites to visit in Waterford, Cork and Kildare.
# cork - Thursday 11 April, 2013
Historic Titanic artifacts returned to Cobh for anniversary
Items on display include a leather suitcase purchased at Harrods, a number of photographs and a hand-painted fan.
Gardaí appeal for missing man (37) in Cork
Przemyslaw Korejwo was last seen at 7.30pm on 5 April 2013 at his home off the Lower Glanmire Road, Co. Cork.
# cork - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
Gardaí appeal for two men who helped occupants of fatal Cork crash
A woman in her 20s was killed in the collision and another woman also in her 20s is in a serious condition in hospital.
# cork - Monday 8 April, 2013
Woman dead and five others injured in Cork crash
The male driver was arrested at the scene on the N71 Skibbereen Bypass but has since also been brought to hospital.
# cork - Sunday 7 April, 2013
O’Connor the scoring hero as Mayo reach Division 1 semi-finals
James Horan’s side enjoyed a successful trip down south to play Cork in Páirc Uí Chaoimh this afternoon.
US Army’s Tojo the Monkey gets his own statue in Cork
Have you heard the one about the flying fortress and the monkey?
Cork and Kilkenny reach Camogie last four while Mayo qualify for Ladies Football semi-finals
There were key league games in Camogie and Ladies Football this weekend.
# cork - Saturday 6 April, 2013
17 stunning photos of Cork and Kerry as you’ve (probably) never seen them
Landscape photographer Norman McCloskey has been photographing Cork and Kerry for 20 years. Here’s some of his best shots (plus one sneaky one from Italy).
# cork - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
French fishing vessel detained off Kerry coast
The Irish Naval Service detained the vessel earlier today and is now escorting it to Castletownbere in Cork where it will be handed over to gardaí.






















































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