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Search ArticlesBrilliant Buttevant return to county final as Ardigole suffer once more at semi-final stage
After winning the Premier Junior Football Championship in 2025, Buttevant are only 60 minutes away from repeating the feat at Intermediate A level. Joey Hanlon’s side booked their place in the Cork IAFC decider following what a compelling battle with Adrigole. This was a composed and slick Buttevant performance, one which showcased why they have been a side tipped to go the distance since the very start of the campaign. Awaiting in the final for Buttevant in a few weeks are Kilmurry.
Kildorrery relegate Glanworth from Intermediate A after dour replay
Kildorrery came out on top in the McCarthy Insurance Intermediate A Football Championship relegation final replay at Shanballymore on Saturday. In truth, it was a disappointing game before another capacity attendance. It failed to ignite at any stage and couldn't match the drama of the extra-time draw the first day. Glanworth will feel, once again, they left victory behind them. Darragh O’Brien got through in the final minute but his shot went inches wide of the right post.
Éire Óg into Senior A Football decider after sensational comeback against Cill na Martra
Éire Óg are through to the McCarthy Insurance SAFC final after their stunning comeback at Coachford on Saturday. It took extra time to avenge last year's loss to Cill na Martra, who looked like they had it wrapped up in normal time. That was until late goals from subs Matt Brady and Johnny Galvin forced the additional 20 minutes, as the Ovens side hit 2-2 without reply. They now face Carbery Rangers or Kanturk in the final with real momentum after showing great character.
‘Wholly unfair’ Cork city coroner service not funded by Government
It is “wholly unfair” that Cork City Council pays €1m a year to fund the Cork city coroner’s office while the Dublin coroner’s office is funded centrally by the Government, a councillor has said. Jim O’Callaghan, the justice minister, confirmed that financial responsibility for the Coroner Service has rested with local authorities since the introduction of the modern system.
Head of Ballintemple congregation is first woman appointed to prestigious role by Pope Leo
An Irish nun, who is the leader of her Cork-based congregation, is the first woman to be appointed to a presitigious role by Pope Leo. [/url]Sister Mary T Barron has been named the new adjunct secretary for the dicastery of evangelisation. She is leader of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA), a congregation which is headquartered in Ardfoyle Convent in Ballintemple village. Sister Mary will serve as president of the Pontifical Mission Societies from January of next year.
Employee awarded €67,500 over late payments by Cork firm
An employee who was repeatedly paid late by his Cork employer has been awarded €67,500 after the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) found that the failure to pay his wages on time amounted to constructive dismissal. In a decision, the WRC found that pay was a fundamental term of the employee’s contract and that the repeated failure to pay him in accordance with that contract amounted to a fundamental breach.
Why wasn't Glanmire childcare plan considered for State scheme, asks TD
A Cork TD has questioned why a Glanmire proposal for 150 childcare places was not selected for a new state scheme. Earlier this year, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley announced €135m in capital investment in buildings for high-quality, accessible State-led early learning and childcare. Capital funding will be used to acquire and fit out the buildings for the State-led initiative which is set to provide thousands of places.
Cancer survivor Marian urges public to get out and support Pink campaign
A Cork-based breast cancer survivor has made a call to members of the public to support the Irish Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. Marian Buckley, 61, from Mallow is encouraging people and businesses across the city and county to host a Pink event to support the campaign, with funds donated to help vital support services. Every year, approximately 3,600 women and 30 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in Ireland.
Ruairí Keating signs a new, two-year contract extension at Cork City
Cork City have confirmed that striker Ruairí Keating has signed a new, two-year contract extension at the club. The striker currently leads the scoring charts in the SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division with 17 goals so far this season, and has now committed his future to City ahead of the Club’s return to the Premier Division. Speaking in Bishopstown after signing his new deal, Keating said: “I’m absolutely delighted to extend my stay here at City.
In pictures: Stunning stone creations featured in one-day exhibit at The Glen
The Glen Resource Centre recently hosted a one-day public exhibition by a group of people who have built confidence and learned creative and practical skills through stone carving. Members of the Cork Simon Community Stone Carving Group have struggled with homelessness and other issues, but their work with the group has given them a supportive space in which to explore their creativity. The artists’ collective has been in existence since 2021, under the tutelage of stone carver Tommy Lysaght.