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<p>Darragh Fitzgibbon of Cork in action against Gearoid Hegarty of Limerick during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship final match between Limerick and Cork at LIT Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by John Sheridan/Sportsfile</p>

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'First stop will be Charleville!' - man of the match Darragh Fitzgibbon relishing Rebels' victory

'I knew I had to try and nail it. Being so close to Limerick I would never have heard the end of it. I had to score it.'

Former Cork TD and former trade unionist award-winning public relations firm

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Former Cork TD and former trade unionist award-winning public relations firm

David Stanton, who is a former minister of state and TD for the Cork East constituency, and Bernard Harbor, a long-time leader in the trade union movement, have ed the team at award-winning communications agency Alice Public Relations.

Cork v Limerick: Pat Ryan proud Rebels represented the jersey in the right way

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Cork v Limerick: Pat Ryan proud Rebels represented the jersey in the right way

"There's loads of good teams out there and it's all about the attitude you bring and whether you're going to fight. We fought today really, really hard."

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Cork v Limerick: Three reasons the Rebels are Munster champions

Cork v Limerick: Three reasons the Rebels are Munster champions

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Cork hurling fans kept the faith and this team delivered a Munster title victory for the ages

Cork hurling fans kept the faith and this team delivered a Munster title victory for the ages

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Model house in the palm

Cork tops table of housing units commenced

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FAMILY Family Column 7

Centre to assist human reproduction set to open in Cork

Cork News

<p> The meeting heard that there is a real risk that the Bere Island Project Group could lose experienced and dedicated people. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

Bere Island Project Group under threat due to lack of funding

The Bere Island Project Group, which oversees community development projects on Bere Island, Whiddy Island and Dursey Island, is under threat due to a lack of funding, a meeting heard.

Large Cork city rallies noisily but peacefully

Large Cork city rallies noisily but peacefully

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TD says change in wage subsidy will help disabled workers

Judges gavel in courtroom legal trial and law background

Cork woman facing shoplifting charges refused bail

School stock

Parents and educators at Farranree school have to fight for ‘special education’

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<p>Ellie O’Brien, Kiera Sena and Aoibhin Donnelly, Cork City in action against Aislinn Meaney, Galway United in the Women’s All-Ireland Cup Group B at Moyne Villa pitch, Headford. Photo: Ray Ryan</p>

Cork City Women crash out of the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup after defeat at Galway

First half goals from Amanda Smith and Isabella Beletic were the difference, with the home side winning comfortably.

Cork v Limerick: Rebels triumph on penalties to take Munster title

Cork v Limerick: Rebels triumph on penalties to take Munster title

Cork Player Ratings: How Rebels fared in Munster final triumph over Limerick

Cork Player Ratings: How Rebels fared in Munster final triumph over Limerick

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 4

Christy O'Connor: Limerick believe they've Cork's number physically and tactically

Innishannon jockey Wayne Lordan lands Epsom Derby on Lambourn

Innishannon jockey Wayne Lordan lands Epsom Derby on Lambourn

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">John Spillane mentoring Kilkenny band The Donnys in An Ghig Mhór</p>

TV: Renowned Cork singer turns mentor in new series

Each week in An Gig Mhór (The Big Gig), a well-known musician takes on a budding band and helps them organise their first big concert. in their home town.

TV sport: Cork V Limerick, golf, and the story of Gaelic football

TV sport: Cork V Limerick, golf, and the story of Gaelic football

Weekend Foodie: Salmon with lemon scented penne for a summer supper

Weekend Foodie: Salmon with lemon scented penne for a summer supper

Gardening: Jurassic park in Kerry well worth a visit

Gardening: Jurassic park in Kerry well worth a visit

Wedding of the Week: Teenage sweethearts tie the knot in Cork

Wedding of the Week: Teenage sweethearts tie the knot in Cork

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">A scene from The Inbetweeners Movie, in which the four teenage boys party in Malia, Crete - the same place John Dolan had a ‘lads’ holiday’ in the 1990s</p>

John Dolan: My eldest’s first ‘lads holiday’ - what advice will I give him?!

Way back in the 1990s, me and ‘the lads’ were 24-hour party people. Now we were a bunch of paunchy, middle-aged men with various hair-related hang-ups, writes JOHN DOLAN.

Mother watching three children playing by Christmas tree, (B&W)

Cork Views: My salute to the real housewives of bygone Ireland

John Arnold: Tears of pain, tears of gladness - Lourdes is such a special place

John Arnold: Tears of pain, tears of gladness - Lourdes is such a special place

Woman backpacker greeting a sunset at the ocean coast

Áilín Quinlan: ‘We can’t blame young people for giving up and heading off’

Playful boy with wings in aviators cap and flying goggles in field

Seven budget-friendly tips for over the school holidays

Nostalgia

<p>An attempt to loft the Viaduct on the Bandon Road in January 1955. Mick Barry was the first man to achieve the feat.</p>

Catching the bowling train in Cork

The Clancool road once attracted scores of spectators for bowling. Con O'Leary grew up hearing the tales of the finest players who met there, facilitated by the advent of the West Cork railway, and recalls the tales of their success.

Throwback Thursday: The nurses who answered an unusual SOS

Throwback Thursday: The nurses who answered an unusual SOS

'Are you going to the Hop?': How a group of youngsters helped revive a Cork club with music

'Are you going to the Hop?': How a group of youngsters helped revive a Cork club with music

Do you recognise these kids on Cork city's Rock Steps?

Do you recognise these kids on Cork city's Rock Steps?

The Cork doctor who earned an Irish cap a year after first playing rugby

The Cork doctor who earned an Irish cap a year after first playing rugby

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<p>Having somebody to chat to at times when you feel that others just don’t understand is invaluable, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: How can carers care for themselves

Ironically, looking after yourself is one of the most important things you can do for your loved one, writes DR MICHELLE O'DRISCOLL.

Emer O'Callaghan: Here I am, stripped back, to show we all have insecurities

Emer O'Callaghan: Here I am, stripped back, to show we all have insecurities

My Career: ‘I continuously learn new things from colleagues and visitors’

My Career: ‘I continuously learn new things from colleagues and visitors’

Julie Helen: 'My heart is with exam students today'

Julie Helen: 'My heart is with exam students today'

‘It was the last thing I expected’: Meet the new Cork Rose

‘It was the last thing I expected’: Meet the new Cork Rose

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<p>Dancer Kai Widdrington is at the Opera Hosue this weekend. He is pictured here with Cork's Anna Geary. Picture: kobpix</p>

Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (June 6 to 8). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

Stevie G: Cork buzzing for Macklemore gig

Stevie G: Cork buzzing for Macklemore gig

It’s showtime! Iconic ’90s movies to be screened at Cork's Triskel

It’s showtime! Iconic ’90s movies to be screened at Cork's Triskel

The story behind Franks’ classic Cork anthem After All is told

The story behind Franks’ classic Cork anthem After All is told

Going out? Your essential guide to weekend events in Cork

Going out? Your essential guide to weekend events in Cork

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<p>Gavin McAuliffe, Head of Group Content Studio, addresses attendees at the Irish Times Group client lunch and learn event at Republic of Work, Cork. Picture Chani Anderson</p>

Digital advertising in focus at Irish Examiner’s Lunch & Learn event

Businesses attending the digital marketing event recount their success stories following online advertising campaigns with Content Studio, the Irish Times Group’s storytelling service to its commercial partners

Experience a burst of culture with Cork Midsummer Festival

Experience a burst of culture with Cork Midsummer Festival

How to get involved in Bike Week 2025

How to get involved in Bike Week 2025

Accelerating women’s participation in public life – A regional perspective

Accelerating women’s participation in public life – A regional perspective

White Collar and Manual Job Professions, Trades, Occupations and Employment

Cork to see surge in population as city anticipates thousands of new jobs

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