Taoiseach Micheál Martin has led the tributes to the late businessman and sportsman Pat (PJ) Dineen who chaired Irish Steel, Bord na Móna, and Bord Gáis. Mr Dineen (87) of Blackrock in Cork, but originally from Glasheen in the city, died yesterday on Thursday surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Colette, … Read more
A Cork singer and songwriter who has already had three number one hits has seen his latest song go viral with more than a quarter of a million views on TikTok. Farranree native Korey Power (30) has been honing his craft since he was 16 and three of his singles, Shadows, Street Lights, and Give … Read more
Archyde Cork Singer Korey Power’s New song Goes Viral on TikTok March 17, 2025 A Cork singer and songwriter is experiencing a surge in popularity after his latest song went viral, amassing over a quarter of a million views on TikTok. Korey Power, 30, has been dedicated to his music as the age of 16. … Read more
“Did you ever hear of cloud nine? Is there a place above it?” That was the reaction of Fermoy’s Charles McCarthy when asked how he felt seeing his horse, Kopek Des Bordes, win the Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham today. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding, ridden by Paul Townend, started as the 4-6 favourite … Read more
A new TG4 series focusing on the construction industry gets under way next week and will follow a builder from the Cork Gaeltacht village of Baile Mhúirne as he sets about rebuilding the hall of the school he attended himself as a child. Freddie Ó Loingsigh has built many houses and other buildings around the … Read more
Mourners at the funeral Mass of the late garda and dual GAA player with Glanmire and Sarsfields, Ray Ryan, were told that his most treasured title was that of husband of his beloved Aishling and father to this three children, McKenna, Rory and Elliot. Mr Ryan, 43, died suddenly on Tuesday last, prompting tributes from … Read more
Past winners and other notable performers of Cork’s ‘Over 60s Talent Competition’ were in fine voice at Cork City Hall last week at a special reception to mark the 43 years of the contest which was established by positive ageing advocate Paddy O’Brien to combat what he describes as the silent killer of the elderly, … Read more
Tomorrow night, Cork BAFTA award-winning Fiona Shaw will join Patrick Kielty on The Late Late Show. The Cobh native, who played Aunt Petunia in the Harry Potter films, will share stories from her illustrious career which spans film, television and theatre over five decades, talking about her iconic roles in Bad Sisters and Killing Eve, … Read more
A Cork home is to be featured on episode one of the RTÉ Home of the Year programme, which returns for season 11 on Tuesday, February 18 at 8.30pm on RTÉ One. Ross and Susan O’Donovan live in Cork with their young son, Jack. Mr O’Donovan inherited a manor house and farm from his grandfather. … Read more
As part of RTÉ’s Room to Improve programme, Cork builder Brandon Duarte helped to transform an old Dublin house in to four self-contained pods, for families of people with cystic fibrosis (CF). In the Room to Improve special, host Dermot Bannon teamed up with Julian Benson, a former judge on Dancing with the Stars, with … Read more