MIXED EMOTIONS FOR O'MAHONY:
Former Cork City FC striker Mark O'Mahony made his 1st Premier League start for Brighton yest! The 19 year old's team lost 3-0 away to Bournemouth however. His manager Roberto de Zerbi described him as the 'new Evan Ferguson'! Well done Mark!

WILL CORK OR CLARE SAVE THEIR SEASON?
After losses in the Munster C'ship, Cork + Clare are on the back foot & need a win on Sunday.Cork minors won last night and tonight the U20s face Limerick. The ladies footballers + Cork camogie team are previewed too
corkindependent.com/2024/04/25/wil…

CEREMONY MARKS HORRORS IN UKRAINE:
Victims of nuclear disaster+war in Ukraine was remembered at noon today in Fitzgerald’s Park at a Chernobyl commemorative service. On 26 April, the Greater Chernobyl Cause remembers those who've suffered due to Chernobyl
corkindependent.com/2024/04/25/fri…

THE DRAGONS ARE BACK THIS SAT:
Meitheal Mara’s Interfirm Dragon Boat Challenge is roaring back to the River Lee this Sat. 2 40ft colourful dragon boats will sprint against each other over 250m, racing from the site of R&H Hall to Lapp’s Quay from noon-4pm
corkindependent.com/2024/04/25/the…

HUGE MILESTONE FOR CORK LGBTI+ GROUP:
There was jubilation yest as one of Cork’s main LGBTI+ org celebrated its 40th anniversary. Gay Project has served as a beacon of hope, resilience & empowerment for the LGBTI+ community in Cork since 1984. Congrats!
corkindependent.com/2024/04/25/hug…

'NO OPTION' BUT TO HOLD AN INQUEST:
The Taoiseach’s apology to the families of the victims of the #Stardust tragedy came “decades too late” and is void of moral authority unless fresh inquests are held into other tragedies such as that on #WhiddyIsland .
corkindependent.com/2024/04/25/no-…

🗞️MORNING CORK!
Happy Cork Independent day everyone! Our latest issue is out and it's packed with news, fashion, entertainment and a fab wedding feature too! Pick up a copy or visit our epaper at corkindependent.com/epaper 📱

RETURN TO THE CROSS:
Cork City FC has confirmed Turner’s Cross will reopen on Wed 1 May following works to the pitch. The 1st game back will be City women’s Premier Division game against Treaty United on Sat 4 May. The men return v Wexford FC on Bank Holiday Monday 6 May at 5pm

JOY IN CITY HALL:
We were just at the official launch of Joyinthepark in City Hall! Lord Mayor Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Kieran McCarthy launched the free festival which takes place in Fitzgerald’s Park on 21 July. Joy In The Park promises another programme of music, entertainment, well-being, and joy! 🎤

📢CALLING ALL CANDIDATES
From this week on we will be running features on the upcoming elections.
We want to know:
1. What’s the biggest issue that needs to be addressed in your area?
2. Who’s your political role model?
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We are hiring!
Do you have a passion for delivering a world class visitor experience? We are currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the 2024 Season. Open vacancies for seasonal tour guides, ticket office, retail and barista staff👉bit.ly/SpikeIslandJobs

MOTORCYCLIST DIES NEAR BANTEER:
A motorcyclist in his 60s was killed last night near Banteer. The R579 road (from Banteer to Nad) remains closed this morning.
corkindependent.com/2024/04/22/mot…

BIG GAMES FOR CORK TEAMS:
The summer starts this weekend with a number of Cork teams in Munster c'ship action. The footballers head to Killarney for a SF with Kerry, the hurlers face a trip to Walsh Park, while the ladies footballers are in Waterford too
corkindependent.com/2024/04/17/big…

CORK HAS NEVER CELT BETTER!
To mark Bealtaine as celebrated by our Celtic ancestors, an East Cork village is hosting a special festival. Running from 3-6 May, the May Sunday Festival is full of wonder taking place in Killeagh and its woods.
corkindependent.com/2024/04/17/cor…

MISSING TEEN:
Gardaí are seeking help in locating 17 year old Daniel (Danny) O’Mahony, who is missing from Cork city since 6 April. He is 6 feet 4 & of a stocky build with brown hair&brown eyes. He was last seen in Lapp’s Quay area wearing a black tracksuit with black runners

CALLS TO SAVE HISTORIC DOUGLAS FINGERPOST:
The future of an iconic + historically significant fingerpost in a city suburb remains unclear as plans for new public transport infrastructure threaten to replace the roundabout it stands on with traffic lights.
corkindependent.com/2024/04/18/cal…