Cork: Quick Facts

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Nov. 10, 2026

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‘People will die’: The secret recording, the Taoiseach and turmoil at Cork’s main hospital • Nov. 7, 2026, 1:04 AM ET (Irish Times)

Hydrogen could power Ireland’s expanding data centre sector, Cork conference to hear • Nov. 4, 2026, 12:59 AM ET (Irish Times)

Scotland men beat Ireland in dramatic shinty-hurling international in Cork • Oct. 24, 2026, 3:19 PM ET (BBC)

Séamus Harnedy back at Páirc Uí Chaoimh as he lines out for hurling-shinty international • Oct. 23, 2026, 1:01 AM ET (Irish Times)

Night divers in Cork make rare sighting of long-snouted seahorse • Oct. 22, 2026, 12:41 PM ET (Irish Times)

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Cork, Ireland, with St. Mary's Cathedral in the background.

St. Colman's Cathedral with its tall spire rises above colorful waterfront buildings and moored boats in the harbor at Cobh, near Cork, Ireland.

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