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Hot on the heels of U2's big announcement earlier today, Kodaline have confirmed they will be taking to the stage in the People's Republic of Cork later this year.

Aiken Promotions today confirmed that Kodaline will return to play Live at the Marquee Cork this summer on June 7, and we are pumped!

Last year Kodaline fans were treated to a new single Brother, a track which will rank amongst one of their very best.

The track was produced by Steve Harris and Two Inch Punch, with long-time collaborator Johnny McDaid of Snow Patrol fame and executive producer. It’s the first addictive taste from their forthcoming new album.

Prior to that Kodaline featured on Kygo’s global smash Raging and have for the first time worked with a variety of different writers and producers including pop guru Wayne Hector on their forthcoming album.

This will be their first album since 2015's Coming Up For Air, which went Gold in the UK. The band's debut album, In A Perfect World has sold over a million copies worldwide and imprinted itself on the nation's consciousness with streaming figures well into the hundreds of millions. On Vevo, the band's videos have had over 200 million views, and they have sold over a million singles.

Tickets for this date go on sale on Friday February 2 at 10am from Ticketmaster, and we'll be bringing our A-game.

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The Irish Embassy in Thailand is providing consular assistance following the disappearance of a Cork man in Bangkok last week.

54-year-old Anthony O'Sullivan from Mitchelstown has been missing for four days.

It's understood that a member of Mr. O'Sullivan's family has travelled to the Thai capital to help coordinate the search effort.

A spokesman for the Department of Foreign Affairs said that they were aware of Mr O’Sullivan’s disappearance and were providing consular assistance to his family in Bangkok.

Anthony is described as a very experienced traveller having visited both the Himalayas and Cambodia in recent years.

According to The Irish Times, one local who spoke characterised Anthony as “a very decent fellow and popular too.”

“Anthony has travelled widely – he would save up and head off for a few weeks and then come back to Mitchelstown where he is well known.”

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Irish holidays makers will be able to ditch the airports and set sail to Spain this summer thanks to a new route launched by Brittany Ferries.

The brand new ferry crossing will be the first to link Ireland with the popular holiday destination, and could potentially provide a tourism boost for both countries.

Passengers will sail from Cork to Santander in northern Spain, with a new ship being chartered to serve the route, as well as n additional weekly return-sailing from Cork to Roscoff, France.

According to The Irish Mirror, the ship, which will carry approximately 500 passengers as well as 195 cars, is said to offer a comfortable, no-frills service with a distinctly Spanish theme.

On board, passengers can expect to find a small shop, a café-bar and lounge areas as well as dining options that reflect the serviced regions.

The spacious cabins provide beds for up to four people, with a small number of per-friendly rooms also available.

The service is set to launch at the end of April, with two return sailings scheduled per week.

Brittany Ferries spokesman Hugh Bruton said: "This is a significant move for Brittany Ferries, offering haulage companies a direct route to Spain and passengers a far greater range of holiday options from Cork.

"As a destination so-called green Spain promises visitors a wealth of opportunities. It hosts sweeping sandy beaches, snow covered mountains just an hour from the port, fabulous food and offers visitors a welcome as warm as the Spanish will receive when they join us in Ireland.”

That's out summer holidays sorted anyway!

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The body of a woman, who is understood to be a rough sleeper, was discovered in Cork city centre at approximately 11am today.

According to a report in The Irish Times, the woman, who is believed to be in her 40s, was found on Lower Oliver Plunkett Street in the city.

She had been availing of homeless services in Cork for a number of years, and her body was found in the vicinity of a shelter run by Cork Simon Community.

Gardaí are not said to be treating the death as suspicious, and the woman's body has been removed to Cork University Hospital where a post mortem examination will be conducted later today.

The woman's death brings to to three the number of rough sleepers who have died on our country's streets since last week.

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Today really is the day for finalising your Christmas gift list as yet another amazing set of gigs is announced!

If you have a Picture This fan in the family, you're totally sorted because the band have just announced two dates for the People's Republic of Cork as well as another date in Dublin!

After playing two sold out gigs in Cork last year, it was announced today that they will return to play two dates Live at the Marquee Cork on June 19 and 20.

In addition to this, the band will take part in Summer In The City which is Ireland’s newest and most exciting open air event coming to the RDS in Dublin!

The lads will perform on Saturday June 23 along with Clean Bandit, JP Cooper and Little Hours. On Sunday, June 24 The Chainsmokers and will take to the stage alongside pop sensation Rita Ora.

After the phenomenal success of their debut album, Picture This have released Picture This – Deluxe Edition which includes two brand new tracks and the festive favourite This Christmas. 

Released at the end of August, the self-titled debut from the Athy natives, stormed into the charts at #1 with the highest charting entry for a debut artist this year.

Tickets for Live at the Marquee and Summer in the City go on sale this Saturday December 9 at 9am from Ticketmaster, so bring your A-game if you want in on the action!
 

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An investigation has been launched following a fatal road traffic collision in Cork last night.

The accident, which involved a bus and a car, happened at around 9.55pm on the R600 at Ballinacourty, Belgooly.

The driver of the car, and sole occupant of the car, was fatally injured.

The man in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene, before his remains were removed to Cork University Hospital where a post-morten examination is due to take place.

There have been no reported injuries from any of the passengers on the bus.

The road will be closed between Coolcorran, Riverstick and Lybe, Belgooly to allow for a collision forensic examination of the area.

Local diversions are in place.

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An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a seriously injured man on Travers Street, Cork in the early hours of Sunday morning. 

The 49-year-old was found at approximately 2.40am with serious head injuries. 

He was taken to Cork University Hospital where his wounds are described as serious.

There are no further details at this tme. 

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have been on Travers St. around that time to contact them in Anglesea St on 021 4522000. 

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Hunting down a bargain in Ikea is part and parcel of moving house or redecorating a room.

Whether it's a snazzy throw pillow you need or a while fitted kitchen, the Swedish furniture behemoth brings on-trend interiors to suit all budgets.

The brand already has two locations in Dublin (one full-on store, one click and collect) and now their looking outside of the capital for their next location.

They also have a store in Belfast. Carrigtwohill in East Cork is set to be the new location of a full retail store.

The new store will bring up to 500 jobs to the local area, according to sources who spoke to The Irish Examiner.

Ikea opened in Ballymun, Dublin in 2009 and has been trading successfully in the Irish market.

They also recently launched an online store in Ireland, where shoppers can order their furniture online.

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Coffee-lovers, listen up!

Frank and Honest is the closest thing to barista style coffee to ever come out of a machine – and now, Corkonians can enjoy their flat whites in the comfort of a swanky new café.

The coffee brewers have opened their first Cork city café in the newly revamped Supervalu store in Merchant's Quay.

As well as delicious gourmet coffee and a variety of sweet treats, the new premises will offer customers free Wi-Fi, a cosy atmosphere and an impressive sit-in area.

Sick and tired of searching for the one perfect brew, the team at Frank and Honest decided to take destiny into their own hands – and with 100 per cent Arabica beans, hints of gingerbread and the sweet aromas of brown sugar and white chocolate, we are so glad they did.

We know where we'll be getting our fix the next time we're passing through the Rebel County…

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Emergency services have reportedly rushed to the scene of a fire on the top floor of the former tax offices in Cork City.

Onlookers have taken to Twitter to share videos and photos of the blaze which broke out at approximately 12pm this afternoon.

Smoke can be seen coming from the windows of the Sullivan's Quay building and several units of the Cork fire brigade are at the scene.

This is a developing story.

More to follow…

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Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a tractor and a female cyclist on the N28 Cork /Ringaskiddy Rd which occurred today at approximately 1.00 pm.

The cyclist, who is understood to be aged in her 60s, died when she was involved in a collision with a tractor.

The driver of the tractor was uninjured.

According to the Gardaí, the body of the woman has been removed to Cork University Hospital where a post mortem examination will take place

Traffic diversions are in place and forensic collision investigators are at the scene. Traffic approaching from Shannon Park roundabout is diverted to Carrigaline and traffic from Ringaskiddy is diverted to Rapheen.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Angelsea St. Garda Station on 021 4522000, The Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

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According to emerging reports this afternoon, a number of people have sustained serious injuries following a collision in Co Cork today.

It has been established that the road traffic accident happened on the Mallow road at the Waterloo junction before noon.

AA Roadwatch alerted the public to the incident on Twitter, posting: "#CORK #N20 Serious crash between Cork City and Mallow near the Waterloo turn-off. Gardaí at the scene."

It is understood that the Northbound lane is currently closed, and emergency services are at the scene of the incident.

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