22 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody In a move described as “streamlining the circular economy while also confusing everyone,” the Government has confirmed a bold reform of the Deposit Return Scheme. Under the new “Hand-to-Truck” model, citizens will no longer use have to use the slow reverse vending machines at... Read More
16 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody In a move being described as “innovative,” “decisive,” and “much handier than laying tracks,” transport authorities have confirmed that Cork Kent train station has been physically moved to Cork Airport, finally connecting the airport to Ireland’s rail network for the first time. The operation,... Read More
15 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody Chaos, disbelief, and spontaneous wailing were reported today as Norman Harvey confirmed that its seemingly eternal sale — which has single handedly kept newspapers in business with its splashy 2 page daily adverts — has finally come to an end. The announcement, delivered via... Read More
15 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody Estate Agents Now Using AI Instead of Visiting Houses, Claim “It’ll Sell Anyway” Ireland’s property market took another surreal turn this week as several estate agents admitted they’ve stopped physically visiting homes altogether, instead relying on AI to “fill in the gaps, exaggerate the... Read More
14 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody Households Discover It’s Now Cheaper To Buy A Ring Doorbell Than Pay The TV Licence, Sparking National Debate About Priorities A new report from the Skibbereen Higher Institute of Technology (SHIT) has confirmed what many Irish households already suspected: buying a Ring doorbell is... Read More
12 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody In a move that has stunned historians, delighted cruise companies, and mildly irritated everyone north of the South Link, a Cork Tourism Industry group has unveiled a controversial proposal to relocate the iconic Bells of Shandon from their centuries‑old perch in Cork city to... Read More
11 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody Officials promise “the vibe of a shopping centre, but with more expensive parking spaces” (should that be “extensive”) In a move described as “visionary,” “ambitious,” and “a bit like putting clingfilm over a puddle,” a businessman who is a large scale owner of unoccupied... Read More
10 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody There was widespread relief this week as new housing figures confirmed that buying a home remains firmly out of reach for many, proving that the market is strong, vibrant, and working exactly as intended. Experts hailed the continued rise in house prices as a... Read More
9 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody Cork’s ongoing battle with precipitation reached a new level of absurdity today as the the Dept of Transport announced that, due to unprecedented saturation, all major roads must now be “brought indoors each evening for drying.” According to the Dept, the county’s roads have... Read More
8 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody Authorities have confirmed that “nothing can be done” following yet another report of a car being broken into in a housing estate, describing the incident as “very unfortunate” and “extremely common.” The break-in, which occurred sometime last Tuesday morning at 5.30am involved a car... Read More
7 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody A local man in his mid‑20s is said to be “shaken but not stirred” after accidentally watching The Late Late Show for a full seven minutes on Friday night. The incident occurred when the man, who wishes to remain anonymous “for obvious reasons,” sat... Read More
6 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody A groundbreaking new study conducted by leading experts located “in the other room” has confirmed that 87% of loud crashing noises are absolutely nothing and not worth getting up for at all. The research, carried out by people who “definitely heard something but aren’t... Read More