http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/ A satirical website that sends up Cork's current affairs and history, with a very active discussion forum. en editor@peoplesrepublicofcork.com Copyright 2018 2018-08-15T11:02:46+00:00 http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/10-reasons-we-know-bob-marley-lived-in-cork http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/10-reasons-we-know-bob-marley-lived-in-cork#When:11:02:46Z It has been rumoured for years that Bob Marley lived in Cork...and possibly still does. Only that can explain the manic devotion to the reggae superstar on Leeside...]]> 2018-08-15T11:02:46+00:00 http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/panaban-procs-faq-guide-to-the-second-coming http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/panaban-procs-faq-guide-to-the-second-coming#When:16:41:36Z If you haven’t moved abroad in protest after the last time the Panaban was tried or set yourself on fire in defiance then check out our frequently asked questions guide to Panaban’s second coming.]]> 2018-08-08T16:41:36+00:00 http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/semi-final-flashbacks-cork-v-limerick-preview http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/semi-final-flashbacks-cork-v-limerick-preview#When:11:34:08Z This time last year Cork were Munster champions going into the All-Ireland semi-final on a high. It didn't end well. The Rebels have added some steel that should help avoid another semi drubbing but is it enough to beat a tough Limerick outfit?]]> 2018-07-24T11:34:08+00:00 http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/new-tender-announcement-proc-will-build-event-centre http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/new-tender-announcement-proc-will-build-event-centre#When:13:20:09Z It's time to hand the event centre tender over to the Peeple'a'Cork. Just give us 100 Saturdays and we'll knock it together. Anyone have a spare trowel? ]]> 2018-07-16T13:20:09+00:00 http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/post-munster-final-raimeis http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/post-munster-final-raimeis#When:11:42:44Z It has been very dry over the last few weeks and things are tough all over the country but did you hear about how bad the drought is up in Clare? They haven’t won a Munster title now in 20 years.]]> 2018-07-02T11:42:44+00:00 http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/cork-to-apply-for-pure-mediterranean-status http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/cork-to-apply-for-pure-mediterranean-status#When:13:41:50Z We have the weather so now all we need is to drive like lunatics, make siestas legal and look a lot more philosophical whilst smoking....]]> 2018-06-29T13:41:50+00:00 http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/what-team-should-corkonians-follow-at-world-cup-2018 http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/what-team-should-corkonians-follow-at-world-cup-2018#When:12:42:39Z We turn the slightest, most tenuous Cork connections to other countries and their players into blind loyalty so you have a reason to scream ‘C’MON ON D'REBELS!’ at your telly every night for the next month...]]> 2018-06-19T12:42:39+00:00 http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/silage-panic-how-to-drive-a-tractor-on-10-minutes-sleep http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/silage-panic-how-to-drive-a-tractor-on-10-minutes-sleep#When:13:03:04Z Read our guide to holding up traffic, driving at terrifying speeds through villages and sleeping in your tractor....all so Chinese women can give up breastfeeding...]]> 2018-06-12T13:03:04+00:00 http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/ode-to-reena-buckley-corks-all-time-great http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/ode-to-reena-buckley-corks-all-time-great#When:17:01:57Z With 18 All-Ireland medals and 10 All-Stars Rebel Reena Buckley has retired. Resident PROC poet John Paul Valentino has been spending soime quality time in his poetry isolation chamber...]]> 2018-05-25T17:01:57+00:00 http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/cork-v-clare-a-guide-to-the-new-pairc http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/articles/cork-v-clare-a-guide-to-the-new-pairc#When:14:12:47Z With the concrete pillars and devoted crowds those not familiar with the area might confuse it with Mahon Point Shopping Centre but the all new Páirc Uí Chaoimh is more than a smell of coffee, big brands and long lines of traffic.]]> 2018-05-14T14:12:47+00:00