<p>Collette Fraser, a Cork-based Early Years Educator, said that low pay is a consistent issue for her and other Early Years educators.</p>

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Pay issues in childcare 'bad for sector, but also bad for society'

"This has been a real crisis for some time, and it is being exacerbated now by cost-of-living increases.”

Man jailed for ‘spree’ of burglaries in Cork city

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Man jailed for ‘spree’ of burglaries in Cork city

“These were very unpleasant matters for the owners of these premises, particularly occurring during Covid."

Cork City beaten on the road to Athlone Town

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Cork City beaten on the road to Athlone Town

Danny Murphy's side fell to their 12th defeat of a difficult season

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Wedding of the Week: Unlucky for some... but not this Cork couple, married on Friday 13th

Wedding of the Week: Unlucky for some... but not this Cork couple, married on Friday 13th

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Cork’s ‘Spice Genie’ is set to impress judges on 'Battle of the Food Trucks' TV series

Cork’s ‘Spice Genie’ is set to impress judges on 'Battle of the Food Trucks' TV series

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Cork lotto player scoops €500,000 in EuroMillions draw

Cork lotto player scoops €500,000 in EuroMillions draw

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Aiken Promotions apologises for Elton John bus service confusion

Aiken Promotions apologises for Elton John bus service confusion

Cork News

<p>The crowd duly obliged when John called for a “big Cork roar”. </p>

‘I will never forget you guys’: Elton delivers epic final performance on Leeside

"We’re going to make this one count,” he promised.

Cork court: Woman flew in and out of Ireland to collect thousands in welfare payments

Cork court: Woman flew in and out of Ireland to collect thousands in welfare payments

This is saving people’s lives': Cork Penny Dinners volunteer thanks people for Ukraine support

This is saving people’s lives': Cork Penny Dinners volunteer thanks people for Ukraine support

Garda Stock

LATEST: Garda suffers head and facial injuries in Cork city hit-and-run

'They are so deserving': Togher club wins community award

'They are so deserving': Togher club wins community award

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<p>Cork's Saoirse McCarthy tussles with Tipperary's Aoife McGrath during the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship at Páirc Uí Rinn. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Cork lose to Tipp but bigger concern is red card for Ashling Thompson

Rebels could be without one of their in-form players for the All-Ireland camogie semi-final

Cliona O'Callaghan and Joanne Casey hit 4-13 as Cork power past Kildare

Cliona O'Callaghan and Joanne Casey hit 4-13 as Cork power past Kildare

THE 15TH ANNUAL ECHO WOMEN IN SPORT AWARDS WINNERS 2021

THE 15TH ANNUAL ECHO WOMEN IN SPORT AWARDS WINNERS 2021

Douglas will miss Cork ace Sean Powter for championship opener

Douglas will miss Cork ace Sean Powter for championship opener

Cork v Clare - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

Christy O'Connor: Stats don't lie but Munster hurling might not be that far ahead of Leinster after all

Cork Lives

<p>Hazelnut meringue with banana cream and chocolate by Mercy Fenton</p>

Recipe: Hazelnut meringue with banana cream and chocolate

This is a luscious dessert, caramelised banana cream between layers of hazelnut meringue and dark chocolate ganache, writes Mercy Fenton

Author Colm Tóibín on The Art of Reading as he visits Cork

Author Colm Tóibín on The Art of Reading as he visits Cork

Glanmire writer is author of this year's Summer Soap for The Echo

Glanmire writer is author of this year's Summer Soap for The Echo

My Weekend: Summertime is low-key for me... but first there's summerSING!

My Weekend: Summertime is low-key for me... but first there's summerSING!

Our Big Kids Summer Quiz (Under 8s)

Big Summer Quiz for kids (Under 8s) - win an arts and crafts voucher

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<p>Prime Minister Boris Johnson.</p>

Cork roots of only UK Prime Minister to be assassinated

Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a motion of no-confidence this week, by a slender margin. John Dolan reflects on his 'win'

Cork branch of engineers marks 80th year

Cork branch of engineers marks 80th year

New Chair: Cork's Tyndall Institute has crucial role to play

New Chair: Cork's Tyndall Institute has crucial role to play

Missing characters of old who added colour and spice to life in every village, town and city

Missing characters of old who added colour and spice to life in every village, town and city

Dublin Airport Queues Sunday Morning

How we can solve Ireland’s transport crisis

Nostalgia

<p>An ad that appeared in The Echo 100 years ago on July 1.</p>

What was in the news 100 years ago today?

The end of the fight for the four courts is the key feature of Echoes of Our Past this week, written by Richard Forrest of Cork City Library

The varied life of just one Cork city street long ago

The varied life of just one Cork city street long ago

Michael Collins

100 years ago today... Michael Collins swept to victory in General Election

Throwback Thursday: Lyrical memories of Cork city in childhood

Throwback Thursday: Lyrical memories of Cork city in childhood

Cork holds its breath for election results, and Echo has tourist tips for Mars!

Cork holds its breath for election results, and Echo has tourist tips for Mars!

WOW

<p>Karen O'Sullivan, right, from Irish Community Air Ambulance, with Tesco Communications Director Rosemary Garth.</p>

We’re a small team... but we are ‘mighty’ says Cork-based Air Ambulance manager

COLETTE SHERIDAN talks to the manager of the Irish Community Air Ambulance, Karen O’Sullivan about her role, the service, and fundraising drives

Checking bills at home

It's so hard to pin down the direction of your life at 17 or 18...

Raising a glass to Cork's ‘Spirited Women’

Raising a glass to Cork's ‘Spirited Women’

Was this Cork native the ‘ablest woman in Ireland’....

Was this Cork native the ‘ablest woman in Ireland’....

Award-winning Cork photographer: It’s a great feeling to have hard work pay off

Award-winning Cork photographer: It’s a great feeling to have hard work pay off

entertainment

<p>Kendrick Lamar performs at the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, England, Sunday, June 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Scott Garfitt)</p>

Stevie G: Lamar lit up stage at Glastonbury

Kendrick Lamar's set was another career-defining moment, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Yes gets the crowd rocking at Cork Opera House

Yes gets the crowd rocking at Cork Opera House

Exciting season of dance lies ahead in Cork

Exciting season of dance lies ahead in Cork

A hot summer of new music in Cork!

A hot summer of new music in Cork!

Drake releases a new album

Stevie G: New release by Drake is creating quite a stir

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<p>From prawn salad to BBQ classics, expert Richard Bampfield has the perfect wine to pair with any dish this summer.</p>

Summer’s Wine Essentials

A fast-track guide to the wines that will suit every summer occasion – and some handy tips on how to ensure they are served in the right way

"We've saved eight lives this year alone thanks to Tesco funding"

"We've saved eight lives this year alone thanks to Tesco funding"

Social media is buzzing as air passengers breeze through Shannon Airport

Social media is buzzing as air passengers breeze through Shannon Airport

New Cork service offers fun childcare at affordable rates

New Cork service offers fun childcare at affordable rates

Doctor Checking Psoriasis on Senior Woman patient hand.

Lifting the lid on psoriatic arthritis

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