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<p>A 58-year-old man who has clocked up his 185th conviction for being drunk and a danger, now holds “the world record in Cork,” the judge said. Pic Larry Cummins</p>

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'Record in Cork': Cork man clocks up 185th conviction for being drunk and a danger

Judge Mary Dorgan said that the frustrating thing about such offences was that they only carried fines as a penalty.

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Witness appeal as man's body recovered from car discovered in Cork river

The sole occupant of the car, a man aged in his 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Seán Óg Ó hAilpín: ‘Harty Cup success goes hand in hand with county success’

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Seán Óg Ó hAilpín: ‘Harty Cup success goes hand in hand with county success’

Ó hAilpín reflects on why his 1994 Harty Cup success remains “up there” with his three All-Ireland SHC medals

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'I've made so many friends here': A visit to Cork bridge club at heart of local community

'I've made so many friends here': A visit to Cork bridge club at heart of local community

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John Dolan: Thin gruel... but here’s my top ten TV picks for Christmas ’25

John Dolan: Thin gruel... but here’s my top ten TV picks for Christmas ’25

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Taoiseach calls for 'proper justice' for Pte Seán Rooney on Lebanon visit

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Cork city needs funding, not new taskforce, say councillors

Cork city needs funding, not new taskforce, say councillors

Cork News

<p>Laura Harmon with Jerry Buttimer after her election as chair of the Rainbow Caucus.</p>

Cork senator to chair rainbow caucus

Ms Harmon, who led the student movement campaign for marriage equality and has been a consistent campaigner for LGBTQI+ rights, is currently the only openly gay woman elected to the Oireachtas.

County Mayor: Passion and dedication defines every corner of Cork

County Mayor: Passion and dedication defines every corner of Cork

'We lost many birds, every one of them an animal we care deeply about': Fota wildlife park reopens to visitors after ten-week closure

'We lost many birds, every one of them an animal we care deeply about': Fota wildlife park reopens to visitors after ten-week closure

Cork healthcare workers with long covid ‘on a cliff edge’

Cork healthcare workers with long covid ‘on a cliff edge’

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Cork court: Tradesman allegedly used axe and Stanley knife to damage house

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<p>The Bishopstown Community School Girls team after they won the Basketball Ireland Schools South U19 title at the GUC Parochial Arena recently.</p>

Bishopstown Community School Girls basketball team finally get the win and title they have been chasing

The Bishopstown school are no strangers to days like these, as the girls have appeared in three previous finals, narrowly losing by four points or less in every one of them.

All-Ireland Club JHC: Kilbrittain's battling qualities to the fore as they secure Croke Park berth

All-Ireland Club JHC: Kilbrittain's battling qualities to the fore as they secure Croke Park berth

Tipperary v Cork - oneills.com Munster GAA U20 Hurling Championship Final

Ben O'Connor's first interview as Cork manager - 'If you don’t take it, you might never again get a chance'

U21 Hurling: Shandrum keen to finish year on a high against Midleton

U21 Hurling: Shandrum keen to finish year on a high against Midleton

Manchester United v Bournemouth - Premier League - Old Trafford

Premier League: New-look United look to make most of festive run

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Rory O’Connell with leading British chef Yotam Ottolenghi for his latest RTÉ festive food show</p>

TV: Cork chef Rory seeks inspiration in London for Christmas cooking

The chef presents two episodes of How To Cook Well At Christmas With Rory O’Connell on RTÉ1 Sunday and Monday at 8.30pm.

'We were all running before we could walk': Cork clan in final of Ireland's Fittest Family

'We were all running before we could walk': Cork clan in final of Ireland's Fittest Family

Weekend Foodie: Simple and stylish nibbles to impress guests this Christmas

Weekend Foodie: Simple and stylish nibbles to impress guests this Christmas

TV sport: RTÉ gongs, and Best Cork film

TV sport: RTÉ gongs, and Best Cork film

In the garden: Three great evergreens for your plot

In the garden: Three great evergreens for your plot

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">General Stephen Moylan, credited as the first person to use the phrase ‘United States of America’</p>

Cork man with unique place in US history to be celebrated as part of Irish America 250

In 2026, the U.S will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding. MORGAN O’SULLIVAN, a Cork man who lives in the U.S, is Vice Chair of the organisation Irish America 250, which will celebrate this, and explains how it was a Cork man who first used the term ‘United States of America’

Conor Healy: 'The ambition for Cork is clear...now the task is to deliver'

Conor Healy: 'The ambition for Cork is clear...now the task is to deliver'

John Arnold: A year of ups and downs... in life, in sports, and on my farm

John Arnold: A year of ups and downs... in life, in sports, and on my farm

Grocery Shopping With Reusable Shopping Bag At Supermarket

Áilín Quinlan: I went to pick up something easy for dinner...but paused

Catherine Conlon: 'I took a break from the hectic Christmas build-up and went to Glenstal'

Catherine Conlon: 'I took a break from the hectic Christmas build-up and went to Glenstal'

Nostalgia

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Yvonne Daly with her mother, May, visiting Santa in the early 1970s. Picture supplied by Yvonne’s husband, Fintan Bloss</p>

Throwback Thursday: Christmas memories...and a pudding recipe - from 1886!

A peek into some of the cookbooks of the past in this week’s Throwback Thursday, plus JO KERRIGAN hears one man’s childhood memories of Christmas

Forget Christmas cards...'Turkey lift' saw thousands of birds posted to families in UK

Forget Christmas cards...'Turkey lift' saw thousands of birds posted to families in UK

Throwback Thursday: ‘I’ll always remember the glow in the sky’

Throwback Thursday: ‘I’ll always remember the glow in the sky’

Recalling the fire that devastated Cork Opera House 70 years ago

Recalling the fire that devastated Cork Opera House 70 years ago

Throwback Thursday: Pioneer trips, and boy scout reminiscences

Throwback Thursday: Pioneer trips, and boy scout reminiscences

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<p>Each year on Ricky’s birthday, there is a lovely feeling that I get, that we made it, said Julie Helen. </p>

Julie Helen: 'I feel lucky that we have the life we have together'

I never tell him not to say how he feels because cerebral palsy will always have a significant impact on his life as well as mine, says JULIE HELEN.

Emer O'Callaghan: I’m celebrating a beautiful 17 years

Emer O'Callaghan: I’m celebrating a beautiful 17 years

‘If one woman is inspired to run for election, we’ll have done a good job’

‘If one woman is inspired to run for election, we’ll have done a good job’

My Career: ‘Social media never sleeps...weekends and evenings can be a busy time for me’

My Career: ‘Social media never sleeps...weekends and evenings can be a busy time for me’

How the snowflake rule could help you declutter before Christmas

Could the snowflake method help you declutter for Christmas?

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<p>Award-winning musician and songwriter, John Spillane, returns for his Christmas concert spectacular this Sunday. Photo Clare Keogh</p>

Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

Here's some of the events and shows happening in Cork city and county on Saturday and Sunday - plus some cinema recommendations and TV picks

Stevie G: The new age of AI still needs the human touch

Stevie G: The new age of AI still needs the human touch

Reggie: 'People love it when you slag their neighbouring town'

Reggie: 'People love it when you slag their neighbouring town'

Cork comic writer: 'When I got the Marvel email, I had to step outside to compose myself'

Cork comic writer: 'When I got the Marvel email, I had to step outside to compose myself'

So here it is, Merry (12 gigs of) Christmas in Cork!

So here it is, Merry (12 gigs of) Christmas in Cork!

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A top expert reveals the perfect wine for festive cheer and Christmas party pairings

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