<p>Detective Inspector Steven Meighan told The Echo that the latest potential pyramid type scheme currently circulating on social media channels across Cork and throughout the country is the latest example of an investment-type fraud. Picture Denis Minihane.</p>

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Garda warning over pyramid type scheme circulating on social media channels in Cork and around country

IF you cannot afford to lose money, do not invest it. That is the warning from a senior member of the Garda Economic Crime Bureau, Detective Inspector Steven Meighan.

<p>Cllr Mary Rose Desmond. Pic: Cork City Council website </p>

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Cork City Council Women's Caucus launched as part of International Women's Day

Cork City Council’s new Women’s Caucus has officially launched with a social media video campaign to mark International Women’s Day and the creation of the caucus which aims to encourage women to get involved in politics.

<p>Lord Mayor of Cork Joe Kavanagh presenting the Mr Cork Boxing award to Glen coach Tom Kelleher. </p>

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Lord Mayor Joe Kavanagh pays tribute to Mr Cork Boxing Tom Kelleher at City Hall

ON Friday last, the Lord Mayor of Cork, Joe Kavanagh, invited Glen BC coach Tom Kelleher to City Hall. This was a very prestigious occasion for Tom as Cork's first citizen welcomed the Blackpool man to the iconic building.

Freelance mother with baby working at home

Working mothers are forced to ‘secret parent’

Surprise babies... and we didn’t have a clue we were pregnant!

Surprise babies... and we didn’t have a clue we were pregnant!

Unpaid elderly carers

Number of cases of Covid-19 in care homes 'decreased rapidly' in recent weeks

Yellow wind warning issued for Cork and six other counties

Yellow wind warning issued for Cork and six other counties

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The Southern Star appoints first ever female editor

The Southern Star appoints first ever female editor

The Southern Star has marked International Women's Day with the appointment of its first ever female editor. Siobhán Cronin has today been appointed as The Southern Star's first female Editor in its 132-year history.

Cork County Council welcomes €15.8m funding allocation for sustainable travel projects

Cork County Council welcomes €15.8m funding allocation for sustainable travel projects

Adam King launches St Patrick's Day 'A Hug For You' cards

Adam King launches St Patrick's Day 'A Hug For You' cards

Slight increase in number of people in Cork travelling further than 10km from home

Slight increase in number of people in Cork travelling further than 10km from home

Clean Coasts and Irish Water Celebrate Cork Woman Taking on Sewage-Related Litter

Clean Coasts and Irish Water Celebrate Cork Woman Taking on Sewage-Related Litter

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Mitchelstown Lawn Tennis Club make strides on and off the court with Kerrygold Park sponsorship deal a huge boost

Mitchelstown Lawn Tennis Club make strides on and off the court with Kerrygold Park sponsorship deal a huge boost

MITCHELSTOWN Lawn Tennis Club has experienced a boom in the past year and a new sponsorship deal with Kerrygold Park will help ensure that future prospects remain positive.

End of an era for GAA reporting in the Echo as John Horgan retires after 46 years of service

End of an era for GAA reporting in the Echo as John Horgan retires after 46 years of service

GAA refs in Cork can only let the game flow if mentors stop roaring for frees

GAA refs in Cork can only let the game flow if mentors stop roaring for frees

Sanita Puspure 4/9/2019

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Cork GAA guide the running online coaching sessions during lockdown

Cork GAA guide the running online coaching sessions during lockdown

Cork Lives

Cork teacher quits to pursue African dream

Cork teacher quits to pursue African dream

Globetrotter Emma Gleeson tells ISABEL CONWAY about her ambitious plan to launch an education initiative from her new base in Kenya

John Creedon is back on tour to explain place names

John Creedon is back on tour to explain place names

Recipe: Fudgy Chocolate and Nutella Tart

Recipe: Fudgy Chocolate and Nutella Tart

Cork author's thriller is making waves on both sides of the Atlantic

Cork author's thriller is making waves on both sides of the Atlantic

Cork property for family of eight set to feature on Home of the Year

Cork property for family of eight set to feature on Home of the Year

Cork Views

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Now we all know what jail is like, as we crave for freedom

Those who think prison is soft have maybe changed their tune in the past year, suggests TREVOR LAFFAN

Echo comment: Time to provide equality for Travellers

Echo comment: Time to provide equality for Travellers

John Dolan: Cork is playing a blinder on Covid, so give our citizens a break, Micheál

John Dolan: Cork is playing a blinder on Covid, so give our citizens a break, Micheál

Ailin Quinlan: Entitlement and lack of respect undermining our Covid efforts

Ailin Quinlan: Entitlement and lack of respect undermining our Covid efforts

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600 house scheme for Cork is one of the largest of its nature in the region

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Mountjoy Prisons

Cork woman suspected of being informer had hair hacked off with wool shears

What was in the news 100 years ago today, by Richard Forrest of Cork City Library

Recalling the day that Cork got a 900-seat cinema

Recalling the day that Cork got a 900-seat cinema

Cork’s fire hero... and a blazing row over a flag

Cork’s fire hero... and a blazing row over a flag

A fatal ambush near Macroom, and compensation after Burning of Cork

A fatal ambush near Macroom, and compensation after Burning of Cork

From prayer and penance to a mad carnival of dancing, drinking and fun...

From prayer and penance to a mad carnival of dancing, drinking and fun...

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Humorous moments with my best friend

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: A time to celebrate all the women in our lives

In her weekly column Dr Michelle O'Driscoll reflects on the accomplishments, strengths and unique contributions women make - to mark International Women's Day

‘If I have an opinion, I will not be silenced...’

‘If I have an opinion, I will not be silenced...’

It is important we nurture inclusivity, diversity and equality

It is important we nurture inclusivity, diversity and equality

‘We need to challenge the expectations of what a woman’s life in Ireland should be’

‘We need to challenge the expectations of what a woman’s life in Ireland should be’

Let’s learn to celebrate difference

Let’s learn to celebrate difference

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Emma Corrin to play role of Diana in the Crown

The Crown wins big at the Critics Choice Award

The Crown's Gillian Anderson, Emma Corrin and Josh O'Connor won acting prizes for their roles as Margaret Thatcher Diana, Princess of Wales and the Prince of Wales, respectively.

Glastonbury Festival 2016 - Day 2

Adele is best-selling female album artist of the century in the UK

The Míde's touch: West Cork singer-songwriter Míde Houlihan revisits a tune for the times

The Míde's touch: West Cork singer-songwriter Míde Houlihan revisits a tune for the times

Dancing On Ice 2021

Four remaining contestants set to compete in Dancing On Ice semi-final

‘Good Days’ Sza here for soul and r&b fans

‘Good Days’ Sza here for soul and r&b fans

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Take time to understand the future of EU-UK trade

The timing of Brexit presents real challenges for Irish businesses, says Katherine Fitzpatrick, Director of International Relations, Cork Chamber

How a father and son operation made the switch to dairy

How a father and son operation made the switch to dairy

Can home schooling reconnect Ireland with its agricultural heritage?

Can home schooling reconnect Ireland with its agricultural heritage?

#MakingItHappen: Local Enterprise Offices give SMEs the boost they need

#MakingItHappen: Local Enterprise Offices give SMEs the boost they need

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