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Wednesday 27 May 2020

CORK NEWS - LIVE

The Courthouse on Anglesea Street, Cork. Picture Dan Linehan

Man accused of assaulting his father with crutch at family home in Cork remanded in custody

A 35-year-old man accused of assaulting his father by striking him over the head with a crutch was remanded in custody for a fortnight yesterday.

"We have seen the virus beaten off the streets in our towns and cities and into households."

Covid-19 'has been taken off the streets' as contacts of confirmed cases fall

Nursing homes were ‘down pecking order’ says chief of Cork's St Luke's

The virtual Titanic Trail led by Dr Michael Martin takes place on May 31 and June 7 at 12pm ET. Photo credit: /PA Wire

Cork historian teams up with US company to bring Titanic Trail online

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Ian Doyle (with, from left), Tim Lucey, Chief Executive, Cork Co. Co.; Noelle Desmond, Carrigaline Municipal District Officer; Ray Lee, proprieror, Centra, Charleville and Liz Maddox, chair of Cork County Older Persons Council at the launch of Project ACT ar Cork County Hall. Project ACT is a co-ordinated response across 23 towns in County Cork to support the business, retail and community sectors as they deal with the impact of COVID-19.
Pic: Brian Lougheed

'Long road ahead' but first steps taken towards reactivation of Cork towns

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CORK SPORT - LIVE

Setanta celebrates his goal against Kilkenny in 2003. See question 4.

The Wednesday sports quiz: Echo expert Denis Hurley tests your knowledge

2: Which Corkman scored goals in two All-Ireland senior football finals in the last 30 years?

Conor Quaid in action for Old Christians. He is now back at Highfield as the new coach.

New Highfield rugby coach Conor Quaid is returning to where his career began

Cork snooker: The historic Irish Masters team of Mark Tuite, Dylan Rees, Michael Judge and John Torpey.

'I don’t think I had ever been that nervous at a snooker table before'

Cork fans enjoyed great days at Croke Park, like 2004 when Joe Deane helped the Rebels beat Kilkenny. Players are now unsure when they'll return to action at all. Picture: Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE

Unsettling time for all players as GAA routine has been torn to shreds

Brian Scott during Munster Rugby squad. The Leesider has been forced to retire through injury. Picture: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile

Former Irish U20 international Scott forced to retire from Munster

Dermot MacCurtain on the ball for the Rebels in the 1984 All-Ireland final victory over Offaly at Thurles.

The Leeside Legends series: Dermot MacCurtain was Rock solid for the Rebels

Aisake Ó hAilpín scores his side's third goal despite the best efforts of Tipperary goalkeeper Brendan Cummins and Michael Cahill in the 2010 clash in the Páirc. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Aisake bullied the Tipp defence in the Páric but 2010 was the last stand for a host of gifted Cork hurlers

Cork City's Nadine Seward off Limerick's Cara Griffin in action at Knockgriffin Park last season.
Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Cork City players are on the run to raise funds for Penny Dinners

Cork footballer Ruairí Deane has a chance to recover from injury during this break, though Mark Collins hasn't seen the pitch since last year. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Lost time in sporting lockdown may see a shift in GAA power

Former Lakewood tyro Megan Sheehan keeps the ball away from an advancing Laura Lynch from Wilton in a game in 2018. Picture: Howard Crowdy

Former Lakewood ace Sheehan's soccer scholarship dreams disrupted at Daytona

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CORK LIVES

Kelly Linehan and Thomas Donegan. Pictures: John Sexton

Wedding of the Week: A mountain top proposal

This couple got engaged on top of the highest mountain in Ireland

CORK LIVES

Kelly Linehan and Thomas Donegan. Pictures: John Sexton

Wedding of the Week: A mountain top proposal

This couple got engaged on top of the highest mountain in Ireland

Proinsias O'Tuama from Clean Coasts Ballynamona with three of his students from Colaiste Colman in Midleton.

We can’t wait to get back to cleaning Cork's coasts again

We have a free Pilates and toning class for all levels.

Video: A free Pilates and toning class for all levels

Singer Aidan O'Brien

Cork man’s new song responds to pandemic

Tabletop Cafe and It’s The Kid’s Quizness have launched the competition, calling on Cork kids to design their own boardgame.

Wanted: Cork kids to design their own board game

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CORK VIEWS

OPINION

GIVE US A BUZZ: Bees are in decline in Ireland, but something as simple as not mowing part of your lawn can help them thrive

Kathriona Devereux: Let it bee... how to turn your garden into a wildlife paradise

In case you hadn’t heard, it’s #NoMowMay, an educational initiative, and a handy excuse, for lawn owners to leave their grass alone and encourage the daisies, dandelions and other wildflowers to grow and provide nourishment for bees and other pollinators, so says Kathriona Devereux

OPINION

GIVE US A BUZZ: Bees are in decline in Ireland, but something as simple as not mowing part of your lawn can help them thrive

Kathriona Devereux: Let it bee... how to turn your garden into a wildlife paradise

In case you hadn’t heard, it’s #NoMowMay, an educational initiative, and a handy excuse, for lawn owners to leave their grass alone and encourage the daisies, dandelions and other wildflowers to grow and provide nourishment for bees and other pollinators, so says Kathriona Devereux

MONEY-GO-ROUND: Amazon founder Jess Bezos could be the world’s first trillionaire by 2026. In other news this week,the EU announced plans for a half a trillion euro grant to steer the continent through the post-Covid era.

John Dolan: A half-trillion Covid bill that could make or break the EU

FOES: Tim Crowley of Cork in action against Tipperary in the 1985 Munster Hurling Final — the counties have a great rivalry

John Arnold: Maybe we can mark centenary of Ring with a clash of the ash

If you lose your job, you may pass through some or all of Denial, Anger, Bargaining, and Depression on the way towards Acceptance. Picture: Stock

Tips on how to cope with losing your job

GROWING UP FAST: Teenagers have enough to contend with — the stresses of lockdown can add to that. Picture posed by models

Kathriona Devereux: It’s tough being a teenager... even without the Covid factor

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Nostalgia

FULL HOUSE: Patrons at the Pavillion Cinema in Cork on May 16, 1952, for a midnight matinee of Show Boat, starring Ava Gardner and Howard Keel. The Pav was open from 1921 to 1989

Pandemics, shawlies, and scams: Memories from heyday of Cork cinema

In a sequel to last week’s Cork cinema nostalgia, JO KERRIGAN revisits the issue to hear readers’ special memories of their childhood trips to the movies

Johnny Logan and Shay celebrate winning the Eurovision Song Contest, 1980.

WOW

“People suffering PND see no way out. Relationships suffer. When the expectation to be Super-mum doesn’t materialise, mothers can feel a sense of failure," said Madge. Picture: Posed by Model

Don’t suffer post natal depression in silence... urges Glanmire woman

Glanmire woman, Madge Fogarty, set up a support group for women with Post Natal Depression, having suffered it herself. CHRIS DUNNE catches up with her to find out about their ongoing work in 2020

WOW FEATURE Becky Cassis Feature

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A 35-year-old man accused of assaulting his father by striking him over the head with a crutch was remanded in custody for a fortnight yesterday.

2: Which Corkman scored goals in two All-Ireland senior football finals in the last 30 years?

This couple got engaged on top of the highest mountain in Ireland

This couple got engaged on top of the highest mountain in Ireland

In case you hadn’t heard, it’s #NoMowMay, an educational initiative, and a handy excuse, for lawn owners to leave their grass alone and encourage the daisies, dandelions and other wildflowers to grow and provide nourishment for bees and other pollinators, so says Kathriona Devereux

In case you hadn’t heard, it’s #NoMowMay, an educational initiative, and a handy excuse, for lawn owners to leave their grass alone and encourage the daisies, dandelions and other wildflowers to grow and provide nourishment for bees and other pollinators, so says Kathriona Devereux

In a sequel to last week’s Cork cinema nostalgia, JO KERRIGAN revisits the issue to hear readers’ special memories of their childhood trips to the movies

Glanmire woman, Madge Fogarty, set up a support group for women with Post Natal Depression, having suffered it herself. CHRIS DUNNE catches up with her to find out about their ongoing work in 2020

This week is the penultimate Late Late Show of the season and Ryan has an interesting line-up joining him both remotely and in studio.