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<p> The court heard that the reason that the hospital was unable to accept the prisoner was due to the fact that all 100 male beds and 11 female beds at the hospital were full. File picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin</p>

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Central Mental Hospital admits Cork man who has spent eight months in prison

Both the prosecution and defence were of the view that an order should be made again to have the inmate sent to the CMH for treatment because his psychiatric condition is deteriorating in prison

Cummins Sports exits Cork's North Main St as store goes on the market for €1.2m

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Cummins Sports exits Cork's North Main St as store goes on the market for €1.2m

The game plan going forward is for Cummins Sports to focus on its shopping centre stores and regional outlets, as well as its online business

Knocknagree kick eight two-pointers in Tom Creedon win over Naomh Abán

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Knocknagree kick eight two-pointers in Tom Creedon win over Naomh Abán

John Fintan Daly's side were exceptional from outside the arc as Anthony O'Connor finished with five orange flags

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Meet the woman turning photos into sketches...with help from a robot

Meet the woman turning photos into sketches...with help from a robot

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All roads lead to Cork in movie that spins a yarn

All roads lead to Cork in movie that spins a yarn

cork news

Exhibition by disabled artists to explore Irish identity

Exhibition by disabled artists to explore Irish identity

cork news

Cork woman Katie joins Gaisce youth panel

Cork woman Katie joins Gaisce youth panel

Cork News

<p>The show arrives in Cork on Tuesday for the first of seven sold-out shows, including two Live at the Marquee on June 10 and 11</p>

Parents vent anger after walkouts at K-Pop show ahead of Cork date

'They were grinding on each other at one point. There was one of the men in the background who looked like he was doing Magic Mike'

Michael Flatley civil court case

Flatley's legal battle against former solicitor to be heard by High Court in March

Trigon Hotels partnerwith FoodCloud and NCE

Trigon Hotels partnerwith FoodCloud and NCE

'We need to think outside the box' to solve traffic congestion in Carrigaline

'We need to think outside the box' to solve traffic congestion in Carrigaline

Provisional liquidator appointed to linked companies which own hotels in Cork

Provisional liquidator appointed to linked companies which own hotels in Cork

cork sport

<p>Ballincollig's Colm Blount finishes a lay-up against Sligo All Stars at MTU. Picture: Noel Sweeney</p>

Cork Basketball: Ballincollig have too much for Sligo All Stars to keep up Super League push

Dominant third quarter at MTU meant Ciarán O'Sullivan's side were in control coming down the stretch

England v Ireland - Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship

Ireland back to their best to blitz England in Six Nations rout at Twickenham

Cork stunned on home turf by Antrim in camogie league

Cork stunned on home turf by Antrim in camogie league

Ian Maguire and Jack O'Connor 9/12/2023

Cork v Meath: Time for footballers to deliver in key promotion clash at packed Páirc Uí Rinn

Cork v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Cork hurlers in strong position as Division 1 opponents return to action

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">William Walsh with some of his herd of goats in Enniskeane</p>

TV: How a Cork goat venture broke loose

A Cork man's idea to rent out his herd of goats to keep overgrown areas in our towns and villages under control is featured on Nationwide.

Wedding of the Week: 'Walking up the aisle was incredibly special'

Wedding of the Week: 'Walking up the aisle was incredibly special'

My Weekend: 'After a busy week, I usually prefer a quiet Friday night'

My Weekend: 'After a busy week, I usually prefer a quiet Friday night'

Person to Person: My proudest moments...when an audience member says I made them feel seen

Person to Person: My proudest moments...when an audience member says I made them feel seen

'I couldn't just give up': Cork woman bounces back after floods with new Mexican street food outlet

'I couldn't just give up': Cork woman bounces back after floods with new Mexican street food outlet

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Fianna Fáil TD Micheál Martin is ‘kidnapped’ during Rag Week in 1995</p>

John Dolan: ‘Porn’ row, kissing contests... a riot! 100 years of Rag Week

The changing face of Cork - its students and the general population - can be tracked by exploring the history of Rag Week - the 2026 one took place this week - since its origins a century ago, writes JOHN DOLAN.

Cork Views: Stop the squabbles - let’s have an active travel plan

Cork Views: Stop the squabbles - let’s have an active travel plan

John Arnold: One man’s story of massacre that ripped apart his family

John Arnold: One man’s story of massacre that ripped apart his family

Serious sad man in dark. Depressed anxious person suffer from trauma, solitude or drug addiction. Homeless outcast with shame af

Eating disorders: Get the facts and supports

Áilín Quinlan: Some date night... a poor film and hubby slithered off to another flick

Áilín Quinlan: Some date night... a poor film and hubby slithered off to another flick

Nostalgia

<p>Richard Mills tossing pancakes in his younger days. </p>

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the last hurrah before Lent

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN looks back at common practices at the start of Lent, and hears memories of Cork’s second-hand bookshops.

The journey to building Cork's City Hall...and how it was almost developed at another location

The journey to building Cork's City Hall...and how it was almost developed at another location

Throwback Thursday: Picture brought back memories of my brother who drowned in Cobh

Throwback Thursday: Picture brought back memories of my brother who drowned in Cobh

Meet the collectors who have amassed 100,000 match programmes, coins and thimbles

Meet the collectors who have amassed 100,000 match programmes, coins and thimbles

Throwback Thursday: Pies and pints...Life of a Cork barman in ’70s

Throwback Thursday: Pies and pints...Life of a Cork barman in ’70s

WOW

<p>“Among my friendship group, people have talked about what percentage they’re contributing to their pension at work, how much their employer is matching of that, and whether they could increase that,” says Suter. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Alamy/PA</span>
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Are there benefits to embracing the ‘admin night’ TikTok trend?

Could embracing the ‘admin night’ TikTok trend help you stay on top of your finances? PRUDENCE WADE chats to personal finance expert, Laura Suter about the potential benefits.

I'm a parent, how worried should I be about AI?

Should I be concerned about my child accessing AI?

My Career: ‘There is immense satisfaction when clients return to the lives they love’

My Career: ‘There is immense satisfaction when clients return to the lives they love’

Mother and Son doing Homework Together Back View

Julie Helen: 'When I stopped working full-time, I felt people might think I was at home drinking tea'

Behind the shoot: ‘We can capture so much beauty with our own hands and eyes’

Behind the shoot: ‘We can capture so much beauty with our own hands and eyes’

entertainment

<p>Sleaford mods play Cyprus Avenue on Saturday</p>

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

Whether you fancy some music, comedy, or theatre, there's plenty happening in Cork this weekend.

Theatre Nights: Six actors to play 60 characters in unique Cork play.. plus plenty of comedy and song

Theatre Nights: Six actors to play 60 characters in unique Cork play.. plus plenty of comedy and song

Weekend plans? Check out our top picks of some of the great events taking place in Cork

Weekend plans? Check out our top picks of some of the great events taking place in Cork

'He was a maverick, a true original': Triskel season salutes German film-maker

'He was a maverick, a true original': Triskel season salutes German film-maker

Stevie G: Primetime leaves incredible legacy as closure looms for Cork streetwear store

Stevie G: Primetime leaves incredible legacy as closure looms for Cork streetwear store

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Heads are turning for pharmacy investment property in the heart of buzzing Charleville

Huge footfall and an attractive guide price of €1 million for high-yielding pharmacy investment property in heart of Charleville Shopping Centre

Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026

Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026

Top tips to protect Ireland's plant health

Top tips to protect Ireland's plant health

River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland.

Water matters: protecting Ireland’s most precious resource

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