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<p>Flowers at the residence on Rockview Terrace, Doneraile, Co Cork, where the body of postman Barry Daly was discovered. Picture: Dan Linehan.</p>

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Cork murder accused says he went to postman's home to fight him, not to kill him

Interviewed by Detective Garda Dave Barry and Detective Garda Gary Costello, Alex Deady said: “I was fuming, man, that my girl got a belt. I was just mad. My missus’s face was swollen."

Scales of justice and Gavel on wooden table and Lawyer or Judge working with agreement in Courtroom, Justice and Law concept

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Case against man accused of assaulting drag queen in Cork city adjourned

Video of the alleged assault was widely shared online

Cork U20 footballer Odhran Foley: 'We built something real this year despite final heartbreak'

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Cork U20 footballer Odhran Foley: 'We built something real this year despite final heartbreak'

Rebels made strides under new manager Ray Keane this season

cork lives

Cork man: 'I turned my life round and lost 80kg’

Cork man: 'I turned my life round and lost 80kg’

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Retraining at 48: ‘I’m proof there can be a new chapter when you least expect it’

Retraining at 48: ‘I’m proof there can be a new chapter when you least expect it’

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Child psychologist gives five a little girl during a psychotherapy session

Shortage of child psychologists for North Cork

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Almost €10m in funding to retrofit social homes across Cork county

Almost €10m in funding to retrofit social homes across Cork county

Cork News

<p>Cyclist Shane O'Brien was from Fermoy. Picture: rip.ie</p>

Fermoy teenager killed in traffic incident near Lismore was keen competitive cyclist

Mr O’Brien was set to turn 17 in two weeks’ time, and was from the Clondulane area of Cork, near Fermoy, where residents are “shattered” by the news, a local councillor has said.

New hearing for man accused murdering Cork-born bishop in Los Angeles

New hearing for man accused murdering Cork-born bishop in Los Angeles

Páirc Uí Chaoimh appealing Cork City Council refusal of bus set-down plan

Páirc Uí Chaoimh appealing Cork City Council refusal of bus set-down plan

‘I’m just delighted to have a house here’: Residents of new Cork housing schemes praise council

‘I’m just delighted to have a house here’: Residents of new Cork housing schemes praise council

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Driver arrested following collision involving pedestrian in Cork city

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<p>Willie Walsh’s family including his grandkids at the unveiling of Willies bench. </p>

Carrigaline United honour their late, great former chairman Willie Walsh with a permanent memorial

Willie, who passed away suddenly over 18 months ago, was a beloved figure not only within Carrigaline United but throughout the local community. His passion, dedication, kindness and unwavering commitment to grassroots football helped shape the club into what it is today.

Munster Special Olympics team are ready to star at the upcoming Special Olympics Ireland Games

Munster Special Olympic team ready and excited as they head to Dublin for the Ireland Games

Dara Sheedy scores a point despite Eoghan Bán Gallagher 13/6/2026

Cork will hope Dara Sheedy recovers fully after key role in Donegal win

Cork's Wayne Lordan lands Royal Ascot glory on Great Barrier Reef

Cork's Wayne Lordan lands Royal Ascot glory on Great Barrier Reef

The passing of Denis Wall on Friday brought widespread sadness to his family and friends in the draghunting

The passing of Denis Wall on Friday brought widespread sadness to his family and friends in the draghunting

Cork Lives

<p>Cork's Éimhear Flannery joins the Belfast TradFest summer school as a tutor this year.</p>

Person to Person: 'I’m looking forward to a summer full of music and travelling'

Cork multi-instrumentalist Éimhear Flannery on her proudest moment, what makes her happy, and her most memorable holiday.

The Pubs of Cork: 'I've been smitten with the bar business since the start, 50 years ago'

The Pubs of Cork: 'I've been smitten with the bar business since the start, 50 years ago'

Cork Tidy Town's group preparing for visit from judges for international event

Cork Tidy Town's group preparing for visit from judges for international event

‘I helped dad when I was young.. now I’ve followed in his footsteps’

‘I helped dad when I was young.. now I’ve followed in his footsteps’

Books: 'I had to learn about the drug trade for my new novel set in Cork'

Books: 'I had to learn about the drug trade for my new novel set in Cork'

Cork Views

<p>Sean Coleman, of Youghal; Anna Delaney, from Berrings and Ronan Desmond, of Bandon, launch the 2026 Summer Show. Picture: OSM PHOTO </p>

Cork Summer Show: What to expect at this year's event

Agricultural education is at the heart of the 2026 Cork Summer Show, says Catherinea O’Mahony, one of the organisers of the annual event, which takes place in Curraheen this weekend

Young woman alone slowly walking under white street lights in night. Dark time. Peaceful atmosphere in mist. Foggy air. Back vie

Áilín Quinlan: I may have dodged a bullet.. but encounters have stayed with me

Gardening - Woman enjoy relaxing in the garden

Cork Views: Why can't we dislodge the guilt around taking a break?

Herbicide spraying. Non-organic vegetables.

Kathriona Devereux: The sight of brown and purple patches in West Cork unsettled me

Coach talking to soccer players

Cork Views: What I've learned from coaching children in sport

Nostalgia

<p>The National Monument on Grand Parade pictured in 1973. </p>

Cork's National Monument...and the friendship that helped to build it

A 35-year transatlantic friendship helped to bring Cork city’s National Monument to fruition. DONAL O’KEEFFE spoke with the great grandnephew of the man who facilitated the financing of one of Cork’s most significant landmarks.

Throwback Thursday: My Kilgrew’s train set from 1964 still works perfectly

Throwback Thursday: My Kilgrew’s train set from 1964 still works perfectly

Cork nostalgia: Legends and tales from my time working at the post counter

Cork nostalgia: Legends and tales from my time working at the post counter

Throwback Thursday: 'I still have the pram I got from Kilgrew’s in Cork city'

Throwback Thursday: 'I still have the pram I got from Kilgrew’s in Cork city'

Oasis glory in Cork: Recalling the Gallagher brothers' Leeside gig 30 years ago

Oasis glory in Cork: Recalling the Gallagher brothers' Leeside gig 30 years ago

WOW

<p>"I’m lucky to have a job that allows women and men to work on a more level playing field."</p>

My Career: ‘Veterinary is busy, but very rewarding’

Gene Cashman, Veterinarian at Village Vets Glanmire tells WoW about her career journey.

Julie Helen: Time is ticking for people waiting for drug approvals

Julie Helen: Time is ticking for people waiting for drug approvals

Louise O'Neill: ‘It’s absolutely crucial that I go home to West Cork when I'm writing'

Louise O'Neill: ‘It’s absolutely crucial that I go home to West Cork when I'm writing'

Cork Federation of the ICA celebrates 90th anniversary

Cork Federation of the ICA celebrates 90th anniversary

Emer Dineen brings 0800-Cupid home to Cork for Midsummer Fest

Emer Dineen brings 0800-Cupid home to Cork for Midsummer Fest

entertainment

<p>David Gray plays Live at the Marquee on June 13 and 14.</p>

David Gray: Live at the Marquee gigs in Cork are special

David Gray talks to Ronan Leonard about his return to Cork with his original guitarist to revisit old songs and share new ones

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

Clubbers: Get ready for Block Rockin' Beats

Clubbers: Get ready for Block Rockin' Beats

My Cork bicycle trek played key role in my new film

My Cork bicycle trek played key role in my new film

Theatre Nights: Host of events for Cork Midsummer Fest’

Theatre Nights: Host of events for Cork Midsummer Fest’

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Coca-Cola Thank You Fund to surpass €2m invested in local communities

Applications now open for the 2026 Coca-Cola Thank You Fund supporting programmes focused on inclusion and wellbeing for future work readiness across the island of Ireland

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Discover the heart and soul of Irish Whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience

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Aimee Connolly’s content room is pretty in pink

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EirGrid, ensuring nature thrives in journey to cleaner energy future

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