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<p>Friends of the Trail, is seeking to improve connectivity between the three residential areas of Kinsale, Belgooly, and Riverstick. Picture: Larry Cummins.</p>

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Trio of Cork communities urged to share ideas to stay connected

Members of three Cork communities are being urged to share ideas to increase connectivity.

Cork researchers demonstrate usefulness of drones in maritime security

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Cork researchers demonstrate usefulness of drones in maritime security

Among the key features of the project include fully autonomous vertical take-off and landing drones, capable of reliable operation in harsh maritime environments and with a range of up to 800km.

Carraig na bhFear defeat Youghal to retain East Cork Junior A Football Championship

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Carraig na bhFear defeat Youghal to retain East Cork Junior A Football Championship

Eamonn Ryan Man of the Match award went to Rob Sheehan after a tough battle in Dungourney

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Cork City v UCD - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division

Cork City have eight players on the PFA First Division Team of the Year

nostalgia

A Cork Christmas tradition: how did the Holly Bough come about?

A Cork Christmas tradition: how did the Holly Bough come about?

cork news

Tuam babies movie to be shown to Cork students as part of film festival programme

Tuam babies movie to be shown to Cork students as part of film festival programme

cork news

Cork divers discover rare seahorse at Oysterhaven

Cork divers discover rare seahorse at Oysterhaven

Cork News

<p>A computer configuration of the proposed project in Blarney, by Kilmoney Homes.</p>

Planning sought for 320 homes and 110-child creche facility in Blarney

The LRD, consisting of 319 homes, will comprise 237 houses and 82 duplex/simplex units.

Street Light

Installing two lights at poorly-lit Mayfield car park would cost €20,000

AP Poll Misinformation

False or misleading info encountered by 80% of online users, MTU study finds

Bernard Jackman to MC event celebrating 100 years of Bantry rugby club

Bernard Jackman to MC event celebrating 100 years of Bantry rugby club

Lidl to invest €306m in Cork creating 250 permanent jobs

Lidl to invest €306m in Cork creating 250 permanent jobs

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<p>A delighted Christina Desmond with the EBU European Super Lightweight belt around her waist with her cut man Gavin Weston and her trainer Noely Murphy on the left and her manager Kevin Crowley on the right after she beat Spanish native Clara Lopez in Spain last Saturday night.</p>

Cork's Christina Desmond wins European title beating Spain's Clara Lopez

Desmond is now unbeaten in her seven professional fights (all in the last 12 months ) and made history two weeks ago when she won the very first IBU Super Lightweight title at the GCU Parochial Arena.

Douglas junior footballers land third City Division title in six years against Mayfield

Douglas junior footballers land third City Division title in six years against Mayfield

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship

Charlie O'Shea showed he can be the real deal even if Leinster outmuscled a young Munster side

Liam Twohig inspires Aghinagh to second Mid Cork Junior A crown against Kilmichael

Liam Twohig inspires Aghinagh to second Mid Cork Junior A crown against Kilmichael

Laura Hayes with Caitlin MacLean 24/10/2026

Ireland women retain their title against Scotland's shinty team at rainsoaked Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Cork Lives

<p>John Dolan, Deputy Features Editor of The Echo, centre, with Joseph Philip Terry (right), author of Ráiméising, at the launch of his book, and his friend Peter Offord who came over for his book launch 59 years after they last saw each other</p>

Books: Memories of day I was confronted by Ring after I struck him with a sliotar

In his new memoir, called Ráiméising, JOSEPH PAUL TERRY recalls an encounter with the great Christy Ring, and explains why he felt his life story needed to be recorded for posterity.

TV: Documentary explores witch trial that shook the nation

TV: Documentary explores witch trial that shook the nation

5 simple tips for when the clocks change this weekend

5 simple tips for when the clocks change this weekend

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple who met at the gym tie the knot in Nerja

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple who met at the gym tie the knot in Nerja

My Weekend: 'Fridays are usually slow after the eventful Thursday nights'

My Weekend: 'Fridays are usually slow after the eventful Thursday nights'

Cork Views

<p>Miss Hardie, a dance endurance champion, who performed the Charleston for a record seven hours in the 1920s. The dance was hugely popular among jazz fans in the era</p>

John Dolan: ‘Sinful, near-nudity, indecency’ - when jazz was all rage in Cork

In the early decades of the 20th century, jazz arrived in Ireland with a giddy bang - and in an Ireland that was a very different place...

John Arnold: It took 45 years, but we’ve finally made it to our honeymoon destination

John Arnold: It took 45 years, but we’ve finally made it to our honeymoon destination

Close up of an eye and vision test chart

Cork Views: Eye and ear care could ward off dementia

Surveillance Camera

Cork Views: CCTV can play a big part in making our city safe

Recalling Cork polio outbreak 70 years on

Recalling Cork polio outbreak 70 years on

Nostalgia

<p>Elephants from Chipperfield’s Circus are led along Albert Road to Kennedy Park on August 1, 1955 - readers recall trips to the circus in today’s Throwback Thursday</p>

Throwback Thursday: Our fond memories of circus visits in Cork

This week in Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears your memories of trips to the circus, plus more on the pubs and showbands of bygone days in Cork.

Throwback Thursday: I snuck out to see the Dixies...but the car crashed on the way home

Throwback Thursday: I snuck out to see the Dixies...but the car crashed on the way home

Throwback Thursday: Emigrant’s ordeal as he left Cork for London

Throwback Thursday: Emigrant’s ordeal as he left Cork for London

Throwback Thursday: The rise and fall of a North Cork dance hall

Throwback Thursday: The rise and fall of a North Cork dance hall

Throwback Thursday: Memories of when Cork's Everyman was a popular cinema

Throwback Thursday: Memories of when Cork's Everyman was a popular cinema

WOW

<p>Lots of women have issues with insulin resistance and pre-diabetes when they are perimenopausal and menopausal because their metabolism changes, but exercise can help, says Mather.</p>

Which exercises are most beneficial during menopause?

Could certain types of physical activity improve symptoms associated with menopause and boost overall wellbeing, asks CAMILLA FOSTER.

Emer O'Callaghan: Anyone can develop breast cancer..don't neglect yourself

Emer O'Callaghan: Anyone can develop breast cancer..don't neglect yourself

row of different color cars on asphalt parking lot at cloudy summer day

Julie Helen: Good access is really about feeling safe and comfortable

Girl counting US Dollar bills, using calculator, and writing expenses. Woman doing budget, estimating money balance for shopping

9 bad money habits to avoid in the lead-up to Christmas

Cork researcher: ‘It’s time women’s health is given the research it deserves’

Cork researcher: ‘It’s time women’s health is given the research it deserves’

entertainment

<p>Lewis Barfoot performs at The Bulman in Kinsale as part of the jazz festival events across Cork this weekend. </p>

Weekend Guide: Here's what's happening Leeside this Saturday and Sunday

JOHN DOLAN shares his top picks for events in Cork this weekend.

Woohoo! It's the Jazz Weekend and here's our guide to free gigs across the city and county

Woohoo! It's the Jazz Weekend and here's our guide to free gigs across the city and county

Lots to see in Cork aside from de Jazz, boy

Lots to see in Cork aside from de Jazz, boy

Stevie G: Cork is stacked with good sounds for Jazz Weekend

Stevie G: Cork is stacked with good sounds for Jazz Weekend

Here's where you can catch free gigs as part of the Jazz Festival in Cork this week

Here's where you can catch free gigs as part of the Jazz Festival in Cork this week

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ESB Networks aims to give customers practical and relatable ways to participate in the move towards a more renewable net-zero future

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‘I don’t feel like myself any more’. Why Irish women are missing the signs of menopause

‘I don’t feel like myself any more’. Why Irish women are missing the signs of menopause

New build, renovation or replacement? Seven window and door decisions to make before comparing quotes in Ireland

New build, renovation or replacement? Seven window and door decisions to make before comparing quotes in Ireland

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