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<p>On May 20 at approximately 7.15pm gardaí were on patrol on Pope's Quay when they observed the accused on a black motorbike acting in a suspicious manner. On seeing gardaí the male fled the area at speed. File picture; Larry Cummins</p>

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Man accused of speeding away from gardaí on Pope's Quay

Marco Vinicius Rodrigues Puga was charged with drug-dealing and attempting to obstruct a drugs search

Woman dragged from bed by partner and injured, Cork court told

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Woman dragged from bed by partner and injured, Cork court told

Judge Catherine Ryan decided that the case of assault causing harm, which dates back six years, was too serious to be dealt with at Cork District Court and she declined jurisdiction

Cork aim for Munster glory against Clare

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Cork aim for Munster glory against Clare

Ladies Football Senior B final takes place on Sunday morning in Killmallock

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Wedding of the Week: Cork couple tie the knot after 17 years together

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple tie the knot after 17 years together

cork lives

Hotel review: Simple, but exceptional food at Dublin city centre hotel

Hotel review: Simple, but exceptional food at Dublin city centre hotel

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Garda stock

Gardaí undertake operation targeting organised crime in East Cork town

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Planning decisions see 900 new homes for Cork city

Planning decisions see 900 new homes for Cork city

Cork News

<p>The cost came to light at a meeting of the most populous municipal district in the county – Carrigaline – where increasing vandalism in its town park is becoming a major problem.</p>

Cost of keeping playgrounds safe from vandals is €1m, says Cork council

Vandal attacks after dark are costing the council a small fortune in repairs to playground equipment and it’s not just happening in large urban areas but at playgrounds in rural villages.

Concerns over removal of clothes banks in West Cork

Concerns over removal of clothes banks in West Cork

Former Suttons site on Cork's southside to make way for homes, cycle and bus lanes

Former Suttons site on Cork's southside to make way for homes, cycle and bus lanes

Replica of Columbus' flagship is heading for Cork's harbour festival

Replica of Columbus' flagship is heading for Cork's harbour festival

HSE says pressure on Cork University Hospital's ED is now 'year round'

HSE says pressure on Cork University Hospital's ED is now 'year round'

cork sport

<p>Cork’s Eoin Downey takes a sideline cut against Clare in 2024. Picture: INPHO/Ken Sutton</p>

Christy O'Connor on hurling: Consistency key for Limerick, Clare and Cork in modern era

'Munster has become so competitively brutal it’s getting harder for teams to just win matches, never mind win every one...'

Clayton McMillan during the warm up ahead of the match 16/5/2026

Munster Rugby Talking Points: Season saved but key players will be needed from here

Cork v Meath - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork v Meath: John Cleary sticks with same 15 as Rebels seek response

Glen Rovers honour memory of Sarah Kate O'Meara at special tournament

Glen Rovers honour memory of Sarah Kate O'Meara at special tournament

Cork City back on track, but Athlone has been unhappy hunting ground

Cork City back on track, but Athlone has been unhappy hunting ground

Cork Lives

<p>Cork-based oud player Sarraj Alsersawi with Donegal singer and accordionist Catríona Ní Ghribín in Cara Sa Cheol on TG4.</p>

TV: Gaza music man brings vibe to Cork

Sarraj Alsersawi, who plays the oud, features in the TG4 documentary Cara Sa Cheol on Sunday.

Falcons make home atop Cork cathedral

Falcons make home atop Cork cathedral

Person to Person: 'We've allowed ourselves to become incredibly deskilled'

Person to Person: 'We've allowed ourselves to become incredibly deskilled'

Corkonians Abroad: ‘Wherever life takes me, Cork is my home’

Corkonians Abroad: ‘Wherever life takes me, Cork is my home’

The Pubs of Cork: Iconic Cork city bar has been in same family since 1859

The Pubs of Cork: Iconic Cork city bar has been in same family since 1859

Cork Views

<p> Jimmy Crowley and his partner Eve Telford at home in Cobh in 2024. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

'Bring him home': Cork music community to gig for Jimmy Crowley

A series of fund-raising concerts is being planned to raise money for the iconic musician's care, with a tribute gig at City Hall next month.

Cork man: 'Today and every day, I think about my donor and his family'

Cork man: 'Today and every day, I think about my donor and his family'

John Arnold: A new era for Kilworth GAA... a club that’s close to my heart

John Arnold: A new era for Kilworth GAA... a club that’s close to my heart

Teenage Boy Studying Using Digital Tablet At Home

Cork Views: Advice on how to study and put down that phone

Black And White Shadow Of Man Walking On Sidewalk

Áilín Quinlan: 6 simple rules women should read for their own protection

Nostalgia

<p>Clonakilty Junction on the old West Cork railway line in March, 1961</p>

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Cork’s caterers on railways

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN shares more memories of the railways, plus we hear from a man who helped build houses of Knocknaheeny.

Is Jim Young Cork’s best ever sportsman?

Is Jim Young Cork’s best ever sportsman?

Throwback Thursday: Memories of Kent station ...and the man who missed seeing the Beatles

Throwback Thursday: Memories of Kent station ...and the man who missed seeing the Beatles

Remembering Con and my brief stint as Jack’s gaffer in Cork

Remembering Con and my brief stint as Jack’s gaffer in Cork

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

WOW

<p>"I love when clients come in excited for a big day like a Communion, many are invited to them too and one thing is for sure, everyone wants to look their best, and isn’t that a wonderful thing also?"</p>

Emer O'Callaghan: Getting mum Communion ready

This week, EMER O'CALLAGHAN has advice for helping mums get ready for their child's Communion, and explains why she believes parents should steer clear of beauty products for their children.

All this studying has exhausted her

Navigating exam season: Advice from Cork experts

Closeup image of a man and a woman clinking white coffee mugs in cafe

Julie Helen: 'Mum is a gatherer of people and has a special warmth'

My Career: ‘After years in a different career, I feel like I’ve found what I was meant to do’

My Career: ‘After years in a different career, I feel like I’ve found what I was meant to do’

Cork film-maker: ‘I had to fight for my diagnosis... the treatment was life-changing’

Cork film-maker: ‘I had to fight for my diagnosis... the treatment was life-changing’

entertainment

<p>Into the Void at The Pav is the attractions this weekend in Cork.l</p>

Clubbers: Throw yourself Into The Void and enjoy

Club night is the brainchild of an international cast of Cork-based DJs and producers

Going out? Here's what's on in Cork this weekend?

Going out? Here's what's on in Cork this weekend?

What's on Cork stages this week?

What's on Cork stages this week?

'I found the casting call on Instagram': Douglas teen wowing audiences with new film

'I found the casting call on Instagram': Douglas teen wowing audiences with new film

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

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