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<p>The young man's solicitor said he had found his time in prison was 'quite unpleasant'. Picture: Dan Linehan.</p>

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Stolen Lexus tracked down to Ballincollig service station thanks to GPS

Passenger in car 'found his time in prison quite unpleasant, sleeping on the floor', said his solicitor.

Rain on umbrella background, weather forecast and environment concept

cork news

Mixed conditions expected in Cork on Thursday

On the roads, TII Traffic say there are currently no delays on routes around Cork.

'Rules of fair play not applied' — Ballinora hit out after Fermoy awarded match

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'Rules of fair play not applied' — Ballinora hit out after Fermoy awarded match

"Ballinora will it now appears, disproportionately suffer as a result and as things currently stand will not be given the opportunity to get a second chance to play the match again on the field of play"

nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: Was this the greatest ever pub in Cork city?

Throwback Thursday: Was this the greatest ever pub in Cork city?

cork views

John Arnold: A day at the races... but using AI to select bets lost me €60!

John Arnold: A day at the races... but using AI to select bets lost me €60!

cork news

Cork councillor seeks pause on tree removal at area earmarked as possible ecology park

Cork councillor seeks pause on tree removal at area earmarked as possible ecology park

cork news

Half of Irish people worried a loved-one may be suicidal, new research shows

Half of Irish people worried a loved-one may be suicidal, new research shows

Cork News

<p>Focus Ireland research manager Daniel Hoey said the reality for many renters in Cork is that HAP rates have not kept pace with the rents that people are being asked to pay.</p>

Homelessness warning as charity Focus Ireland says Hap payments are not enough

Focus Ireland warned that unless measures, such as increasing HAP rates, are implemented to reflect current market rents, more Cork families could become homeless.

Judges gavel in courtroom legal trial and law background

Cork woman found stranger outside open window where daughter was sleeping, court told

Farmers being blamed for increased nitrogen in Cork rivers

Farmers being blamed for increased nitrogen in Cork rivers

Cork Airport welcomes replica of first Aer Lingus aircraft

Cork Airport welcomes replica of first Aer Lingus aircraft

Cork businesses showcase products and services on 'national stage' at Ploughing Championships

Cork businesses showcase products and services on 'national stage' at Ploughing Championships

cork sport

<p>Pictured at the Ballinhassig Camogie Club sponsors' evening were, from left: Aoife Casey, club chairperson Seán Casey, Cork camogie star Amy O'Shea, Kevin O’Sullivan of MSL Engineering, former Cork hurler Patrick Horgan, Claire O’Shea of Procure.ie, Marion McCarthy and Eimear Casey.</p>

It is busy times forBallinhassig Camogie Club

County semi-final looms while new partnerships underline the levels of growth being experienced by south-east outfit

Kilmurry mark major milestone as new pitch opens in Crookstown

Kilmurry mark major milestone as new pitch opens in Crookstown

Premier JHC: Momentum with Cloughduv ahead of Barryroe quarter-final

Premier JHC: Momentum with Cloughduv ahead of Barryroe quarter-final

Sunday's FAI Cup final promises to be a great Cork occasion

Sunday's FAI Cup final promises to be a great Cork occasion

Valley remain top 0f CBL Second Division league after win over ePower

Valley remain top 0f CBL Second Division league after win over ePower

Cork Lives

<p>Raphael Greene will be at The Everyman on Culture Night where she will be interpreting their backstage tour. </p>

Person to Person: 'I'm an Irish Sign Language Intrepreter...I'll be interpreting a backstage tour in Cork this week'

Raphael Greene on her schooldays and ‘Swan Club’, her proudest moments, dealing with a glut of plums, Damien Dempsey, and her latest project.

‘We’re the first white cooperage to open here in 100 years’

‘We’re the first white cooperage to open here in 100 years’

The Pubs of Cork: Brothers run Cork bar - 'but our mammy keeps an eye on us'

The Pubs of Cork: Brothers run Cork bar - 'but our mammy keeps an eye on us'

Person to Person: 'I'm a data scientist by day and a comedian by night..it's like having an alter ego'

Person to Person: 'I'm a data scientist by day and a comedian by night..it's like having an alter ego'

Work of Bandon family to feature on new TV series

Work of Bandon family to feature on new TV series

Cork Views

<p>Heart patient Mark Sherry, with Janis Morrissey, Deputy CEO and Director of Services at the Irish Heart Foundation He is backing the charity's ‘Love Your Heart’ campaign, focusing on eight lifestyle measures which can dramatically lower the risk of heart disease and stroke</p>

8 steps to cut risk of stroke or a heart attack

The Irish Heart Foundation’s campaign throughout September, called ‘Love Your Heart’, aims to give advice on how people can help prevent heart attacks and strokes. Here, a heart attack survivor tells his story

Media update on the integration process involving the Camogie Association, the GAA and LGFA

Áilín Quinlan: So many women have helped the GAA... they deserve better

Person rides electric scooter on a path surrounded by green trees during daytime

Cork Views: Why give e-scooter users such a rough ride?

FAI EGM - Media Conference

Kathriona Devereux: Our soccer heroes must take a stand and boycott Israel games

Puppy 6 weeks old playing together. Group of purebred very small Jack Russell Terrier baby dogs

Thinking about getting a dog? Here's what you need to think about first

Nostalgia

<p>The interior of Kealy’s Bar in Faulkner’s Lane, off Patrick Street, Cork, in April, 1959. It was a popular haunt for students, and printers who worked at the nearby Echo and Examiner building</p>

Throwback Thursday: A toast to the lost pubs of Cork

This week in Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN remembers the pubs that have closed up in Cork city, including The Viscount, The Celtic, and Bantry Bar.

Throwback Thursday: Memories of fair day in Midleton in 1930s

Throwback Thursday: Memories of fair day in Midleton in 1930s

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

Throwback Thursday: 'Five generations of our family have gone on holiday to Courtmac’

Throwback Thursday: 'Five generations of our family have gone on holiday to Courtmac’

Throwback Thursday: Responding to a 22-year-old letter with memories of Moby Dick

Throwback Thursday: Responding to a 22-year-old letter with memories of Moby Dick

WOW

<p>Walkers with a dog enjoying a walk outdoors in bright sunshine on Sunday afternoon at Garryvoe Beach, East Cork. Picture; Larry Cummins </p>

What is the Japanese walking method and does it have benefits?

CAMILLA FOSTER tells us everything we need to know about the latest fitness trend and how to get started.

My Career: ‘My role at the Port of Cork has evolved over the years’

My Career: ‘My role at the Port of Cork has evolved over the years’

Mini Marathon countdown: ‘6km will be a challenge... but I never thought I’d be able to do it’

Mini Marathon countdown: ‘6km will be a challenge... but I never thought I’d be able to do it’

‘I’ll do The Echo Mini Marathon for Crann - mum would be proud’

‘I’ll do The Echo Mini Marathon for Crann - mum would be proud’

Countdown to Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year awards

Countdown to Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year awards

entertainment

<p>Swing dancers Rosie Roccaforte and Clodagh Hurley at the launch of Culture Night Cork City. Picture: Darragh Kane</p>

Theatre Nights: Plenty of options for Culture Night...plus Firkin comedy

JO KERRIGAN takes a look at what's on Cork stages for the coming week.

Electric Picnic 2026 - Sunday

Stevie G: Fontaines for Slane – we’re in a great era for Irish music

Catch Tyra-Lee Spry fresh from Electric Picnic as she performs in Cork

Catch Tyra-Lee Spry fresh from Electric Picnic as she performs in Cork

West Cork Studios founder: 'These films have put us on the map'

West Cork Studios founder: 'These films have put us on the map'

Weekend Guide: Laura Dowling, Steely Dan tribute, and singles festival among highlights in Cork

Weekend Guide: Laura Dowling, Steely Dan tribute, and singles festival among highlights in Cork

Sponsored Content

<p>Diarmuid Moriarty, chairman of Limerick Marine Search and Rescue </p>

How Tesco’s Community Fund is helping to keep a vital search and rescue team afloat

‘We’ve had quite a few rescues thankfully. We’ve recovered lost people, stranded boats and animals as well, and we evacuate people during flooding incidents,’ says Diarmuid Moriarty, chairman of Limerick Marine Search and Rescue

Flexible, affordable and functional: Why Irish travellers prefer a travel eSIM to outdated roaming

Flexible, affordable and functional: Why Irish travellers prefer a travel eSIM to outdated roaming

St Patrick's College Cork: New facilities, new subjects, and every Leaving Cert student progressing to college

St Patrick's College Cork: New facilities, new subjects, and every Leaving Cert student progressing to college

Ashton School – A part of Cork’s proud heritage

Ashton School – A part of Cork’s proud heritage

Big Beach Clean 2026: Final call to join 7,000 Clean Coasts volunteers

Big Beach Clean 2026: Final call to join 7,000 Clean Coasts volunteers

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