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<p>Tense scenes between gardaí and fuel price protesters at Cork's Whitegate oil refinery on Saturday, April 11. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Arrests made at Whitegate as garda operation escalates and Cork traffic disrupted

Gardaí make arrests at Whitegate refinery as protests disrupt fuel supply and cause widespread traffic congestion in Cork

Cork council is working on Glanmire homes idle for 18 years

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Cork council is working on Glanmire homes idle for 18 years

Last month, The Echo revealed that three properties in private housing estate Copper Valley Heights in Riverstown, built in the mid-2000s, had never been lived in.

Cork v Galway - Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Final

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Late drama as Cork ladies footballers beat Galway in Division 1 league final

First title in seven years for the Rebels who scored the last 2-2 having trailed by five points at half-time

cork sport

Division 1 FL: Clonakilty and Castlehaven deadlocked in dire weather conditions

Division 1 FL: Clonakilty and Castlehaven deadlocked in dire weather conditions

cork sport

FL Division 1: Newcestown battle back to earn draw with St Finbarr's

FL Division 1: Newcestown battle back to earn draw with St Finbarr's

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Waiting in court

Woman accused of climbing through bedroom window and stealing jewellery

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Man has clocked up unenviable criminal record of 579 convictions, Cork court told

Man has clocked up unenviable criminal record of 579 convictions, Cork court told

Cork News

<p> Gardai faced protesters forming a chain of locked arms on the main road of the village. Extra Gardai have arrived at Whitegate Oil Refinery this morning as fuel protesters continue their blockade of the refinery on at 11:40am on Saturday morning. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Gardaí restore access to Whitegate refinery after pushing back protesters

Gardaí secure access to key Cork refinery as tankers arrive and fuel shortages continue to escalate nationwide.

Arrest of drunk Cork man who shouted abuse at garda effectively 'a cry for help', court told

Arrest of drunk Cork man who shouted abuse at garda effectively 'a cry for help', court told

Winter weather Dec 9th 2025

Weather warning issued for Cork, Kerry and Waterford

Cork child welfare officer honoured at community awards

Cork child welfare officer honoured at community awards

Council asking for Culture Night event proposals

Council asking for Culture Night event proposals

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<p>I Am Maximus and Paul Townend win The Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) for trainer Willie Mullins and owner J.P. McManus. </p>

I Am Maximus with Cork's Paul Townend on board storms to famous second win in the Grand National

It was a record fourth win in the race for McManus, who also saw his Iroko go two places better than last year for second – another first in the race for one owner to have the first two home. Jordans was third, with Johnnywho fourth.

Home By The Lee wins grade one Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle

Home By The Lee wins grade one Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle

Cork v Dublin - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

John Horgan on hurling: Hype around Cork is gone and that's no bad thing

Cork U23 camogie side impress again in All-Ireland series with big win over Waterford

Cork U23 camogie side impress again in All-Ireland series with big win over Waterford

Third win in a row for Cobh Ramblers at Finn Harps

Third win in a row for Cobh Ramblers at Finn Harps

Cork Lives

<p>Nationwide pays a visit to Courtmacsherry next week and hears from local residents. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

TV: Nationwide puts the spotlight on Courtmacsherry

The West Cork harbour village features on the show next week.

Cork dentist: ‘It’s surreal to see my debut novel in Waterstones' window’

Cork dentist: ‘It’s surreal to see my debut novel in Waterstones' window’

TV: Cork man dreams of dating someone 'so hot' that people think he's 'very rich or funny'

TV: Cork man dreams of dating someone 'so hot' that people think he's 'very rich or funny'

My Weekend: 'I feel like Hannah Montana..I live a few different lives'

My Weekend: 'I feel like Hannah Montana..I live a few different lives'

New film shot in Cork explores impact of dementia on family

New film shot in Cork explores impact of dementia on family

Cork Views

<p>THE STORY OF US: Hundreds of workers outside the Ford factory in Cork in 1926, which was making parts for the Model T car at the time</p>

John Dolan: A snapshot of Cork in 1926, as Census prepares to reveal all

What was life like in Cork for those people who filled in the Census on Sunday, April 18, 1926? JOHN DOLAN takes a look back through the archives to find out.

John Arnold: I sang a song for every Irish county... but one stumped me!

John Arnold: I sang a song for every Irish county... but one stumped me!

Couple kissing behind the red heart

Tips from therapist on how to keep your love alive

APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING

Áilín Quinlan: From Moon landing to lunacy, how the mighty U.S has fallen

Trying to drag herself out of the doom and gloom

Using anchoring as a tool to help overcome anxiety

Nostalgia

<p>Patrons at the Palm Court Ballroom in Cork, pictured in 1962, which was a popular spot in the city for dancing.</p>

Throwback Thursday: ‘The manager stared at the wild display in horror and put a stop to jitterbugging’

This week in Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears about the Cork dance halls which bucked the trend in the showband era... and the joy of an offer of ‘a mug of soup’

Cork's Mick Barry and his impact on the development of the Seandún Division

Cork's Mick Barry and his impact on the development of the Seandún Division

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the showband era in Cork

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the showband era in Cork

The man who resurrected Cork City’s library service from the ashes

The man who resurrected Cork City’s library service from the ashes

Throwback Thursday: Tripe? Yuk, but dad loved his crubeens!

Throwback Thursday: Tripe? Yuk, but dad loved his crubeens!

WOW

<p>“If you’re working at home, you can pull yourself away from your desk and go into a different room, and put a five or ten-minute timer on and pick three or four exercises to do within that time frame,” says Simmons. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Alamy/PA</span>
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Could ‘exercise snacking’ during the day help you to get fitter?

Camilla Foster finds out about ‘exercise snacking’ and has some guidance on how to seamlessly fit some vigorous bursts of exercise into your busy schedule.

‘Sometimes the child gets forgotten in separation’: Cork social worker hopes book will provide support to families

‘Sometimes the child gets forgotten in separation’: Cork social worker hopes book will provide support to families

Emer O'Callaghan: What you need to know about collagen

Emer O'Callaghan: What you need to know about collagen

Driving on a road with sunset light forward.

Julie Helen: 'A visit home has me reminiscing about life and love'

Cork woman: ‘I thought people would laugh at me if I told them I wanted to act’

Cork woman: ‘I thought people would laugh at me if I told them I wanted to act’

entertainment

<p>Sarah Faye Terry as Lily in Fragmented. She has been tipped for stardom and director George Lynch says: “Working with her was an absolute treat”</p>

Cork director: I wanted to make an anti-war film and avoid glamorising violence

As his World War II film shot in Cork earns plaudits on the festival circuit, George Lynch tells CARA O’DOHERTY that his anti-war message is as relevant as ever given recent events in Iran

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

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

Theatre Nights: Horror, laughs... and plenty of music

Theatre Nights: Horror, laughs... and plenty of music

'These will appeal to those with a quirky sense of humour': Triskel season to show indie director's trilogy

'These will appeal to those with a quirky sense of humour': Triskel season to show indie director's trilogy

Weekend plans? Your guide to what's happening in Cork

Weekend plans? Your guide to what's happening in Cork

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Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

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Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

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