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<p>The Department of Justice owns both the former prison, on Rathmore Rd, above, and Westview House, on St Patrick’s Hill. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Maintenance costs on two vacant State properties in Cork exceed €350k in six years

A Sinn Féin TD said that spending thousands of euro on buildings which are closed up is a waste of resources.

Girlfriend Jade hopes crowd-funding will help Lee fulfil his 'bucket list' after terminal diagnosis

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Girlfriend Jade hopes crowd-funding will help Lee fulfil his 'bucket list' after terminal diagnosis

In under two months, Mr Burgess received his terminal diagnosis and underwent open brain surgery. While the surgery was successful, seeing 75% of the mass removed, his life expectancy has been cut to 18 months.

The magnitude of Cork's 1990 double achievement has only grown with time

cork sport

The magnitude of Cork's 1990 double achievement has only grown with time

While it is possible that a county will win both men's titles in the future, nobody will match Teddy McCarthy's feat of playing in both

cork lives

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

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

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‘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’

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Traffic building in areas of Cork city as overcast conditions forecast

Traffic building in areas of Cork city as overcast conditions forecast

cork news

Plans to expand shared public bike scheme in Cork proceed without including e-scooters

Plans to expand shared public bike scheme in Cork proceed without including e-scooters

Cork News

<p>Cork County Council and Fáilte Ireland have asked for feedback on a series of proposals to shape the visitor experience of Youghal. Picture: Dan Lineh</p>

Feedback sought on proposals to improve visitor experience of Youghal

County mayor Bernard Moynihan said the level of engagement during the first phase of consultation demonstrated the strong pride people have in Youghal.

'They are lethal weapons': City councillors advocate ban of scramblers from general sale

'They are lethal weapons': City councillors advocate ban of scramblers from general sale

Cork hospital becomes one of the first to tackle heart condition with new dual treatment

Cork hospital becomes one of the first to tackle heart condition with new dual treatment

No date for works on last section of popular East Cork greenway

No date for works on last section of popular East Cork greenway

Man, 53, charged in Cork with paying child for sexual exploitation

Man, 53, charged in Cork with paying child for sexual exploitation

cork sport

<p> Daire Murphy, Kiskeam, gets away from John Murphy, Macroom, at Kanturk on Saturday. Picture: Jim Coughlan.</p>

Dan Cronin hails Kiskeam's character after comeback secures semi-final spot

Duhallow outfit rallied against Macroom in lively PIFC clash

Bishopstown desperate to arrest decline as they seek to avoid third successive hurling relegation

Bishopstown desperate to arrest decline as they seek to avoid third successive hurling relegation

Objection upheld as Fermoy declared winners over Ballinora in PIFC tie

Objection upheld as Fermoy declared winners over Ballinora in PIFC tie

Midday Star of Mayfield wins the Garry O’Sullivan Memorial senior draghunt

Midday Star of Mayfield wins the Garry O’Sullivan Memorial senior draghunt

John Horgan gives his verdict the new hurling rules proposed by John Meyler's committee

John Horgan gives his verdict the new hurling rules proposed by John Meyler's committee

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Dan Boland, mum Cecelia, and brother Gavin outside The Ensign in Monsktown. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Noel Sweeney</span>
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The Pubs of Cork: Brothers run Cork bar - 'but our mammy keeps an eye on us'

This week in our series, The Pubs Of Cork, CHRIS DUNNE visits The Ensign Bar in Monkstown, and talks to the Boland brothers who run the premises

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

How a disused church became a cultural hub in North Cork town

How a disused church became a cultural hub in North Cork town

Books: Colourful characters abound in novella's romp through Cork city

Books: Colourful characters abound in novella's romp through Cork city

Cork Views

<p>Mary McAleese in her role as chairperson of the special Steering Group on Integration of Gaelic Games. She stood down last week. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile</p>

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

Dr McAleese’s resignation and her utter frustration with the organisation’s top table has lobbed a big question mark over its fundamental attitude towards women.

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

Assisted Dying Bill

Trevor Laffan: The moral dilemmas prompted by the issue of assisted dying

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

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<p>President of Network Cork Diane Higgins and Vice President Dr Siobhán Lucey with branch winners Ciara O’Connell, Dawn Holton, Nadine Hughes Campbell, recipient of the President’s Award Mary Crilly, and branch winners Laura Howard, Ciara Crossan, Louise Kane Buckley, Wendy O’Driscoll,and Najia Ahmadyar, at the Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026 <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Darragh Kane</span>
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Countdown to Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year awards

A significant Cork contingent will be travelling to Galway this week for the annual awards.

Emer O'Callaghan: Bringing out the beauty inside you

Emer O'Callaghan: Bringing out the beauty inside you

Back pain? 5 shoes to avoid and trending alternatives to wear instead

5 shoes to avoid if you have back pain... and what to wear instead

8 simple ways to reset your wellbeing this September

8 simple ways to reset your wellbeing this September

Cork woman: ‘Palliative care is not what you think... it can be about living well’

Cork woman: ‘Palliative care is not what you think... it can be about living well’

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<p>Grian Chatten of Fontaines DC performs at Electric Picnic 2026. They play Slane next year. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Picture: Debbie Hickey/Getty Images</span>
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Stevie G: Fontaines for Slane – we’re in a great era for Irish music

Only two Irish bands had previously headlined Slane, and the Fontaines now join U2 and Thin Lizzy

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

Hermitage Green preforming at Bulmers Live at Leopardstown 9/7/2015

Theatre Nights: Packed season ahead at Macroom's Briery Gap

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<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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