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<p> A bouquet of flowers at the residence on Rockview Terrace, Doneraile, where the body of postman Barry Daly was discovered last October. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Cork murder trial witness heard someone shout: 'Barry thought he was smart, hitting a girl. He is laid out now.'

There has been evidence of a punch by the deceased man to a young woman’s mouth earlier in the night where it has been variously described as deliberate and accidental.

Bench warrant issued after reports of man running down Cork city street with kitchen knife

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Bench warrant issued after reports of man running down Cork city street with kitchen knife

There was an objection to bail being granted to the accused man when he was arrested and bail was refused at Cork District Court.

The Echo Sport Podcast: Hurlers head for Croker, forewarned and forearmed against a strong Dublin

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Echo Sport Podcast: Cork footballers flying high

Impressive win over Donegal ranked as biggest since 2010 - challenge now is to kick on

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Cork Tidy Town's group preparing for visit from judges for international event

Cork Tidy Town's group preparing for visit from judges for international event

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Coach talking to soccer players

Cork Views: What I've learned from coaching children in sport

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Macroom man taking on ultra marathon across Scotland for West Cork charity

Macroom man taking on ultra marathon across Scotland for West Cork charity

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Cork City to host annual golf classic fundraiser at Lee Valley

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<p>Sunday's Well post office, where a new postmaster has been appointed. Picture: Donal O'Keeffe</p>

Reprieve for Sunday's Well post office as new postmaster appointed

An Post told The Echo on Monday that there had been some good news for the area, with a new postmaster appointed

Cork's newest café 'a dream come true' for young owners

Cork's newest café 'a dream come true' for young owners

Overnight water disruption warning for Cork city’s southside on Tuesday

Overnight water disruption warning for Cork city’s southside on Tuesday

Peter Aiken says Zach Bryan gigs at Páirc will put Cork on concert map

Peter Aiken says Zach Bryan gigs at Páirc will put Cork on concert map

Cork City Council spent €43m on buying 140 new social and affordable homes

Cork City Council spent €43m on buying 140 new social and affordable homes

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<p>Sean O’Sullivan chairman of the Cork Youth League presenting the Daly Industrial Supplies U18 League 1 Cup to Bandon captain Charlie Payne at their club grounds recently. KD </p>

Another great year of youth soccer comes to an end with several new names on cups and league titles

This year, more than 105 teams competed across 13 divisions, resulting in over 1,400 matches involving approximately 2,000 players aged between 16 and 19.

Dromtariffe retain Duhallow JAHL title with victory over Banteer

Dromtariffe retain Duhallow JAHL title with victory over Banteer

Dominic Foley: Charleville's fringe players must take chances

Dominic Foley: Charleville's fringe players must take chances

Blackstone Rovers win the Corinthian’s Cup final against Grattan on penalties in Cobh

Blackstone Rovers win the Corinthian’s Cup final against Grattan on penalties in Cobh

Cork v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

'Days like this make it all worthwhile' - Conor Corbett on resilience, revival and Cork’s stunning win against Donegal

Cork Lives

<p>Joanna first came to Cork in 2005 to study at Ballymaloe Cookery School. Now, she runs a furniture business here.</p>

‘I helped dad when I was young.. now I’ve followed in his footsteps’

Joanna Kenneally could never have imagined she’d have her own furniture business in Cork, 18,000km from home. She tells CHRIS DUNNE how it all came about.

Books: 'I had to learn about the drug trade for my new novel set in Cork'

Books: 'I had to learn about the drug trade for my new novel set in Cork'

TV: Nationwide meets Special Olympics athletes ahead of summer games

TV: Nationwide meets Special Olympics athletes ahead of summer games

My Weekend: 'Nothing clears the head like a surf in Inchydoney'

My Weekend: 'Nothing clears the head like a surf in Inchydoney'

Albania v England - 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers - Group K - Air Albania Stadium

TV sport round-up: Major golf, World Cup - and GAA galore too

Cork Views

<p>We are bombarded with so much advice on how to live a long and healthy life, that it’s bound to get some of us down. iStock</p>

Trevor Laffan: I'm doomed for retiring early..and I don't sleep enough

I've learned that following the advice for a healthy life as you get older is not always simple

John Dolan: Why DO we pay so much for chocolate in Ireland?

John Dolan: Why DO we pay so much for chocolate in Ireland?

John Arnold: At Lourdes, there were tears as we laid stones for loved ones

John Arnold: At Lourdes, there were tears as we laid stones for loved ones

Cork set to rock in tribute to Rory Gallagher

Cork set to rock in tribute to Rory Gallagher

Portrait of a woman the laptop, looking screen of mobile

Cork Views: 'The technology created to connect us is in danger of dividing us'

Nostalgia

<p>The National Monument on Grand Parade pictured in 1973. </p>

Cork's National Monument...and the friendship that helped to build it

A 35-year transatlantic friendship helped to bring Cork city’s National Monument to fruition. DONAL O’KEEFFE spoke with the great grandnephew of the man who facilitated the financing of one of Cork’s most significant landmarks.

Throwback Thursday: My Kilgrew’s train set from 1964 still works perfectly

Throwback Thursday: My Kilgrew’s train set from 1964 still works perfectly

Cork nostalgia: Legends and tales from my time working at the post counter

Cork nostalgia: Legends and tales from my time working at the post counter

Throwback Thursday: 'I still have the pram I got from Kilgrew’s in Cork city'

Throwback Thursday: 'I still have the pram I got from Kilgrew’s in Cork city'

Oasis glory in Cork: Recalling the Gallagher brothers' Leeside gig 30 years ago

Oasis glory in Cork: Recalling the Gallagher brothers' Leeside gig 30 years ago

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<p>Julie plays Marianne, a quantum physicist, while Aidan Moriarty plays a beekeeper. Picture: Celeste Burdon.</p>

Cork actor: ‘My parents still come to see my performances, no matter where I am’

While Julie Maguire is based in London these days, she frequently travels back and forth between Ireland and the UK for work. She tells COLETTE SHERIDAN about her latest project, why she is drawn to acting, and her hopes to try something a little different in the future.

'I had 8 million views on YouTube.. but I deleted my account when I moved to Cork'

'I had 8 million views on YouTube.. but I deleted my account when I moved to Cork'

Filling up a glass with drinking water from kitchen tap

Julie Helen: Memories from the ordinary days are my favourite kind

My Career: ‘Science-based careers are constantly evolving because of advances in tech’

My Career: ‘Science-based careers are constantly evolving because of advances in tech’

Fermoy woman: ‘My career path wasn’t a straight line..I’m proof it doesn’t need to be’

Fermoy woman: ‘My career path wasn’t a straight line..I’m proof it doesn’t need to be’

entertainment

<p>David Gray plays Live at the Marquee on June 13 and 14.</p>

David Gray: Live at the Marquee gigs in Cork are special

David Gray talks to Ronan Leonard about his return to Cork with his original guitarist to revisit old songs and share new ones

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

Clubbers: Get ready for Block Rockin' Beats

Clubbers: Get ready for Block Rockin' Beats

My Cork bicycle trek played key role in my new film

My Cork bicycle trek played key role in my new film

Theatre Nights: Host of events for Cork Midsummer Fest’

Theatre Nights: Host of events for Cork Midsummer Fest’

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