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<p>It is alleged that at approximately 4.35am on December 15, 2025, the accused entered the public office of the Bridewell Garda Station in possession of a knife which he was concealing up his right sleeve. File picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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Bail for man who admitted wanting to stab someone as he carried knives into Cork garda station

The defendant was arrested in possession of two knives less than 24 hours before the alleged offence, but released with a doctor’s note to attend voluntarily at the psychiatric unit of a hospital

Nominations sought for Lord Mayor of Cork's annual community and voluntary awards

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Nominations sought for Lord Mayor of Cork's annual community and voluntary awards

Lord Mayor of Cork Fergal Dennehy said the more than 500 organisations active in the community and voluntary sector form the “very heart of Cork city”.

Christy O'Connor: All-Irelands switching to August could spell end of elite club dual players

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Christy O'Connor: All-Irelands switching to August could spell end of elite club dual players

Cork are against squeezing the club season with Kerry and a number of other big counties in agreement

cork lives

The Pubs of Cork: 'It's more than a business, it’s my second home'

The Pubs of Cork: 'It's more than a business, it’s my second home'

cork views

Cork pupils’ message to drivers: ‘Don’t knock us down’

Cork pupils’ message to drivers: ‘Don’t knock us down’

cork news

Scales of justice and Gavel on wooden table and Lawyer or Judge working with agreement in Courtroom, Justice and Law concept

Defendant used honesty box system to deal drugs in West Cork

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Three-year wait for Cork University Hospital children’s units

Three-year wait for Cork University Hospital children’s units

Cork News

<p>The accused had a drugs debt of €28,000. File picture</p>

No bail for Cork man accused over €600k cannabis haul

Gardaí said they believed the accused would continue his involvement in crime to pay off drugs debt

Kieran Harnett

Cork man Kieran O’Donovan appointed head of LGBT+ organisation

New multi-storey car park at Cork's CUH to replace spaces lost to building works

New multi-storey car park at Cork's CUH to replace spaces lost to building works

Cork charity founder on the ground seeing Ukraine war at first-hand

Cork charity founder on the ground seeing Ukraine war at first-hand

Mystery ‘lost packages’ up for grabs today at pop-up store in Cork shopping centre

Mystery ‘lost packages’ up for grabs today at pop-up store in Cork shopping centre

cork sport

<p>Former Kerry manager Peter Keane. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

Former Kerry boss Peter Keane links up with Aghabullogue footballers

He's the older brother of Aghabullogue manager Ray Keane

Adrian O'Sullivan 17/1/2026

Two Cork men Adrian O'Sullivan and Jordan Blount in Ireland 12-man squad for the FIBA EuroBasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers

Caoimhe Cahill and Ashling Thompson 20/4/2025

Cork's opening two Munster SHC games confirmed for camogie double-headers

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

John Horgan on hurling: Make no mistake, Limerick will be the team to beat this summer

Scoil Mhuire take on Crescent in Munster Schoolgirls Hockey Cup final

Scoil Mhuire take on Crescent in Munster Schoolgirls Hockey Cup final

Cork Lives

<p>LOOKING FOR LOVE: Cork bachelor Gearóid in First Dates Ireland</p>

TV: Will Cork man Gearóid meet the love of his life on First Dates?

The 37-year-old features on this week's episode of the show.

'We didn’t even have a hall... we’ve come a long way': Cork team set their sights on games in Spain

'We didn’t even have a hall... we’ve come a long way': Cork team set their sights on games in Spain

Books: I fell in love with Sherkin as a child... and set my novel there

Books: I fell in love with Sherkin as a child... and set my novel there

Newtown Boys

Oscar in sights for Cork woman behind film set in Ireland past

TV: How a Cork goat venture broke loose

TV: How a Cork goat venture broke loose

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">The Cork to Midleton rail line must be extended to Youghal, says Dan JJ Kahn</p>

Cork Views: Scrap road plans, and opt for rail instead

The latest tranche of money allocated to new roads in Cork must be re-directed to better rail links, says Dan J. J. Kahn, of Sheffield, England - a frequent visitor to Cork who has family connections here

Could you be a volunteer at Hygiene Hub?

Could you be a volunteer at Hygiene Hub?

Military accident

Trevor Laffan: Our roads are accident waiting to happen, due to bad drivers

John Dolan: ‘Porn’ row, kissing contests... a riot! 100 years of Rag Week

John Dolan: ‘Porn’ row, kissing contests... a riot! 100 years of Rag Week

Cork Views: Stop the squabbles - let’s have an active travel plan

Cork Views: Stop the squabbles - let’s have an active travel plan

Nostalgia

<p>Fifty years on from the school tour Finbarr met with some of the participants last July to mark the anniversary of the tour. Pictured are: Richard Bohane, Richard Galvin, Robert Scannell, Pat Barrett, Finbarr Buckley and David O’Kelly.</p>

'Disaster struck.. and petrol seeped into our instant mash in the boot': Recalling Cork school's epic European tour

In 1975, 23 students from a Cork school set off on what would be an epic school tour around Europe. Fifty years on from the trip, FINBARR BUCKLEY looks back at the excursion.

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the last hurrah before Lent

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the last hurrah before Lent

The journey to building Cork's City Hall...and how it was almost developed at another location

The journey to building Cork's City Hall...and how it was almost developed at another location

Throwback Thursday: Picture brought back memories of my brother who drowned in Cobh

Throwback Thursday: Picture brought back memories of my brother who drowned in Cobh

Meet the collectors who have amassed 100,000 match programmes, coins and thimbles

Meet the collectors who have amassed 100,000 match programmes, coins and thimbles

WOW

<p>With a background in IT software, Chilakwad turned to technology to help her solve her problem.</p>

Meet the woman turning photos into sketches...with help from a robot

When Cork-based technology expert Shama Chilakwad had difficulty sketching designs for her artwork, she decided to use her skills to find a solution. Now, Shama has launched the Easel Club where, with the help of a robotic arm, she turns people’s photos into sketches. EMER HARRINGTON finds out more.

Could the 'admin night' TikTok trend help you stay on top of your finances?

Are there benefits to embracing the ‘admin night’ TikTok trend?

I'm a parent, how worried should I be about AI?

Should I be concerned about my child accessing AI?

My Career: ‘There is immense satisfaction when clients return to the lives they love’

My Career: ‘There is immense satisfaction when clients return to the lives they love’

Mother and Son doing Homework Together Back View

Julie Helen: 'When I stopped working full-time, I felt people might think I was at home drinking tea'

entertainment

<p>Dermot (Brenock O’Connor) and Elvis (Owen Colgan) on their way to Cork, in the film The Spin</p>

All roads lead to Cork in movie that spins a yarn

Director Michael Head tells CARA O’DOHERTY about his film, The Spin, that travels the length of Ireland and ends in Leeside - and also reveals he has Cork grandparents

Going out? Your guide to what's happening in Cork this weekend

Going out? Your guide to what's happening in Cork this weekend

Theatre Nights: Six actors to play 60 characters in unique Cork play.. plus plenty of comedy and song

Theatre Nights: Six actors to play 60 characters in unique Cork play.. plus plenty of comedy and song

Weekend plans? Check out our top picks of some of the great events taking place in Cork

Weekend plans? Check out our top picks of some of the great events taking place in Cork

'He was a maverick, a true original': Triskel season salutes German film-maker

'He was a maverick, a true original': Triskel season salutes German film-maker

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Heads are turning for pharmacy investment property in the heart of buzzing Charleville

Huge footfall and an attractive guide price of €1 million for high-yielding pharmacy investment property in heart of Charleville Shopping Centre

Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026

Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026

Top tips to protect Ireland's plant health

Top tips to protect Ireland's plant health

River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland.

Water matters: protecting Ireland’s most precious resource

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