<p>38-year-old Denis Foley of 49 Old Commons Road, Blackpool, Cork, pleaded guilty to that offence and had many previous convictions. Picture: iStock</p>

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Man found with cocaine tells court it's his 'calling' to become drugs counsellor

The drugs were detected at Blackpool shopping centre back on November 8 2019.

Graham Norton spills beans on secret West Cork wedding

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Graham Norton spills beans on secret West Cork wedding

Graham Norton has spilled the beans on his top secret West Cork wedding this summer, and how he moved away from his home county almost 40 years ago to shake his reputation as “some grubby git from Cork”.

Kanturk reach the Premier Intermediate football final after an extra-time win over Cill Na Martra

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Kanturk reach the Premier Intermediate football final after an extra-time win over Cill Na Martra

Kanturk 1-14 Cill Na Martra 1-13 (AET)KANTURK are through to yet another Premier Intermediate Football Championship final after squeezing past Cill na Martra in a thrilling semi-final in Mallow on Saturday afternoon.

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Wedding of the Week: Dreams came true for Cork couple

Wedding of the Week: Dreams came true for Cork couple

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Rampant Aghabullogue deliver goal spree to sink Boherbue in IAFC semi final clash

Rampant Aghabullogue deliver goal spree to sink Boherbue in IAFC semi final clash

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Fianna Fail Ard Fheis 2022

Micheál Martin: No plans for mini-budget in January

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Cosy unconventional play runs in Cork for four nights next week

Cosy unconventional play runs in Cork for four nights next week

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<p>Group pictured at the launch of the new Sign & Cycle project at Cork Deaf Enterprises, Ballinlough, Cork. Included are Cllr. Derry Canty, deputising for the Lord Mayor; David McCarthy, chairman, and Steven Flint, general manager, Cork Deaf Enterprises; Mark Whitaker, CEO, Johnson & Perrott Motor Group; Matt Jones, co-ordinator, Cork Community Bikes, guests and members of the team at Cork Deaf Enterprises.</p>

All the signs of a good enterprise: Cork charity expands services

Deaf Enterprises, which until now has specialised in high quality furniture renovation, has begun a new initiative which will see some of its employees training to become qualified bicycle mechanics as they recycle and repair used bikes.

Cork City Council takes part in MakeWayDay22

Cork City Council takes part in MakeWayDay22

Cork pharmacies offering double jab appointments for flu & Covid-19 ahead of winter season

Cork pharmacies offering double jab appointments for flu & Covid-19 ahead of winter season

Catch a scary movie this Halloween at Cork City Gaol

Catch a scary movie this Halloween at Cork City Gaol

New pilot scheme will see Mallow Hospital used to treat ED patients

New pilot scheme will see Mallow Hospital used to treat ED patients

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<p>Mike Haley of Munster, supported by teammates Malakai Fekitoa, left, and Patrick Campbell during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Zebre Parma at Musgrave Park in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

Munster get their first league win of the season but fail to get the bonus point victory over Zebre

Munster failed to score in the final 55 minutes of the game, which left them short of securing a much needed bonus point.

Two quick-fire second-half goals send Bantry into the Premier Intermediate Football final at the expense of Iveleary

Two quick-fire second-half goals send Bantry into the Premier Intermediate Football final at the expense of Iveleary

THE 15TH ANNUAL ECHO WOMEN IN SPORT AWARDS WINNERS 2021

THE 15TH ANNUAL ECHO WOMEN IN SPORT AWARDS WINNERS 2021

Laura Fitzgerald hat-trick helps Mourneabbey retain senior football title with victory over Eire Og

Laura Fitzgerald hat-trick helps Mourneabbey retain senior football title with victory over Eire Og

SAFC: St Michael's on song as they overcome O'Donovan Rossa in semi-final

SAFC: St Michael's on song as they overcome O'Donovan Rossa in semi-final

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<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">The Ireland’s Fittest Family coaches, Davy Fitzgerald, Nina Carberry, Anna Geary and Donncha O’Callaghan</p>

New line-up as Ireland's Fittest Family is back on box... so who is flying the flag for Cork?

The new series of Ireland's Fittest Family starts tomorrow (Sunday, October 2)

Cork takeaway is set to 'spice' things up on TV show

Cork takeaway is set to 'spice' things up on TV show

Recipe: A cookie with a twist

Recipe: A cookie with a twist

Youth Matters: It's important to mind your mental health

Youth Matters: It's important to mind your mental health

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My Weekend: I hit the roads on a Friday to go hiking or surfing

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<p>People wearing face masks of Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar, and Eamon Ryan from Extinction Rebellion stage a protest at Leinster House on Budget day.</p>

Budget 2023: I appreciate that times are tough - but my, what a bunch of whiny moaners we are

Despite the tough winter coming down the tracks for us all, it’s time for us to show a bit of resilience and stoicism in the face of all the doom and gloom, says John Dolan

Upholding the right of children to be heard

Upholding the right of children to be heard

Annie Moynihan, local sage and weather forecaster ahead of her time

Annie Moynihan, local sage and weather forecaster ahead of her time

Peaceful moment

Taking lots of breaks is recipe for productivity at work says prof

The clown who turned frowns upside down on Culture Night

The clown who turned frowns upside down on Culture Night

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Killings, ambushes and floggings across Cork

Armed robbery at boot factory, and boxing champ knocked out by moose!

What was in the news 100 years ago today? Richard Forrest of Cork City Library reports in his weekly column, Echoes of Our Past

The story behind a 'haunted' house off Cork's Lover's Walk

The story behind a 'haunted' house off Cork's Lover's Walk

39 men escape County Gaol, and Johnson & Perrott’s garage is bombed

39 men escape County Gaol, and Johnson & Perrott’s garage is bombed

Throwback Thursday: When it cost a month’s wages to fly to London

Throwback Thursday: When it cost a month’s wages to fly to London

7 killed as bridge explodes near Macroom, and 4 hurt in Riverstown firefight

7 killed as bridge explodes near Macroom, and 4 hurt in Riverstown firefight

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Decluttering tips we all need to know

We catch up with Lucy Mansey, a professional declutterer, to find out her top tips for getting organised around the home.

Cork politician was a shining example for Mná na hÉireann

Cork politician was a shining example for Mná na hÉireann

Promoting positivity and kindness among teenage girls

Promoting positivity and kindness among teenage girls

Cork Traveller Women's Network curate shorts programme at film festival

Cork Traveller Women's Network curate shorts programme at film festival

Friends for 25 years host art exhibition at Cork gallery

Friends for 25 years host art exhibition at Cork gallery

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<p>Therapy? have a long history of playing in Cork dating back to Nancy Spain’s, in the 1990s <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Picture: Tom Hoad</span>
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Therapy?: Over 30 years of comforting the afflicted!

Covid-19 set the entire music business back - but for Northern noisemakers Therapy?, the crisis crashed their 30th-anniversary proceedings. Bassist Michael McKeegan talks to Mike McGrath-Bryan about their rescheduled 32nd anniversary extravaganza, including a Cyprus Avenue gig on Wednesday October 5.

Stevie G: Celebrating a long history of music and sports

Stevie G: Celebrating a long history of music and sports

A busy week on the Cork entertainment scene... here's some highlights

A busy week on the Cork entertainment scene... here's some highlights

Cork Folk Festival: Not just a folk revival, it’s a rejuvenation!

Cork Folk Festival: Not just a folk revival, it’s a rejuvenation!

Some free gigs to check out at Cork Folk Festival

Some free gigs to check out at Cork Folk Festival

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