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<p>Young mother Daena Walsh was found in the burning apartment.</p>

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Court court hears murder accused said he was Daena's 'soulmate' and he planned to propose

The defence barrister said that Adam Corcoran told several gardaí and people who arrived at the scene that Daena’s death was a suicide.

Community at Cork's Graball Bay 'fear for their safety', court is told

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Community at Cork's Graball Bay 'fear for their safety', court is told

The accused man said he was related to owners of the two houses and wanted to buy one of them.

Cork team ahead of the game 7/3/2026

cork sport

John Horgan on hurling: Cork have no shortage of options but key areas must be nailed down

'There is great depth to the squad and competition for places in the match day 26, not to mind the first 15 has never been so intense'

cork lives

Cork man’s mission to get men talking, sharing, connecting...

Cork man’s mission to get men talking, sharing, connecting...

cork lives

‘I only want tea and a paper’: Kit, 96, looks forward to Mother’s Day

‘I only want tea and a paper’: Kit, 96, looks forward to Mother’s Day

cork news

Taoiseach visit to the US

Cork councillors defeat motion calling on Taoiseach to boycott Trump meeting

cork news

Possible avian flu concern after 11 dead swans discovered at Cork lake

Possible avian flu concern after 11 dead swans discovered at Cork lake

Cork News

<p>Unapproved visitors are not allowed entry to CUH due to an unprecedented surge of norovirus, a winter vomiting bug, which began last week across the hospital.</p>

CUH restrictions due to norovirus outbreak to remain in place this weekend

All entrances have been secured and access to the hospital is strictly limited.

'Our employees and our sites are safe': Stryker chief responds to cyber attack

'Our employees and our sites are safe': Stryker chief responds to cyber attack

Pillar of West Cork community honoured with Person of the Month award

Pillar of West Cork community honoured with Person of the Month award

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

‘I am a dangerous man,’ accused tells Cork court

Port of Cork deal with Belfast Harbour a ‘vital boost’, says Taoiseach

Port of Cork deal with Belfast Harbour a ‘vital boost’, says Taoiseach

cork sport

<p>Caelan Doris and Stuart McCloskey celebrate after beating Wales. Picture: INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

David Corkery: Six Nations success would be great but ironing out World Cup mistakes is more important

'Many have viewed this year as a decline in performance by Andy Farrell and his players. I'd rather see them play below-par now and learn from their mistakes heading into next year's World Cup'

Cobh Ramblers v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division

Cobh Ramblers head to Athlone looking to maintain good run

Jamie Wall 13/2/2026

Jamie Wall happy to see what the future holds following Mary I departure

Pressure mounts on Igor Tudor after record-breaking losing start as Spurs boss

Premier League: Spurs have nine games to save their skin

Keith Cribbin and Mark Collins 3/2/2019

Cork need to hold up their end of the bargain as Kildare fight for survival

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">CLASH: Ireland lock horns with Scotland at the Aviva on Saturday</p>

TV sport round-up: Six Nations signs off... and a feast of soccer

JOHN DOLAN takes a look at the TV sport highlights for the week ahead.

My Weekend: 'I'm trying to convince the nation lacrosse isn't just a poor man's hurling'

My Weekend: 'I'm trying to convince the nation lacrosse isn't just a poor man's hurling'

Story, boy? I’m bringing my north side play back on the road

Story, boy? I’m bringing my north side play back on the road

TV: All the details on where you can watch the Oscars

TV: All the details on where you can watch the Oscars

Person to Person: 'I make an incredible meat pie, but it costs about €40..thank god for the vouchers'

Person to Person: 'I make an incredible meat pie, but it costs about €40..thank god for the vouchers'

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">KEEPER OF THE FLAME: John Arnold (left) with Billy Keane in John B Keane’s pub in Listowel</p>

I sat in John B Keane’s pub and sang heart-breaking Sive ditty

JOHN ARNOLD: A day out in Kerry turned into a sing-song, and made a viewing of John B Keane's Sive on stage all the more poignant

puzzle jigsaw heart on brain, mental health concept, world autism awareness day

What it means to have both ADHD and autism

All's Fair premiere - London

Áilín Quinlan: Kim and Beyoncé can’t hold a candle to female Irish legends

Why, at 67, I did a week of work experience at The Echo

Why, at 67, I did a week of work experience at The Echo

Loving Caucasian Mother Smiling at Newborn Baby Indoors in Bright and Warm Setting

Kathriona Devereux: Enough inspirational quotes... here’s what women really want

Nostalgia

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">The foundation stone of the Church of the Annunciation, Blackpool, being laid by Bishop of Cork Daniel Cohalan in 1945. Readers recall going to Mass during Lent in today’s Throwback Thursday</p>

Throwback Thursday: The day I fainted at communion in church

Memories of Lent, fasting, and keeling over in church for this week’s Throwback Thursday. Plus, JO KERRIGAN hears more about the Rock Steps and Infant of Prague

Recipe collection compiled by woman in Cork 100 years ago is uncovered

Recipe collection compiled by woman in Cork 100 years ago is uncovered

Throwback Thursday: ‘Connie Dodgers’ took the biscuit in Cork...

Throwback Thursday: ‘Connie Dodgers’ took the biscuit in Cork...

‘More than just a club...it is a lifeline’: Mayfield Ladies Club nearing 60th anniversary

‘More than just a club...it is a lifeline’: Mayfield Ladies Club nearing 60th anniversary

Infant Of Prague

Throwback Thursday: 59 days of rain...should we bury the Infant of Prague?

WOW

<p>Emer O’Callaghan with some flowers she was gifted, wearing a blouse and top from Savida, Dunnes Stores, and jeans are River Island. Make-up is Master Colors Paris, available at Emerald Beauty Clinic, 021 4365949, postage options available</p>

Emer O'Callaghan: Your beauty queries answered

This week Emer is sharing her answers to some of the common questions she is asked at this time of year.

Cork author: ‘My path to becoming an author was paved by amazing women’

Cork author: ‘My path to becoming an author was paved by amazing women’

My Career: ‘A big part of my job is listening... and understanding what GPs and patients need’

My Career: ‘A big part of my job is listening... and understanding what GPs and patients need’

What's 'frugal chic' - 5 habits to save you money

What is frugal chic? 5 fashion habits to save you money

Close up spouses calculating family budget paying online using laptop

Julie Helen: 'March has always been my second chance of a reset'

entertainment

<p>Swan Lake is at the Cork Opera House on Sunday. </p>

Going out this weekend? Here's highlights of what's on in Cork

Ahead of the St Patrick's Day holiday, there is a feast of entertainment to suit all tastes in Cork on Saturday and Sunday... take your pick!

Wide range of options for Cork gig goers this St Patrick’s Weekend

Wide range of options for Cork gig goers this St Patrick’s Weekend

Theatre Nights: Comedy, music... or catch a ballet

Theatre Nights: Comedy, music... or catch a ballet

Film Review: Cillian Murphy plays blinder again as anti-hero of gangland

Film Review: Cillian Murphy plays blinder again as anti-hero of gangland

My upbringing in Cork pub helped my film role

My upbringing in Cork pub helped my film role

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<p>Aisling McGann, chief operating officer at drinks company Sisú, and Shannon Forrest, co-founder of Rivesci, at the Guaranteed Irish Food & Drink Forum 2025. Picture: Darragh Kane.</p>

The power of the G licence

For every 100 jobs created in a Guaranteed Irish business, a further 49 are supported through local supply chains

Happy couple receiving new house keys from real estate agent

Time to get to grips with changes in rental laws

Boatbuilder turned engineer proves alternative paths can lead to success

Boatbuilder turned engineer proves alternative paths can lead to success

Buyer enjoys the convenience of shopping online

Raisin Bank: Helping Irish savers find better deposit interest

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

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

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