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<p>Barry Daly: Found dead at Rockview Terrace in Doneraile on October 12, 2025.</p>

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‘Utterly fanciful’: Prosecution dismisses single-blow defence claim in Doneraile murder case

Youngest of the three accused offered, for the first time, a plea of guilty to manslaughter, which was accepted by the DPP

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Man alleged to have struck tourist with walking stick at Cork railway station remanded in custody

Judge Valerie Corcoran told the defendant that legal representation was not available because of the dispute going on between solicitors and the Minister for Justice over free legal aid payments

Cork v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 4A

cork sport

Eoin Cadogan on Cork v Mayo: There is a buzz around football again

“To put on a performance like they did, give themselves an extra week now and draw Mayo in an All-Ireland quarter-final, they should be humming going in to Croke Park."

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‘Everything I do is for mum’: Meet the 2026 Cork Rose Lexi Linnane

‘Everything I do is for mum’: Meet the 2026 Cork Rose Lexi Linnane

cork lives

58 years of stage life for Cork's Marion Wyatt

58 years of stage life for Cork's Marion Wyatt

cork news

Joe Biden sends letter of congratulations to new Lord Mayor of Cork

Joe Biden sends letter of congratulations to new Lord Mayor of Cork

cork news

KFC and Costa drive-thru plans ruled out by Cork City Council planners

KFC and Costa drive-thru plans ruled out by Cork City Council planners

Cork News

<p>The move comes after a senior council official disclosed that the average time taken to bring unoccupied houses back into use last year was 42 weeks.</p>

Cork County Council houses will be occupied before upgrade works completed

Vacant properties will be advertised earlier as the council seeks to reduce lengthy re-letting delays

Cork man who gave the ‘United States’ its name featured in TG4 documentary

Cork man who gave the ‘United States’ its name featured in TG4 documentary

DPP delay leads to €100k Cork drug case being struck out

DPP delay leads to €100k Cork drug case being struck out

Boy, 16, pleads not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter in Doneraile trial

Boy, 16, pleads not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter in Doneraile trial

2024 European Athletics Championships - Day Six

Tributes flow in for ‘Ballineen bullet’ Phil Healy who retires after glittering career

cork sport

<p>Doolan’s Cow who defeated shield winners Helio Inter Cork 6-3 in their Mooney Cup last sixteen encounter at sun drenched Rockenham last Sunday</p>

Doolan’s raise the steaks with win over Helio in Mooney Cup

Doolan’s Cow 6 Helio Inter Cork 3If the consensus of opinion was that five time Mooney Cup winners Doolan’s Cow would be handing the mantle over to the new kings on the block, Helio Inter Cork, then Doolan’s hadn’t quite read the script following ...

Four Cork Gaynor Cup winning girls selected to play for Ireland

Four Cork Gaynor Cup winning girls selected to play for Ireland

Sam Doherty was a leading light in Cork soccer both for her club Clonakilty and the Youth League

Sam Doherty was a leading light in Cork soccer both for her club Clonakilty and the Youth League

In memory of Paudie Palmer: New trophy unveiled at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

In memory of Paudie Palmer: New trophy unveiled at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Robbie and Seán O'Donoghue 21/6/2026

Seán O'Donoghue: Up to you whether you want to listen to outside noise

Cork Lives

<p>Boa Morte has a new album out in September. Picture: Fiona Tait </p>

Person to Person: 'It was great to appreciate the hectic life of a touring band'

Boa Morte have been together for more than 25 years and have a new album coming out in the autumn. They tell us about their favourite song and what makes them happy.

‘It’s important that we protect the space’: New evening initiative at Cork's Quay Co-Op

‘It’s important that we protect the space’: New evening initiative at Cork's Quay Co-Op

‘It will be a massive loss for the city’: Community prepares for closure of Cork church

‘It will be a massive loss for the city’: Community prepares for closure of Cork church

Jerome’s tours bring historic Old Head of Kinsale to life

Jerome’s tours bring historic Old Head of Kinsale to life

Writer shares memories of 1979 Fastnet Race and links to two well-known Cork pubs

Writer shares memories of 1979 Fastnet Race and links to two well-known Cork pubs

Cork Views

<p>The success of the sugar drinks tax provides a template for a junk food tax, says Dr Catherine Conlon</p>

Cork Views: A tax on junk food will boost health of the nation

After the success of the tax on sugary drinks, we now need a tax on junk food, says CATHERINE CONLON, a public health doctor in Cork

Portrait of crying woman with hands on her face while sitting indoors

Áilín Quinlan: How to spot the type of man who sets out to control your life

7 ways martial arts can boost your fitness

7 ways martial arts can boost your fitness

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Kathriona Devereux: I hated soccer, now I’m up at midnight to watch World Cup!

'There is something for everyone': Music and craic as Cobh Trad Fest returns

'There is something for everyone': Music and craic as Cobh Trad Fest returns

Nostalgia

<p>A photo from the Cork Examiner report of the Dromcollogher fire in September, 1926, showing some of the coffins. More than half the victims could not be identified and a mass burial took place.</p>

100 years on from tragic inferno at Dromcollogher cinema

A fire at a makeshift cinema in Dromcollogher in 1926 was one of the worst disasters in the history of the State. JOHN DOLAN traces the part a Cork man played in it.

Throwback Thursday: Memories of my driving test across city’s bridges

Throwback Thursday: Memories of my driving test across city’s bridges

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

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

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

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<p>When we sign up for a camp, I often initially need to explain how I will get into the building or how Ricky will come in and out by himself after the first day. Picture: iStock</p>

Julie Helen: Accessibility is an added worry for me when faced with the summer juggle

This time of year can be a true challenge for working parents, forcing them to juggle even more than in term time, writes JULIE HELEN.

Cork woman who suffered from debilitating UTIs retrained to help others with same condition

Cork woman who suffered from debilitating UTIs retrained to help others with same condition

'It takes a village': Cork mums on how they manage summer childcare

'It takes a village': Cork mums on how they manage summer childcare

Miss Universe Ireland finalist: ‘Becoming homeless can happen to anyone... and I’m proof of that’

Miss Universe Ireland finalist: ‘Becoming homeless can happen to anyone... and I’m proof of that’

Staying Protected from the Sun

Cork nurse's practical advice for staying safe in the sun

entertainment

<p>A great weekend of nightlife awaits in Cork.</p>

Clubbers: Cosmic Disco Party welcome OneCanChan to Dali for their maiden Cork appearance

And we've also got the West Cork Reggae Fest this weekend, enthuses Don O'Mahony

Glastonbury Festival 2025

Weekend plans? Our guide to what's happening in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Live at the Marquee brings joy for Bell X1

Live at the Marquee brings joy for Bell X1

Theatre Nights: A feast of dance, drama, and music

Theatre Nights: A feast of dance, drama, and music

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

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

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Safe2Eat 2026: Helping Irish people make safer, smarter food choices this summer

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Coca-Cola Thank You Fund sponsored

Coca-Cola Thank You Fund to surpass €2m invested in local communities

Discover the heart and soul of Irish Whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience

Discover the heart and soul of Irish Whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience

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Aimee Connolly’s content room is pretty in pink

Gas Networks Ireland, committed to conserving and enhancing biodiversity

Gas Networks Ireland, committed to conserving and enhancing biodiversity

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