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Saturday 30 May 2020

CORK NEWS - LIVE

Local heroes in Farranree and Fairhill working around the clock to help the elderly and vulnerable

Farranree and Fairhill local community and voluntary groups are hard at work for their community.

Sergeant Gearóid Davis confirmed service of the book of evidence on Garfield Ebbs at Cork District Court on a total of 20 charges.

Picture: Cork Courts

Book of evidence served on Cork man charged with obtaining a teenage boy for the purpose of sexual exploitation

An artist impression of the Ballyvolane housing project.

Mammoth housing project for Cork city will 'allow young people to stay and live in their community'

More than 40 people diagnosed with COVID-19 in Cork have died since the beginning of the pandemic. Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

New figures show how many people in Cork with COVID-19 have died

A Garda checkpoint on the N71 just outside Clonakilty.

Picture: Andy Gibson

Cork Gardaí on bank holiday policing: 'If you are not within the 5km limit, you will be told to go home'

Kimberly O'Connor (16) who was killed in car crash on Harbour View Road, Knocknaheeny, Cork city.

'Like salt on fresh wounds': Grieving family devastated by second crash on Harbour View Road

doTERRA, which makes essential oils and wellness products, is to open the company’s first manufacturing facility outside of the United States in Cork.

100 new jobs as US wellness company chooses Cork as European headquarters

Founders of BUMBLEance, husband and wife Tony and Mary Heffernan

Picture: Brian Lougheed

Kids in Cork are missing chemotherapy over Covid fears

Cork court: Young man admits threatening to stick a knife in his mother's neck

Cork’s Senior ISPCA Inspector Lisa O’Donovan responded to a call made to the National Animal Cruelty Helpline from a concerned member of the public about a German Shepherd and a Japanese Akita in Cork City.

Pics: Two emaciated dogs, found close to death in Cork City, looking for new homes

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CORK SPORT - LIVE

Cork City goalkeeper Liam Bossin in action against Finn Harps at Turner's Cross before the soccer shutdown. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Turner's Cross will be available when soccer restarts despite insurance issue

TURNER'S Cross is not in imminent danger of closure, despite recent reports.

Old rivals Paul Kerrigan and Kerry's Kieran Donaghy exchange views during the 2015 Munster SFC final replay. Kerrigan would have another shot at the Kingdom. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Cork football veteran Paul Kerrigan is still hoping for one last dance

Rainbow over Mallow GAA complex during the Cloughduv against Ballinameela during the AIB Munster club JHC final in 2018. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

GAA to reopen walkways around clubs from June 8 with plans in place to reschedule Cúl Camps

Jack Byrne of Shamrock Rovers in action against Keith Buckley, left, and JJ Lunney of Bohemians. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Three League of Ireland players ready to make a mark in England

Articulum and Kevin Broder (nearest) taking on Cadmium and Paul Townend. Picture: Healy Racing.

Cork racing: O’Brien ready to give Articulum a shot at the Galway Plate

Dohenys keeper Diarmuid Mawe makes a point blank save from Denis Allen, Nemo, in the 1975 county final at the Mardyke.

Classic county finals: When Mardyke took centre stage for hurling and football

Cork captain Ian Maguire ahead of this weekend's fundraiser for Pieta House. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Cork captain Ian Maguire on why the footballers are pitching in for Pieta House

Kuba Pielesz of Midleton consoles his opponent Sean Riordan of Rylane following an early stoppage during their Junior 1 Cork Boxing semi-final. Picture: Doug Minihane

Cork boxing clubs are now in a battle for survival warns county board

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring in the Serie A win over Cagliari in Turin. But in which half? His hairstyle might give you a clue. Picture: Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty Images

Success brings on its own superstitions

Cork manager Paudie Murray on the sideline in last year's All-Ireland semi-final loss. When will he return to his familiar spot? Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

‘I'd like to see GAA pitches open to allow players to train in small groups’

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CORK LIVES

SAY CHEESE! Andrew Beecham making the dairy product in his West Cork home.

My 43-day lockdown cheesemaking quest!

Cork based Andrew Beecham who is retired and living in West Cork set him self a challenge during lockdown - making a different cheese every day, writes Chris Dunne

CORK LIVES

SAY CHEESE! Andrew Beecham making the dairy product in his West Cork home.

My 43-day lockdown cheesemaking quest!

Cork based Andrew Beecham who is retired and living in West Cork set him self a challenge during lockdown - making a different cheese every day, writes Chris Dunne

Chocolate Layer Cake with Salted Caramel Icing by Mercy Fenton

Recipe: Chocolate Layer Cake with Salted Caramel Icing

PRETTY IN PINK: Kelly Linehan and her bridesmaids. Pictures: John Sexton

Wedding of the Week: When love reached new heights...

Pictured at Ballymaloe Cookery School (and observing social distancing guidelines) were Darina Allen, Rory O’Connell and Rachel Allen who were chosen collectively as the year’s joint Blas na hÉireann Producers’ Champions. Picture Clare Keogh

Recipes: Celebrating the champions of local producers

HITTING THE SPOT: We are drinking more tea than ever in lockdown

10 ways that tea is good for your health

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CORK VIEWS

OPINION

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

John Dolan: It pains me to say it, but UK’s Covid policy has been a hideous blend of appalling tragedy and darkest farce

Boris Johnson stepped up to the plate during Covid-19 - and it promptly shattered under his feet, so says John Dolan

OPINION

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

John Dolan: It pains me to say it, but UK’s Covid policy has been a hideous blend of appalling tragedy and darkest farce

Boris Johnson stepped up to the plate during Covid-19 - and it promptly shattered under his feet, so says John Dolan

Psychotherapist David Kavanagh. Pictures: Fran Veale

Free mindfulness course for teenagers

"But Covid-19 has made it more important than ever to quit. Smokers are more at risk from the corona-virus and are more likely to become seriously ill once they’re infected, according to a new study."

Colette Sheridan: Getting closure on a toxic relationship is best thing I've done...

Ingrid Seim is a psychological coach and the founder of Avenues Consultancy & Coaching. She is also the Secretary for Network Ireland Cork, a not for profit national organisation for women in business, the professions and the arts.

Why do we suffer from 'imposter syndrome'?

2.3 million people live with MS world-wide, including 9,000 people in Ireland.

‘I will not let Multiple Sclerosis define me’

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Nostalgia

Children picking blackberries at Pouladuff, Cork, in September, 1951 — youngsters could get into the Lido in Blackpool at the time by presenting three clean jam jars during harvest season, recalls one Corkman

I recall paying into a Cork cinema with jam jars

JO KERRIGAN discovers there were two entirely different sides to Cork cinema- going back in the mid-20th century... and that the jam jars legend is true!

FULL HOUSE: Patrons at the Pavillion Cinema in Cork on May 16, 1952, for a midnight matinee of Show Boat, starring Ava Gardner and Howard Keel. The Pav was open from 1921 to 1989

Pandemics, shawlies, and scams: Memories from heyday of Cork cinema

Johnny Logan and Shay celebrate winning the Eurovision Song Contest, 1980.

What’s another 40 years for a Eurovision legend?

Children queue to see 'David Copperfield' at the Savoy Cinema, Cork city centre on January 23, 1936.

Let’s reel in the years to cinema days of yore

John Fitzgerald, bard and artistic recorder of Cork city.

Remembering the life of our Bard of the Lee

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WOW

This period of isolation has undoubtedly opened children up to an online world. Picture: Stock, models

Eimear Hutchinson: Tips for keeping your children safe online

Technology is playing a role in our children's daily lives, now more than ever. Here Eimear Hutchinson shares her advice on how to keep them safe

This is a scene many a grandparent is hoping to replicate soon, as they miss their grandchildren. Picture: Stock, posed by model

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Farranree and Fairhill local community and voluntary groups are hard at work for their community.

TURNER'S Cross is not in imminent danger of closure, despite recent reports.

Cork based Andrew Beecham who is retired and living in West Cork set him self a challenge during lockdown - making a different cheese every day, writes Chris Dunne

Cork based Andrew Beecham who is retired and living in West Cork set him self a challenge during lockdown - making a different cheese every day, writes Chris Dunne

Boris Johnson stepped up to the plate during Covid-19 - and it promptly shattered under his feet, so says John Dolan

Boris Johnson stepped up to the plate during Covid-19 - and it promptly shattered under his feet, so says John Dolan

JO KERRIGAN discovers there were two entirely different sides to Cork cinema- going back in the mid-20th century... and that the jam jars legend is true!

Technology is playing a role in our children's daily lives, now more than ever. Here Eimear Hutchinson shares her advice on how to keep them safe

Viewers of the Late Late Show donated over €6 million to Irish charities since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.