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<p>A statement from An Garda Síochána said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a serious assault in Blackrock, Cork city on Sunday March 15, 2026, shortly before 1am.</p>

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Teenager hospitalised after stabbing incident in sports club in Cork's Blackrock suburb

Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of a serious assault, which occurred at a sports club in Blackrock just before 1am on Sunday morning.

Deep road pothole filled with rainwater.

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'Unfinished' estate in Cork 'doesn’t have potholes but craters'

Many have seen developers go bust without finalising infrastructure and the bonds (insurance) they have paid to the council to carry out the unfinished works are too small to pay for the work needed.

Cork back on track in All-Ireland minor camogie series with big win over Dublin

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Cork back on track in All-Ireland minor camogie series with big win over Dublin

Cliona Harte struck two goals as Rebels made full use of the wind in the second half

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Cill Na Martra edge out Nemo Rangers in Division 1 Football League

Cill Na Martra edge out Nemo Rangers in Division 1 Football League

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Cork ‘nerd’ professor who landed role in an Oscar-winning film

Cork ‘nerd’ professor who landed role in an Oscar-winning film

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Cork cyber security expert says threat of repeat attacks is 'real'

Cork cyber security expert says threat of repeat attacks is 'real'

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Three die on Irish roads as gardaí detect driver doing 133km on Cork's South Ring

Three die on Irish roads as gardaí detect driver doing 133km on Cork's South Ring

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<p>The accused was given a six-month sentence for causing criminal damage to the wheel clamp. File image.</p>

Cork man in court on charge of damaging and stealing car clamp

On downloaded CCTV, Detective Garda David Hickey saw four men at the car park of the Wilton Restaurant and Pub exiting the vehicle and entering the pub.

New Cork millionaire after lucky punter scoops over €1m in Lotto Plus raffle

New Cork millionaire after lucky punter scoops over €1m in Lotto Plus raffle

More than half of HSE's 25 vacant Cork buildings are now 'sale agreed'

More than half of HSE's 25 vacant Cork buildings are now 'sale agreed'

Cork's North Cathedral to host world premiere of Ó Riada competition winner

Cork's North Cathedral to host world premiere of Ó Riada competition winner

Cork city gardaí unveil two new additions to community bus fleet

Cork city gardaí unveil two new additions to community bus fleet

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<p>DOMINANT: Monaghan's Josh Moffett and Wexford's Andy Hayes (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2) took a start-to-finish victory in the Clonakilty Park Hotel West Cork Rally - a first win for the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 in the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship. Moffett/Hayes have now won the Clonakilty event three times. Picture: Martin Walsh.</p>

Dominant display by Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes in West Cork Rally

They broke the recent Skoda victory dominance within the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship in their Toyota GR Yaris Rally2

UCC Demons end season with a big win over St Vincent's to avoid relegation play-off

UCC Demons end season with a big win over St Vincent's to avoid relegation play-off

FL Division 1: David Buckley stars as Newcestown earn first victory

FL Division 1: David Buckley stars as Newcestown earn first victory

Late points secure league win for Clonakilty over Douglas

Late points secure league win for Clonakilty over Douglas

Steven Cairns celebrates his victory 14/3/2026

Cork's Steven Cairns crowned WBA Continental Lightweight champion after big win over English fighter Arnie Dawson

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">ANDREW DESMOND: His belief is unwavering: men need spaces to gather, to challenge themselves, to speak honestly - and to build brotherhood in the process</p>

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

Andrew Desmond, a men’s mental health advocate, social media vlogger and entrepreneur, from Skibbereen, talks to LINDA KENNY about Be Undeniable, his men’s social network project built on a simple but urgent idea: men need connection.

Scotland v Ireland - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship

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

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

‘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 Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Cork professor Niall Ó Murchadha, who starred in an Oscar-winning short film in the early 1970s</p>

John Dolan: Dowtcha, Jessie, but Cork has had its share of Oscars joy too

It’s timely to point out the many achievements of Cork folk in the 97 years since the Academy Awards began, says JOHN DOLAN.

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

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

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

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?

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<p>Laura O'Mahony and her mum Cora Daly. "The best piece of advice I received from my mother, Cora Daly, is 'everyone's sore arse is their own sore arse'," said the Cork comedian. </p>

Cork women share the life lessons they’ve learned from their mums

To celebrate Mother’s Day, EMER HARRINGTON hears from women in Cork about the wisdom passed onto them by their mothers.

Emer O'Callaghan: Your beauty queries answered

Emer O'Callaghan: Your beauty queries answered

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

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<p>Director Jane Campion. Picture: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images</p>

Cork's Triskel champions work of brilliant director Campion

Three movies by director Jane Campion - including her 1990s smash The Piano - will be screened in Cork in a season devoted to the trail-blazing film-maker

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

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

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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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