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<p>Adrian Henry of Cork Simon Community pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening behaviour and being drunk and a danger during the lunchtime incident.</p>

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Drunk man who told gardaí in Cork city 'I'm hunting coppers' jailed

Gardaí approached Adrian Henry because he was so intoxicated that he was a danger to himself or others but he reacted aggressively to them

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cork news

Sentencing of man who confessed to having drugs at Cork storage unit adjourned

Andrzej Jasiniecki who resides at an apartment at Hewitt Hall, Blackpool, Cork, signed a plea of guilty to five counts under the Misuse of Drugs Act

Darragh Fitzgibbon and Bryan O'Mara in action 19/4/2026

cork sport

John Horgan on hurling: Tipp against Clare could be the game of the season

This is a moving weekend in Munster and the picture will be much clearer regarding who joins Cork to take on Leinster's best in the All-Ireland series

cork lives

Wedding bells for Cork couple who met online

Wedding bells for Cork couple who met online

cork views

John Dolan: Imagine the blowback if they built a nuclear plant in Cork...

John Dolan: Imagine the blowback if they built a nuclear plant in Cork...

cork news

Cork publican confirmed as new owner of popular Douglas watering hole

Cork publican confirmed as new owner of popular Douglas watering hole

cork news

Time ‘running out’ on proposals for special school in East Cork town

Time ‘running out’ on proposals for special school in East Cork town

Cork News

<p>Nancy Surridge, Conor Sánchez, James O'Donoghue and Sophie McGibbon join Boys of Tommen</p>

First look: Main cast and Cork filmmaker confirmed for Boys of Tommen series

They received over 3000 casting suggestions from across the UK and Ireland before finding their four lead stars

Cork GAA 'considering options' following rejection of Páirc Uí Chaoimh set down plans

Cork GAA 'considering options' following rejection of Páirc Uí Chaoimh set down plans

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

Objection to bail for man who poured boiling water over woman at Cork house

Portrait Of Protector

Cromwell mosquito statue proposal. Will City Hall bite?

Taoiseach praises new book on war of independence by Cork authors

Taoiseach praises new book on war of independence by Cork authors

cork sport

<p>Youth Soccer: The victorious Douglas Hall team and management team after they defeated Pike Rovers after a penalty shootout at Jackman Park.</p>

Douglas Hall lift first Munster U17 Cup after super keeper Noel Cantwell delivers in penalty shootout

Cantwell saved four spotters and scored one against Pike Rovers

Cork take on Kilkenny for All-Ireland U23 camogie crown

Cork take on Kilkenny for All-Ireland U23 camogie crown

Jamie Harrington seeing right signs from his Blackrock players despite defeat against Midleton

Jamie Harrington seeing right signs from his Blackrock players despite defeat against Midleton

Cobh Ramblers can get back on track at home to Athlone Town

Cobh Ramblers can get back on track at home to Athlone Town

Promotion-chasing Cork City head to Longford Town

Promotion-chasing Cork City head to Longford Town

Cork Lives

<p>BLUE TIE: Manchester City and Chelsea meet at Wembley in the FA Cup</p>

TV sport round-up: FA Cup glory... and a host of GAA and golf

JOHN DOLAN shares his TV sport highlights for the coming days.

My Weekend: Friday is my rest day..I like to spend it catching up with friends

My Weekend: Friday is my rest day..I like to spend it catching up with friends

Hotel review: Top marks for Dublin hotel set in a great location

Hotel review: Top marks for Dublin hotel set in a great location

Person to Person: 'Creating paintings that connect emotionally with people makes me very happy'

Person to Person: 'Creating paintings that connect emotionally with people makes me very happy'

Heroics and tragedy at 1895 blaze in Cork city

Heroics and tragedy at 1895 blaze in Cork city

Cork Views

<p>Angie Doyle (left) and Joan Reidy (right), PRO of Newtownshandrum Tidy Towns</p>

Cork town’s mission to create a biodiversity haven united community

Tidy Towns groups don’t just clean the streets – Joan Reidy, PRO of Newtownshandrum Tidy Towns, tells the story of her group’s work towards a biodiversity haven

Austria wins 69th Eurovision song contest with Wasted Love

John Dolan: I’m new to this boycotting, am I allowed to watch Eurovision?

Teens in circle holding smart mobile phones - Multicultural young people using cellphones outside - Teenagers addicted to new te

John Arnold: I love to talk, but everyone was on their phone

Woman preparing quinoa vegetable mix cooked in a frying pan

Áilín Quinlan: At last, I’ve found stress relief - it’s called Mindful Cooking

How we can help women through frailty gap

How we can help women through frailty gap

Nostalgia

<p>Steam trains at Kent Station in July, 1953. Readers today recall their memories of rail travel, and Jo Kerrigan remembers the big gates labelled with Isteach and Amach</p>

Throwback Thursday: Memories of Kent station ...and the man who missed seeing the Beatles

This week on Throwback Thursday, a Cork man rues the time he just missed seeing The Beatles play in Liverpool, and JO KERRIGAN recalls trains in bygone days

Remembering Con and my brief stint as Jack’s gaffer in Cork

Remembering Con and my brief stint as Jack’s gaffer in Cork

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Throwback Thursday: My solo flight to the UK, at the age of six

Throwback Thursday: My solo flight to the UK, at the age of six

WOW

<p>Businesswoman and businessman HR manager interviewing woman. Candidate female sitting her back to camera, focus on her, close up rear view, interviewers on background. Human resources, hiring concept</p>

Julie Helen: I felt nervous about the journey, but not the interview itself

I did the interview and don’t know the outcome, but the hug from a little boy on my return reminded me just how sweet home is.

Cork etiquette expert: ‘I think there’s a shift to putting away the phones’

Cork etiquette expert: ‘I think there’s a shift to putting away the phones’

My Career: ‘Raising three small kids while working full-time was my biggest challenge’

My Career: ‘Raising three small kids while working full-time was my biggest challenge’

West Cork Literary Festival Director: People ask if I am a writer...not unless you include spreadsheets

West Cork Literary Festival Director: People ask if I am a writer...not unless you include spreadsheets

2026 Network West Cork award finalists announced

2026 Network West Cork award finalists announced

entertainment

<p>Seán Ronayne gives a talk as part of the Midleton Arts Festival on Saturday</p>

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

There's plenty happening Leeside on Saturday and Sunday with three festivals, and plenty of theatre and music.

Theatre Nights: Shows galore, plus two Cork festivals

Theatre Nights: Shows galore, plus two Cork festivals

Sound Signature at The Savoy the big Parrish Party!

Sound Signature at The Savoy the big Parrish Party!

Abbie Lee joins the Sound Signature Party at The Savoy

Abbie Lee joins the Sound Signature Party at The Savoy

‘I was the only Yankee on set’: Adam Scott on filming Hokum West Cork

‘I was the only Yankee on set’: Adam Scott on filming Hokum West Cork

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55 years of Cork Simon Soup Run: The light that has never gone out

55 years of Cork Simon Soup Run: The light that has never gone out

Yuno Energy is powering ahead thanks to a relentless focus on customer service

Yuno Energy is powering ahead thanks to a relentless focus on customer service

How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

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