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<p>Cllr Frank O'Flynn during his time in China as Cork County Mayor, in 2024.</p>

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UCC providing free Chinese lessons for five councillors and 18 County Council staff

“The writing is different and characters involve strokes up, down left and right and need a lot of practice to learn the shapes, characters, sounds and letters," said councillor Frank O'Flynn.

Cute newborn baby boy just after childbirth and doctor in the background

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Fears for future of midwifery services in Cork as 80 posts left vacant

Changes to Cork University Maternity Hospital’s (CUMH) 'Domino' service have been shared with expectant mothers at appointments this week.

John Horgan on the history of the hurling All-Stars and who from Cork deserves to make 2026 line-up

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John Horgan on the history of the hurling All-Stars and who from Cork deserves to make 2026 line-up

Brian Hayes is a banker as he's also in the mix for Hurler of the Year

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Cork actor: ‘It’s baffling when people want my autograph’

Cork actor: ‘It’s baffling when people want my autograph’

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Cork's Rosie McCarthy: ‘You don’t see many Traveller girls doing what I’m doing’

Cork's Rosie McCarthy: ‘You don’t see many Traveller girls doing what I’m doing’

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Cork Simon Community Stone Carving Group to hold first public exhibition

Cork Simon Community Stone Carving Group to hold first public exhibition

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Close Up Of Woman Sharing Cup Of Tea With Elderly Parent

Alone calls on Cork public to join volunteers team as charity warns of demand outpacing supply

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<p>The changes come following a long campaign by local people in Farranree. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Residents delighted as Council cuts plan to fell 22 trees to 10 in Farranree

Sharon Hussey, one of the residents who has been protesting the scheme, said that residents are very happy.

Man on theft charges says he needs bail to give him time to find home for dog

Man on theft charges says he needs bail to give him time to find home for dog

North city school celebrates three years of co-educational learning

North city school celebrates three years of co-educational learning

Councillors hope adding historic prison to protected sites list will secure its future

Councillors hope adding historic prison to protected sites list will secure its future

Cork singer's new album inspired by great Irish women

Cork singer's new album inspired by great Irish women

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<p> Liam Coughlan, Glen Rovers, tackles Liam O'Keeffe, Kanturk. Picture: Jim Coughlan.</p>

Kanturk's dual diamonds: The stats behind their rise as a force at the top level of Cork GAA

Duhallow side are on the march in hurling and football despite having a huge crossover of players

Paudie Kissane departs Douglas coaching role after two seasons

Paudie Kissane departs Douglas coaching role after two seasons

Frewen Cup: Killorglin far too strong for young Rochestown side

Frewen Cup: Killorglin far too strong for young Rochestown side

'We have to grab it': Cormac Dooley eyes return to top flight — Erin's Own focused ahead of Watergrasshill clash

'We have to grab it': Cormac Dooley eyes return to top flight — Erin's Own focused ahead of Watergrasshill clash

Carbery keen to build on encouraging campaign: More games we get, the better these guys will do

Carbery keen to build on encouraging campaign: More games we get, the better these guys will do

Cork Lives

<p>Molly Twomey will be at Words by Water in Kinsale next month. Picture: Alana Daly Mulligan.</p>

Person to Person: 'Reading fiction allows me to shut off completely'

Molly Twomey will be at Words by Water in Kinsale this October. She tells us about the one thing she’d improve about where she lives, her latest projects, and why she loves the slow cooker.

'It promises to be a weekend of fun': Cork town to host first Féile na Gaeilge

'It promises to be a weekend of fun': Cork town to host first Féile na Gaeilge

The Pubs of Cork: A fourth generation running the show at iconic Creedon’s bar

The Pubs of Cork: A fourth generation running the show at iconic Creedon’s bar

Stunning images that won awards for Cork photography club

Stunning images that won awards for Cork photography club

Documentary shines light on Cork family raising both Deaf and hearing children

Documentary shines light on Cork family raising both Deaf and hearing children

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">You may be entitled to the Fuel Allowance to help towards the winter heating bills</p>

Explainer: What you need to know about fuel allowance

Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service, discusses the supports available to assist with the costs of heating your home

man touching a flat tire on the roadside

Áilín Quinlan: Nuggets of advice I learned... just by listening, not scrolling

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Cork Views: How we can make most out of school meals

Kathriona Devereux: Covid, saunas, Cork cable cars - hot topics of my Echo years

Kathriona Devereux: Covid, saunas, Cork cable cars - hot topics of my Echo years

Young woman reading a book while commuting by bus

Trevor Laffan: Allow pets on public transport? It's a one-way ticket to disaster

Nostalgia

<p>The old curtain at the Everyman Palace Theatre, containing a host of adverts for Cork companies. The Palace Cinema here ran from 1930 to 1988</p>

Throwback Thursday: Memories of when Cork's Everyman was a popular cinema

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears memories of the Palace Cinema, plus a man who lived at the Sextant Bar recalls the Opera House fire

Throwback Thursday: Was this the greatest ever pub in Cork city?

Throwback Thursday: Was this the greatest ever pub in Cork city?

Throwback Thursday: A toast to the lost pubs of Cork

Throwback Thursday: A toast to the lost pubs of Cork

Throwback Thursday: Memories of fair day in Midleton in 1930s

Throwback Thursday: Memories of fair day in Midleton in 1930s

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

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<p>If the child is “unable” to go to school, parents should talk to the teacher to see what collaborative strategies might work which the parents will identify given their knowledge of the child.</p>

Cork mum of six and autism expert shares practical advice for dealing with school avoidance

School avoidance can be a very real problem at this time of year for some families of neurodivergent children. COLETTE SHERIDAN speaks with Cork-based autism expert, and mother of six, Sharon McCarthy about school distress, and practical tips to help support children experiencing school refusal.

Burnout or just busy? How to tell the difference

Am I just busy, or could it be burnout?

Cork woman turns her Vinted hobby into business

Cork woman turns her Vinted hobby into business

Emer O'Callaghan: How your phone can ruin your beauty

Emer O'Callaghan: How your phone can ruin your beauty

My Career: ‘A big part of my role is anticipating what could go wrong’

My Career: ‘A big part of my role is anticipating what could go wrong’

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<p>Ken O’Sullivan talks about his 25 years filming the high seas at the Everyman on Saturday</p>

Weekend plans? Our guide to what's happening in Cork

JOHN DOLAN takes a look at what's happening in Cork city and county this Saturday and Sunday.

Clubbers: Paul Oakenfold the big draw at Cyprus Avenue this weekend

Clubbers: Paul Oakenfold the big draw at Cyprus Avenue this weekend

Theatre Nights: Stories from the sea, music, and Cantona on Cork stages

Theatre Nights: Stories from the sea, music, and Cantona on Cork stages

Stevie G: Masters at Work is one to look forward to at upcoming Cork Jazz Festival

Stevie G: Masters at Work is one to look forward to at upcoming Cork Jazz Festival

Weekend Guide: Upstart Festival, Creedon's play, and plenty of comedy in Cork

Weekend Guide: Upstart Festival, Creedon's play, and plenty of comedy in Cork

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