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<p>Daniel Hourigan, aged 32, who is originally from Farranree in Cork city, pleaded not guilty to his murder. File picture Denis Boyle</p>

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‘It was not pre-meditated’: Trial hears alleged remark by accused

The prosecution case is that Michael Foley was murdered at his home at Annville, Barrett’s Place, Macroom, on February 1, 2024.

Garda sign and blue lights on a Garda car.

cork news

Cork man who went to UK after car chase 23-years-ago to be sentenced in October

Barry Lysaght pleaded guilty to charges arising out of the incident in Dublin in 2003

Eoin Downey has a shot as a hurl comes his way 4/7/2026

cork sport

John Horgan on hurling: Dust is settling now but Cork will have to make some hard calls from here

New faces are needed but the management will have to reflect on how they set up and the in-game switches they made against Galway

cork lives

My Weekend: My ideal Friday night is a good meal with good friends

My Weekend: My ideal Friday night is a good meal with good friends

cork views

28/2/2009

John Dolan: 100 years old... Irish National Anthem is in my world top five

cork news

Council given green light to acquire two Cork city derelict sites

Council given green light to acquire two Cork city derelict sites

cork news

Cork's Old Head Golf Links seeks planning for major clubhouse expansion

Cork's Old Head Golf Links seeks planning for major clubhouse expansion

Cork News

<p>Sandra Harrington with Maria and Enya Conway, at the Cork Week Ladies Day. </p>

In pictures: Ladies Day at the RCYC for Cork Week in aid of Crosshaven RNLI

The sun shone on a spectacular day in Crosshaven as Cork harbour looked superb for the popular event.

Art to take centre stage at Cork harbour town with packed line-up of events

Art to take centre stage at Cork harbour town with packed line-up of events

‘Beyond devastated’: Bessborough survivor says planning decision 'a total injustice' to mothers and babies

‘Beyond devastated’: Bessborough survivor says planning decision 'a total injustice' to mothers and babies

Landmark Cork city centre church to host final Mass service on Sunday

Landmark Cork city centre church to host final Mass service on Sunday

Yellow weather high temperature warning issued for Cork

Yellow weather high temperature warning issued for Cork

cork sport

<p>Jim Cashman Heineken Ireland, Paula O'Donovan, John Lyne Leslie Doyle, Sean O'Sullivan and Áine O'Donovan with Charlie and Charley Moore at the MSL Annual Awards night that took place at The Kiln, Heineken, Cork. - Picture: David Creedon</p>

Cork Youth League look back and outline new rules and regulations ahead of the new season

The Annual General Meeting of the Daly Industrial Supplies Cork Youth Leagues took place on 25th of June in Ballyphehane Community Centre.

Cork hockey players head to Spain for U18 tournaments

Cork hockey players head to Spain for U18 tournaments

Midleton will look to build on minor hurling league title

Midleton will look to build on minor hurling league title

Champions Cork finish strong against Dublin to return to All-Ireland minor final

Champions Cork finish strong against Dublin to return to All-Ireland minor final

Cork Camogie: Lexi Manley makes All-Star minor team as Bishopstown beat Bride Rovers

Cork Camogie: Lexi Manley makes All-Star minor team as Bishopstown beat Bride Rovers

Cork Lives

<p>Scottie Scheffler kisses the Claret Jug after winning the 2025 Open. </p>

TV sports round-up: Open golf, All-Ireland semis, and tennis too

There's a busy week for sport on TV with soccer, tennis, golf, and GAA on our screens

Barm brack traditional irish fruit bread

Summer Soap, Part 5: The quest to locate the lost recipe intensifies

french bread rolls

Summer Soap, Part 4: Baking with Margaret - a recipe for disaster

Person to Person: 'I’m writing the first draft of a novel using a fountain pen and a Field Notes book'

Person to Person: 'I’m writing the first draft of a novel using a fountain pen and a Field Notes book'

Summer Soap, Part 3: An encounter with Dr Fionn...

Summer Soap, Part 3: An encounter with Dr Fionn...

Cork Views

<p>Attendees at the scholarship celebration event. Picture: Mark Stedman Photography</p>

Cork Views: So proud to fly flag for the Northside as Scholar

STACEY CAMBRIDGE, from Farranree, was among the Cork students who received a George Moore scholarship this year. Here, she explains what it entails

John Arnold: ‘When we had cash, you had to cut your cloth to suit your measure’

John Arnold: ‘When we had cash, you had to cut your cloth to suit your measure’

Áilín Quinlan: I challenge the Taoiseach to take the bus and see what’s happening

Áilín Quinlan: I challenge the Taoiseach to take the bus and see what’s happening

Summer weather June 24th 2026

Catherine Conlon: We need a Heat Plan for Cork as planet warms up

Leading the way to a day of fun

Cork Views: The secret to summer holiday bliss for parents? Less planning

Nostalgia

<p>The first bus to cross Bailey bridge from Mallow to Cork, Dec 11, 1948.</p>

Throwback Thursday: 'The road was washed away...the army had to put a bridge in place’

In this week’s Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears stories of another Bailey bridge in Cork, the Muskerry tram, and the discovery of an almost 100 year old copy of a special Cork publication.

Christmas in July: Looking back at the origins of the Holly Bough

Christmas in July: Looking back at the origins of the Holly Bough

Throwback Thursday: My mother’s treasure trove of memories stored in an old teapot...

Throwback Thursday: My mother’s treasure trove of memories stored in an old teapot...

Mary MacSwiney

Mary MacSwiney: ‘A life motivated as much by love as her political ideals’

Throwback Thursday: Memory of dad's coffin being hoisted from Innisfallen etched in my mind

Throwback Thursday: Memory of dad's coffin being hoisted from Innisfallen etched in my mind

WOW

<p>"People see TV shows and think my biggest stress is choosing between velvet or linen. If only!"</p>

My Career: ‘People think my biggest stress is choosing between velvet or linen’

Mairead Collier, Owner of Mairead Collier Interiors tells WoW that her career path was a masterclass in 'accidental preparation' after shifting from a UCC Food Science degree into design.

Cork woman, balancing college with working in a growing business, is recognised

Cork woman, balancing college with working in a growing business, is recognised

Julie Helen: ‘At my core, I am Julie who has been shaped by the people around me’

Julie Helen: ‘At my core, I am Julie who has been shaped by the people around me’

‘It might be a step too far, but I’ll try’: Elle sets sights on Malin to Mizen run

‘It might be a step too far, but I’ll try’: Elle sets sights on Malin to Mizen run

Upside woman feet and red pedicure wear pink sandals, sunglasses at seaside. Funny and happy fashion young woman relax on vacati

Emer O'Callaghan: Put on the shorts and go for the swim...time to get those legs out

entertainment

<p>Tonight is a big night in Cork for techno fans at Dali.</p>

Clubbers: This weekend offers a treat for techno fans

Bastardo Electrico, Strident Grooves, Four Four Magazine, DJ Alientata... don't miss out

Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Theatre Nights: Film, lunchtime theatre in the city, and plenty of music

Theatre Nights: Film, lunchtime theatre in the city, and plenty of music

10-year stretch: The Young Offenders is a decade old

10-year stretch: The Young Offenders is a decade old

Belters Only looking forward to Marquee gig in Cork this weekend

Belters Only looking forward to Marquee gig in Cork this weekend

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Don’t skip the foundation: The PSRA’s role in making property transactions transparent

Don’t skip the foundation: The PSRA’s role in making property transactions transparent

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