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<p>Judge Helen Boyle imposed a sentence of seven-and-a-half years with the last 18 months suspended on the defendant.</p>

cork news

Man who gave teenage girl drugs before having intercourse jailed for six years

Oisín White pleaded guilty three counts of engaging in a sexual act with a child under 15 and seven counts of engaging with a child under 17

Fake Facebook page posing as official Cork County Council account removed

cork news

Fake Facebook page posing as official Cork County Council account removed

Spokesperson for Meta confirmed that the page had been taken down for 'violating our policies'

Cork v Tipperary - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2

cork sport

Cork Hurling: Wayne Sherlock can get Rockies back in mix and Glen have big boots to fill

Donal O'Rourke did a superb job in Blackpool, will they replace him externally or turn to Eoghan Cronin?

cork lives

'I was told to get my affairs in order': Art imitating life, as Paschal prepares to play patient on Cork stage

'I was told to get my affairs in order': Art imitating life, as Paschal prepares to play patient on Cork stage

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'It’s a smorgasbord; we really do have something for everyone': Cork Film Festival gets underway

'It’s a smorgasbord; we really do have something for everyone': Cork Film Festival gets underway

cork news

Behaviour of Cork man during drunken 'rampage' was 'off the Richter scale', court hears

Behaviour of Cork man during drunken 'rampage' was 'off the Richter scale', court hears

cork news

Public consultation opens for new public park on Cork city's northside

Public consultation opens for new public park on Cork city's northside

Cork News

<p>Malcolm Kelly was originally charged with aggravated burglary, but the prosecution did not proceed with that charge once the defendant pleaded guilty to simple assault, production of a hammer during an incident, making threats to kill, and causing criminal damage to the house.</p>

Man who used hammer to smash door of Cork house where family were sleeping jailed for seven years

Defendant had 100 previous convictions, including five for burglary, one for robbery, one for carrying a knife, and five for assault causing harm.

Further complaints of Russian music played over UCC radio

Further complaints of Russian music played over UCC radio

Cork City Council considering charging owners of vacant buildings full rates

Cork City Council considering charging owners of vacant buildings full rates

Nine Cork City FC footballers secure UCC scholarships

Nine Cork City FC footballers secure UCC scholarships

Firefighter wearing a rolled hose

Cork city bar damaged in early morning fire on Tuckey Street

cork sport

<p>The Cork Hurling teams that won three All-Irelands in a row was captained by Charlie McCarthy, 1978, Ray Cummins, 1976, and Martin O'Doherty, 1977. Picture: Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE </p>

Ray Cummins celebrated his 78th birthday and remains a true Leeside Legend

One of the most gifted players of all time, the Blackrock and St Michael's club man brought a new dimension and dynamism to forward play in both codes

Cork hurling: Alan Connolly to miss early part of new year

Cork hurling: Alan Connolly to miss early part of new year

Orlaith: We're delighted to be back in Munster final

Orlaith: We're delighted to be back in Munster final

Mallow's David Walsh secures his second Southern Classic title

Mallow's David Walsh secures his second Southern Classic title

Ger Manley 24/10/2026

All-Ireland winner Ger Manley set for Midleton job as Johnny Crowley returns to Sars

Cork Lives

<p>Kim Whyte founded her own creative stationery business, Pawpear, in 2022</p>

My Life Story: 'It's humbling to illustrate pieces celebrating Ireland’s finest national treasure'

In a weekly series, My Life Story, TIMMY O’MAHONY talks to a different Cork person about their personal journey. This week, he asks Kim Whyte, of Youghal, about founding her own business

Doctor Tim Spector on how nutrition impacts both your brain and overall mental wellbeing

Tim Spector on his good mood foods...plus three recipes

The Pubs of Cork: A putt, a pint, a bite to eat, and craic at The Blackrock Inn

The Pubs of Cork: A putt, a pint, a bite to eat, and craic at The Blackrock Inn

She hated school and suffered anxiety, now Jess is a star of MTU

She hated school and suffered anxiety, now Jess is a star of MTU

Story of €1bn drugs haul in West Cork re-told in TV documentary

Story of €1bn drugs haul in West Cork re-told in TV documentary

Cork Views

<p>ilís Crowley, of FASH Forward, who is leading a workshop on textiles in Macroom on Friday</p>

Textiles event in Macroom as part of the war on waste

Reimagining Hospitality Textiles, a hands-on workshop in Macroom tomorrow, will help in the battle against waste, says Eibhlin Fitzpatrick, Community Manager at Circular.ie

Sun, Solar Panels and Green Field with Grazing Sheep

John Arnold: I’m all for solar panels, but on roofs, not on good farm land

Disco Pigs Review: An intense and powerful performance I won't forget for a long time

Disco Pigs Review: An intense and powerful performance I won't forget for a long time

Cork families urged to donate pre-loved toys to a good cause

Cork families urged to donate pre-loved toys to a good cause

TV producer: I had to leave Cork to discover I had a grá for Irish

TV producer: I had to leave Cork to discover I had a grá for Irish

Nostalgia

<p>A 1950s style go-kart. A reader recalls his grandfather building him what was called a steerin-’ah. </p>

Throwback Thursday: Grandad built me my very own steerin’-ah

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears memories of the pubs and shops of Cork city, plus tales of the steerin’-ah, and hitching lifts on trucks.

Throwback Thursday: My gran gave birth to 11 babies in 10 years

Throwback Thursday: My gran gave birth to 11 babies in 10 years

Throwback Thursday: A family connection, and a walk on Oliver Plunkett St

Throwback Thursday: A family connection, and a walk on Oliver Plunkett St

A Cork Christmas tradition: how did the Holly Bough come about?

A Cork Christmas tradition: how did the Holly Bough come about?

Throwback Thursday: Our fond memories of circus visits in Cork

Throwback Thursday: Our fond memories of circus visits in Cork

WOW

<p>A model in Viktor & Rolf's spring/summer 2027 Mariage collection. Picture: Alamy/PA</p>

Six key bridal trends for 2027

Getting married in 2027? LARA OWEN takes a look at the top bridal trends shown at New York Bridal Fashion Week.

Emer O'Callaghan: Alcohol can have an impact on our skin...let’s be more drink aware

Emer O'Callaghan: Alcohol can have an impact on our skin...let’s be more drink aware

Gail Doyle: ‘My intention wasn’t to be an influencer... it was to educate women’

Gail Doyle: ‘My intention wasn’t to be an influencer... it was to educate women’

Woman holding a bowl of soup food photography recipe idea

Emer O'Callaghan: Tips to beat those November blues, ladies

Julie O'Leary: A memorable day with mum I will always cherish

Julie O'Leary: A memorable day with mum I will always cherish

entertainment

<p>Zaya Heffernan and Owen O’Mahoney at the launch of Wonderlights at Fota House. </p>

What's on in Cork for the week ahead: Plenty of theatre, plus light show and ice as Yuletide nears

John Dolan shares his pick of the best events in Cork for the week ahead.

War and masterpiece: 5 stars for this new film that is sure to earn Oscar nods

War and masterpiece: 5 stars for this new film that is sure to earn Oscar nods

What's on in Cork this weekend: The Field, Disco Pigs, and music galore

What's on in Cork this weekend: The Field, Disco Pigs, and music galore

Stevie G: A magical night with Stevie Wonder

Stevie G: A magical night with Stevie Wonder

What's on in Cork for week ahead: A John B. Keane classic, and live music galore

What's on in Cork for week ahead: A John B. Keane classic, and live music galore

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JSA Planning strengthens Cork presence as region prepares for next phase of growth

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How Tesco is helping build friendship, purpose and community under one Men’s Shed roof

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How Tesco is helping to keep the west’s motorcycle medical service safely on the road

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