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<p> Participants at the start of the Echo Women's Mini-Marathon 2026 at Centre Park Road, Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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'It's a great cause': Thousands take to streets of Cork for 45th Echo Women’s Mini Marathon

The annual event, hosted by Cork Athletics, is the largest of its kind on the Munster calendar, and raises an estimated €1.5m every year for selected charities

Pictures: 45th Echo Women’s Mini Marathon a winner

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Pictures: 45th Echo Women’s Mini Marathon a winner

More than 4,100 participants signed up to run, walk, or wheel the 6km course from Centre Park Road to Kennedy Park

Watergrasshill into first Senior A semi-final after extra time classic with Ballinhassig

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Watergrasshill into first Senior A semi-final after extra time classic with Ballinhassig

Hill will take on Erin's Own in the last four with Blarney-Carrigtwohill on the other side of the draw

cork sport

Argideen Rangers power past Ballygarvan in Premier Junior Hurling quarter-final

Argideen Rangers power past Ballygarvan in Premier Junior Hurling quarter-final

cork sport

Premier SHC: Patrick Horgan on form as Glen Rovers overcome Charleville to reach semi-finals

Premier SHC: Patrick Horgan on form as Glen Rovers overcome Charleville to reach semi-finals

cork sport

Passage complete their group programme with maximum points to book their place in the semi-finals of the JAFC

Passage complete their group programme with maximum points to book their place in the semi-finals of the JAFC

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CUH breast cancer trial to explore more personalised approach

CUH breast cancer trial to explore more personalised approach

Cork News

<p>Twelve deals of crack cocaine and four deals of heroin were allegedly found during a search of the 47-year-old man in Cork city. Stock picture</p>

Man, 47, held on drug-dealing charges since May has been refused bail again

'The big issue is that the State have made out a very strong case that he will continue to commit offences (of drug dealing) if granted bail,' says judge

North Mon students celebrate school's Lord Mayor legacy

North Mon students celebrate school's Lord Mayor legacy

Contactless payments for Cork buses still on schedule, says NTA

Contactless payments for Cork buses still on schedule, says NTA

Cork woman accused of burglary says she only went into house to use toilet

Cork woman accused of burglary says she only went into house to use toilet

Man appears in court on 21st birthday over €310k drugs seizure at Cork home

Man appears in court on 21st birthday over €310k drugs seizure at Cork home

cork sport

<p>Cobh Wanderers with FAI Intermediate Cup after beating St Mary's at Munster FA Turners Cross Stadium. Picture: Eakin Howard/Sportsfile</p>

Cobh Wanderers land first FAI Intermediate Cup with late Ciaran Griffin winner against St Mary's

Gripping all-Cork decider at Turner's Cross drew a crowd of 3,236

John O'Brien in clinical form as Kinsale overwhelm Carrigaline

John O'Brien in clinical form as Kinsale overwhelm Carrigaline

Dungourney return to PIHC semi-final after epic clash with Aghabullogue

Dungourney return to PIHC semi-final after epic clash with Aghabullogue

Cork SAHC: Eugene O'Leary lands the blow that saves Ballyhea and sinks Fermoy

Cork SAHC: Eugene O'Leary lands the blow that saves Ballyhea and sinks Fermoy

Christy O'Connor on the rise of Kanturk and Charleville from junior hurling to elite contenders

Christy O'Connor on the rise of Kanturk and Charleville from junior hurling to elite contenders

Cork Lives

<p>Owen (33) already has a few record breaking swims under his belt, and swam across the English Channel at the age of 16. </p>

‘Everything was perfectly lined up’: Cork man is first to complete new 39km swim

Owen O’Keefe is no stranger to completing extreme challenges, and this summer, the Fermoy man added a new one to his list - pioneering a 39km swim from Baltimore Harbour to Mizen Head. He tells COLETTE SHERIDAN about the feat, and his plans for his next adventure.

TV: New series focuses on lives of immigrants who made Cork home

TV: New series focuses on lives of immigrants who made Cork home

Donncha’s away day fun for new TV show

Donncha’s away day fun for new TV show

‘Stories bind us together’: Cork poet says there's a hunger for tradition in modern life

‘Stories bind us together’: Cork poet says there's a hunger for tradition in modern life

Wedding of the Week: Chance encounter led to wedding bells for Cork couple

Wedding of the Week: Chance encounter led to wedding bells for Cork couple

Cork Views

<p>A person’s job often doesn’t tell us much about their personality at all, says John Dolan</p>

John Dolan: Traitors cast are so judgy about jobs...

JOHN DOLAN on the latest Traitors series, and his prediction for a Cork winner

Cork Views: I was in a dark place: here’s how I rebuilt my life

Cork Views: I was in a dark place: here’s how I rebuilt my life

John Arnold: A day at the races... but using AI to select bets lost me €60!

John Arnold: A day at the races... but using AI to select bets lost me €60!

8 steps to cut risk of stroke or a heart attack

8 steps to cut risk of stroke or a heart attack

Media update on the integration process involving the Camogie Association, the GAA and LGFA

Áilín Quinlan: So many women have helped the GAA... they deserve better

Nostalgia

<p>The Swan And Cygnet bar on Patrick Street, Cork city, pictured in December, 1939</p>

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

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears from readers about the old pubs in Cork - and one says The Swan And Cygnet on Pana was best of all.

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?

Throwback Thursday: 'Five generations of our family have gone on holiday to Courtmac’

Throwback Thursday: 'Five generations of our family have gone on holiday to Courtmac’

WOW

<p>Emer O'Callaghan in her uniform at work. Her make-up is Master Colors Paris, available at Emerald Beauty Clinic, 021 4365949. Appointments only, postage options available</p>

Emer O'Callaghan: How you can give tired eyes a boost

I was driving home the other night after attending a skin conference up the country, and when I saw our famous Port of Cork sign at the quays, I smiled a sigh of relief. For me, there’s no place like home.

Mini Marathon countdown: ‘It’s so great to be able to give back..to say thank you’

Mini Marathon countdown: ‘It’s so great to be able to give back..to say thank you’

Julie Helen: 'My follow up with specialist was not what I expected'

Julie Helen: 'My follow up with specialist was not what I expected'

Cork event to shine a light on link between money and the nervous system

Cork event to shine a light on link between money and the nervous system

What is the Japanese walking method and does it have benefits?

What is the Japanese walking method and does it have benefits?

entertainment

<p>The Upstart Festival takes place in Glounthaune on Saturday</p>

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

Weekend plans? John Dolan shares his top picks for the weekend.

Theatre Nights: Plenty of options for Culture Night...plus Firkin comedy

Theatre Nights: Plenty of options for Culture Night...plus Firkin comedy

Electric Picnic 2026 - Sunday

Stevie G: Fontaines for Slane – we’re in a great era for Irish music

Catch Tyra-Lee Spry fresh from Electric Picnic as she performs in Cork

Catch Tyra-Lee Spry fresh from Electric Picnic as she performs in Cork

West Cork Studios founder: 'These films have put us on the map'

West Cork Studios founder: 'These films have put us on the map'

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<p>For over a century, Rockwell College only educated boys. This changed in the late 1980s.</p>

Rockwell College – 160 years of excellence

The college is proud to be Ireland’s only Catholic co-educational boarding school, with girls boarding on campus since September 2023

Tesco

How Tesco’s Community Fund is helping to keep a vital search and rescue team afloat

Flexible, affordable and functional: Why Irish travellers prefer a travel eSIM to outdated roaming

Flexible, affordable and functional: Why Irish travellers prefer a travel eSIM to outdated roaming

St Patrick's College Cork: New facilities, new subjects, and every Leaving Cert student progressing to college

St Patrick's College Cork: New facilities, new subjects, and every Leaving Cert student progressing to college

Ashton School – A part of Cork’s proud heritage

Ashton School – A part of Cork’s proud heritage

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