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<p>The personal effects of ‘Owen’, which were returned to him as he was leaving Cork Prison in January.</p>

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Diary of an autistic man in Cork Prison: 'I cried when you visited me'

Owen is autistic and suffers from severe anxiety. After being arrested and charged over allegedly sending threatening emails, he was sent to Cork Prison, where he spend the Christmas period. He kept a diary of his time there

After 10-year closure, iconic Savoy breathes new life into Cork City

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After 10-year closure, iconic Savoy breathes new life into Cork City

Local promoters the Good Room — Joe Kelly, Ed O'Leary, and Caoilian Sherlock — on the 16-hour days that went into reimagining and reopening the venue

Cork v Meath - Allianz Football League Division 2

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John Cleary on great win over Meath: 'We put our bodies on the line'

Cork defeated the Royals by two points on Sunday afternoon at Páirc Uí Rinn

cork sport

Cork ladies footballers remain unbeaten on Division 1 return after outgunning Kerry

Cork ladies footballers remain unbeaten on Division 1 return after outgunning Kerry

cork sport

Chris ÓG Jones celebrates his goal 22/2/2026

Huge victory for Cork footballers as 14-man Rebels edge past Meath

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Public representatives voice concern for Manna delivery pilot in Cork

Public representatives voice concern for Manna delivery pilot in Cork

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Film shot on Cork's northside wins big at Irish film awards

Film shot on Cork's northside wins big at Irish film awards

Cork News

<p>More than 150 homes and 500 residents were impacted last week due to a cable being cut during construction works undertaken by Siro and TLI.</p>

Web access and telephone connection restored to hundreds of northside residents

More than 150 homes and 500 residents were impacted by the disruption last week due to a cable being cut during construction works.

'You won’t be able to recognise your face': Cork man jailed for threatening to throw acid on ex-partner

'You won’t be able to recognise your face': Cork man jailed for threatening to throw acid on ex-partner

Cork-based artists to exhibit work at Co Down gallery

Cork-based artists to exhibit work at Co Down gallery

Man jailed after cannabis and €64k in cash wrapped in clingfilm found in his bedroom in Cork

Man jailed after cannabis and €64k in cash wrapped in clingfilm found in his bedroom in Cork

Eglantine NS pupils on song for their 21st Schoolovision Song Contest

Eglantine NS pupils on song for their 21st Schoolovision Song Contest

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<p>UCC Demons coach Danny O'Mahony in the closing moments of the game on Sunday. Picture: Noel</p>

Costly errors leave UCC Demons' play-off hopes in tatters after strong finish from Limerick Celtics

Last season's Super League champions have struggled all campaign but looked to have turned a corner in recent weeks

Cork footballers fall to Meath in entertaining U20 challenge featuring seven goals

Cork footballers fall to Meath in entertaining U20 challenge featuring seven goals

Cork v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Boost for Cork as Shane Barrett earns suspension reprieve

Jason Rabbitte and Daniel Loftus with Darragh Fitzgibbon 31/1/2026

Darragh Fitzgibbon glad of chance to take stock after busy start to league

20260221 Siam Warriors Promotions - Christina Desmond Vs Johana Rajmont,

Christina Desmond makes it wins three in a row with a points win over Johana Rajmount

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">DEBUT NOVEL: Author Fiona McCann. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Tetyana Maryshko</span>
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Books: I fell in love with Sherkin as a child... and set my novel there

Cork-born author FIONA McCANN reveals the love story of how her father met her mother in a Cork city hospital, her grandfather’s links to Tolkien, and why she set her debut novel in Sherkin.

Newtown Boys

Oscar in sights for Cork woman behind film set in Ireland past

TV: How a Cork goat venture broke loose

TV: How a Cork goat venture broke loose

Wedding of the Week: 'Walking up the aisle was incredibly special'

Wedding of the Week: 'Walking up the aisle was incredibly special'

My Weekend: 'After a busy week, I usually prefer a quiet Friday night'

My Weekend: 'After a busy week, I usually prefer a quiet Friday night'

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Fianna Fáil TD Micheál Martin is ‘kidnapped’ during Rag Week in 1995</p>

John Dolan: ‘Porn’ row, kissing contests... a riot! 100 years of Rag Week

The changing face of Cork - its students and the general population - can be tracked by exploring the history of Rag Week - the 2026 one took place this week - since its origins a century ago, writes JOHN DOLAN.

Cork Views: Stop the squabbles - let’s have an active travel plan

Cork Views: Stop the squabbles - let’s have an active travel plan

John Arnold: One man’s story of massacre that ripped apart his family

John Arnold: One man’s story of massacre that ripped apart his family

Serious sad man in dark. Depressed anxious person suffer from trauma, solitude or drug addiction. Homeless outcast with shame af

Eating disorders: Get the facts and supports

Áilín Quinlan: Some date night... a poor film and hubby slithered off to another flick

Áilín Quinlan: Some date night... a poor film and hubby slithered off to another flick

Nostalgia

<p>Fifty years on from the school tour Finbarr met with some of the participants last July to mark the anniversary of the tour. Pictured are: Richard Bohane, Richard Galvin, Robert Scannell, Pat Barrett, Finbarr Buckley and David O’Kelly.</p>

'Disaster struck.. and petrol seeped into our instant mash in the boot': Recalling Cork school's epic European tour

In 1975, 23 students from a Cork school set off on what would be an epic school tour around Europe. Fifty years on from the trip, FINBARR BUCKLEY looks back at the excursion.

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the last hurrah before Lent

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the last hurrah before Lent

The journey to building Cork's City Hall...and how it was almost developed at another location

The journey to building Cork's City Hall...and how it was almost developed at another location

Throwback Thursday: Picture brought back memories of my brother who drowned in Cobh

Throwback Thursday: Picture brought back memories of my brother who drowned in Cobh

Meet the collectors who have amassed 100,000 match programmes, coins and thimbles

Meet the collectors who have amassed 100,000 match programmes, coins and thimbles

WOW

<p>With a background in IT software, Chilakwad turned to technology to help her solve her problem.</p>

Meet the woman turning photos into sketches...with help from a robot

When Cork-based technology expert Shama Chilakwad had difficulty sketching designs for her artwork, she decided to use her skills to find a solution. Now, Shama has launched the Easel Club where, with the help of a robotic arm, she turns people’s photos into sketches. EMER HARRINGTON finds out more.

Could the 'admin night' TikTok trend help you stay on top of your finances?

Are there benefits to embracing the ‘admin night’ TikTok trend?

I'm a parent, how worried should I be about AI?

Should I be concerned about my child accessing AI?

My Career: ‘There is immense satisfaction when clients return to the lives they love’

My Career: ‘There is immense satisfaction when clients return to the lives they love’

Mother and Son doing Homework Together Back View

Julie Helen: 'When I stopped working full-time, I felt people might think I was at home drinking tea'

entertainment

<p>Dermot (Brenock O’Connor) and Elvis (Owen Colgan) on their way to Cork, in the film The Spin</p>

All roads lead to Cork in movie that spins a yarn

Director Michael Head tells CARA O’DOHERTY about his film, The Spin, that travels the length of Ireland and ends in Leeside - and also reveals he has Cork grandparents

Going out? Your guide to what's happening in Cork this weekend

Going out? Your guide to what's happening in Cork this weekend

Theatre Nights: Six actors to play 60 characters in unique Cork play.. plus plenty of comedy and song

Theatre Nights: Six actors to play 60 characters in unique Cork play.. plus plenty of comedy and song

Weekend plans? Check out our top picks of some of the great events taking place in Cork

Weekend plans? Check out our top picks of some of the great events taking place in Cork

'He was a maverick, a true original': Triskel season salutes German film-maker

'He was a maverick, a true original': Triskel season salutes German film-maker

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Heads are turning for pharmacy investment property in the heart of buzzing Charleville

Huge footfall and an attractive guide price of €1 million for high-yielding pharmacy investment property in heart of Charleville Shopping Centre

Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026

Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026

Top tips to protect Ireland's plant health

Top tips to protect Ireland's plant health

River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland.

Water matters: protecting Ireland’s most precious resource

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