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<p>Mercy Hospital: The 58-year-old defendant was remanded on bail until December 7. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Claim that patient sitting outside Mercy Hospital was struck repeatedly with iron bar

The judge has adjourned the case until December 7 to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Roy, Sonia and Jimmy Barry-Murphy to appear at Cork Guide Dogs event

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Roy, Sonia and Jimmy Barry-Murphy to appear at Cork Guide Dogs event

The event on October 8 will also include an auction of sporting items from the three Leeside legends and others.

Luke O'Farrell and Peter Barrett lead way as Midleton outgun Youghal in Intermediate A quarter-final

cork sport

Luke O'Farrell and Peter Barrett lead way as Midleton outgun Youghal in Intermediate A quarter-final

Formidable Magpies second team in first-class form early on at Dungourney

cork lives

‘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

cork lives

Donncha’s away day fun for new TV show

Donncha’s away day fun for new TV show

cork news

How Frederick Douglass fell out with Cork-based Fr Mathew

How Frederick Douglass fell out with Cork-based Fr Mathew

cork news

Cork bar dubbed 'biggest confession box in the country' sold to local businessman

Cork bar dubbed 'biggest confession box in the country' sold to local businessman

Cork News

<p>Mr O’Brien is a big man, and the judge commented that while he is not a violent man, he may well be intimidating, particularly for young female staff when he takes something from a shop. Picture: Larry Cummins.</p>

Kerryman's long conviction list stems from alcohol issues after six members of family killed in crash, court told

Judge David Waters said he knew Mr O’Brien from his time as a district court judge in Kerry and remarked that the overwhelming majority of the defendant’s convictions were for being drunk and a source of danger.

Council hails success of grants to spruce up Patrick Street shopfronts

Council hails success of grants to spruce up Patrick Street shopfronts

Case involving man accused of producing knife in Dunnes needs to be prioritised, says judge

Case involving man accused of producing knife in Dunnes needs to be prioritised, says judge

Playgrounds, cycleway, and road safety in council's plans for northside suburbs

Playgrounds, cycleway, and road safety in council's plans for northside suburbs

Two Echo journalists win at national awards event for local media

Two Echo journalists win at national awards event for local media

cork sport

<p>Longford Town goalkeeper Kian Moore collides with Jordan Adeyemi of Cobh Ramblers in a recent game. Picture: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile</p>

Cobh Ramblers suffer blow in battle for playoff places away to Wexford

After five games unbeaten, the Rams were defeated at Ferrycarrig Park

Premier JHC preview: Cloughduv battle Barryroe after turnaround in fortunes

Premier JHC preview: Cloughduv battle Barryroe after turnaround in fortunes

Gutsy Carrigtwohill rally to defeat Na Piarsaigh after penalty drama at Páirc Uí Rinn

Gutsy Carrigtwohill rally to defeat Na Piarsaigh after penalty drama at Páirc Uí Rinn

35 years ago today, Cork City shook the mighty Bayern Munich

35 years ago today, Cork City shook the mighty Bayern Munich

John Horgan on Cork club hurling: Relegation drama pushes clubs to the edge

John Horgan on Cork club hurling: Relegation drama pushes clubs to the edge

Cork Lives

<p>Emma and Shane were supported by their family on the day, Pictures: Daven Casey</p>

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

Emma McDonnell, from Carrigaline, and Shane Mahony, from Cobh, tell us about their wedding day.

My Weekend: 'I love a poke around the Farmers' Market on a Saturday morning'

My Weekend: 'I love a poke around the Farmers' Market on a Saturday morning'

Cork actor: ‘I love performing at home. People turn up that I haven’t seen since I was a teenager'

Cork actor: ‘I love performing at home. People turn up that I haven’t seen since I was a teenager'

‘We’re the first white cooperage to open here in 100 years’

‘We’re the first white cooperage to open here in 100 years’

Person to Person: 'I'm an Irish Sign Language Intrepreter...I'll be interpreting a backstage tour in Cork this week'

Person to Person: 'I'm an Irish Sign Language Intrepreter...I'll be interpreting a backstage tour in Cork this week'

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>Waiting for the start of the The Echo Women's Mini Marathon last year. Picture; Eddie O'Hare</p>

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

Ahead of The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon this weekend, MARY CORCORAN looks at some of the stories behind why thousands of people continue to take part in this very special event.

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?

My Career: ‘My role at the Port of Cork has evolved over the years’

My Career: ‘My role at the Port of Cork has evolved over the years’

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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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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