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<p>The victim said: “No matter how many showers I had it felt like his fingerprints were on my body permanently, if someone was to touch me, even a hug, it terrified me.” </p>

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Soccer player raped woman in bedroom at knifepoint, Cork court told

The woman, who was 19 at the time, wondered how a man with a daughter her own age could carry out a crime like this.

Cork organisation helping young people see beyond the Horizon

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Cork organisation helping young people see beyond the Horizon

Horizons (formerly known as the Cope Foundation), a Cork-based organisation supporting over 2,800 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, is looking for new staff members. Amy Campbell spoke to some Horizons staff and the people they support about how they started there, their experiences, highlights, and where they see themselves in future.

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

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Cork v Tipperary: Rebels name team with six changes from last week

As with the wins over Galway and Waterford, ten of the side that started the All-Ireland final loss to Tipp are included

cork lives

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple who met at birthday party are wed

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple who met at birthday party are wed

cork views

John Dolan: From Ring to Jagger to Geldof...Savoy is hallowed turf in Cork

John Dolan: From Ring to Jagger to Geldof...Savoy is hallowed turf in Cork

cork news

Fiona Kennedy to perform at Cork fundraiser for Stand4Féile

Fiona Kennedy to perform at Cork fundraiser for Stand4Féile

cork news

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Green light for Carrigaline road junction safety works

Cork News

<p> The case was adjourned until March 18.</p>

Man charged with falsely imprisoning and raping woman at her Cork home claims 'she wanted to have sex with me'

Sergeant John Dineen said the Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the case would be dealt with at the Central Criminal Court because of the inclusion of a charge of rape.

Man, 40s, hospitalised after assault in Cork City centre

Man, 40s, hospitalised after assault in Cork City centre

Charitable initiative inspired by St Brigid launched in Cork

Charitable initiative inspired by St Brigid launched in Cork

Call for 'Luas-style' rail link between east Cork towns

Call for 'Luas-style' rail link between east Cork towns

‘Trust your gut’, bereaved Cork parents warn after inquiry

‘Trust your gut’, bereaved Cork parents warn after inquiry

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<p>Tipperary’s Eoghan Connolly and Alan Connolly of Cork fighting for possession during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final last year. Picture: ©Inpho/James Crombie</p>

Cork v Tipperary: Chance for Rebels to scratch an itch

Two early league pace setters collide at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Cork host Tipperary on Saturday night

Galway v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Continuing the experiment: hurling’s 2023 draft

Echo paper wins regional camogie award for best coverage of the sport

Echo paper wins regional camogie award for best coverage of the sport

Brunell hoping to build on Waterford win against Liffey Celtics

Brunell hoping to build on Waterford win against Liffey Celtics

Eoghan Connolly and Alan Connolly 6/4/2025

Cork v Tipperary: Key match-ups will decide league showdown in Páirc

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">PLAY IT AGAIN: Cork and Tipperary in last year’s All-Ireland hurling final</p>

TV sport round-up: Cork host Tipp... will revenge be on menu?

JOHN DOLAN takes a look at the sport on TV for the coming week.

My Weekend: 'I like a pint with mates..but not one that involves looking for a taxi home'

My Weekend: 'I like a pint with mates..but not one that involves looking for a taxi home'

Countdown to Michelin 'reveal': Cork chefs on the food awards

Countdown to Michelin 'reveal': Cork chefs on the food awards

Person to Person: 'My happy place is the sea, being near it and immersed in it'

Person to Person: 'My happy place is the sea, being near it and immersed in it'

Close up of young couple toasting with glasses of red wine at restaurant

From counter dining to a girls' day out...What to do in Cork this Valentine’s

Cork Views

<p>Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, sexual, and psychological violence. </p>

Cork Views: What I've learned volunteering for Mná Feasa

UCC Law student and Mná Feasa volunteer AMY O’BRIEN says the way we approach domestic violence cases in Ireland needs to be re-assessed

John Arnold: Shop owner, family man, GAA fan... farewell to my friend PP

John Arnold: Shop owner, family man, GAA fan... farewell to my friend PP

Woman Stealing Bottle Of Wine From Supermarket

Áilín Quinlan: What the theft of my lovely hat says about Irish society today

Fit mature couple exercising with dumbbells

How to keep your bones strong in midlife

'I still remember the feeling of delight when we got a glimpse inside Bosco’s box'

'I still remember the feeling of delight when we got a glimpse inside Bosco’s box'

Nostalgia

<p>Pints of beer in pub bar counter /Heineken BAM Ireland plans for a conference centre and regeneration plan for former Beamish and Crawford site.</p>

Throwback Thursday: Pies and pints...Life of a Cork barman in ’70s

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears a barman’s account of life behind a Cork city bar, plus an eyewitness to a ship’s evacuation in 1947.

'Sunlight bounced off his robes like an apparition': The day Cork pupils met the Pope on school tour

'Sunlight bounced off his robes like an apparition': The day Cork pupils met the Pope on school tour

Throwback Thursday: 'My brakes failed when I tried to stop for the garda, and we ended up in the ditch'

Throwback Thursday: 'My brakes failed when I tried to stop for the garda, and we ended up in the ditch'

From Cork to Knock: The gifts from Cork pilgrims that still have pride of place at the Mayo shrine a century later

From Cork to Knock: The gifts from Cork pilgrims that still have pride of place at the Mayo shrine a century later

Throwback Thursday: Golden memories of a popular Cork band

Throwback Thursday: Golden memories of a popular Cork band

WOW

<p>“I try to limit my time on social media, just for my own mental health as well… but I try to post something five days out of seven anyway, something that’s informative for parents,” says Dr Lynch.</p>

Cork doctor: ‘I don’t consider myself an influencer, I consider myself an informer’

Cork doctor, Niamh Lynch found herself sharing advice on social media at the beginning of the pandemic and quickly garnered a huge following. She chats to EMER HARRINGTON about why she feels a duty to maintain an online presence, and publishing her first book.

Cork director: ‘We’re all on that treadmill of going, going...’

Cork director: ‘We’re all on that treadmill of going, going...’

WoW Bites: Meet the Cork woman who wants to make beans sexy

WoW Bites: Meet the Cork woman who wants to make beans sexy

Pictures: Network West Cork members build foundations for year, while city members to discuss caring roles at next meeting

Pictures: Network West Cork members build foundations for year, while city members to discuss caring roles at next meeting

5 small bursts of equipment-free exercises to boost longevity

5 simple and equipment-free exercises to add to your routine

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<p>Lumiere Quartet perform at Triskel Arts Centre on Saturday</p>

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

Whether you fancy speed-dating, cinema, music or theatre, there's plenty to chose from in Cork this weekend.

Christy leads the way in Cork film festival line-up

Christy leads the way in Cork film festival line-up

Stevie G: 'The return of the Savoy is a good news story'

Stevie G: 'The return of the Savoy is a good news story'

Theatre Nights: Dad Gags, opera, drama, and more..

Theatre Nights: Dad Gags, opera, drama, and more..

Cork producer: 'I think people go into a film thinking about the sound and the voices..this is completely different'

Cork producer: 'I think people go into a film thinking about the sound and the voices..this is completely different'

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