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<p>Judge Philip O’Leary said that the persistence of the offending and in particular the repeated visits to the same shop was “holding everyone in disrespect, including the shopkeepers.” </p>

cork news

Man stole alcohol and steaks from the same Cork shop eight times in one week, court told

Alan Roche pleaded guilty to the eight thefts, a number of other shoplifting offences elsewhere and to public order offences where he was abusive to gardaí.

Blue lights on the roof of a Garda Siochana Irish police car

cork news

Solicitor wants gardaí to turn off 'blue flashing lights' when checking on drugs accused who is under curfew

Solicitor Joseph Cuddigan told Cork District Court: “The squad car arriving at night-time with blue lights flashing is causing problems when the car arrives in the estate."

John Horgan on hurling: Carrigaline delivered the most impressive display of the weekend

cork sport

John Horgan on hurling: Carrigaline delivered the most impressive display of the weekend

Cracking clashes at Páirc Uí Rinn were highlights of a brilliant three days of club action

cork lives

The Pubs of Cork: We’re 5th generation to run this pub... the locals are the backbone

The Pubs of Cork: We’re 5th generation to run this pub... the locals are the backbone

cork views

Children draw during a power outage

Kathriona Devereux: We need to add some comforts to our emergency preparedness list

cork news

Council official rules out ban for BBQs and campfires despite prediction of more hot summers

Council official rules out ban for BBQs and campfires despite prediction of more hot summers

cork news

East Cork solar farm progressing with 20,000 panels planned for Barryscourt site

East Cork solar farm progressing with 20,000 panels planned for Barryscourt site

Cork News

<p>There has been a setback to hopes of Cork city hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, as the council has said it would incur a “significant cost” which could not be recouped. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

‘Two significant constraints’ identified over Cork’s possible hosting of Fleadh Cheoil, city councillors told

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann have issued application forms to local authorities inviting bids to host the Fleadh, but the document specifies that the closing date for receipt of completed applications is December 1, 2026.

Scales of justice and Gavel on wooden table and Lawyer or Judge working with agreement in Courtroom, Justice and Law concept

File sent to DPP over €1.6m Cork cannabis haul

Court to decide if man accused of killing Cork bishop in US can stand trial

Court to decide if man accused of killing Cork bishop in US can stand trial

Cork school principal whips up interest among students with ice-cream van

Cork school principal whips up interest among students with ice-cream van

Cork-based garda to run Lisbon Marathon in full uniform

Cork-based garda to run Lisbon Marathon in full uniform

cork sport

<p>Cork Draghunting: William Freyne and Ryan Duffy of Clogheen harriers with Honeysuckle winner of the Shanakiel Harriers Senior Maiden Draghunt at Newcestown. </p>

Cork Draghunting: Slievemish Duchess edges out Sean T in Newcestown

John Coughlan rounds up the action from the Shanakiel Harriers Senior Draghunt

Talisman Declan Dalton delivered for Fr O'Neills after 'tough year with Cork'

Talisman Declan Dalton delivered for Fr O'Neills after 'tough year with Cork'

Ballyhea are a 'proud senior club' for another season after shrewd approach against Fermoy

Ballyhea are a 'proud senior club' for another season after shrewd approach against Fermoy

Relief for Ballygiblin after difficult campaign ends with strong display in relegation playoff

Relief for Ballygiblin after difficult campaign ends with strong display in relegation playoff

Avondale celebrate opening of their new facilities amid great fanfare and a visit from an Taoiseach

Avondale celebrate opening of their new facilities amid great fanfare and a visit from an Taoiseach

Cork Lives

<p>Rob Krawczyk with Martin Lovell ahead of the ‘four- hands’ dinner at the Montenotte next month.</p>

Is 2026 the year of the pop-up restaurant? Cork chefs on their unique appeal

Rob Krawczyk of Ballydehob’s Restaurant Chestnut will join forces with Martin Lovell, Executive Chef at the Montenotte, for a special ‘four hands’ event next month. KATE RYAN looks at the rise in popularity of the pop-up and chats to Rob and Martin about the appeal of working with other chefs.

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

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

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

Cork Views

<p>Healthy gardening practices matter, says Mary Canty of the Department of Agriculture. </p>

Simple advice to help gardeners protect plant health

Protecting plant health starts with all of us, says Mary Canty, Plant Health Inspector at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, who outlines a campaign aimed at protecting our environment

Cork Views: My experience led me to create inclusive dance programme

Cork Views: My experience led me to create inclusive dance programme

Senior men past retirement age relax and enjoy their hobbies on a sandy beach.

Trevor Laffan: My friend’s still a painter at 80 - he vows he will never retire

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

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

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

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 class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Bernice Kavanagh was awarded for her fund-raising efforts at the launch of Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice.</p>

Cork woman recognised for fundraising efforts in aid of Marymount

The announcement comes ahead of Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice which takes place on September 24.

Fibre or protein - which is more important?

Fibre or protein? Which is really more important

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

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

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'

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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Investors in Padel 100 can avail of a 35% income tax relief, and join the 260 people who have invested €4m to date

Rockwell College – 160 years of excellence

Rockwell College – 160 years of excellence

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

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