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<p>Pádraig Barrett, director of Cork County Council, has urged people to exercise caution if they need to go out on Thursday evening. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Storm Austen: Cork braces for flooding as council warns it will be ‘a bad night’

Cork County Council has prepared flood response measures as Met Éireann warns of intense rainfall, hazardous roads and possible disruption on Friday morning

Trabolgan's Ukrainian residents told to pay for meals they don't want

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Trabolgan's Ukrainian residents told to pay for meals they don't want

On October 14, they were informed that catering would become compulsory from October 17, with advance payment required.

Red is the collar as Cork go back to the future with new jersey

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Red is the collar as Cork go back to the future with new jersey

Elements of the county crest are displayed in the fabric of new tops

cork views

John Arnold: It took 45 years, but we’ve finally made it to our honeymoon destination

John Arnold: It took 45 years, but we’ve finally made it to our honeymoon destination

what's on

Woohoo! It's the Jazz Weekend and here's our guide to free gigs across the city and county

Woohoo! It's the Jazz Weekend and here's our guide to free gigs across the city and county

cork news

Traffic building on Cork commuter routes, with Storm Austen on way

Traffic building on Cork commuter routes, with Storm Austen on way

cork news

Military accident

Pedestrian dies in Cork-Mallow road crash

Cork News

<p>In 2016, then taoiseach Enda Kenny turned the sod on the development, which at the time was on track to host concerts and conferences by 2018. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

Three proposals are shortlisted for Cork events centre project

The purpose of the questionnaire was to identify suitably-qualified and experienced consortia with the capability to build, partially fund, and operate a project of this scale and complexity.

Five groups to represent Cork at national Pride of Place Awards

Five groups to represent Cork at national Pride of Place Awards

Working together has aided growth of communities on city's northside

Working together has aided growth of communities on city's northside

Law and justice concept

'My arms are black and blue and I don't want him around me', woman tells Cork court

Reading and open book page.

Irish Book Week brings host of literary events to Cork

cork sport

<p>Macroom GAA goalkeeper Gearoid Quinn is one step closer to a potentially life-changing opportunity in American college football after progressing to the next phase of Ireland’s Kicking King.</p>

Cork youngster Gearoid Quinn takes next step on road to America

The 17-year-old Macroom GAA goalkeeper is among 20 talented young athletes who have come through Leader Kicking’s nationwide search for Ireland’s next American football kicking star.

Lea Meillouin in action 3/5/2025

Coachford College overcome Coláiste Choilm in Cork Colleges senior A camogie final goal fest

Premier JFC final: Kieran Cronin confident Canovee are peaking at the perfect time

Premier JFC final: Kieran Cronin confident Canovee are peaking at the perfect time

'All you want to do is win it' - Stephen Cronin eyes end to Nemo's final heartache

'All you want to do is win it' - Stephen Cronin eyes end to Nemo's final heartache

Grattan B cruise into the second round of the Saxone Cup after a 7-0 win over Bweeng Celtic

Grattan B cruise into the second round of the Saxone Cup after a 7-0 win over Bweeng Celtic

Cork Lives

<p>Al Dalton: "I think the biggest decision that changed the direction of my life was deciding to go back to college to study for a BA in Theatre and Drama Studies through CIT, now MTU" </p>

My Life Story: Meet the surf dude who now has role in Cork theatre life

In a new weekly series for The Echo, called My Life Story, TIMMY O’MAHONY talks to a different Cork person each week about their personal journey. This week, he hears how Al Dalton made it in the world of theatre

Dame Mary Berry: When I started cooking there wasn't even an avocado

Mary Berry's top cooking tips ...plus three of her recipes

Person to Person: 'I'm a night owl...it’s when I do most of my composing'

Person to Person: 'I'm a night owl...it’s when I do most of my composing'

The Pubs of Cork: ‘The pub was always run by women... it has a female energy’

The Pubs of Cork: ‘The pub was always run by women... it has a female energy’

How Cork Migrant Centre is working to help young people find their place

How Cork Migrant Centre is working to help young people find their place

Cork Views

<p>Doctors are discovering that tackling deteriorating eyesight and hearing can help overall health.</p>

Cork Views: Eye and ear care could ward off dementia

A new clinic in Cork aims to address sight and hearing issues, which can have wide-ranging impacts on our health as we age, says Arthur Cummings, Consultant Eye Surgeon

Surveillance Camera

Cork Views: CCTV can play a big part in making our city safe

Recalling Cork polio outbreak 70 years on

Recalling Cork polio outbreak 70 years on

John Dolan: What kind of people watched public executions in Cork...all sorts

John Dolan: What kind of people watched public executions in Cork...all sorts

John Arnold: ‘We can only imagine joy in Cork family when Dublin won’

John Arnold: ‘We can only imagine joy in Cork family when Dublin won’

Nostalgia

<p>Elephants from Chipperfield’s Circus are led along Albert Road to Kennedy Park on August 1, 1955 - readers recall trips to the circus in today’s Throwback Thursday</p>

Throwback Thursday: Our fond memories of circus visits in Cork

This week in Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears your memories of trips to the circus, plus more on the pubs and showbands of bygone days in Cork.

Throwback Thursday: I snuck out to see the Dixies...but the car crashed on the way home

Throwback Thursday: I snuck out to see the Dixies...but the car crashed on the way home

Throwback Thursday: Emigrant’s ordeal as he left Cork for London

Throwback Thursday: Emigrant’s ordeal as he left Cork for London

Throwback Thursday: The rise and fall of a North Cork dance hall

Throwback Thursday: The rise and fall of a North Cork dance hall

Throwback Thursday: Memories of when Cork's Everyman was a popular cinema

Throwback Thursday: Memories of when Cork's Everyman was a popular cinema

WOW

<p>Lots of women have issues with insulin resistance and pre-diabetes when they are perimenopausal and menopausal because their metabolism changes, but exercise can help, says Mather.</p>

Which exercises are most beneficial during menopause?

Could certain types of physical activity improve symptoms associated with menopause and boost overall wellbeing, asks CAMILLA FOSTER.

Emer O'Callaghan: Anyone can develop breast cancer..don't neglect yourself

Emer O'Callaghan: Anyone can develop breast cancer..don't neglect yourself

row of different color cars on asphalt parking lot at cloudy summer day

Julie Helen: Good access is really about feeling safe and comfortable

Girl counting US Dollar bills, using calculator, and writing expenses. Woman doing budget, estimating money balance for shopping

9 bad money habits to avoid in the lead-up to Christmas

Cork researcher: ‘It’s time women’s health is given the research it deserves’

Cork researcher: ‘It’s time women’s health is given the research it deserves’

entertainment

<p>El Clash Combo play at Seachurch, Ballycotton, on Saturday at 8pm</p>

Lots to see in Cork aside from de Jazz, boy

A look ahead to what's on in Cork for the next seven days.

Stevie G: Cork is stacked with good sounds for Jazz Weekend

Stevie G: Cork is stacked with good sounds for Jazz Weekend

Here's where you can catch free gigs as part of the Jazz Festival in Cork this week

Here's where you can catch free gigs as part of the Jazz Festival in Cork this week

Stevie G: Our underground rap scene on the rise

Stevie G: Our underground rap scene on the rise

Momoko Gill is looking forward to the Cork Jazz Festival, and her show in Triskel

Momoko Gill is looking forward to the Cork Jazz Festival, and her show in Triskel

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‘I don’t feel like myself any more’. Why Irish women are missing the signs of menopause

‘I don’t feel like myself any more’. Why Irish women are missing the signs of menopause

New build, renovation or replacement? Seven window and door decisions to make before comparing quotes in Ireland

New build, renovation or replacement? Seven window and door decisions to make before comparing quotes in Ireland

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