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<p>Describing the attack on the late Barry Daly (above) in the front garden of his home, Mr Staines said: “It is like something you would see from Kill Bill."</p>

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Elements of MMA and 'toxic masculinity' in fatal attack on Doneraile postman, murder trial told

A 17-year-old, who cannot be identified as he is a juvenile, has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter of 44-year-old Barry Daly at Rockview Terrace in Doneraile on October 12 2025.

Cahirmee horse fair

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Blarney Castle owner loses trade mark case

Charles Colthurst lost a legal challenge to a local distillery seeking to register the name ‘Blarney Emerald’ as an EU trade mark.

Mayo All-Ireland winner Ryan O'Donoghue was a great boxer before he turned his attention to gaelic football

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Mayo All-Ireland winner Ryan O'Donoghue was a great boxer before he turned his attention to gaelic football

Meanwhile, over last weekend and next weekend, the national U15, and U17 championships are taking place.

cork lives

Cork On A Fork Fest: What are the key ingredients to its success?

Cork On A Fork Fest: What are the key ingredients to its success?

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Global Cybercrime

How Cork is leading the war on cybercrime

cork news

Cork's Mother Jones festival sheds a light on key social issues

Cork's Mother Jones festival sheds a light on key social issues

cork news

County councillors to receive monthly greenway updates after row over landowner notifications for proposed project

County councillors to receive monthly greenway updates after row over landowner notifications for proposed project

Cork News

<p>Midleton residents have expressed concern at the slow progress in the town’s much-needed flood scheme, as new data has shown a reduction in the money being spent on the plan. Pictured is the flooding on Main St in October 2023. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Concern at slow progress of Midleton flood scheme as new data shows reduction in spending on plan

A total of €4.1m was spent last year, but in 2026 to date, expenditure has dropped to €1.1m.

'Unforgettable weekend': Cork Lotto player scoops €1m prize

'Unforgettable weekend': Cork Lotto player scoops €1m prize

Cork weather: Limited spells of rain expected ahead of August bank holiday weekend

Cork weather: Limited spells of rain expected ahead of August bank holiday weekend

Authentic portrait sick cute caucasian little preschool baby boy in blue sleep with teddy bear on white bed. child resting at lu

Number of children in Cork waiting for assessment jumps 60%

Mother with headache and children jumping on sofa

Prioritise families when it comes to housing, says West Cork's Towse

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<p>RESOLUTE: Tipperary's Eimear Heffernan comes up against Meabh Murphy and Millie Condon of Cork. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane</p>

Cork were like 'caged animals' in Thurles but must roar again to dethrone Galway at Croker

Following their sixth consecutive semi-final success, Cork’s relentless edge will be needed for another fortnight

Douglas had their house in order against Mallow: 'You learn what's inside the player when they're under pressure'

Douglas had their house in order against Mallow: 'You learn what's inside the player when they're under pressure'

The Echo Sport Podcast: Incredible weekend for Cork GAA faithful

The Echo Sport Podcast: Cork club football upsets, hurling preview plus Mayo end the curse

Delight for Niall Hurley as Dohenys turn it around

Delight for Niall Hurley as Dohenys turn it around

123.ie National Senior Track & Field Championships 2026 - Day 2

Cork athletes to the fore at the Irish National Championships

Cork Lives

<p>Cork artist Odessa Yip in front of some of her work</p>

‘My art has to start with a scribble, and I avoid perfectionism’, says Cork artist Odessa

Trinity student and promising Cork artist Odessa Yip tells SUMAYA MOHAMMED about her early influences and what drives her to paint

The stories behind our Holly Bough reader pictures

The stories behind our Holly Bough reader pictures

Wedding of the Week: ‘Memorable day’ for Fermoy couple who got engaged at Disney World

Wedding of the Week: ‘Memorable day’ for Fermoy couple who got engaged at Disney World

‘I only ever wanted to be No.1, nothing else was acceptable’

‘I only ever wanted to be No.1, nothing else was acceptable’

Meabh Cahalane 26/3/2026

Weekend TV sport round-up: Mayo v Kerry, as Cork aim for All-Ireland camogie glory

Cork Views

<p>The Government is increasing fines for dog fouling in September, but Trevor Laffan says it won’t have an impact</p>

Trevor Laffan: Bigger dog fouling fines won’t wash - we need enforcement

Fines for dog fouling will be increased by €100 from the beginning of September, but it won't solve the issue, warns Trevor Laffan

The creative Cork makers building products that last

The creative Cork makers building products that last

Malaria drug research

Heatwave 2026: Forget face fans and air-con... I need a bedroom mosquito net

John Arnold: What’s this Tinder? I used to swipe right for The Siege Of Ennis...

John Arnold: What’s this Tinder? I used to swipe right for The Siege Of Ennis...

Áilín Quinlan: Flashpoint on a Cork road that showed misogyny at its worst

Áilín Quinlan: Flashpoint on a Cork road that showed misogyny at its worst

Nostalgia

<p>Regina Hegarty with her grandparents in West Cork. “They were the best days of my life, my time in West Cork," she said</p>

Throwback Thursday: My grandad, Michael Collins, and the Black and Tans

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears the memories of a woman who recalls her grandfather - a friend of Michael Collins - and her nana in West Cork

Tale of the famous actor mistaken for sailor on Moby Dick set in Youghal

Tale of the famous actor mistaken for sailor on Moby Dick set in Youghal

Throwback Thursday: When the horse and cart ruled in Cork

Throwback Thursday: When the horse and cart ruled in Cork

The Cork man who became the youngest ever resident engineer at the city's waterworks

The Cork man who became the youngest ever resident engineer at the city's waterworks

Throwback Thursday: 'The road was washed away...the army had to put a bridge in place’

Throwback Thursday: 'The road was washed away...the army had to put a bridge in place’

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Julie Helen: Proud mum as a special milestone is reached in the Helen household

Her son's first solo trip to a shop was a big deal for Julie Helen, as she snipped another apron string of parenthood

My Career: ‘I love seeing customers relaxed and restored,' says holistic therapist

My Career: ‘I love seeing customers relaxed and restored,' says holistic therapist

Advice on how to get the best out of your make-up in the summertime

Advice on how to get the best out of your make-up in the summertime

Meet the Cork woman running not one, not two, but three businesses

Meet the Cork woman running not one, not two, but three businesses

Cork actor: ‘In my day, it was unheard of to go away and study’

Cork actor: ‘In my day, it was unheard of to go away and study’

entertainment

<p>Disclosure will play All Together now in a matter of weeks.</p>

Stevie G: Changing tastes for music festivals sees smaller more intimate events gaining in popularity

But the big festivals like All Together Now and Electric Picnic remain two of Europe's finest festivals

What's on: A hit musical, great drama, and festivals galore in Cork

What's on: A hit musical, great drama, and festivals galore in Cork

Eoghan Daltun

New film takes a walk on the wild side in West Cork

Theatre Nights: It’s curtain up for Cork's summer blockbuster

Theatre Nights: It’s curtain up for Cork's summer blockbuster

Beautiful teens at summer festival

Clubbers: The July Weekender at Goleen Eco Resort is set to be a scorcher

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<p>Brian Tuohy, director of flight operations for Flexjet International, says UL's Master of Professional Practice has enhanced his future career prospects. Picture: Eamon Ward</p>

"My master's at UL taught me that structured learning and a demanding career can coexist"

University of Limerick’s flexible new Master of Professional Practice (MPP) allows eligible students to “stack” previous studies they’ve already completed

Three days of steam, music and heritage at the 62nd National Steam Rally

Three days of steam, music and heritage at the 62nd National Steam Rally

How 50 years of innovation and investment have fuelled Bord Gáis Energy – and empowered Cork

How 50 years of innovation and investment have fuelled Bord Gáis Energy – and empowered Cork

Say cheese, think Kerrygold: Dinner is a dream with a simple but tasty pasta bake

Say cheese, think Kerrygold: Dinner is a dream with a simple but tasty pasta bake

CS Yuno Energy July 2026

Yuno Energy brings clarity to customers’ energy bills

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