<p>A burst water pipe at the driveway to a home at McGrath Park, Blackrock, Cork. A sinkhole developed overnight and Cork City Fire Brigade responded to the emergency early on Sunaday morning. There is considerable subsidence damage to the private-owned property with cracks visible on the exterior walls of the family home.</p>

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Irish Water acknowledges how 'traumatic' sinkhole incident is for Blackrock family as investigations continue into cause

IRISH Water has said investigations are ongoing in determining the cause of a sinkhole in Blackrock, which led to one family being evacuated from their home at the weekend.

<p>Cork City Council reported criminal damage to the Gardai after paving at four different locations in the city centre were dug up last year. Picture Cork City Council.</p>

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Jail for musician after a number of incidents including 'artistic statement' which saw him dig up paving slabs in Cork city

A homeless musician making an artistic statement left Cork City Council with a €2,000 repair bill when he dug up paving slabs around Cork city centre and left cut flowers in the holes.

<p>Richie Holland is the new Cork City assistant manager</p>

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Richie Holland returns to Cork City as the new assistant manager to Colin Healy

Holland will be in the dug out on Friday night away to Shelbourne

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TV review: Murder at the Cottage: The Search for Justice for Sophie

TV review: Murder at the Cottage: The Search for Justice for Sophie

cork lives

Born with two clubfeet but Cork woman has made massive strides in life

Born with two clubfeet but Cork woman has made massive strides in life

cork news

Covid-19 Press Conf Thursday 17th June 2021

Covid-19 latest: 284 new cases confirmed as CMO expresses concern about Delta variant

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Friends enjoying drinking beer in the backyard.

Confusion for Cork publicans over legality of outdoor drinking

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Travelling salesman appeals Cork rape conviction claiming sexual banter text messages should have been inadmissible

A travelling salesman has appealed his conviction for the rape of a female assistant following a visit to a fair in Co Cork six years ago.

Application for entry to Central Mental Hospital made on behalf of man charged with assaulting his mother in Cork, court hears

Application for entry to Central Mental Hospital made on behalf of man charged with assaulting his mother in Cork, court hears

Cork Donkey Sanctuary confirms reopening date for visitors

Cork Donkey Sanctuary confirms reopening date for visitors

Autumn date for hearing on €100m Kildare-village style retail outlet: Cork County Council challenge decision not to allow plans to progress

Autumn date for hearing on €100m Kildare-village style retail outlet: Cork County Council challenge decision not to allow plans to progress

Motorist caught driving under the influence of drugs arrested by Cork Gardaí

Motorist caught driving under the influence of drugs arrested by Cork Gardaí

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Boxing - Micheál Martin, Tim O'Sullivan, Paddy McSweeney

Cork Ex-boxers planning a year long celebration in 2021 to mark their golden jubilee

A dinner dance at the Rochestown Park Hotel is also envisaged with the keynote speaker being the Taoiseach Michael Martin.

Kieran Walsh is still on the run for Kilworth: 26 seasons and counting

Kieran Walsh is still on the run for Kilworth: 26 seasons and counting

Basketball Ireland 2019/20 Season Launch

Grainne Dwyer and Claire Rockall picked for Ireland 3x3 basketball side while Paul Kelleher is named men's coach

Darragh Crowley 11/6/2021

Cork City striker Darragh Crowley: We have quality but need to take our chances

John Horgan: Munster hurling won't be the same without fans

John Horgan: Munster hurling won't be the same without fans

Cork Lives

Enjoy these charming Cork woods and waterfalls

Enjoy these charming Cork woods and waterfalls

We continue to explore some of Cork’s natural wonders in our 12-part series. Today RICHARD GORDON recalls his visit to Mullinhassig Wood and Waterfalls, in Aghavrin, 4km from Coachford

Cork author’s book is a gift that keeps on giving

Cork author’s book is a gift that keeps on giving

Success story of author and screen-writer... a Bantry girl at heart

Success story of author and screen-writer... a Bantry girl at heart

Cork woman takes part in TV's 'Battle of the Food Trucks'

Cork woman takes part in TV's 'Battle of the Food Trucks'

Recipes: How to spoil your dad on Father's Day

Recipes: How to spoil your dad on Father's Day

Cork Views

Trevor Laffan: Bird poo and horseshoes: I’ve no time for such superstitions

Trevor Laffan: Bird poo and horseshoes: I’ve no time for such superstitions

I’m not superstitious, but I know many who are, and there’s nothing wrong with that as long as it isn’t taken to extremes, so says Trevor Laffan

John Dolan: Fretting about bus lanes and cycleways? The Bay by-election really highlights the two Irelands

John Dolan: Fretting about bus lanes and cycleways? The Bay by-election really highlights the two Irelands

Ailin Quinlan: It looks great, it feels great, so let’s replicate... Princes Street

Ailin Quinlan: It looks great, it feels great, so let’s replicate... Princes Street

John Arnold: Tobacco, spuds, and trouser leg goals... hurling of yesteryear!

John Arnold: Tobacco, spuds, and trouser leg goals... hurling of yesteryear!

Prime Minister Boris Johnson Marries Fiancee Carrie Symonds

Colette Sheridan: Your over-stocked wardrobe could be a really lucrative cash cow

Nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: Holidays, the Ritz, and polio epidemic in Cork

Throwback Thursday: Holidays, the Ritz, and polio epidemic in Cork

Jo Kerrigan recalls long-ago summer holidays, Jimmy Cagney at the Ritz, and life in 1940s Cobh, in this edition of Throwback Thursday

Fears docks may close, but Ford factory on Marina set to roar back into life

Fears docks may close, but Ford factory on Marina set to roar back into life

Throwback Thursday: Era of steam, and the reign of Cha and Miah

Throwback Thursday: Era of steam, and the reign of Cha and Miah

A bomber caught on Parliament Bridge: Cork stories in the headlines 100 years ago

Wagon load of coal for military stolen, and tragedy at cricket match

Who remembers the era of Cork's mystery trains?

Who remembers the era of Cork's mystery trains?

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A riot of colour at the 1988 mini marathon... were you there?

A riot of colour at the 1988 mini marathon... were you there?

We will be delving into the archives in the weeks and months ahead, as we prepare to mark the 40th year of the mini marathon. The Echo Women's Mini Marathon takes place this year on September 19. Every Monday we will be sharing some mini marathon memories.

Is it harder for girls with ADHD to be diagnosed?

Is it harder for girls with ADHD to be diagnosed?

A mother having a serious talk with her daughter

We need to encourage communication with our children around being online, periods, puberty and more...

Meet the women sharing stories about Cork's vibrant food culture

Meet the women sharing stories about Cork's vibrant food culture

Woman frowning in ibd pain partially covered by a blanket sitting on a couch, with one hand covering her lower stomach and other

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Coping with period pain

entertainment

ITV Palooza 2018 - London

Zoe Williams: I had planned a home birth but it turned out there wasn't much choice

'This Morning' doctor shares details of 'beautiful' moment her first baby was born

Sello ushers in the new wave of Irish rap

Sello ushers in the new wave of Irish rap

The 92nd Academy Awards - Vanity Fair Party - Los Angeles

Kim Kardashian reveals her one regret on reunion special

Ed Sheeran sells artwork for charity

Ed Sheeran teases new song on TikTok

There's a buzz around Cork Midsummer Festival

There's a buzz around Cork Midsummer Festival

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