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Saturday 06 June 2020

CORK NEWS - LIVE

Lisa Grainger, co-owner, Olori Boutique in Cork city, starting to remove the Love Cork sign from the shop window as preparations are made to re-open on Monday.
Picture Denis Minihane.

Summer is not lost: Positive reaction in Cork to accelerated easing of restrictions

CORK businesses have had a broadly positive reaction to the Government’s decision to accelerate the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. However, some have cautioned that more detail and some changes are needed as shops open their doors on Monday, and hotels, restaurants, and bars prepare to reopen in the weeks ahead.

Pat Falvey in the Antarctic: I have learned that the important things are to stay connected and stay optimistic and also the ability to show love.

Cork explorer Pat Falvey: Nothing is more important than family

Aaron Mansworth, Managing Director of Trigon Hotels, welcomed the fact that hotels will be able to open up earlier to the domestic market but said air access is still an issue.

Picture: Denis Minihane.

Move to reopen hospitality early is welcomed in Cork - but reservations remain

The Government has also announced a series of additional measures for children and older people, with plans for phased reintroduction of visiting at nursing homes and permission for playgroups and summer camps to operate.

Photo Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Ireland's exit from lockdown accelerated: Extra measures get green light from Monday

An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, briefs the media at Government Buildings on the next phase of the Roadmap for reopening society and business following a Cabinet meeting today. Photo Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Taoiseach announces acceleration of roadmap: people can travel county-wide from Monday

Some of those with Black Lives Matter signs in Cork remembering George Floyd.
Picture Denis Minihane.

Black Lives Matter protests reach Cork; unofficial march on Patrick St

So far the company has lost €160m in lost turnover and further significant losses are expected this year.

Company that runs Cork Airport losing €1m a day

A YOUNG Cork woman waiting for a kidney transplant remains in limbo after her operation was suspended until further notice during the pandemic. Sally Nagle with dog Toby.

Pic; Larry Cummins

Cork woman whose kidney transplant was postponed: 'This is a worry for people on waiting lists'

Source: An Garda Siochana - Cork, Kerry & Limerick-Southern Region

Motorist in Cork stopped for speeding tested positive for illicit drug

Picture Dan Linehan

Cork teenager who kicked Garda in the head ordered to write letter of apology

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CORK SPORT - LIVE

Aghabullogue's Paul Ring trying to get through the Dripsey line in a Sciath na Sciath final, which his team won in 2012. He last year won an U20 All-Ireland football title. Picture Denis Minihane.

Sciath na Scol's special place in Cork GAA is recognised with national awards

THE weather this May and early June would have been ideal for the Sciath na Scol hurling finals.

Charlie O’Mahony, seen here with Nedser Cotter, scored from two penalties for the Munster Senior League in Wales.

Munster Senior League team flew the Cork soccer flag with pride in Swansea

Cork captain Anna Geary and Joanne O'Callaghan with the O'Duffy Cup in 2014. See question 26. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The Echo weekend sports quiz: Test your knowledge of years ending in four

Former Irish and Harlequins hockey great Sarah Kelleher, in action in World Cup '94. Picture: James Meehan/INPHO

The Leeside Legends series: Sarah Kelleher was an Irish hockey great

There has been a huge increase in the number of sports people going jogging to stay fit, but Kevin Tattan believes sprinting sessions are far more effective. Picture: INPHO/Photosport/Andrew Cornaga

'Doing long distance runs where a player is just slogging through won't help their match fitness when they return'

Na Trachtalai Abu and Donie McInerney with trainer James Motherway after winning the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Steeplechase. Picture: Healy Racing

Cloyne trainer James Motherway looking to put summer horses to the test

Dr Crokes' Michael Burns and Conor Dennehy of St. Finbarr's in action in 2018. No social distancing there. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

As GAA returns, coaches and players face huge challenges to modify training

Kerry's Kieran Donaghy scores a goal past Mayo goalkeeper Robert Hennelly and Ger Cafferkey in the epic 2014 All-Ireland football semi-final replay in Limerick. Picture: INPHO/Cathal Noonan

Kerry produce footballers with nothing in mind other than All-Irelands, in Cork the focus isn't as ruthless

Páirc Uí Chaoimh hasn't seen GAA action since earlier this year. When the GAA returns from the end of June it will be on a club-first basis. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Club before county as inter-county training on hold until September 14

The Blarney Street Athletic side and followers celebrate after winning the AOH Cup for the first time. The victory brought great joy to Vincent Thompson. Picture: Barry Peelo.

The late Vincent Thompson was at the heart of the Blarney Street Athletic club

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CORK LIVES

Learn how to stretch... Picture: Stock

Keeping Cork Healthy: Flexibility is your friend

The Echo has teamed up with the Mardyke Arena UCC during this lockdown period to give readers weekly tips on how to stay fit and healthy. Today - how to get a more flexible body, more exercise advice, and a delicious recipe too. Move along to the fitness videos at echolive.ie

CORK LIVES

Learn how to stretch... Picture: Stock

Keeping Cork Healthy: Flexibility is your friend

The Echo has teamed up with the Mardyke Arena UCC during this lockdown period to give readers weekly tips on how to stay fit and healthy. Today - how to get a more flexible body, more exercise advice, and a delicious recipe too. Move along to the fitness videos at echolive.ie

RISING STAR: Biig Piig, aka Jessica Smyth, says she hopes she has inherited the Irish talent for telling a story through her songs

Cork-born rapper set for Jools Holland show tonight

Smoked Turkey Rasher and Mushroom Carbonara by Trisha Lewis, which features in her new book, Trisha's Transformation. Published by Gill Books, out now.

Recipe: Smoked Turkey Rasher and Mushroom Carbonara by Trisha Lewis

Pamela with her wedding party, which included her daughter Nicole, far right. The party also included Maid of Honour Nicola Turnbull, bridesmaids Teresa Howey, Jemma Keane, Elizabeth Hayes and Maria Ricken.

Wedding of the Week: Surrounded by the ones we love

SPEAKING OUT OF TURN: President Donald Trump has spread dangerous misinformation on the coronavirus, say experts.

7 Covid-19 ‘cures’ that will not work

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CORK VIEWS

OPINION

Protesters at a public rally in Galway last year against racismand the direct provision system

It’s high time that direct provision was axed

When she realised she knew little about the system of direct provision, JANE MC NAMARA decided to find out more, then release a podcast about what she had learned

OPINION

Protesters at a public rally in Galway last year against racismand the direct provision system

It’s high time that direct provision was axed

When she realised she knew little about the system of direct provision, JANE MC NAMARA decided to find out more, then release a podcast about what she had learned

"One way to do this is to develop a culture where community gardens and allotments are seen as the norm rather than the exception and where farmer’s markets are accessible to all, rather than perceived as a middleclass luxury."

Working to future proof Cork food system

Rugby star, Peter O'Mahony and Dr. Richard Bambury, Clinical Director for Cancer Services,on board the L.E. Eithne in Cork harbour, to kickstart urgent funding for game-changing cancer technology at Cork University Hospital. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Cancer won’t wait — funding is needed

SWEET TREAT: “Just as food offers comfort in these restricted times, so too is it a reward for staying at home and staying safe.”

Colette Sheridan: Gaining the dreaded Covid-stone shouldn't be a source of shame

DOING THEIR BIT:LiamHughes with fellow volunteers at the Varkala Beach Drive in India lastyear

We can make a difference and save our planet

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Nostalgia

MEMORIES: John Arnold’s 1969 autograph book, which is filled with signatures of people he met that year at Irish College

John Arnold: Rhymes and phrases that echo down years, half a century on

John Arnold reads over some messages, written over more than half a century ago...

STAGE STARS: A flyer for The Fontana Showband, with a young Rory Gallagher at the front in the white jacket — Jo Kerrigan remembers them as a warm-up band in the Arcadia

Buckle up for a quick step back in time at Cork's dance halls...

Children picking blackberries at Pouladuff, Cork, in September, 1951 — youngsters could get into the Lido in Blackpool at the time by presenting three clean jam jars during harvest season, recalls one Corkman

I recall paying into a Cork cinema with jam jars

FULL HOUSE: Patrons at the Pavillion Cinema in Cork on May 16, 1952, for a midnight matinee of Show Boat, starring Ava Gardner and Howard Keel. The Pav was open from 1921 to 1989

Pandemics, shawlies, and scams: Memories from heyday of Cork cinema

Johnny Logan and Shay celebrate winning the Eurovision Song Contest, 1980.

What’s another 40 years for a Eurovision legend?

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WOW

Maeve Dennehy and Virginia Foley.

Why I’m selling face masks for Marymount

Maeve Dennehy has dedicated the past few years to fundraising for Marymount, as they cared for her sister and mum before their passing. SANDRA QUINN writes about her latest fundraising endeavour

Eimear Hutchinson has put together a list of books she's enjoyed over the last while. Picture: Stock

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THE weather this May and early June would have been ideal for the Sciath na Scol hurling finals.

The Echo has teamed up with the Mardyke Arena UCC during this lockdown period to give readers weekly tips on how to stay fit and healthy. Today - how to get a more flexible body, more exercise advice, and a delicious recipe too. Move along to the fitness videos at echolive.ie

The Echo has teamed up with the Mardyke Arena UCC during this lockdown period to give readers weekly tips on how to stay fit and healthy. Today - how to get a more flexible body, more exercise advice, and a delicious recipe too. Move along to the fitness videos at echolive.ie

When she realised she knew little about the system of direct provision, JANE MC NAMARA decided to find out more, then release a podcast about what she had learned

When she realised she knew little about the system of direct provision, JANE MC NAMARA decided to find out more, then release a podcast about what she had learned

John Arnold reads over some messages, written over more than half a century ago...

Maeve Dennehy has dedicated the past few years to fundraising for Marymount, as they cared for her sister and mum before their passing. SANDRA QUINN writes about her latest fundraising endeavour

Tuesday night saw the show’s finale air on RTÉ One and it got an overnight average of 319,000 viewers.