Welcome to The Echo’s second Summer Soap of 2022. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started last Monday and runs till Saturday. Called Kilroche, this story is about a woman who falls downstairs - but was it an accident? It was written by Assumpta Curran, from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at Echolive.ie. In the eighth episode, Maura pays a visit to Hannah in her hospital bed

After her recent article on properties for sale for less than €200,000 in Cork, ADRIENNE ACTON finds some that come in at below the €250,000 mark

If you want to keep your flower show going into September and October here are some tips from Olive Ryan

Welcome to The Echo’s second Summer Soap of 2022. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started last Monday and runs till Saturday. Called Kilroche, this story is about a woman who falls downstairs - but was it an accident? It was written by Assumpta Curran, from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at Echolive.ie. In the seventh episode, Din, out of his mind with drink, has a rant at landlord Mick

In a new weekly series, KATE RYAN selects various food experiences in Cork - starting with the best food trucks

Eamear O’Halloran and Phillip Dowling, who live in Blarney share details of their special day

Welcome to The Echo’s second Summer Soap of 2022. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started on Monday and runs till next Saturday. Called Kilroche, this is about a woman who falls downstairs - but was it an accident? It was written by Assumpta Curran, of the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at Echolive.ie. In episode 6, we find out more about the characters of Kilroche

Two Dubliners pay homage to Kate Bush in a new book, says GRAINNE McGUINNESS

Helen Cuddigan, marketing and digital manager, Ballymaloe House, tells us how she likes to spend her downtime

Welcome to The Echo’s second Summer Soap of 2022. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started on Monday and runs till Saturday week. Called Kilroche, this is about a woman who falls downstairs - apparently in an accident caused by her long hair. But was it an accident? It was written by Assumpta Curran  of the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at Echolive.ie. In the fifth episode, the mystery over Hannah’s fall deepens

This is a very tasty caramel and white chocolate tart, full of the flavours of toasted macadamia, and fresh cherry. The pastry case is light and crisp. Serve chilled or at room temperature

Welcome to The Echo’s second Summer Soap of 2022. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started on Monday and runs till Saturday week. Called Kilroche, this story is about a woman who falls downstairs - apparently in an accident caused by her long hair. But was it an accident? It was written by Assumpta Curran  of the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. In the third episode, we discover that Hannah’s still alive

Welcome to The Echo’s second Summer Soap of 2022. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts. Called Kilroche, this story is about a woman who falls downstairs - apparently in an accident caused by her long hair. But was it an accident? It was written by Assumpta Curran, of the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at Echolive.ie. In episode 4, an accusation of murder

Tadhg Hickey, talks to us about his upcoming role in the Everyman’ s summer production opening on August 10.

Welcome to The Echo’s second Summer Soap of 2022. Called Kilroche, it is about a woman who falls downstairs - apparently in an accident caused by her long hair. But was it an accident? It was written by Assumpta Curran, of the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at Echolive.ie. In episode 2, a stunned reaction to the stairs fall

Photographer Kieron O’Connor, who suffered a stroke in his 30s, has recovered and now opened his own business in Cobh, writes CHRIS DUNNE

Some of us have bad habits that contribute to poor eye health and vision - here’s how to tackle them

Welcome to The Echo’s second Summer Soap of 2022. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which starts today and runs till Saturday week. Called Kilroche, this story is about a woman who falls downstairs - apparently in an accident caused by her long hair. But was it an accident? It was written by Assumpta Curran of the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. In the first episode, Hannah O’Connor is told ‘That hair will be the death of you’

The Wagon Tavern closed during Covid, but is now back up and running and enjoying a busy summer, writes CHRIS DUNNE

In a final message before her tragic death from bowel cancer recently, UK TV pesenter and mother-of-two Deborah James urged people to “check your poo - it could just save your life”

They provide shade, oxygen, and beauty - so what type of tree should you plant?, asks our gardening expert OLIVE RYAN

New RTE series Horse Country explores the world of sport horses, and spotlight falls on the Burchills of West Cork

Weekend Foodie recipes: A prawn curry dish and elderberries dessert

St Finbarr's Way, a pilgrim path from Drimoleague to Gougane Barra, is featured on The Summer Show on Sunday

This week, Adam Cowhig, of Clonakilty, weds German bride Malina Deliah Wohlenberg

Our second Summer Soap starts in print and online on Monday. Here, its author, Assumpta Curran, tells COLETTE SHERIDAN of her journey through the arts, and how she finally pursued her love for writing

Cork poet Daragh Fleming tells GRAINNE McGUINNESS about the inspiration for his latest work

As the weather heats up, do your children know what to do in a water emergency?

Theatre Nights: 

Person to Person: Cork Craft month gets underway in August. We chat to Enid Conway, Operations Manager of Cork Craft and Design, who run the event

Cork-based Christopher Braganza was the winner of RTÉ’s Battle Of The Food Trucks - announced yesterday. KATE RYAN caught up with the ‘Spice Genie’ to reflect on the win and find out his plans for the future

Christine Smiddy, whose younger brother has down syndrome, tells CHRIS DUNNE about taking part in the Tour de Munster next month and raising money for Down Syndrome Ireland

Ahead of Fraughan Sunday, KATE RYAN pays a visit to Derry Duff farm - a beautiful, ecologically diverse organic farm in West Cork

The Barstool series: We catch up with the owner of Finn’s Tavern in Ballymacoda - who has been running the premises since 1986

Dolphins and whales off Baltimore will feature in The Summer Show on RTE on Sunday evening

The Weekend Foodie: A summer dish of mushrooms and cheese, followed by a peach melba recipe

Katie McNamara, of Kilworth, and David O'Riordan, of Glanmire, relive their big day

A year after losing his wife Lil to dementia, TP O’MAHONY reflects on the grieving process, and how his attitude to life after death has changed

Author Breda Joy tells CHRIS DUNNE how Kerry inspired her to write a book with shades of Fawlty Towers

It’s been an emotionally exhausting time for Joe Wicks. But, as he tells Abi Jackson, he’s in a good place with lots to be excited about.

Theatre Nights: The lowdown on all the shows hitting Cork stages in the next week

Newmarket-born Mairead O’Connor lives in Sydney and is part of Central Coast GAA. She tells EMMA CONNOLLY about funding the club was recently awarded for a mental health initiative

Great recipes for warm weather - bacon and cream chees French toast and a lemon cheesecake

When Chrys Ngwa was diagnosed with prostate cancer three years ago, the news was not good. CHRIS DUNNE talks to him about his treatment and why he’s taking part in the Breakthrough Cancer Research’s PPI panel

Yes, we are in the midst of a housing supply crisis and prices are soaring, but ADRIENNE ACTON still found six affordable properties for sale at under €200,000 in Cork, with mortgages of several hundred euro a month

The sun is here, our plants are thirsty, and OLIVE RYAN has some tips on watering them

Cork Cancer Care Centre is marking 10 years in operation, writes CHRIS DUNNE, who catches up with their CEO Linda Goggin James to find out about their work in supporting those affected by the illness

CHRIS DUNNE visits The Irish Whip, based in Ballydehob, and meets with owner Barry O’Brien to find out about its charm

A new Ryanair route from Cork, Valencia in Spain has got a lot going for it if you're looking for a break, says SARAH O'DWYER

Welcome to The Echo’s annual feature - Summer Soap. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started last Monday week and concludes today. Called The Search For Dodger, this story is about two teenagers in Mayfield and their hunt for a lost dog, and was written by Luke Jeffers, from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at echolive.ie. In the final episode, the boys face a race against time...

Jessica McCarthy (nee Flanagan), from Coachford, married Michael McCarthy, from Macroom.

A gorgeous cake with some sweet summer fruits by Mercy Fenton

This summer’s biggest stage production in Cork — Morrígan — is an exciting new Irish Opera created by composer and director John O’Brien, and librettist Éadaoin O’Donoghue, produced by O’Brien and Cork Opera House. Today, in My Weekend, Éadaoin O’ Donoghue features in our My Weekend.

Welcome to The Echo’s annual feature - Summer Soap. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started last Monday and ends tomorrow. Called The Search For Dodger, this story is about two teenagers in Mayfield and their hunt for a lost dog, and was written by Luke Jeffers, from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. In the penultimate episode, can Matt and Barra catch their prey?

We asked seven top authors – who themselves have new books out this summer and autumn – to share some of the books they’re most looking forward to reading this summer.

Looking for something for the kids to do? Why not get your child to take part in our Big KidzZone Summer Quiz. This one is for children aged eight to 12

Welcome to The Echo’s annual feature - Summer Soap. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started last Monday week and runs till Saturday. Called The Search For Dodger, this story is about two teenagers in Mayfield and their search for a lost dog, and was written by Luke Jeffers (right), from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at echolive.ie. In the tenth episode, the boys have their quarry at last.... or do they?

Joe Byrne who runs a salon on Glasheen Road is in action again - this time fundraising to help with back to school costs

Welcome to The Echo’s annual feature - Summer Soap. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started last Monday week and runs till Saturday week. Called The Search For Dodger, this story is about two teenagers in Mayfield and their search for a lost dog, and was written by Luke Jeffers (right), from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at echolive.ie. In the ninth episode, Matt has time for a spot of busking in Cork city...

People will come together this weekend for Joy in the Park, to promote positive mental health, writes AISLING MEATH

Welcome to The Echo’s annual feature - Summer Soap. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started last Monday week and runs till Saturday. Called The Search For Dodger, this story is about two teenagers in Mayfield and their search for a lost dog, and was written by Luke Jeffers (right), from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at echolive.ie. In the eighth episode, Matt and Barra’s adventure takes a bad turn

What to do in the garden this week? Olive Ryan shares some advice

CHRIS DUNNE chats to William O’Brien, the fifth generation of his family to run The Corner Bar in Skibbereen

Welcome to The Echo’s annual feature - Summer Soap. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started last Monday week and runs till Saturday. Called The Search For Dodger, this story is about two teenagers in Mayfield and their search for a lost dog, and was written by Luke Jeffers (right), from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at echolive.ie. In the seventh episode, that dream of a PlayStation 5 just got closer...

Rebecca McCarthy, who wed husband Christopher Murphy earlier this summer

Welcome to The Echo’s annual feature - Summer Soap. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started on Monday and runs till Saturday week. Called The Search For Dodger, this story is about two teenagers in Mayfield and their search for a lost dog, and was written by Luke Jeffers (right), from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at echolive.ie. In the sixth episode, the boys hunt for the dog in Fitzgerald’s Park...

In The Summer Show, Derek Mooney and Nuala Carey embark on a unique summer road trip, inviting others to explore also.

Fans of Cork history are in for a treat this weekend writes GRAINNE MCGUINNESS

AnnaMarie Fegan is vice-admiral, Royal Cork Yacht Club, and co-chair of Volvo Cork Week 2022, which gets underway next week

Welcome to The Echo’s annual feature - Summer Soap. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started on Monday and runs till Saturday week. Called The Search For Dodger, this story is about two teenagers in Mayfield and their search for a lost dog, and was written by Luke Jeffers (right), from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at echolive.ie. In the fifth episode, the two schoolchildren are still on Dodger’s tail...

Welcome to The Echo’s annual feature - Summer Soap. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started on Monday and runs till Saturday week. Called The Search For Dodger, this story is about two teenagers in Mayfield and their search for a lost dog, and was written by Luke Jeffers (right), from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at echolive.ie. In the fourth episode, the boys’ pursuit takes them to a garage

This is a gorgeous simple cake, perfect for summer, says Mercy Fenton

In our weekly Person to Person column, we catch up with Alan O'Loughlin of Ballycotton Seafood stall in Cork's English Market

Welcome to The Echo’s annual feature - Summer Soap. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which started on Monday and runs till Saturday week. Called The Search For Dodger, this story is about two teenagers in Mayfield and their search for a lost dog, and was written by Luke Jeffers (right), from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at echolive.ie. In the third episode, a diversion as the boys continue their quest for pooch

Welcome to The Echo’s annual feature - Summer Soap. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, running until Saturday week. Called The Search For Dodger, this story is about two teenagers in Mayfield and their search for a lost dog, and was written by Luke Jeffers, from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. Catch up with previous episodes at echolive.ie. In the second episode, our heroes are on the tail of the missing dog

Old postcards from every county in Ireland, including Cork, feature in a new book by Tom Cronin a man passionate about preserving our past, writes LINDA KENNY

The new series starts this week 

Men are notoriously bad at looking after their health - here are some simple things they can do

Jack Doyle’s is a regular haunt for locals and tourists alike, says owner Ger Curley, who talks to CHRIS DUNNE about the business

Welcome to The Echo’s annual feature - Summer Soap. Now in its seventh year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which runs daily in print and on EchoLive.ie - starting here... Called The Search For Dodger, this story is about two teenagers in Mayfield and their search for a lost dog, and was written by Luke Jeffers, from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC.  In the first episode, teen pals are given a task by an elderly lady...

Cork-based Christopher Braganza features in a new TV series, Battle of the Food Trucks

Tracy O'Regan from Watergrasshill recently married Jonathan Duggan from Glanmire, the couple now live in Fermoy

This is a luscious dessert, caramelised banana cream between layers of hazelnut meringue and dark chocolate ganache, writes Mercy Fenton

A bad connection doesn’t stop Fiction Laureate Colm Tóibín from discussing reading as a shared endeavour, explaining why he won’t return to biographical fiction in a hurry, or from giving Donal O’Keeffe a sneak peek at Brooklyn: The Sequel.

As his funny, entertaining 12-episode story is set to begin in The Echo and at EchoLive.Ie from Monday, budding writer Luke Jeffers tells COLETTE SHERIDAN how he came to pen the Summer Soap, and why this is a rich time for Cork and Irish literature

The composer spends his free time watching sport on television or walking the beach with family

We are celebrating the start of the summer holidays with our big KidzZone Summer Quiz

Madeleine D’Arcy will be appearing at the West Cork Literary Festival on Thursday, July 15, in Bantry Library, alongside Nithy Kasa. See www.westcorkliteraryfestival.ie

Kinsale Arts Weekend runs from July 7. Among the exhibitions is ‘Through Ukrainian Eyes’ - featuring photos taken by refugees who have recently arrived to the town, writes JENNIFER HORGAN

It is a great time to sow biennials like foxgloves, honesty, wallflowers and sweet william, says Olive Ryan in her weekly column.

After two years of pandemic restrictions, Lissarda Scouts are back doing activities and are sending out an invitation for new recruits, says DAVID FORYSTHE

Established in Cork city in 1872, St Luke’s Home has just celebrated 150 years of caring for the older person. CHRIS DUNNE traces the history of the Mahon centre

Violin maker Bertrand Galen moved to Cork in 1999 and operates a workshop on Maylor Street. COLETTE SHERIDAN talks to him about his career, his move to Ireland, and recording with Glen Hansard

The TV series covers trails from County Kerry, Northern Ireland, County Wicklow and around Lough Derg

CHRIS DUNNE catches up with Paul Foley, owner of Mick Finns in Clonakilty, to talk about the challenges of the past few years