The judge said the jury did not believe the man was hunting but was going to recover ten kilos of cannabis on a country lane.

OVER 70 jobs are to be created in Cork as EY today announced plans for a total of 816 new jobs across the island of Ireland within the next year.

A Cork animal welfare charity is appealing to the public for donations to fund a CAT scan to gain a clearer picture of the health of a puppy abandoned in a box on someone's doorstep.

GARDAÍ are warning parents after a nine-year-old child was found using a scrambler bike in Cork city. The incident was mentioned at Monday’s meeting of the Cork City Joint Policing Committee by Chief Superintendent Barry McPolin.

A householder returned home from a walk to find a burglar stepping out of a cupboard in his home office with a laptop under his jacket. The householder held on to the intruder until the gardaí arrived to arrest him.

POLITICIANS are being urged to push for a supervised injection centre for Cork city to help save lives.

A CORK GP has said antigen tests can be “very useful” in allaying people’s concerns about Covid, with the increased return to workplaces and colleges getting underway.

ROBUST policing plans are in place for the homes of three senior Cabinet members in Cork, according to the city’s top cop.

ALMOST €25,000 has been raised by a man who has been walking from branch to branch of the Samaritan’s service for the past two years, covering 6,000 miles.

After a summer spent holidaying in Ireland, Wally the Walrus is finally en route home. In a post on social media this evening Seal Rescue Ireland (SRI) said that after 22 days without a confirmed sighting, Wally was spotted in Iceland on Sunday.

MATERNITY care campaigners are preparing to protest as they call for an end to to restrictions in all maternity hospitals across the country.

CORK woman Sarah Corcoran has been announced as a regional winner and finalist in Right at Home’s Carer of the Year Awards.

A STOLEN truck was abandoned without the handbrake being applied and it rolled down a hill into the gable end of a house — and while two of those involved in the crime disappeared, the young lookout man returned to ask gardaí if anyone was injured.

Gardaí in Cork have taken to social media in a bid to return a "substantial amount" of money found this morning with its rightful owner. The undisclosed sum was found in Kilworth and handed into Fermoy Garda Station.

Gardaí arrested a 65-year-old Cork man arising out of the seizure of almost €130,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis at the weekend.

A six-year jail term was imposed on a young man who fired shots at gardaí from his speeding car from what looked like a real handgun and also stood in a stylised shooting stance to fire shots.

THERE was huge excitement in Midleton CBS Primary School on Monday morning when Alfie - a 16-week-old Goldendoodle puppy - commenced his duties as a school therapy dog.

THE return of indoor dance classes has been warmly welcomed in Cork, with some schools already dealing with “pent-up” demand and an increase in interest.

A CORK hotel has been forced to close for a number of days after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.

Beloved Cork bar the Hi-B is preparing to reopen next month after being closed for over 550 days.

University College Cork (UCC) Olympic medal winning rowers Paul O’Donovan and Emily Hegarty have added their voices to a campaign to encourage students at the university to take part in a new Covid-19 rapid testing project.

Cork City Council have installed a network of air quality monitors at various locations across the city. 

There are concerns that the lifting of restrictions and pandemic protections related to Covid-19 could lead to an increase in homelessness in Cork.

A SERVICE station in Fermoy is one of 13 retail sites across the country which has been bought by Corrib Oil.

A Cork GP has urged older people not to make themselves a prisoner in their own homes, and said that 18 months after the start of the pandemic some older people remain nervous about going out.

Calls are being made for dedicated, local approaches to tackling knife crime as new figures show that a tripling in the volume of knives seized in Cork City between 2016 and 2020.

FAMILIES of Owenacurra Centre residents have organised a public meeting on the proposed closure of the service.

THE hills of Cork are alive with the sound of music, thanks to the skills and tutoring of one Finnish lady, who has found favour with the Corkonian way of living.

A motorist rammed a van three times from behind in his car following an altercation at the car park for Rocky Bay during Covid restrictions.

A project which has seen volunteers come together to try to preserve the ruins of an 18th century church in a Cork village, has come in for praise from the Taoiseach who described the project as “the epitome of community spirit.

THE Echo mini marathon may not be able to go ahead in its traditional format this year but that didn't stop many hitting the roads of Cork city to complete their 6k yesterday.

Hundreds of people are expected to take part in the virtual Echo Women’s Mini Marathon. The event would usually see in the region of 7,000 running or walking the mini-marathon each year, before gathering at the finish in Kennedy Park.

Health authorities have reported that the Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of 1,224 confirmed cases of Covid-19. According to the latest figures, as of 8am today 278 Covid-19 patients were hospitalised, of which 63 are in ICU.

A man arrested in connection with the seizure of more than €129,000 of cocaine, cannabis and cash in Cork has been charged and is due to appear before Cork District Court.

Tragedy was avoided when a man fell overboard from a 28ft yacht in Youghal Harbour yesterday because he was wearing a lifejacket and had a communications device to hand, according to Mark Nolan, Youghal RNLI Volunteer.

Two Cork students have scooped a top award at the EU Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS).

10% of people who have had Covid-19 may have symptoms and side effects for months afterwards and this will be a strain on the healthcare system, says Darragh Bermingham

A PART eight planning application for a northside social housing development has been passed by Cork City Council. The submission for Errigal Heights, in Glen Avenue, The Glen is for 28 units. These units will be split across two blocks.

A Cork consultant medical oncologist has said that the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted inequalities in the Irish healthcare system.

The Sinn Féin team for Cork North Central has shared the results of their Sustainable Transport Survey. A total of 250 people responded to the survey that asked people a number of questions about how they get around their local area.

The man accused of a carjacking in Cork City confirmed a signed plea of guilty to the charges against him and his sentencing was adjourned until September 29.

An online charity concert is set to take place tonight in memory of a nine-year-old girl who died suddenly this time last year during a procedure following open heart surgery.

THE lack of accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence in Cork has been described as an “utter disgrace” as councillors called for the provision of additional safe houses across the county.

THERE has been a renewed request for a meeting with the Garda Commissioner to address concerns about resourcing issues at Carrigaline Garda Station.

A Cork punter has struck luck after placing a small amount on their lucky numbers in the Lotto this week. The anonymous winner placed the small bet in their local BoyleSports shop, investing just €0.

Simon Coveney is to meet a group of women who have alleged they were sexually assaulted and discriminated against while serving in the Irish Defence Forces.

CORK county councillors are seeking enhanced signage and warning measures for motorway slip roads in a bid to prevent further fatalities on Cork roads.

Hundreds of events took place yesterday evening across the city and county of Cork to mark Culture Night.

Cork’s Lord Mayor has proposed that the city council returns to the chamber by the end of October to hold physical meetings.

FUNDING for traffic infrastructure in Douglas is being requested from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) following a motion by Councillor Deirdre Forde which was passed by Cork City Councillors.

HALF a million euro in funding has been announced for a new rural scheme to raise awareness of the positive role played by social enterprises.

Preparations are under way for the return of the annual Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle.

Cork hotels and guesthouses are calling for Government support to continue into 2022 citing a challenging nine months ahead with reduced occupancy and slow recovery of international visitors.

A NEW trail has been launched in West Cork to guide people to sites in the area associated with the life of Michael Collins, ahead of the centenary of his death next year.

THE decision on the preferred option for the proposed Cork to Limerick motorway has been delayed until the first quarter of 2022. The N/M20 Cork-to-Limerick Road Improvement Scheme is a key element in Project Ireland 2040.

Cork looks set for a generally dry start to the week with some cool, wet, and windy spells to follow as the week progresses. Monday is forecast to be mostly cloudy with patchy rain or drizzle at times and highest temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees.

Pop-up vaccination centres will open across many college campuses when students return this month, the Higher Education Minister has said.

A 15-year-old who had been missing from Cork city has been found safe and well. A statement from gardaí said: "Michael McInerney has been located safe and well.  "No further media action is required.

Gardaí have seized approximately €129,700 worth of cocaine, cannabis and cash following the search of a house in the Knocknaheeny area of Cork, yesterday, September 17.

CORK woman Irene McGrath is taking on The Echo Women’s Mini-Marathon this weekend as she embraces a “new lease of life” following a double lung transplant.

FORMER homes, pubs, restaurants and community buildings acrosCork city that were once vibrant and full of life are lying vacant or derelict while Ireland finds itself mired in a housing crisis that is impacting thousands of people.

CORK Chamber has welcomed the relaxation of Covid restrictions hailing the move as a welcome step towards normality and a morale boost for the whole city of Cork.

A Cork TD has said the opportunity for Cork to host the 2024 America’s Cup yacht race would have huge economic benefits for the country "must not be passed up".

UCC is to hire a community engagement officer to work with residents, local businesses and landlords for a period of two to three years in response to ongoing antisocial behaviour in the residential areas around the college.

THREE children at a pedestrian crossing on Sarsfield’s Road in Cork had to jump out of the way as a teenager drove a car at high speed through the area and a woman walking a dog also had to jump into a ditch to avoid being struck in the dangerous ...

GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Michael McInerney who is missing from the Victoria Road area of Cork city.

A total of five reasons were given by Cork City Council for their decision to refuse planning permission for changes to Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

A jury of eight men and four women took just over three hours to find a middle-aged man not guilty of sexually assaulting his 19-year-old daughter on Christmas Eve night.

A Cork Country and Western singer who visited Memphis urinated on the street in Fermoy and kicked a mother-of-three who remonstrated with him and now he has been jailed for 15 months.

There have been 752 Covid-19 cases recorded in Cork in the last seven days, a slight decrease in the number of cases recorded the week previous. The seven-day incidence per 100,000 population in Cork from September 9 to September 15 was 138. 5.

Works are progressing on the runway reconstruction project at Cork Airport.

From crime writers to ceramics, music to murals, there are hundreds of people putting their creative energy into events for Culture Night across Cork City and County this evening.

RESIDENTS of the Ballintemple area have welcomed the decision to refuse planning permission for changes to Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

A young man who was ordered to stay out of Clonakilty for chasing a Polish man around another part of West Cork with a knife has just gone into a 12-week rehabilitation programme.

TWO Local Electoral Areas (LEA) in Cork have recorded Covid-19 14-day incidence rates higher than the national average with increases in cases across some areas.

Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, is progressing the upgrade of the Shanakiel WaterMain with 1. 85km of pipes between the Lee Road Water Treatment Plant and Shanakiel and Harbour View Reservoirs to be replaced.

Members of the Nemo Rangers GAA ladies football and camogie teams have tackled some of the most common female stereotypes in a new video.

THE son of bestselling author, illustrator and satirist Tomi Ungerer is set to showcase his own artistic talents with an exhibition taking place as part of Culture Night.

Ed Sheeran has announced his ‘+ - = ÷ x Tour’ (pronounced ‘The Mathematics Tour’), taking place in stadiums throughout 2022 including one date in Cork.

CRECHES across Cork may be forced to close if demands sought by the sector are not met within the next Budget.

THERE has been a renewed request for a meeting with the Garda Commissioner to address concerns about resourcing issues at Carrigaline Garda Station.

AIKEN Promotions have applied to have next year’s Live at the Marquee concerts covered by legislation banning the sale of tickets for vast sums above face value.

A SWIMMER was brought safely to shore at a Cork beach this evening after being swept out to sea. Crosshaven and Ballycotton lifeboats were tasked to the scene this evening to the aid of a swimmer who was near to the East of Power Head.

CORK GAA has released a statement expressing its "surprise and extreme disappointment" as planning permission for changes to the stadium and its exterior were refused by Cork City Council.

CORK'S hopes of hosting the 2024 America's Cup remain alive after it was announced by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) together with Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) that they are extending the selection period for the shortlisted ...

The half-sister of the young woman claiming that her father sexually assaulted her on Christmas Eve night testified in the trial that the complainant once told her that alleging a sex assault was “the only way to get to a man.

THE Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 1,413 confirmed cases of Covid-19. As of 8 am today, 290 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 67 are in ICU. The five-day moving average is 1,395.

A Bandon man accused of attempting to murder his mother had another case against him for allegedly stealing alcohol from a supermarket a week earlier and now a judge has found him mentally unfit to deal with the theft case.

Cork road bowler Eamonn Bowen was coaching A League of Their Own celebrities, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Patrice Evra and Romesh Ranganathan down in Dingle in his favourite pastime.

THE decision to grant planning permission for the construction of holiday units at a popular Cork City hotel has been appealed.

Bail was refused for a 52-year-old man who was arrested and charged with raping his own son when he was aged three to four years old. The child’s 44-year-old mother was released on bail on other related charges.

A new exhibition at Cork’s Crawford Art Gallery invites visitors to encounter the work of Rembrandt van Rijn.

Six Covid-19 outbreaks have been reported in the HSE South region, which comprises Cork and Kerry, in the last week.

Works being carried out by Irish Water in the Beaumont area in Cork city today have been completed.

The new president of the Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI) Brian Bowler is the manager of one of Cork’s most iconic hotels The Montenotte Hotel.