NEW figures show that seven local electoral areas (LEAs) in Cork have recorded 14-day incidence rates of the virus which were above the national average.

AN Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, praised Cork Education and Training Board for establishing themselves as “deeply rooted members of the community in Cork” as he launched their new Strategy Statement for 2022-2026 this morning.

Ms Steele had a passion for art when she was a teenager, but she never got the opportunity to pursue it. She finally graduated from Crawford College of Art and Design in 2013. 

Cork-based Indian asylum seeker Nadim Hussain has renewed his call on the Department of Justice to issue him with an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) one month after receiving assurances that he would not be deported.

"Conor was in so much pain and it was so devastating to watch him lose his sight, hearing and mobility," Conor's mother said. 

Mr Donohoe said Cabinet may need to meet on Friday to make a decision on travel issues.

Odds on it snowing on Christmas Day at Cork Airport are the same as the odds of snowfall at Dublin Airport on December 25. 

Local charities and small businesses will have their wares on display in the gorgeous surroundings of the most Christmassy place in Cork.

A walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic will take place at Cork City Hall this weekend. The clinic is offering dose one and two of the Covid-19 vaccine and the booster vaccination for 60 to 69-year-olds and healthcare workers only.

Tonight's show kicks off at 9.35pm on RTÉ One. 

A CORK hotelier estimates his business will lose €40,000 from the cancellation of one Christmas party alone.

The company plans to extend the footprint of the Cork store by almost 50 per cent. 

Fermoy man Brian O’Sullivan, the chairman and founder of Irish-owned global packaging company Zeus, has been named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021.

A RESEARCH project to investigate the prevalence of stalking and harassment has been launched at University College Cork.

The focus of this year’s campaign is on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol.

GAELCHOLÁISTE Mhuire AG on Cork’s northside has celebrated its past pupils with an art exhibition.

It's understood the National Public Health Emergency Team has recommended the wearing of masks for primary school children from third class upwards.

GLOW, A Cork Christmas Celebration opens tomorrow, Friday. Bishop Lucey Park, which has been transformed into a festive wonderland, magically tells the story of the Twelve Days of Christmas.

WHITE roses were laid at the gates of Leinster House today by survivors of the Thalidomide drug to mark the 60th anniversary of the drug’s international withdrawal from the market.

THERE have been 12 cases of Covid-19 in Cork prison this year. That is according to Department of Justice figures revealed by the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, in response to a parliamentary question lodged by Independent TD Catherine Connolly.

Her daughter Deirdre said her brothers reflect a mother’s love and that “they are a shining example of what true parenting entails for parents of children and adults with special needs.”

The scene was described by a number of witnesses at the trial of Helen Jones and Keith O’Hara who deny the murder of Paul Jones on September 4, 2019 at 108 Bandon Road, Cork.

Research found that men cited feeling embarrassed, not knowing whom to speak to, and not being able to find the right words as the top three reasons for not opening up.

One of the charges dates back to 2009 and the second one to 2019.

"It is accepted by the guard that when he is sober he is a completely different man." 

GROUPS and individual young people who have distinguished themselves by their bravery or for exceptional contributions to their community were honoured last night at the Cork City Garda Youth Awards 2021The awards were sponsored by The Echo, ...

Cork is set for some windy weather along with long spells of sunshine this weekend, according to Met Éireann.

A premises was subsequently searched in County Tipperary

"The team have worked exceptionally hard to have the store ready." 

"Unfortunately, every Christmas we see the devastating impact drink-driving has on families."

“We get on great ... but that’s all on hold now, we’re in it to win it."

Within minutes of the first two concerts going on sale at 8am, almost 300,000 people were waiting to snap up tickets to see the country music star

THE planned resumption of activities at Whitegate Power Station has been delayed. The 445MW power station, which is owned by Bord Gáis Energy, experienced a forced shutdown last December.

Frank Buttimer, defence solicitor, said, “This man did not realise the extent of his bad behaviour until I went through the evidence with him.” 

The Minister for Education Norma Foley confirmed yesterday that the programme of antigen testing, led by the HSE, will begin next Monday, November 29.

VISITOR numbers at Fota Wildlife Park this year will exceed all records, despite being closed for four months, if no further restrictions are introduced in 2021.

Back in March applicant Mike Houlihane had lodged an application seeking permission for "the demolition of a derelict property, formerly a boxing clubhouse, and permission for the construction of three houses" at a site address of 11,12, 13 Straw Hall, Gerald Griffin Street.

A CORK-based voluntary group that provides temporary accommodation for relatives of seriously ill hospital patients has won The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award.

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is seeking to hire 549 census enumerators to deliver and collect census forms to and from every home in Cork next year.

Hosting the America’s Cup could be “huge for Cork and for the country” if green lit by the Government as financially viable, a Cork city councillor has said.

A popular West Cork Christmas event has been cancelled due to concerns regarding Covid-19. The Ballydehob Christmas Craft & Food Fair announced it would not run this year on Facebook, citing Covid concerns as the main reason.

O’Callaghan Properties announced its plans to seek permission for a significant redevelopment of a 4.162 acres site running from Marina Walk onto the River Lee at Kennedy Quay, with a boundary marked by Victoria Road and Mill Road to the east.

More than 2,600 Covid tests are currently being carried out every day in the region. 

The accused expressed remorse and said that the attack by himself and others was “a lousy thing to do.”

The motive for the murder by stabbing of a 52-year-old man at his home in Cork city was a row over the inheritance of a family home, the prosecution alleged at the opening of the case.

“Members were subjected to sustained injury and endured abuse and harassment in simply doing their job." 

The motive for the murder of a 52-year-old man at his home in Cork city was a row over the inheritance of a family home, the prosecution alleged at the opening of the case.

Twenty new outbreaks of Covid-19 were reported in the HSE South region last week which comprises Cork and Kerry. The outbreaks were identified across a range of different settings including hospitals, schools and residential institutions.

A GROUP of volunteers who gather regularly to clean the coastline around Blackrock castle have called for people who use the area to bring their rubbish home if no bins are available, although they would also like more bins provided to help keep ...

The new facility will provide dedicated stroke, acquired brain injury and general neurological rehabilitation. 

Bus Éireann is calling on the people of Cork to help it to fill a bus with food and toys again this Christmas, which can be distributed to families in need.

A small number of people who came forward earlier this year have had DNA samples taken from them for testing. 

Cork’s Odlums Mills building has lain idle for over a decade, but under new plans, it could be restored and repurposed.

Plans are in the pipeline to develop a new hospital, a major mixed-use development, apartments, a new public realm and a landmark rooftop destination at Cork city’s South Docks.

EXTRA tickets and limited premium seats for Ed Sheeran's concert at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on April 29 will go on sale this Friday at 10am. Extra tickets for his Croke Park gig on April 24 will also be available.

“STOP bickering and sort it out” was the advice of Ballincollig Fine Gael councillor Derry Canty in relation to the ongoing dispute between Cork City Fire Service and the local authority after an executive decision was made to close the suburban ...

The amount outstanding in respect of derelict sites levied during 2020 to Cork City Council was €1,576,409 while a figure of €43,800 was outstanding to Cork County Council.

STEALING groceries from a supermarket could have resulted in the culprit having to serve five years in jail.

"The school has strict public health measures in place, including ventilation of classrooms, carbon monoxide monitors in several classrooms, and a strict handwashing regime for all students."

A Hug for You by David King, inspired by his son Adam and his virtual hug gesture that captured the hearts of the nation, was one of the books to win an award.

Roisin Burke speaks to Sweden’s Nicklas Lundberg, who is creating art from space waste as part of a unique project in Midleton.

A bat-wielding burglar who broke into the home of a cocooning pensioner at 4am and shone a torch into her face while pretending he was a member of An Garda Síochána has had his jail time increased.

THE provision of a constant garda presence at the home of Taoiseach Micheál Martin is impacting on policing resources for the Douglas area. That is according to Cork city representative of the Garda Representative Association (GRA), Ian Lester.

More than 6,500 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Cork alone in the last two weeks.

Irish Water and Cork County Council are reminding customers supplied by the Macroom Public Water Supply of the Boil Water Notice issued last month that remains in place.

A 32-year-old Lithuanian man has been given three weeks to get out of the country – or else serve ten years in prison in Ireland. That was the decision made by Judge Helen Boyle at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.

Judge Helen Boyle imposed sentence of two years with the last eight months suspended. 

The Helicopter Emergency Medical Service is Ireland’s only charity-funded Air Ambulance and is based in Rathcoole in Cork

The council said the ringfenced funding for next year reaffirms its commitment to continuing to mainstream Climate Action in the delivery of its services and affecting change in terms of climate adaptation

THE Cork Survivors and Supporters Alliance (CSSA) is to be bestowed with the 2021 Spirit of Mother Jones Award in recognition of its efforts to preserve a site marked as a childrens' burial ground at the former Bessborough estate.

A CORK GP has raised concerns about the lack of cover available in rural Cork to man the out-of-hours GP service.

Judge Helen Boyle made an order permitting the accused man’s transfer from custody to treatment in a week’s time

The trial was due to commence today. 

The owner of the property returned home yesterday afternoon to discover a large sum of cash and an assortment of jewellery had been stolen and alerted Gardaí.

At the Carrigaline Municipal District meeting, chaired by independent Councillor Marcia D’Alton, Crosshaven and Carrigaline councillors raised issues of sightings of raw sewage in open water channels.

FOTA Wildlife Park was deemed a “national institution” yesterday as it opened a new habitat for its spider monkey residents.

THE Lord Mayor of Cork has said the health of citizens will be “at the forefront of our policy-making”, after the city was designated a World Health Organisation Healthy City for the third time.

THERE were 47 horses seized in Cork city and county last year — down from 263 in 2014. That is according to the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.

THERE are no cases of Covid-19 currently in Cork Prison, as other prisons across the country battle outbreaks of the virus. On Sunday, it was revealed there were 71 positive cases of the virus in three prisons, with Cloverhill the worst affected.

Following a debate where there was a lot of sympathy expressed for business owners gripped by the ongoing pandemic, councillors approved the 2022 budget of €372m, an increase of €24m on this year’s budget.

Speaking to The Echo, UCC Students’ Union communications and engagement officer Maeve Richardson said that the ‘Cost of College’ campaign has two strands to it — the ‘No Keys No Degrees’ protest outside the Dáil today concerning the lack of housing for students, and the ‘Fuck the Fees’ campaign in relation to Ireland having the highest student contribution charge in the EU of €3,000.

A WOMAN made a complaint two years ago that she had been sexually abused by a man when she was aged 7 to 10 but when the investigation commenced it emerged that the accused had confessed to these very crimes 24 years ago.

THE Cork Airport managing director has spoken with confidence about the airport’s future, saying he anticipates that flights from Cork to the US may resume in the next few years.

A jury of seven men and five women was sworn in at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork to hear the trial of a woman accused of murdering her 52-year-old brother at his home in Cork city over two years ago.

GRA president Frank Thornton is expected to raise the matter of assaults on gardaí with the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee. 

Mr Martin said giving the vaccines to primary school children is "on the horizon and on the agenda."

The accused had 140 previous convictions, including two for robbery, one for burglary and others for thefts and drug possession.

The Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine nasal spray vaccine is approved for children aged two to 17 years

A SIMULATION of what it is like to be a passenger in a fatal crash has won a top European road safety award for Cork County Council. The Your Life – Your Choice project by the council won gold at the Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2021 in Brussels.

Cork University Hospital has issued another warning regarding delays to the emergency department.

PLANNING permission for temporary buildings to house the new secondary school in Ballincollig on the grounds of the GAA club have been refused by Cork City Council.

THE chief medical officer has warned people against using antigen tests if they have symptoms of Covid-19. Dr Tony Holohan said there are many people who do not understand when antigen tests should be used.

The reconstruction of the airport’s main runway was completed on schedule and within budget in a 10-week construction period. 

ALMOST 75,000 adults and children were waiting for outpatient appointments at hospitals in Cork at the end of last month.

STARCIRCLE, a Cork-based talent sourcing technology provider that helps companies source talent, has announced plans to create 100 new jobs.