Mr Mullane, who founded St Joseph's No Name! Club, passed away peacefully at Cork University Hospital on Sunday.

There are reports of an incident in Mayfield this afternoon. Emergency services, including gardaí, ambulance crews and the fire service, are at the scene near the Aldi in Mayfield. Motorists are being advised to take care on approach.

According to Gardaí, the 18 month old boy was struck by a car in the driveway of a house near Skibbereen.

Des and Mavis arrived into the care of Cork DAWG in a deplorable condition, “matted and absolutely stinking”.

Puska is accused of killing the 23-year-old school teacher, who was attacked while out running along a canal near Tullamore, on Wednesday, January 12.

Get-together at the Lough first group outing since pandemic

The convictions under appeal by the 64-year-old all related to being initially stopped at a Garda checkpoint near Schull on August 25, 2019.

Sgt John Kelleher said the defendant kept telling Det Garda Breen to fight him and he was abusive throughout the incident.

Site clearance works will be carried out in the coming weeks, February 2022, and will require some tree felling.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station 021-4558510.

Patrick Murphy, chief executive of the Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation, said some of its members plan to hold a protest against the military exercises next month.

Responding to concerns raised by Fermoy-based Fine Gael councillor Noel McCarthy about the width of the footpaths on the bridge, Cork County Council revealed plans for a feasibility study on the possibility of an overhang boardwalk akin to the boardwalk currently under construction in Mallow.

The Mayor’s office will work with Cork County Council to create a cross-county awareness campaign on gender violence.

Employers will have to justify their reasoning if the decision is appealed

Of the 18,331 children awaiting therapy in the Cork Kerry region, by a significant margin, the largest number of children, 7,026, is awaiting speech and language therapy

THE maritime sector became main news this week, focused 240km off the South West Coast where the Russian Navy is expected to launch missile tests. The ‘Law of the Sea,’ got a lot of mention. It is not a subject easy to understand.

GARDAÍ are investigating the death of a toddler at a house in West Cork on Tuesday afternoon. It is understood the incident took place late in the afternoon in the Tralispeen area near Skibbereen.

Gardaí and the man's family are concerned for his welfare.

Gardaí have seized €20,000 of suspected cannabis following a search operation at a house in the Ard Carrig area of Fermoy, Co. Cork, this afternoon.

In a statement today, a spokesperson for the Department said has now “agreed to consent to an order for further public consultation”

Defence solicitor, Frank Buttimer, said the 47-year-old man had no previous conviction of any kind and he said that as an act of recklessness being prosecuted as an assault it was at the lowest possible level for such an offence

A judge told a man who was out on the road shouting and causing a drunken disturbance — even though he had two suspended jail terms hanging over him — that he should have been as quiet as a church mouse in his circumstances.

The defendant had a conviction from Dublin Circuit Court for having drugs for sale or supply, for which he got a suspended jail term. The offence at Sheila’s hostel happened before that Dublin drugs conviction.

An Olympian, an Irish U20 rugby international, an All Ireland hurling championship winner, and an FAI Cup winner are among the recipients

UCC's Professor Subrata Ghosh has been awarded the funding through a prestigious Science Foundation Ireland Research Professorship Programme.

Hospital management has requested that the public explore all other options available to them prior to attending the ED if their needs are not urgent

An annual payment of €2,000 will be made to any employer who takes on a new apprentice.

Nationally, 508 admitted patients were waiting for beds on Tuesday morning, of whom 423 patients were waiting in emergency departments.

Stephen Lynch has described his wife Vicky as an “absolute warrior” and said he is immensely proud of the way she handled the challenging situation on Sunday.

The €1.2m investment in the project will deliver increased water supply capacity to the South Docks, an area earmarked for major development. 

Some delays are expected on the M8 in the coming days ahead of the move. 

100 Days of Walking's first public walk in two years is taking place today.

From 6am on Saturday restrictions including the early closing time for hospitality and events, capacity restrictions, and requirements to have a valid Covid certificate to enter various premises were lifted.

The figures for the calendar year were revealed at a Joint Policing committee meeting yesterday by West Cork Chief Superintendent Con Cadogan

An Bord Pleanála granted conditional planning permission to the development in November. 

The Echo’s survey asked Cork’s 111 elected representatives whether they had received death threats or threats of physical violence, either remotely or in person, whether they or a family member had ever received threatening or abusive messages, and whether they had noted an increase in such behaviour over the past two years — 80 responded

At a press conference in the Russian Embassy on Monday, Yury Filatov said: “It has been hugely overblown. These exercises are part of the yearly plan of naval activity for 2022.” He said the exercises were not a threat to Ireland or anyone else.

Neither man had previous convictions. Each of them pled guilty to refusing to leave the scene of a disturbance, obstructing gardaí, being threatening and abusive and being drunk and a source of danger.

Judge Olann Kelleher said he would finalise the case, which has been in court a number of times, on February 25.

Shortly after 4pm today the southbound bore of the Jack Lynch Tunnel was temporarily closed off due to an over-height vehicle. 

The men appeared before Bandon District Court this morning.

Speaking to The Echo, Dr John Sheehan of Blackpool Bridge Surgery described the lifting of restrictions as “good news overall”.

The Cyber Security Outreach programme was launched today at Coláiste Chríost Rí in Cork by Zero Day Con, Ireland's leading cybersecurity conference

The investment is intended to help to drive economic diversification and will complement other measures such as Community-Led Local Development via the Fisheries Local Action Groups.

Mobility app Free Now has said taxi trips were up 250% last weekend compared to the same weekend in 2021.

If approved, the development would consist of a five story extension to the hospital’s paediatric department, creating 83 new inpatient rooms

As of this morning, 43 people were waiting on trolleys in CUH's Emergency Department and 25 were waiting in the Mercy University Hospital

Operation Thor is a multi-strand approach to tackling burglaries with an emphasis on preventing the crime from happening in the first instance.

The two winning retailers which are based just 20km apart are: Minihane’s Gala store on Pearse Street in Clonakilty town and Healy’s SuperValu store in Dunmanway in Co Cork.

The proposal will see the existing supermarket and adjoining retail units demolished to construct a larger supermarket with a cafe, complete with outdoor seating.

Information obtained by Labour local area rep Peter Horgan shows that Cork City Council issued zero fines for dog fouling offences in 2019 and 2020.

Gardaí have emphasized the importance of reporting domestic abuse as 2021 figures show a 10% on the previous year.

The Togher Community Garden is barely two months in existence, but it already has had a huge impact on the area and its community, and, according to the volunteers who have created it, its impressive polytunnel and 18 raised planters are only the beginning.

A former lawyer who now teaches literacy tells Roisin Burke she loves the growing multiculturalism in Cork

Players who purchased their EuroMillions tickets in these areas have been urged to check their tickets carefully to ensure that they do not miss out on this life-changing prize of €1 million each.

The Franciscan Well pub was hopping according to Marketing manager Kate Clancy, who said “the craic was mighty.” 

The planned activity was among a number of concerns raised with the Russian authorities by the Department of Foreign Affairs, headed by Cork TD, Minister Simon Coveney.

A new multipurpose sports facility has been granted planning permission in Carrigaline. The joint venture, between the Carrigaline Rugby Football Club (RFC) and Carrigaline Athletics Club (AC), will be situated at Kilnagleary.

CPR Properties Cork Limited submitted the planning application on January 18 with a decision due by March 14.

“The Leaving Cert class of 2022 cannot continue to be left in limbo by the minister for education,” the Cork South-Central TD said.

Residents want local response plan, citing lack of communication from authorities

THE CervicalCheck programme operated at 14% above target last year.

"The first step in taking back control or staying on top of your finances is budgeting." 

CUH Charity is organising a fundraising triathlon in Farran Woods on June 18. The event, which kicks off at 2pm, has two distances available and can be completed individually or as part of a team.

“I missed being able to see my friends. We are loving life, so happy to be here.” 

“This is a brilliant result for our players."

He appeared an in camera hearing of the court for cases relating to alleged domestic violence.

We missed the parades and the big nights out, but over the last two years many of us missed simple pleasures too.  Like the peace of a quiet pint at the bar with the paper (The Echo, naturally) in front of you.

A prolific writer, Mr Keane wrote 29 books - averaging a book a year for the past three decades.

A section of the street was closed off for a time. 

The US team behind the concept of the National Hugging Day, named Cork’s Adam King as the ‘Most huggable person of the year’.

The charges against each man related to St Mary’s Avenue, off Cathedral Rd, Gurranabraher, last Wednesday.

Local advocate of the elderly Paddy O’Brien has welcomed the easing of Covid-19 restrictions but warned that there are still people who are living in fear.

A walk-in clinic for the booster vaccination, for those aged 16 to 29 and for those aged 30 and over, will take place at Cork City Hall on Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm.

The annual event is a chance for newbies to find out more about the dynamic sport and the people involved in the club.

A section of the street has been sealed off by Gardaí. 

Cork County Council’s Director of Roads, Padraig Barrett, told a recent meeting of the Southern Committee that the quantity of work that took place on the roads last year was ‘unprecedented’.

"I feel like we have finally been allowed to breathe again.” 

"She has 50 previous convictions for theft. Businesses have no chance of surviving in the face of this."

Sirio Investment Management Ltd had sought permission to construct 65 apartments, 45 of which would have been build-to-rent, as well as four commercial units for retail use at East Douglas Street and East Douglas Village.

Responding to a query from councillor Audrey Buckley, Cork County Council senior executive officer, Nicola Radley, said there will be a ‘strong focus’ from the council to tackle dereliction.

"Businesses are breathing a sigh of relief after two years of lockdowns and restricted trading and are excited to trade once again."

It was alleged that the injured party was struck with the blunt and sharp end of the hatchet, Det Garda Durcan said.

The scheme also includes dozens of independent living units.

The criminal damage to the automated external defibrillator caused outrage in the Blarney community after it occurred in December.

Social distancing measures and limits on gatherings will be scrapped, as will the requirement to show Covid-19 passes for access to pubs and restaurants.

The committee of the popular Galley Head Swim has announced the return of the race to Rosscarbery in West Cork this year on July 9. The fourth Galley Head Swim comes following three successful years of the event.

61 people were waiting on trolleys in hospitals across Cork on Friday morning.

Ministers met on Friday on foot of advice from public health bosses that the vast majority of pandemic restrictions can be lifted on a phased basis.

There was a total of 65,745 adults and 8,034 children on outpatient waiting lists across Cork hospitals in December 2021.

Walk-in clinics will take place today and on Saturday and Sunday. 

Officials from Cork County Council visited 481 properties in 2021, 96% of which failed the initial inspection due primarily to structural issues, ventilation, and fire safety.

The figures are likely much higher as the latest HPSC data does not include cases diagnosed by antigen tests.

His career spanned more than just music, with the musician also featured in a string of films including 1999’s Fight Club and 1992’s Wayne’s World.

 A third man arrested on Wednesday remained detained last night.