Scammers who are smishing and phishing are very convincing so we need to be wary, so says Trevor Laffan in his weekly column

In the first part of a three-day series, teacher and wellbeing author ALAN WHITE shares advice for students and their parents, as the final countdown to state exams gets underway

From the outside it looks like we have once again returned to normality, post Covid. But the scars of the pandemic are still there, says Elaine Wheelan

John Dolan looks at plans to put health warnings on alcoholic drinks to alert people to calorie content, grams of alcohol, risks of cancer and liver disease, and the dangers of drinking while pregnant 

Cork City Council’s Climate Action Unit will host its second Cork Climate Conversations next week - there’s still time to get involved, writes PETER MEDWAY, Community Climate Action Officer

Just six out of the 31 seats on Cork City Council are filled by women. Director of Services, Corporate Affairs and International Relations, PAUL MOYNIHAN, talks about efforts to improve this

A lack of natural ability, agility or skill never for one second dimmed  John Arnold's  admiration for the game of hurling

Poor diet kills one in five people globally - we need to cut down on processed food, says Colette Sheridan

Cork men of a certain age have many traits and qualities, says ADRIENNE ACTON, as she pays tribute to the older generation of males and their adorable foibles, sayings and ways

Zero alcohol advertising, which uses the same logo and branding as the parent alcohol product, makes a mockery of legislative efforts to protect public health, so says Kathriona Devereux

This week is European Mental Health Awareness Week. It is crucial that we prioritise mental health in all aspects of our lives, to ensure that we have the tools and support we need to maintain good mental health and wellbeing, so writes CLIODHNA RYAN

Ireland has slipped on the global happiness index - Trevor Laffan reflects on our position 

Ireland’s neutrality is now a class issue, with ‘ordinary’ people opposed to any attempt to remove it, says Dominic Carroll, of the Cork Neutrality League

In recent weeks Ailin Quinlan has written about the lack of gardaí on the beat in Cork towns - here's her latest column on the issue

When Corkman Paul O'Donoghue was renovating his house, he decided he wanted a giant mural at his home

An Anti Racism Summit will take place in The Millennium Hall in Cork City Hall on Friday, May 26. One of the organisers, FIONNUALA O’CONNOR, tells us about her experience of racism and the power of young voices

South Munster Citizens Information provides information and advice on travelling abroad, which may be of interest to anyone planning a summer holiday in the months ahead

John Arnold has spent more than 50 years working in the GAA - but it's with a heavy heart he pens this piece

A shortage of Primary Health Care Centres across Cork is unfair on the communities and unfair on the staff in them, says Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central

Invitations to destination weddings can be tricky, so writes Colette Sheridan

Blending beats with bikes is a magical combo, so says Kathriona Devereux

World Meditation Day takes place on Sunday, May 21. MIRIN MOONEY, Cork-based mental health coach and mindfulness teacher, tells us about the huge benefits of the practice

There is a new method of policing in this country currently that I don’t recognise, so says retired garda, Trevor Laffan

An event called ‘Living and Working with ADHD’ takes place in Cork this week. Ahead of the event, one of the speakers, Ailín Kennedy, tells us about her experience of the condition

South Munster Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) have revealed a rise in visits and calls from people in the three weeks following the lifting of the eviction ban on March 31, writes Regional Manager Ursula Collins

If we want Ireland to reach the Eurovision finals, we need to change how we pick the entry song, so says John Dolan ahead of tonight's Eurovision final

There was a huge reaction to Ailin Quinlan's column last week on the lack of gardaí on the beat in Cork towns - here she follows up with a letter to the Garda Commissioner on the issue

JOHN SMITH, CEO of Nano Nagle Place, says the upcoming youth-led Anti-Racism Summit at Cork City Hall on May 26 is a bold and courageous initiative and a great exercise in empowerment

Last Saturday is a day that John Arnold will never forget...

It’s an absolute disgrace that some of our best, most attractive and traditional games are now being denied to hundreds of thousands of fans, so said one letter writer to The Echo

Here's why we need to embrace an uncut lawn...   so says Colette Sheridan

In the midst of an energy crisis and high fuel costs, when we need to cut transport emissions by 7% each year, people are splashing out on SUVs that consume around 20% more energy than a normal sized car, says Kathriona Devereux

A Know Your Rights piece from South Munster Citizens Information, providing information and advice on the Drug Payment Scheme.

Many parents don’t even recognise bad behaviour for what it is, so says Trevor Laffan

Incidents in a West Cork town prompted Ailin Quinlan to pick up the phone to the gardaí - but the response wasn't as swift as she'd hoped

The European Central Bank raised it's interest rate once again - hitting many households in the pocket, writes John Dolan

His contribution to the Examiner Group spans back more than 40 years, during which time he played a key role in the editorial development of the company.

There were actually two Cork people who played important roles in the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II writes John Dolan in his weekly column

Shocking statistics on the prevalence of sexual violence must lead to a drive to change the way society acts, says Professor Louise Crowley of UCC

Landmark laws on decision making have come into effect. Here Sage Advocacy CEO Mervyn Taylor explains the changes and also highlights a new campaign, ‘Minding your Marbles’

Relatives and friends of those who fought an important encounter during the War of Independence were remembered at a special event in Aras an Uachtarain

Colette Sheridan reflects on an interesting visit to a Cork town

With the arrival of 'No Mow May' and the Chelsea Garden Show on the horizon, KATHRIONA DEVEREUX reflects on the importance of rewilding of our lawns and gardens

May 9 is Europe Day. Dr Emmanuelle Schon-Quinlivan, who was awarded the Jean Monet Chair in Active European Citizenship and is Director of UCC’S Hub in Active European Citizenship, tells us how Cork will celebrate it

THE death penalty is a controversial subject at the best of times, and I have mixed views on it. I must admit there were times during my service in An Garda Siochana when I supported it.

In her weekly column Ailin Quinlan reveals some interesting emails she's been receiving of late

Once the Midleton to Youghal walking and cycling track opens later this year, it’s a cast-iron certainty that never again will a train run along that route into Youghal, so says John Arnold

Cork North Central TD and Fine Gael Spokesman on Health, Colm Burke, on the Government’s decision to extend the ‘Rent a Room Scheme’, which will take effect from May 1

Is there still life in the old chat show, asks Colette Sheridan in her weekly column

As many of her young friends leave Ireland for a new life, Elaine Whelan reflects on what is driving them away

A Know Your Rights piece from South Munster Citizens Information, providing information and advice on the entitlements and supports available to help with the Cost of Living

Cobh's garda station is under-utilised and under-resourced and should be turned into a hotel, says Trevor Laffan

A trampoline and a smartphone as a birthday gift to a nine year old -Ailin Quinlan tells us which one she wants the child to play with... and why

This week John Dolan stumbled upon a marvellous app that helps identify birds - through their tweets and chirrups

The Grange-Frankfield Partnership group outline their proposal on the naming of the soon-to-be installed bridge connecting Grange Road to Tramore Valley Park.

Ahead of the Leaving Cert. you can build motivation, good habits and proven study skills, says Michelle Flynn, Career Guidance Counsellor and Career Advisor at www.careerhub.ie

John Arnold was one of the 25 individuals and community groups to receive a Certificate at the County Mayor's Community Awards this week

Up to 30% of Irish people are thought to have committed financial infidelity, hiding money secrets from their other halves, says LORETTA KENNEDY, Ireland’s first Trauma of Money practitioner

Kathriona Devereux reflects on the US President's recent visit to Ireland

Experts explain how financial worries can affect your health - and the practical steps you can take to stay in control. By KATIE WRIGHT

Reversing the ageing process, eliminating terminal diseases and replacing damaged organs with manufactured ones could keep us going forever, so says Trevor Laffan

The Global Civic Forum this week is a chance to put forward the case to allow people living outside Ireland to vote in an Irish Presidential election, says MORGAN O’SULLIVAN, a Corkman based in the USA

A big fan of the Amazon Book Depository, AILIN QUINLAN is angry with billionaire Jeff Bezos for announcing its impending closure

A Cork exile who frequently visits the city and county shares his thoughts on how we can address public transport

If horse flies aren’t on some endangered list, then, by God, they bloody should be, says JOHN DOLAN

What happens when the behavioural patterns in a relationship are unhealthy for both of the people, asks Mike Murphy, from the Department of Applied Psychology at UCC

Their arrival is meant to herald the start of summer, and JOHN ARNOLD hopes his local swallows are a portent of sunny days ahead

Dara Burke documents his career journey, from working in the world of tech, to being a tour guide in Cork city

Rupert Murdoch and John Lydon present two different love stories for older romantics, says Colette Sheridan

As a teenager, Kathriona Devereux got an insight into the Troubles in the North. 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement, she says we cannot forgot those dark days

The cost of living crisis is changing our food shopping habits. Here, a food psychologist shares factors that impact shopping behaviours, while a culinary expert shares tips for smarter shopping

Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Services, discusses types of apprenticeships out there and how to go about applying for one.

Supervised injection centres should be introduced in Cork, says Trevor Laffan

In his weekly column John Dolan reflects on the lives of two men who together moulded and influenced Ireland

We're considered one of the richest nations, but why is there under-resourcing of our health and education services, our gardaí, the army and the navy, so says Ailin Quinlan

As the most important event in the Christian calendar looms, Fr Ger Dunne, a Dominican friar and Roman Catholic chaplain at UCC, explains what Easter teaches us

Here is the speech by An Tánaiste, Micheál Martin TD at the Commemoration of the Peace Process and the Good Friday Agreement, at UCD this week

The role the GAA played during the Civil War in Ireland will be discussed at an upcoming lecture this month, writes John Arnold

We have got to a stage where the unthinkable for some families has happened, so says Colette Sheridan in her weekly column

Downsizing your home can happen for a number of reasons, says Estate Agent Majella Galvin - due to the size of your home, for health reasons, or to release equity. Here she shares some tips

A Know Your Rights piece from South Munster Citizens Information, providing information and advice on property rights after the breakdown of a relationship.

The benefits of swapping from car to train are huge, says Kathriona Devereux

Is the fitness test for gardaí too demanding? So asks Trevor Laffan   

Volunteer with the ISPCC in Cork, Megan Sarl talks about her work and the importance of Childline - Ireland’s only 24/7 free listening service, which supports young people

Why are our gardaí, nurses, fire-fighters, teachers and other members of the public service are subject to the most vitriolic psychological, emotional and physical abuse and bullying from the self-same people they help? So asks Ailin Quinlan in her weekly column

There was a huge reaction to John Dolan's column last week on who should replace Ryan Tubridy on The Late Late show. Here's what Cork readers think...

Jacqueline Popova, Information Officer at Fermoy Citizens Information Centre, discusses the current system of using penalty points to enforce the rules of the road and improve road safety

John Arnold tells us about a major fundraiser in his local parish

Most Irish people support Trans and LGBTI themes being taught in our schools, says Siobhán O’Dowd, Chair, Cork City LGBTI+ Inter Agency Group

A new Netflix series, Wellmania, starts today. Colette Sheridan is intrigued

The latest report on climate change made for 

Here in Ireland, we may think religion’s hold on politics is drawing to an end. But, in a new book, Cork writer TP O’Mahony argues it is a rising force across the world, says JOHN DOLAN

Trevor Laffan's stay in hospital recently gave him an opportunity to see first hand how a busy hospital functions

Ailin Quinlan imagines a conversation in Ireland of the future, in her weekly opinion piece

So, if the Late Late is to survive and even thrive, some thinking outside the box needs to be done.