Despite best intentions to embrace public transport and not use a car - sometimes you just have to give... so says Colette Sheridan in her weekly column

Kathriona Devereux has become the owner of a cargo bike - describing it as one of the most exciting purchases of her life!

A scheme to turn children into ‘champion changemakers’ will be empowering for both students and teachers, says eduction commentator JENNIFER HORGAN, who has details of the plan

a clear conscience is the key to a good night’s sleep

A study showed that 50% of us are overspending, shopping more frequently or buying what they don’t need, writes Ailin Quinlan

Is President Michael D Higgins going beyond the boundaries of his office? So asks John Dolan in his weekly column

Fiona Corcoran and the Greater Chernobyl Cause are appealing for help on behalf of the war-torn people of Ukraine, says LEO McMAHON

Hurling is still the absolutely best game in the world, says John Arnold - but he still has some worries about it

Derelict buildings are an eyesore and are keeping people out of the housing market. Here is my plan to help fix it, says Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

John Driscoll, Irish National Teachers’ Organisation President, highlights the challenges facing primary education ahead of the 2023 budget

Just as there is pressure on ageing women to look as fab as possible, so too is there the tyranny of expectation that a single woman - even in her fifties or sixties - is in want of a fella, any kind of a fella. So says Colette Sheridan

Humans are a co-operative species, and we need to tap into that spirit of collective action to change the world for the better, says Kathriona Devereux

From statues to once beloved writers, history can be rewritten very quickly in modern times, rues Trevor Laffan

They may be a nuisance, but gulls have been forced to forage inland by mankind, says Ailin Quinlan

With 96% of Irish people accepting climate change as fact, we need to stop scaring people and 'raising awareness', and start sending more positive messages, says John Dolan

How do you know if your Instagram account has been hacked - and what can you do about it? KATE WRIGHT addresses some of the solutions

He may have struggled at maths and still uses imperial measures, but John Arnold insists education is a life-long experience

There’s an assumption that everyone is online and can do their business remotely. Not so. I’m proof of that, says Colette Sheridan

In the final part of her series, parent coach and teen mentor, and author of The Parent, EILEEN KEANE HALY asks what makes a good parent

Ireland still emits 12.3 tonnes of CO2 per capita, compared to the EU average of six tonnes - we must do more, says Kathriona Devereux

Why is it important to build our child’s confidence and resilience? In the second part of this three-day series, Parent coach and teenage mentor EILEEN KEAN HALY, who is also the author of The Parent, shares some of her advice

Parent coach and teen mentor, EILEEN KEANE HALY, who lives in Cork, launches a three-day series by offering advice on how we can support our kids with their transition from 6th class to secondary school

SIOBHAN MORTELL, a College Language Teacher at UCC, relives a gruelling experience at an airport in June, as she was trying to get back to Cork from the continent

Trevor Laffan pays tribute to the original recyclers, who collected anything with a re-sale value and put it back in circulation.

Our comparatively milder weather may make us a holiday destination of the future for the wealthy, says AILIN QUINLAN

You answer depends on your age, says JOHN DOLAN, who reveals the emoji language gap minefield

There has been an 84% rise in grooming, according to the NSPCC, writes LISA SALMON, who shares some advice for parents

Lifelong GAA supporter JOHN ARNOLD had the hallowed Croke Park ground to himself before the All-Ireland hurling final, and was left alone with his thought

The highlight of a hotel stay is often the veritable feast on offer in the morning. But COLETTE SHERIDAN says how you approach the breakfast buffet can say a lot about you

After a recent visit there, KATHRIONA DEVEREUX extols the virtues of one of Cork's stunning islands

New legal rights to birth information for adoptees finally rights a historic injustice, says PATRICIA CAREY, CEO of the Adoption Authority of Ireland

A survey found 70% of drivers had experienced another motorist's road rage, says Trevor Laffan, who recalls the first time he witnessed it

2022 marks a 20 year celebration of one of the longest running initiatives of community health - The Health Action Zone initiative

We have been told that we have to live alongside Covid - but what does that mean in practice? So asks John Dolan in his weekly column

There's an Arnold blazing brightly on the American political scene - but is she any relation, asks John Arnold?

With fuel costs rising, the SEAI has some advice to help drivers save money and emissions this summer

Are housing developments without any parking a good idea? So asks Colette Sheridan in her weekly column

From 52 routes down to just two during the height of the pandemic, it’s been a difficult two years for Cork Airport. But a bright future lies ahead, says acting MD, ROY O’DRISCOLL

Kathriona Devereux is a novice to the GIY movement... but she's loving every minute of growing her own food

The Government has failed miserably to deliver for voters - and tomorrow’s motion of no confidence in it is a chance for a clean break, says THOMAS GOULD, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central

Trevor Laffan arrived at a hotel for wedding, only to find it had flooded...

We are meant to be remembering all the victims of the troubles of 1916-1923 in a mature, respected, and reflective fashion, so says John Dolan

Ross Deasy from Volvo Cork Week 2022 shares plans for the upcoming sailing festival which takes place from July 10. For more see www.corkweek.ie

John Arnold loves this time of year - when farmers are saving the hay.

The best of America won't take the recent Supreme Court decision lying down, so says Colette Sheridan

Dr Niall Smith, Head of Research (Cork) and Head of Blackrock Castle Observatory MTU discusses the importance of engaging the public in research. Dr Smith is organising a prestigious international science conference in Cork this week

Knowing all that we know about the climate crisis, buying a large SUV that uses more energy than a regular sized car seems like a crazy disregard for our planet and our future, says Kathriona Devereux

Car rental costs at home and abroad have soared - which is off putting to tourists, so says Trevor Laffan

Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a motion of no-confidence in the past few weeks, by a slender margin. John Dolan reflects on his 'win'

Engineers Ireland Cork Branch, which represents more than 3,100 engineers, is celebrating its 80th year. RONAN KEANE tells us about the early days, and the role they can play in Ireland’s future

Research and innovation are widely seen as key drivers to build a sustainable economic, environmental and social future, and the Tyndall Institute has a key role to play, says its new Chair Dr Denis Doyle

Characters are getting very scarce in our present day society, so says John Arnold in his weekly column

Decentralisation lies at the heart of the solutions to our ongoing transport issues, says KIERAN ENGLISH, a final year BSc Government and Political Science student in UCC

Emma Thompson bares all in a new movie - and the reaction by critics is reassuring to women of a certain age, says Emma Thompson 

Careers Adviser NIAMH DWYER, of My Career Plan, says now is the time to finalise CAO choices ahead of the Change of Mind deadline on July 1, and explore alternative options

Kathriona Devereux talks about dipping her toe back into the arts and cultural scene in Cork

DEBORAH HICKEY’s son was in junior infants when Covid hit. Now aged eight, he has just completed his first full year in school. Here she reflects on how Covid impacted his school experience

Trevor Laffan is all for supporting local - but businesses don't always make it easy

What has happened to the people since Covid? So asks Ailin Quinlan

Unemployment has fallen to below pre-pandemic levels, and what we have instead is a full-blown recruitment crisis, writes John Dolan. So how do we solve it?

This month, The Echo has celebrated its 130th anniversary. Here are some of your tributes to the paper

A special charity soccer match takes place this weekend, John Arnold tells us more in his weekly column

As The Echo’s 130th anniversary celebrations continue, Cork figures pay tribute to its contribution to Cork over the decades

There's so much to explore in Ireland - but  the bus service needs extending.... so says Colette Sheridan

As The Echo celebrate its 130th anniversary, leading figures in Cork continue to pay tribute. Today, there’s high praise from those working in arts, culture, and education

As her little girl finishes preschool and prepares for big school in September, Kathriona Devereux reflects on memories of the key moments in her daughter's life so far

As The Echo continues to mark its 130th anniversary, leading figures from Cork’s religious and education sectors pay tribute to the contribution the paper has made, and continues to make, to the life of Cork and its citizens and institutions

Ignorance, stupidity, lack of respect - take your pick - but dog poo is an embarrassing eye soar, says Trevor Laffan

For the past 130 years, The Echo has been alongside us, informing Cork communities what’s happening, what’s not happening, and what should be happening - says CE Cork City Council, Ann Doherty

Local newspapers are a vital part of the community, says DECLAN McGUIRE, President of Local Ireland, the representative body for the 42 regional newspapers in Ireland

Councillor Noel Collins, who passed away this week was a legend of the newspaper letter pages, says John Dolan

Lord Mayor Colm Kelleher shares his pride in his city, county, community - and all things connected to Cork - including The Echo - as the paper marks its 130th anniversary this week

As we continue our series to mark The Echo’s 130th anniversary this week, County Mayor GILLIAN COUGHLAN lends her voice to pay tribute to the paper and its contribution to Cork

John Arnold returned to Lourdes for the 25th time this month. Here he recalls that special visit

The Echo has long earned the respect of its readership, and has become part of what we are, says proud Corkman and Echo columnist TP O’MAHONY

Women living in Direct Provision have launched a campaign called My Rights, My Privacy, Colette Sheridan reports

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin shares his thoughts with Elaine Duggan on the role The Echo has played in the life of Cork’s history, politics, community and sport, to mark the paper’s 130th anniversary this week

Award-winning Cork writer Cónal Creedon has penned a special tribute to The Echo as the paper celebrates its 130th anniversary today, Tuesday, June 14.

Tina Pisco writes about one of her pet peeves - licensing laws

Trevor Laffan asks why are we always getting caught on the hop?

The Echo is 130 years old tomorrow and has much to celebrate, says MAURICE GUBBINS, Editor of The Echo and EchoLive.ie

Golf is awash with money, so says John Dolan in his weekly column

Cork Counselling Service celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. HUGH MORLEY, Head of Business, tells us about their plans to mark the milestone, reflects on the service’s history, and outlines their hopes for the future

Executive Scientist with Cork City Council, MARY WALSH, shares why Cork Carnival of Science has the perfect formula for scientific fun, education and entertainment for all the family

John Arnold was recently thrilled to be in the company of three men he long admired, but never had met before

Parents need support on how to speak to their children about alcohol, so says JENNIFER FLYNN, Director of Communications at Drinkaware, who tells us about their new campaign

The outcome of the Johnny Depp defamation trial is a huge setback for women, so says Colette Sheridan

With 90s fashion back in vogue, it's got Kathriona Devereux experiencing some flushes of nostalgia

What happens when we draw our last breath remains a mystery. It might be angels doing their thing or it could be the brain playing tricks as it prepares to shut down, so says Trevor Laffan

We have changed, it seems, from a country with a proud patchwork of rich and wonderful indigenous accents to a society where many people speak in either anonymous, emptied-out, plastified tones, so says Ailin Quinlan

Modern-day companies appear to go about enticing and retaining customers by treating them like dirt, says John Dolan

As we are planning our new city centres, let’s not forget the importance of the corner shops, says Ciaran Dineen, a journalist and Masters student, studying Urban Planning at UCC

John Arnold reflects on the modern joys of travelling as he pays a visit to the graveside of Dervla Murphy

Parenting expert, teen coach and author of The Parent, EILEEN KEANE HALY from Cork, shares some advice on how we can support our children, who begin state exams this week

As the Leaving Cert and Junior Cert get underway this week, teacher and wellbeing author ALAN WHITE shares some tips on how students can manage stress at exam time