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<p>Darragh with his father, Kieran O’Sullivan. Darragh is running the Robin Hood half marathon in memory of his father.</p>

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Cork man to run half marathon in memory of his father

Darragh O'Sullivan's father Kieran was 58 years of age when he died from glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable type of brain tumour in March 2021 .

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Bench warrant issued for man facing charges following alleged Cork incident

Aiden Hulme, was due to turn up at Cork District Court last Wednesday but failed to appear

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

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Cork captain Darragh Fitzgibbon to miss rest of Munster championship

Skipper ruled out until All-Ireland series due to appendicitis

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'I found the casting call on Instagram': Douglas teen wowing audiences with new film

'I found the casting call on Instagram': Douglas teen wowing audiences with new film

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Cork writer: ‘I love small town lore...being part of the community’

Cork writer: ‘I love small town lore...being part of the community’

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Richmond Village housing development

State spent €400,000 on hiring executive jets for Taoiseach

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Cork man accused of assault and criminal damage granted bail at High Court

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<p>One of the council houses on the Copper Valley Estate that has not been occupied since it was built in thw mid 2000s.</p>

Remedial works begin on Cork council homes that have lain idle since being built two decades ago

Earlier this year, The Echo revealed that three properties in the Copper Valley Heights private housing estate in Glanmire have never been occupied

Law and justice concept

Sentencing of man who smashed 39 TV screens in two Cork bookies delayed

Tom MacSweeney: Cork’s River Lee is a wasted resource, say key players

Tom MacSweeney: Cork’s River Lee is a wasted resource, say key players

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Cork Simon Golf Classic aiming to raise funds to help address record homelessness levels

‘Life-changing’ results from University College Cork run cancer treatment trial

‘Life-changing’ results from University College Cork run cancer treatment trial

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<p> Holly Quirke scored a penalty for Cork in their TG4 Munster LGFA Senior B Championship clash with Limerick at Gerald Griffins GAA grounds, Limerick, on Saturday. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Cork draw with Limerick in last Munster round robin game

Result didn't matter to the Rebels as they were already through to the Munster Senior B ladies football final

Crofton Celtic recall epic 51-game campaign that led to FAI Intermediate Cup joy

Crofton Celtic recall epic 51-game campaign that led to FAI Intermediate Cup joy

Paddy Leavy and Brian Hayes 9/5/2026

Hurling: Brian Hayes, William Buckley and Shane Barrett among championship top scorers from play

Mark Coleman scores a penalty 9/5/2026

Christy O'Connor on the impact black cards are having on hurling this summer

Cork Camogie: Minor league titles for Charleville, Milford and Carrigtwohill

Cork Camogie: Minor league titles for Charleville, Milford and Carrigtwohill

Cork Lives

<p>The couple got engaged at their housewarming in August 2024. Pictures: James O'Driscoll</p>

Wedding bells for Cork couple who met online

Cork couple Timmy O'Brien and Clodagh Ronan tell us about their nuptials in our Wedding of the Week.

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TV sport round-up: FA Cup glory... and a host of GAA and golf

My Weekend: Friday is my rest day..I like to spend it catching up with friends

My Weekend: Friday is my rest day..I like to spend it catching up with friends

Hotel review: Top marks for Dublin hotel set in a great location

Hotel review: Top marks for Dublin hotel set in a great location

Person to Person: 'Creating paintings that connect emotionally with people makes me very happy'

Person to Person: 'Creating paintings that connect emotionally with people makes me very happy'

Cork Views

<p>An artist’s impression of how a small nuclear power plant could look in the Irish landscape</p>

John Dolan: Imagine the blowback if they built a nuclear plant in Cork...

Any decision on where to locate Ireland’s first nuclear power plant would be highly political. It may bring lots of jobs to a region, but the stigma attached to it among those deeply suspicious of the energy source would risk a huge localised blowback.

Cork town’s mission to create a biodiversity haven united community

Cork town’s mission to create a biodiversity haven united community

Austria wins 69th Eurovision song contest with Wasted Love

John Dolan: I’m new to this boycotting, am I allowed to watch Eurovision?

Teens in circle holding smart mobile phones - Multicultural young people using cellphones outside - Teenagers addicted to new te

John Arnold: I love to talk, but everyone was on their phone

Woman preparing quinoa vegetable mix cooked in a frying pan

Áilín Quinlan: At last, I’ve found stress relief - it’s called Mindful Cooking

Nostalgia

<p>Steam trains at Kent Station in July, 1953. Readers today recall their memories of rail travel, and Jo Kerrigan remembers the big gates labelled with Isteach and Amach</p>

Throwback Thursday: Memories of Kent station ...and the man who missed seeing the Beatles

This week on Throwback Thursday, a Cork man rues the time he just missed seeing The Beatles play in Liverpool, and JO KERRIGAN recalls trains in bygone days

Remembering Con and my brief stint as Jack’s gaffer in Cork

Remembering Con and my brief stint as Jack’s gaffer in Cork

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Throwback Thursday: My solo flight to the UK, at the age of six

Throwback Thursday: My solo flight to the UK, at the age of six

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Julie Helen: I felt nervous about the journey, but not the interview itself

I did the interview and don’t know the outcome, but the hug from a little boy on my return reminded me just how sweet home is.

Cork etiquette expert: ‘I think there’s a shift to putting away the phones’

Cork etiquette expert: ‘I think there’s a shift to putting away the phones’

My Career: ‘Raising three small kids while working full-time was my biggest challenge’

My Career: ‘Raising three small kids while working full-time was my biggest challenge’

West Cork Literary Festival Director: People ask if I am a writer...not unless you include spreadsheets

West Cork Literary Festival Director: People ask if I am a writer...not unless you include spreadsheets

2026 Network West Cork award finalists announced

2026 Network West Cork award finalists announced

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<p>Seán Ronayne gives a talk as part of the Midleton Arts Festival on Saturday</p>

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

There's plenty happening Leeside on Saturday and Sunday with three festivals, and plenty of theatre and music.

Theatre Nights: Shows galore, plus two Cork festivals

Theatre Nights: Shows galore, plus two Cork festivals

Sound Signature at The Savoy the big Parrish Party!

Sound Signature at The Savoy the big Parrish Party!

Abbie Lee joins the Sound Signature Party at The Savoy

Abbie Lee joins the Sound Signature Party at The Savoy

‘I was the only Yankee on set’: Adam Scott on filming Hokum West Cork

‘I was the only Yankee on set’: Adam Scott on filming Hokum West Cork

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Step into nature during National Biodiversity Week

Step into nature during National Biodiversity Week

55 years of Cork Simon Soup Run: The light that has never gone out

55 years of Cork Simon Soup Run: The light that has never gone out

Yuno Energy is powering ahead thanks to a relentless focus on customer service

Yuno Energy is powering ahead thanks to a relentless focus on customer service

How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

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