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<p>The court heard John McDonagh entered the DID Electrical store in Turner's Cross, took a drone off the shelf, placed it in his trousers and walked out without paying. </p>

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Cork man put €580 drone down trousers and walked out of store without paying

John McDonagh, who had 160 previous convictions, pleaded guilty to theft and was given a one-month prison sentence

Southside traffic warning ahead of Cork MTU sports day event on Thursday

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Southside traffic warning ahead of Cork MTU sports day event on Thursday

With more than 6,000 children from 300 primary schools across the county participating in this year's Cork Primary Schools' Sports event at MTU, motorists are being advised to avoid the area if possible.

Cork v Clare - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 5

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John Horgan on hurling: Cork and Limerick proved they are by far the top two in the country

Conspiracy theorists reckoned Clare were quite satisfied to have got into the top three and had no great interest in reaching the Munster final against Limerick

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The Pubs of Cork: 'I toured Ireland in 2017... now I run a pub here in Kinsale'

The Pubs of Cork: 'I toured Ireland in 2017... now I run a pub here in Kinsale'

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Cork Views: 'I'm blessed to share a special bond with my grandads despite our differences'

Cork Views: 'I'm blessed to share a special bond with my grandads despite our differences'

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Viewing platform at Youghal's lighthouse to be opened next month

Viewing platform at Youghal's lighthouse to be opened next month

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Work on cross-river ferry link with Cobh to get underway soon

Work on cross-river ferry link with Cobh to get underway soon

Cork News

<p>Fota Wildlife Park announced the birth of two critically endangered black-and-white ruffed lemur babies, born on 21st of April to first-time mother Romy and father Iray, following a gestation period of 102 days. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan / OSM PHOTO</p>

Fota Wildlife Park asks public to help name endangered baby lemurs

Fota Wildlife Park has invited the public to help name two critically endangered black-and-white ruffed lemur babies

Funding allocated to council ‘totally inadequate’ for West Cork coastal projects

Funding allocated to council ‘totally inadequate’ for West Cork coastal projects

Cork music venues receive government funding to support emerging talent

Cork music venues receive government funding to support emerging talent

Exciting line-up announced for biggest ever Cork Summer Show

Exciting line-up announced for biggest ever Cork Summer Show

Spectacular supercars to go on show at East Cork Critical fundraiser

Spectacular supercars to go on show at East Cork Critical fundraiser

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<p>Olivia O'Herlihy with Starlight Kerry Pike/Fair Hill harriers winner of the Shanakiel Harriers Puppy draghunt at Newcestown also included Jayden O'Herlihy, Tristan O'Herlihy and Tim O'Callaghan.</p>

Not Now Al great determination to win Shanakiel Harriers Senior Draghunt

The heat of the day saw the host club reducing the draghunt and compliments to all concerned for making a wise decision with the welfare of all hounds their number one priority.

Schoolgirls' soccer year ends on a high as Coláiste an Phiarsaigh lift U19 title at Turner's Cross

Schoolgirls' soccer year ends on a high as Coláiste an Phiarsaigh lift U19 title at Turner's Cross

Tommy Walsh with Jordan Morris 23/5/2026

Tommy Walsh now key figure at heart of Cork football revival

Two Cork coaches, Chelsea Noonan and John Cotter, set to play their part in the new-look FAI coaching structure

Two Cork coaches, Chelsea Noonan and John Cotter, set to play their part in the new-look FAI coaching structure

Curtain comes down on another great year for local men's basketball in Cork

Curtain comes down on another great year for local men's basketball in Cork

Cork Lives

<p>Alan Stivell who will be performing a concert in Cork on May 27. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Maxime Duhamel</span>
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Alan Stivell returns to play in Cork after almost 50 years

As he prepares to return to Cork city to perform almost 50 years after his last appearance here, French Celtic musician Alan Stivell tells COLETTE SHERIDAN about his many collaborations, and his connection to Breton and Celtic culture

‘We send breads as far away as Australia’: Inside Cork's Northside Community Enterprises

‘We send breads as far away as Australia’: Inside Cork's Northside Community Enterprises

TV: Cork's Kyla Cobbler takes on daunting climb in Uncharted

TV: Cork's Kyla Cobbler takes on daunting climb in Uncharted

Books: Duo behind 'Aisling' series to visit Cork as they publish new novel

Books: Duo behind 'Aisling' series to visit Cork as they publish new novel

Hotel review: Simple, but exceptional food at Dublin city centre hotel

Hotel review: Simple, but exceptional food at Dublin city centre hotel

Cork Views

<p>Cork’s city and county councils have tried many ways to tackle the issue of dog fouling - here are a few more ideas from Kathriona. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Kathriona Devereux: Would posting dog poop to owners solve our problem?

Corkonians are not alone in their fight against abandoned turds. All over the world, dog fouling is consistently cited as a public concern, writes KATHRIONA DEVEREUX.

Tenancy Agreement

Explainer: What are your rights as a private tenant?

Trevor Laffan: I witnessed Chernobyl horrors..the threat has not gone away

Trevor Laffan: I witnessed Chernobyl horrors..the threat has not gone away

'Bring him home': Cork music community to gig for Jimmy Crowley

'Bring him home': Cork music community to gig for Jimmy Crowley

Cork man: 'Today and every day, I think about my donor and his family'

Cork man: 'Today and every day, I think about my donor and his family'

Nostalgia

<p>Boxer Joe Frazier being directed to the ropes by referee Arthur Marcante after knocking down Muhammad Ali during the 15th round of the title bout at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 8, 1971. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> (AP Photo, File)</span>
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97 days after 'Fight of the Century', champion boxer failed to draw crowds to concert in Cork

97 days after the infamous ‘Fight of the Century’, Joe Frazier came to Cork to play two musical concerts. PATRICK TALBOT looks back at the City Hall gig which failed to draw the crowds.

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Cork’s caterers on railways

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Cork’s caterers on railways

Is Jim Young Cork’s best ever sportsman?

Is Jim Young Cork’s best ever sportsman?

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

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

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

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

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<p>We all need to be wearing SPF 365 days a year, because, sadly, skin cancer is still very prevalent in Ireland, says Emer. </p>

Emer O'Callaghan: My guide to being savvy in the sun

Every day in my clinic, I treat people with years of sun damage and pigmentation that could easily have been preventable if we had people educated better.

Staying Protected from the Sun

Staying safe in sun: Practical advice courtesy of Cork nurse

Acne skin

Dealing with adult acne? What you need to know to treat break-outs

Close up of boy praying

Emer O'Callaghan: Getting mum Communion ready

All this studying has exhausted her

Navigating exam season: Advice from Cork experts

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<p>Nancy Collins as Siofra in Fair City</p>

Youghal actor lands dream role in Fair City

Nancy Collins tells CARA O’DOHERTY about her battle to forge a career in acting, and how she was inspired by Margot Robbie to reach out to casting directors before she secured a role on RTÉ’s long-running soap.

Rock concert.

Clubbers: Throw yourself Into The Void and enjoy

Going out? Here's what's on in Cork this weekend?

Going out? Here's what's on in Cork this weekend?

What's on Cork stages this week?

What's on Cork stages this week?

'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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