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<p>At the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork on Tuesday, Det Garda Noelle MacSweeney testified: 'A taxi pulled up to a checkpoint. The man in the front passenger seat gave his name as (false name). As I approached, he took off, running.' File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Cork man accused of fleeing from Garda checkpoint

Detective Sergeant says that days after being released after serving nine years in jail for rape, the accused breached a court order and approached the victim on the street

Motorist found with knuckleduster in stolen car told Cork gardaí: 'It's dangerous out there'

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Motorist found with knuckleduster in stolen car told Cork gardaí: 'It's dangerous out there'

Christopher Nagle pleaded guilty to being in possession of the weapon and driving while uninsured and disqualified from driving, as well as driving a stolen car

Matty Taylor is tackled by Eoin Harkin 25/1/2025

cork sport

Blow as Cork defender Matty Taylor suffers cruciate injury

He suffered it playing for Mallow against Kanturk last Sunday week

cork lives

The Village Pubs of Cork: ‘A lot of customers are lonely, the pub makes a difference’

The Village Pubs of Cork: ‘A lot of customers are lonely, the pub makes a difference’

cork views

Heart, cardiogram, salt and salt shaker on black background

Dr Catherine Conlon: Should we introduce mandatory limits on salt in our food?

cork news

Decade ‘in best case scenario’ to build new East Cork road

Decade ‘in best case scenario’ to build new East Cork road

cork news

Tom MacSweeny: Jakub welcomed back to Cork after epic 200 days at sea

Tom MacSweeny: Jakub welcomed back to Cork after epic 200 days at sea

Cork News

<p>Scene at SuperValu Mallow, Co. Cork after a JCB was used in an attempt to remove an ATM from the building. Picture: Michael Mac Sweeney</p>

‘The whole front of the shop is destroyed’: Mallow supermarket counts cost of ATM raid attempt

Staff arrived to find extensive damage after suspects used heavy machinery in an attempted overnight ATM raid

Scales of justice and Gavel on wooden table and Lawyer or Judge working with agreement in Courtroom, Justice and Law concept

Cork man accused of multiple burglaries remanded in custody

Cork County Council seeks public’s help to flush out loo roll thief

Cork County Council seeks public’s help to flush out loo roll thief

Broad support for proposed Cork city centre revamp layout

Broad support for proposed Cork city centre revamp layout

Cork's Circus Factory helps theatre group to break down barriers

Cork's Circus Factory helps theatre group to break down barriers

cork sport

<p>FACE-OFF: Cork’s Eoin Downey with Kyle Hayes of Limerick square up in the last meeting. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy</p>

Cork and Limerick are hurling favourites but here's how all six contenders match up

'Clare need to be treated with the respect that the All-Ireland champions of two years ago deserve'

Job done for Glen Rovers as getting a fully-fit squad together later in the summer remains priority

Job done for Glen Rovers as getting a fully-fit squad together later in the summer remains priority

Horse of a lifetime Jesse Evans wins in Listowel for Tomas and Jack Singleton

Horse of a lifetime Jesse Evans wins in Listowel for Tomas and Jack Singleton

Brian Hayes 5/4/2026

Munster final to bridge 55-year gap

International draghunt meeting at Aghabullogue on Saturday will kick off the first major meet of the season

International draghunt meeting at Aghabullogue on Saturday will kick off the first major meet of the season

Cork Lives

<p>Steve on the aronia farm in West Cork</p>

Cork's answer to açaí...the purple superfood being grown on our doorstep

While açai has exploded in popularity in recent years, aronia berries, grown right here in Cork, could prove an even more nutritious alternative, writes KATE RYAN.

TV: Cork couple who converted van for travel adventure to feature in Nationwide

TV: Cork couple who converted van for travel adventure to feature in Nationwide

‘We send breads as far as Australia’: Cork's NCE sent 3 million breads to parishes last year

‘We send breads as far as Australia’: Cork's NCE sent 3 million breads to parishes last year

TV: Cork festival takes centre stage in new series

TV: Cork festival takes centre stage in new series

Books: UCC duo’s translation of O'Rahilly's work comes at opportune time

Books: UCC duo’s translation of O'Rahilly's work comes at opportune time

Cork Views

<p>Curious to know what Manna was offering, Kathriona downloaded the app and pretended to live on the Blackrock Road. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Kathriona Devereux: ‘I’d rather go and eat nice food with people than have it dropped from high’

It’s not like we have a dearth of food delivery options - Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Just Eat have transformed the food delivery market for good and for bad, says KATHRIONA DEVEREUX.

Law theme. Judge chamber.

Trevor Laffan: Crime and litter are rampant, and politicians just give soundbites

Facade of Disney amusement park hotel in Europe

Cork mum: 'There are people who go to Disney with spreadsheets..I admire them'

Manchester City v Aston Villa - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

John Dolan: From Pep to Sherlock to Shane, sport delivers tears and cheers

Stolen Credit Cards

Beware online scams, says Cork garda

Nostalgia

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Fans at the Oasis concert at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in 1996. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Picture: Eddie O’Hare</span>
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Oasis glory in Cork: Recalling the Gallagher brothers' Leeside gig 30 years ago

Oasis fever gripped the country when the Gallagher brothers played Croke Park last summer summer, with tickets like gold dust. Cork woman CLARE BOHANE remembers securing an even more coveted ticket though - to their Páirc Uí Chaoimh gig back in 1996.

Throwback Thursday: A stroll through the shops of my town in 1950s

Throwback Thursday: A stroll through the shops of my town in 1950s

Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier

97 days after 'Fight of the Century', champion boxer failed to draw crowds to concert in Cork

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?

WOW

<p>AWARD WINNERS: Clara Mulligan, Liz Ehrenberg-Redl, Melissa Clarke, Majella Galvin, Elle O’Sullivan McCarthy, and Maria O’Donovan & Co Solicitors at the Network Ireland West Cork Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026. Picture:Darragh Kane</p>

Seven women recognised at 2026 Network West Cork awards

Seven women from West Cork were recognised at the Network West Cork Businesswoman of the Year Awards. MARY CORCORAN has the details.

Supporting your partner through menopause: Cork author’s guide

Supporting your partner through menopause: Cork author’s guide

barn swallow flies fast

Julie Helen: Arrival of swallows brings thoughts of hopes for the future

Cork author: ‘Had I known what my journey entailed, I never would have started’

Cork author: ‘Had I known what my journey entailed, I never would have started’

My Career: ‘If you want to start your own business, nurture your idea before you tell others’

My Career: ‘If you want to start your own business, nurture your idea before you tell others’

entertainment

<p>Imelda May at Elizabeth Fort. </p>

Imelda May: 'I love the vibe at the Marquee in Cork'

Imelda May goes deep back to her roots with her new stage show, Raised on Songs and Stories, and looks forward to the Marquee gig, writes Don O’Mahony.

Rock concert.

Clubbers: Justin Robertson to perform at Savoy in Cork this weekend

What's happening in Cork for the June Bank Holiday weekend?

What's happening in Cork for the June Bank Holiday weekend?

Theatre Nights: Your guide to what's on Cork stages this week

Theatre Nights: Your guide to what's on Cork stages this week

Youghal actor lands dream role in Fair City

Youghal actor lands dream role in Fair City

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