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<p>The defendant had previous convictions including two counts of burglary, three for robbery and three for theft.</p>

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Cork court told addiction difficulties led to man's episodes of psychotic behaviour

Michael O'Connor pleaded pleaded guilty to multiple theft and public order offences, and was remanded in custody.

Two brothers charged with aggravated burglary at Cork city house

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Two brothers charged with aggravated burglary at Cork city house

Both are charged with burglary while armed with a weapon, causing criminal damage to a property, and having a weapon intending to cause injury, incapacitate, or intimidate.

Cork Hurling: Senior A grade looks wide open as Bride beaten and Blarney gather momentum

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Cork Hurling: Senior A grade looks wide open as Bride beaten and Blarney gather momentum

Carrigtwohill and Castlelyons are straight into SAHC semi-finals

cork lives

Corkonians Abroad: ‘I left Cork to run an Irish bar in Germany’

Corkonians Abroad: ‘I left Cork to run an Irish bar in Germany’

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Happy woman stretching in bed after waking up. Happy young girl greets good day.

September Reset: How to build resilience and be your best self

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Cork City Council to push for increased annual investment in post office network

Cork City Council to push for increased annual investment in post office network

cork news

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary

Minister Chambers says cabinet supporting Tánaiste in wake of violent threats

Cork News

<p>A 42-year-old man who first sought permission to go onto a property to cut down neighbouring trees, before then threatening to “box the face off” the householder, has been jailed for four months for other offences. Pic: Larry Cummins</p>

Man pleads guilty to threatening householder in Cork

Sentencing in that particular case was adjourned until September 15 to allow time for the preparation of a victim impact statement.

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Man (77) charged with sexual assault of four-year-old girl in 2022

Man struck twice at the same Cork city centre off-licence and stole cider each time

Man struck twice at the same Cork city centre off-licence and stole cider each time

Businesswoman Mary Hopkins to be laid to rest in Cork on Friday

Businesswoman Mary Hopkins to be laid to rest in Cork on Friday

Ukrainian Red Cross volunteers share lessons with Irish counterparts on Cork visit

Ukrainian Red Cross volunteers share lessons with Irish counterparts on Cork visit

cork sport

<p>Watergrasshill's Kevin O'Neill was outstanding against Bride Rovers, lording it at centre-back as he finished with two points from play. Picture: David Creedon</p>

Hurling Team of the Week: Carrig's Walsh brothers and Hill's Adam Murphy headline weekend XV

The top acts from Premier Senior, Senior A and Premier Intermediate are named in our latest team of the week

OZ adventure over, Anto O’Donnell is loving life with Ringmahon Rangers

OZ adventure over, Anto O’Donnell is loving life with Ringmahon Rangers

Village United two good for Grattan United in their AUL Premier League clash at Silverheights

Village United two good for Grattan United in their AUL Premier League clash at Silverheights

Cillian Fleming enjoyed another great year of ultra-marathon running at home and abroad

Cillian Fleming enjoyed another great year of ultra-marathon running at home and abroad

Another successful Abie Allen tournament in memory of Na Piarsaigh legend

Another successful Abie Allen tournament in memory of Na Piarsaigh legend

Cork Lives

<p>Peter Nash is preparing for Culture Night later this month. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Jed Niezgoda</span>
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Person to Person: Peter Nash on the flooding memory he can't forget and Culture Night

Peter Nash's latest exhibition opens on Culture Night and he's already working on his next exhibitoin to open in early 2026.

The Village Pubs of Cork: ‘If not for places like this... some people wouldn’t meet anyone’

The Village Pubs of Cork: ‘If not for places like this... some people wouldn’t meet anyone’

'At 125mph, you pray your hair stays on': Cork man parachutes from plane for charity

'At 125mph, you pray your hair stays on': Cork man parachutes from plane for charity

Cork hairdresser makes the cut at K Club as barber to golf’s stars

Cork hairdresser makes the cut at K Club as barber to golf’s stars

Four Cork chefs through to final of major culinary competition

Four Cork chefs through to final of major culinary competition

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Áilín Quinlan recounts two encounters with SUVs in Cork which left her fearful for her safety</p>

My nightmare encounters with SUVs... slap a big tax on them

I know this particular road very well and I was driving quite cautiously....Perhaps that’s what saved my life, writes ÁILÍN QUINLAN.

Explainer - changes to organ donation laws

Explainer - changes to organ donation laws

Youghal patriot to be remembered in his home town

Youghal patriot to be remembered in his home town

10 things to know about Dev... including his commute to Cork

10 things to know about Dev... including his commute to Cork

Garda lantern sign

Gardaí must now get back to basics to be a force for good

Nostalgia

<p>The assassination of U.S President Abraham Lincoln by actor John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre, Washington DC, in 1865. Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images</p>

How news of Abraham Lincoln's assassination took 12 DAYS to reach Cork

When the U.S President was shot dead in 1865, news travelled slowly — and when word finally reached Europe, Cork played a pivotal role in relaying the sensational scoop, reveals JO KERRIGAN

When beer was 20p a pint! A Cork college party 50 years ago

When beer was 20p a pint! A Cork college party 50 years ago

"The heels were blown off my shoes... the stockings were blown off my legs..."

"The heels were blown off my shoes... the stockings were blown off my legs..."

Throwback Thursday: Happy days growing up in city’s Jewtown

Throwback Thursday: Happy days growing up in city’s Jewtown

Inches from disaster: How 7 family members almost lost their lives in the Lee in 1939

Inches from disaster: How 7 family members almost lost their lives in the Lee in 1939

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Brenda’s The Echo Mini Marathon Diary: Week 5

Honestly, I feel like I’m getting married or something with the level of excitement building up, writes Brenda Dennehy.

Cork's Zoe on a mission to em-power women

Cork's Zoe on a mission to em-power women

My Career: ‘My role is a constant flow of interesting challenges’

My Career: ‘My role is a constant flow of interesting challenges’

Brenda’s The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon Diary: Week 4

Brenda’s The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon Diary: Week 4

Mother's and a child hands

Ah, it's good to be back in the routine - a chance to reset

entertainment

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">A scene from Sanatorium, Ireland’s submission for the International Feature Film category at next year’s Oscars</p>

Film: Sanity in a sanatorium in a country crippled by war

Sanatorium is funny, smart, moving, and a fine tribute to the stoicism of the Ukrainian people who stand firm under unimaginable circumstances, writes CARA O'DOHERTY.

Wasps vs Humans launching new single at Fred Zeppelins

Wasps vs Humans launching new single at Fred Zeppelins

Stevie G: Good vibes and great gigs at Electric Picnic

Stevie G: Good vibes and great gigs at Electric Picnic

Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide

Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide

Cork actor: ‘I was able to bring Christy into myself...’

Cork actor: ‘I was able to bring Christy into myself...’

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Cork's rough sleepers: A harsh reality of a glorious morning

'The footpath is his bed. The city is his home. And he's become invisible, a stranger in his own land'

Dell Technologies Forum to empower Irish organisations harness AI innovation this September

Dell Technologies Forum to empower Irish organisations harness AI innovation this September

The New Levl Fitness Studio - Now open at Douglas Court

The New Levl Fitness Studio - Now open at Douglas Court

World-class fertility care is available in Cork at the Sims IVF

World-class fertility care is available in Cork at the Sims IVF

Douglas Court flies a thousand kites

Douglas Court flies a thousand kites

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