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<p>Jonathan Hennessy: Accused of murdering Ukrainian man in Cork city centre. File picture: Larry Cummins Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Cork man accused of murdering young Ukrainian father remanded in custody

Jonathan Hennessy appeared at Cork District Court today by video link from prison

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

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Report awaited on man accused of threatening to behead another man at Cork Garda station

Accused was remanded in custody for a week for a psychiatric report on whether or not he is fit to plead in the case

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

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Winners of Cork and Limerick will be well set for a long summer

Rebels need big games again from Shane Barrett and Darragh Fitzgibbon in the Páirc next weekend

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The Pubs of Cork: ‘I love running a pub ... but price of a pint must be kept down’

The Pubs of Cork: ‘I love running a pub ... but price of a pint must be kept down’

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Kathriona Devereux: 1926 census gave me glimpse into lives of my grandparents

Kathriona Devereux: 1926 census gave me glimpse into lives of my grandparents

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Residents of Cork nursing unit to be moved to new facility by end of year

Residents of Cork nursing unit to be moved to new facility by end of year

cork news

Port of Cork aiming to bring superyachts to Bantry for Ryder Cup

Port of Cork aiming to bring superyachts to Bantry for Ryder Cup

Cork News

<p>Coláiste Chríost Rí is gearing up to welcome girls in 2027. The move came about following a period of consultation with parents, staff and relevant school stakeholders.</p>

Cork city boys' school gears up to welcome girls next year

Coláiste Chríost Rí principal Padraig Mac An Rí told The Echo the move is to cater for the needs and demands of the local community.

City Hall says Cork Event Centre has projected cost of under €200m

City Hall says Cork Event Centre has projected cost of under €200m

Cork's Penny Dinners brings back its in-house dining service

Cork's Penny Dinners brings back its in-house dining service

Cork council's 'no' to new roundabout at busy hotel junction

Cork council's 'no' to new roundabout at busy hotel junction

row of used cars. Rental or automobile sale services

Almost 6,000 people waiting for driving tests in Cork

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<p> Eoghan Murphy, Sarsfields, tries to block Ben Cunningham, shot for St Finbarr's at Riverstown. Picture: Jim Coughlan.</p>

St Finbarr's hurlers off to a strong start in league as Sars beaten for second time at home

Barrs have only lost one game so far in the Division 1 campaign while holders Sars haven't been as impressive yet

Gary, Joe and Nicole Freyne trained Not now Al wins Southern/Carrigaline Harriers Senior draghunt.

Gary, Joe and Nicole Freyne trained Not now Al wins Southern/Carrigaline Harriers Senior draghunt.

Work-rate and structure key to Douglas hurlers' strong start to Division 1 campaign

Work-rate and structure key to Douglas hurlers' strong start to Division 1 campaign

Castlehaven enjoying league campaign but it's all about being primed for championship opener

Castlehaven enjoying league campaign but it's all about being primed for championship opener

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Cork footballers will be wary as Tipperary bid to cause an upset

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Darragh McCarthy, who played hurling for Midleton GAA and MTU</p>

'Darragh was a gift beyond measure': Fitness event to be held in memory of Cork man

A fitness challenge event in Cork city next month will remember Cork student and sport fan Darragh McCarthy. CHRIS DUNNE talks to his dad Niall about his loss

Packed programme of events for the Cork World Books Fest

Packed programme of events for the Cork World Books Fest

My Weekend: 'I'd pay good money to be a morning person'

My Weekend: 'I'd pay good money to be a morning person'

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

TV sport round-up: Rebels face Tipp, and world snooker begins

City expansion for popular East Cork restaurant

City expansion for popular East Cork restaurant

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Sam Simpson haggling in a Hebron market on his stay in the West Bank</p>

Anger and shock: Cork man's 3-month visit to the West Bank

Cork man Sam Simpson tells ÁILÍN QUINLAN about his stint as a trained human rights monitor in the Middle East, and what he will be telling Irish politicians when he addresses them abut his experience tomorrow

No Parking - Silver Car

Manners, courtesy... so many now flout these basic life skills

Books: The Cork indie authors going it alone

Books: The Cork indie authors going it alone

Austria wins 69th Eurovision song contest with Wasted Love

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

John Dolan: A snapshot of Cork in 1926, as Census prepares to reveal all

John Dolan: A snapshot of Cork in 1926, as Census prepares to reveal all

Nostalgia

<p>Students playing hurling in the handball alley during their lunch break at St. Colman’s College, Fermoy, back in 2008, when it was celebrating its 150th anniversary. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Denis Minihane</span>
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Forget hurling... cricket was the first sport at St Colman’s

When it comes to sport, St Colman’s in Fermoy may be best known for success in hurling, but it was once more associated with a different sport, writes TONY WALSH.

Throwback Thursday: 'I used to drive revellers to Majorca in Crosshaven'

Throwback Thursday: 'I used to drive revellers to Majorca in Crosshaven'

The day a Cork footballer kissed a Lisbon Lion’s knee

The day a Cork footballer kissed a Lisbon Lion’s knee

Throwback Thursday: ‘The manager stared at the wild display in horror and put a stop to jitterbugging’

Throwback Thursday: ‘The manager stared at the wild display in horror and put a stop to jitterbugging’

Cork's Mick Barry and his impact on the development of the Seandún Division

Cork's Mick Barry and his impact on the development of the Seandún Division

WOW

<p>"As much as I pretend to be horrified, there’s a part of me that is genuinely impressed. I am raising a teenager who refuses to give up," says Marie. Picture:iStock</p>

Cork mum: ‘I live with a teen who should be working for NASA’

Cork mum MARIE O’REGAN writes that parenting teens in the age of smartphones is a battle of wills that her teen is winning.

Emer O'Callaghan: How to give our ageing eyes a boost

Emer O'Callaghan: How to give our ageing eyes a boost

My Career: 'My advice is to take opportunities as they present themselves'

My Career: 'My advice is to take opportunities as they present themselves'

Cork CIF Chair: ‘We need to encourage more girls into construction industry’

Cork CIF Chair: ‘We need to encourage more girls into construction industry’

Julie Helen: 'Confusion set in for many people about protests'

Julie Helen: 'Confusion set in for many people about protests'

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<p>Myles O’Reilly and Rónán Ó Snodaigh will perform in Cork celebrating their new album, Mise Tusa.</p>

Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Myles O'Reilly announce Cork dates and new album

Rónán Ó Snodaigh chats with his namesake Ronan Leonard about his upcoming gig with Myles O'Reilly in Ballincollig and their latest album 'Mise Tusa'

What's on in Cork this weekend?

What's on in Cork this weekend?

Concert Crowd

Clubbers: Check out World Bass Culture at Dali in Cork this weekend

Baltic Film Festival taking place in Cork this week

Baltic Film Festival taking place in Cork this week

Theatre Nights: Showband tribute, comedy, and a bonanza of music

Theatre Nights: Showband tribute, comedy, and a bonanza of music

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The College Green Hotel: A refined address in the heart of Dublin

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SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF

Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF

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