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<p>Callum O'Driscoll admitted he was storing cannabis to pay off a drugs debt.</p>

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Cork teenager 'was storing cannabis to pay off a drugs debt', court told

Defendant told court that the person he owes money to 'is threatening my house and my family.'

New 'virtual ward' at Cork hospital allows patients to be treated at home

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New 'virtual ward' at Cork hospital allows patients to be treated at home

Since opening in November last year, a new virtual ward at the Mercy University Hospital that allows patients to be treated from their homes has cared for more than 50 patients, saving 255 bed days. Amy Campbell spoke to the people overseeing the initiative to find out what it entails for patients.

The Echo Sport Podcast: Cork hurlers are giving us the best days of our lives

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The Echo Sport Podcast: Cork hurlers are giving us the best days of our lives

Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork

cork lives

Cork’s salt makers: ‘It’s as local and as fresh as you can get’

Cork’s salt makers: ‘It’s as local and as fresh as you can get’

cork views

Trevor Laffan: What lies beneath? A century of submarines prowling harbour

Trevor Laffan: What lies beneath? A century of submarines prowling harbour

cork news

Council urged ensure full resurfacing of Cork road once works are completed

Council urged ensure full resurfacing of Cork road once works are completed

cork news

Cardiac roadshow to get to the heart of the matter at Cork shopping centre

Cardiac roadshow to get to the heart of the matter at Cork shopping centre

Cork News

<p>Philip Stokes, Cork-based clockmaker who will feature in RTÉ's Masters: Keepers Of Tradition.</p>

‘Masters’ TV profile of Cork clockmaker Philip is timely

The famous clock was installed by the Cork Corporation in 1847, so it is one of the oldest four-faced clocks, pre-dating Big Ben in London.

Fianna Fáil councillor Joe Carroll’s West Cork funeral details announced

Fianna Fáil councillor Joe Carroll’s West Cork funeral details announced

Tyndall in Cork to add 170 new staff under 'strategic plan'

Tyndall in Cork to add 170 new staff under 'strategic plan'

Plaque honouring Chornobyl victims unveiled in Cork city centre park

Plaque honouring Chornobyl victims unveiled in Cork city centre park

Long Hall and Clock Tower of University College Cork, Ireland

UCC rugby captain doing well in Cork hospital after cardiac incident

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<p>Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy celebrates securing promotion to the Sky Bet Championship</p>

Cardiff City laid on partyatmosphere for fans

Cardiff boss Cork's Brian Barry-Murphy said he wanted a party atmosphere in his side’s final home game after clinching automatic promotion and his team responded with a 5-1 win over already-relegated Northampton on Saturday.

Avondale and Blarney's draw sends U17 League 1 title race to a three-way playoff with Fermoy

Avondale and Blarney's draw sends U17 League 1 title race to a three-way playoff with Fermoy

Ben O'Connor arrives ahead of the match 26/4/2026

Ben O'Connor: Time off will aid battle for places in Cork squad

Limerick v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

Blow for Cork hurlers as Ciarán Joyce ruled out for rest of season

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Cork v Limerick: Numbers game tells a story as Rebels bank on home comforts

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">John Harrington on Dursey Island</p>

The day the children of Sherkin Island were visited by lion cub

A new book explores the heritage of the islands off West Cork, and digs up stories that show the connection between the inhabitants and the wildlife and animals around them

Cork group keeping history alive for future generations

Cork group keeping history alive for future generations

My Weekend: 'Nights out are few and far between with two smallies'

My Weekend: 'Nights out are few and far between with two smallies'

Wedding of the Week: Barrack Street Band made special appearance at Cork nuptials

Wedding of the Week: Barrack Street Band made special appearance at Cork nuptials

TV: Cork has a starring role in coast documentary

TV: Cork has a starring role in coast documentary

Cork Views

<p>The new guide is intended to give customers the information and confidence to make informed choices about their energy use. </p>

New guide aims to help people to take control of energy use

As energy bills continue to rise, electricity suppliers have launched a booklet that helps customers better understand their usage - and may help them reduce their payments

John Dolan: My family Census riddle... Who the heck is James Mulligan?!

John Dolan: My family Census riddle... Who the heck is James Mulligan?!

Cork city festival celebrates the joy of singing

Cork city festival celebrates the joy of singing

John Arnold: I miss milking and the herd... but I’m loving retirement too

John Arnold: I miss milking and the herd... but I’m loving retirement too

Cork festival highlights how the art world and neurodiversity can combine

Cork festival highlights how the art world and neurodiversity can combine

Nostalgia

<p>John Twomey pictured with Big Ben in the background. John first read that applications for tickets to the 1966 FIFA World Cup were open in a copy of Charles Buchan’s Football Monthly.</p>

Cork man's World Cup adventure in London 60 years ago

Almost 60 years ago, Cork man JOHN TWOMEY literally scooped the golden ticket, securing an allocation to the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Here he recalls the experience.

Throwback Thursday: My father was a Cork bus inspector in '60s

Throwback Thursday: My father was a Cork bus inspector in '60s

Forget hurling... cricket was the first sport at St Colman’s

Forget hurling... cricket was the first sport at St Colman’s

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

WOW

<p>Florals remain a wedding staple, but every season there’s a certain way to rework and elevate them.</p>

Wedding coming up? Six key trends for guests for 2026

Designers and stylists share their favourite trends to wear to spring and summer nuptials with LARA OWEN.

Emer O'Callaghan: Six weeks to transform your skin

Emer O'Callaghan: Six weeks to transform your skin

Judges revealed for Network Cork businesswoman of the year awards

Judges revealed for Network Cork businesswoman of the year awards

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Cork elder mediator: ‘Not enough people think ahead on major decisions’

‘I love the buzz’: Working at the coal face in hospitality in Cork

‘I love the buzz’: Working at the coal face in hospitality in Cork

entertainment

<p>Prince collaborated with and inspired many generations of artists, many of whom look at him as the North Star when it comes to artistry.</p>

Stevie G: I hailed Prince as 'greatest living artist'... and he died that day!

By pure coincidence the article was published earlier on the same day before his death was known, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Weekend plans? Your guide to what's happening in Cork

Weekend plans? Your guide to what's happening in Cork

Clubbers: Sync or Swim, you've got choice offerings in Cork

Clubbers: Sync or Swim, you've got choice offerings in Cork

Cork man's new drama filmed in popular city restaurant

Cork man's new drama filmed in popular city restaurant

Theatre Nights: Song and dance... and Reggie too!

Theatre Nights: Song and dance... and Reggie too!

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

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

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