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<p>Artists impressions of the proposed €18m housing regeneration plan for the Spring Lane Traveller halting site in Cork. </p>

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No progress on new halting site on Cork city's northside

Plans for the redevelopment of the overcrowded Spring Lane halting site at Ballyvolane, along with the construction of a new purpose-built group housing scheme on the land adjacent to Spring Lane, known as Ellis Yard, were approved by council last year.

Tributes to Italian student who lost his life in Cork ahead of his funeral

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Tributes to Italian student who lost his life in Cork ahead of his funeral

Lorenzo de Bonis, 27, who lived in Blackpool on the northside of Cork city, will be laid to rest in his native Italy on Friday.

Favourites Sarsfields power past St Colman's into Rebel Óg Premier 1 Minor Hurling final

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Favourites Sarsfields power past St Colman's into Rebel Óg Premier 1 Minor Hurling final

Adam Dunlea grabbed 1-12 for Sars but they had quality in every line of the field

nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: A lift into school? We walked or got the bus

Throwback Thursday: A lift into school? We walked or got the bus

what's on

Cork actors are blazing a trail, I want to develop that, says Dominic

Cork actors are blazing a trail, I want to develop that, says Dominic

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Man refused bail over alleged death threat against pregnant woman in Cork city

Man refused bail over alleged death threat against pregnant woman in Cork city

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Cork students urged to make their voices heard in presidential election

Cork students urged to make their voices heard in presidential election

Cork News

<p>Anna Geary with representatives from Hand in Hand at their recent children’s cancer charity wellness brunch at Galway Bay Hotel.</p>

Cork hotel to hold wellness brunch for Hand in Hand cancer charity

The event will be hosted by Anna Geary, former Cork camogie star, media personality, and wellness advocate.

Unanimous support for public park at former Cork mother and baby home

Unanimous support for public park at former Cork mother and baby home

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Cork TD calls for two-tier child benefit scheme to lift children out of poverty

Cork pair set to take on seven ultramarathons in seven cities in seven days

Cork pair set to take on seven ultramarathons in seven cities in seven days

City council 'actively engaging' with owners of derelict former stately home

City council 'actively engaging' with owners of derelict former stately home

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 standout 15

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

Cork Golf: Julia Falvey Ryan wins European title

Cork Golf: Julia Falvey Ryan wins European title

Jimmy Murphy is still a great servant for Sarsfields

Jimmy Murphy is still a great servant for Sarsfields

Cork Hurling: Ranking the top club attacking units and defences

Cork Hurling: Ranking the top club attacking units and defences

Clare v Cork 2022 McGrath Cup Football Group A

New Cork U20 football boss gets backing from his predecessor

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.

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

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

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

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Dan Leahy on his first Profession 70 years ago last month, on August 15, 1955</p>

70 years a Brother... Dan has served God and the people well

His has been a remarkable career and life as an educator and guide to so many young people, says JOHN ARNOLD of Cork man Dan Leahy

Group of teenage friends having relaxing outdoors

Cork Views: Give the northside a park for its young people

Caution

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

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

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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Charities appealing for support ahead of 2025 mini marathon

Taking part in The Echo Women's Mini Marathon this month? Find out how you can support your chosen charity by doing so.

Julie Helen: 'I can accept that day to day living can be challenging, but there’s a line'

Julie Helen: 'I can accept that day to day living can be challenging, but there’s a line'

Brenda’s The Echo Mini Marathon Diary: Week 5

Brenda’s The Echo Mini Marathon Diary: Week 5

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

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

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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<p>The Opening Ritual at Elizabeth Fort is old out but there is plenty more on offer. </p>

Theatre Nights: Bright lights galore at Harbour festival

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

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

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

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

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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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