Remarkably Ireland's haven't defeated the Welsh on their own soil since 2013

A recent inspection by the Mental Health Commission found that the Cois Dalua centre run by Nua Healthcare was 97% compliant, but one high risk issue of non-compliance was identified in relation restraint of two separate residents.

Conor O'Callaghan, Eoin Downey, Brian O'Sullivan and Cormac Beausang are rewarded for Munster Hurling League performances

Camogie star Amy O'Connor wins the overall award, while camogie volunteer Mary Newman is inducted into the Hall of Fame

The proprietors have announced on social media that they had to close

The proprietors have announced on social media that they had to close

The proprietors have announced on social media that they had to close

"Do you have any spare tickets for the final? Just two, two complimentary tickets?" Keane asked

Roberta Metsola is due to meet the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Preisent Michael D Higgins during her stay

The founding member of Corkbeg in East Cork recently celebrated his 80th birthday but has no intention of slowing down

Rod Stewart will be back in Ireland this summer to play Live At The Marquee in Cork on June 20, his first return to perform at the popular Marquee series by the River Lee in 14 years.

Ahead of the derby game on Friday night in the Mardyke Arena, Dylan O'Connell looks back to a classic encounter from 19 years ago

The CAO is the organisation responsible for overseeing undergraduate applications to colleges and universities in Ireland. Applicants have until 5pm today to set up their application to avoid paying an extra fee after the deadline.

69-year-old retired marine engineer Mick Boland has a treasure trove of artefacts salvaged from the renowned former James Mangan clock makers and jewellers on Patrick Street, where three generations of his family worked.

Judge Boyle was told that the injured party in the case was eight years old at the time of the crime. The defendant was 38. The offence occurred almost 20 years ago.

There is currently no standalone offence of stalking. Legislation has been promised and is due to take force this summer.

A new record high of 11,632 people are homeless, according to the latest official figures released on Friday – including 8,190 adults and 3,442 children

Cathy O'Sullivan said the deluge of rain started on Friday, so intense that “you could barely see out the window” .

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€50 million has been allocated across all local authorities based on the number of new arrivals located there and will be drawn down over 2023 and 2024

Designer goods outlet, FLANNELS is set to open their second Irish store in the old Eason’s location on Patrick’s Street.

Among the speakers confirmed for the event are Stephen Teap, who lost his wife Irene to cervical cancer.

Electric, based in South Mall, have abandoned the generic table-for-two bookings and have opted for group dining.

There were 647 Covid-19 cases (PCR) in Cork in the 14 days up to midnight on January 16

A spokesperson for Cork Kerry Community Healthcare (CKCH) said there is “regret that young people cannot always access the CAMHS service as quickly as they, or we, would like”.

More than 9,300 adult asylum seekers get only €5.50 a day in social welfare from the State

Having played so well in the quarter-final and then the semi-final against Limerick Celtics, they failed to reproduce that type of performance in Tallaght

Debate around a United Ireland needs to move from cultural issues to practical and economic ones, according to political commentator Kevin Meagher

Cork City Council has been a member of the Rainbow Cities Network since 2020 and is one of 20 European cities engaged in an EU-funded policy initiative EU For Citizens.

John Roycroft takes a look at the FA Cup third round where traditionally the final contenders join the competition. 

The Cork secondary school fielded a senior hurling team for the first time last year which proved a huge success.

Munster Rugby has teamed up with energy company, Pinergy, in a 10-year partnership to install a 400 kw peak Solar installation at Cork’s Musgrave Park.

He worked in all weathers, six days a week, barring bank holidays, and he only retired in recent years, giving more than half a century to the job he loved.

Three years into his time in Cork and Ross, Bishop Fintan Gavin talks to Donal O’Keeffe about the challenges facing the diocese, answering tough questions, and why, if we can’t welcome refugees, we can’t really celebrate Christmas.

A fundraising goal of €2,000 has already been surpassed, so a new target of €4,000 has been set up

The plan seeks to reduce emissions from the agriculture sector by 25 per cent by 2030

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said there was "strong talent and ability from across the three Government parties"

John Roycroft gives his reaction to an enjoyable but, as always, controversial World Cup in Qatar. 

Cork is under a status yellow low temperature/ice warning until Friday at 12 noon

In a briefing, almost 26 years after her death, gardaí made a public appeal for witnesses and information on the murder which occurred in West Cork in 1996.

Patrick Campbell said 'the Cork rugby community came out in force to support us and all three games were sell-outs'. 

The postponement of the full marathon is due to road flooding along coastal and low-lying roads.

Aled Williams, who is the senior operations manager (South) for Bus Éireann, admitted the ‘chronic’ traffic levels in Cork city have resulted in operational issues for the company

The hotel will undergo a temporary rebrand to ‘The Imperial WHOtel’ in a nod to the village where the Grinch grew up.

It is understood that before a final contract could be signed the preferred bidder raised concerns at the impact construction inflation would have in developing the scheme

The pair was determined to buy one male and female turkey to raise as pets.

Vicky Phelan captured the hearts and minds of Irish people with her courage, her strength and her bravery. From the moment she stood outside the High Court in 2018 and called for an investigation into the CervicalCheck screening programme, it was clear that Irish people had a powerful new advocate.

Vicky Phelan captured the hearts and minds of Irish people with her courage, her strength and her bravery. From the moment she stood outside the High Court in 2018 and called for an investigation into the CervicalCheck screening programme, it was clear that Irish people had a powerful new advocate.

Vicky Phelan captured the hearts and minds of Irish people with her courage, her strength and her bravery. From the moment she stood outside the High Court in 2018 and called for an investigation into the CervicalCheck screening programme, it was clear that Irish people had a powerful new advocate.

A manager with the EBS in Cork, he decided not to apply for a full-time director of coaching role at Munster in 1997 and was replaced by Declan Kidney, but he continued to assist with the preparation of the first team.

This year’s festival saw record numbers of trade and is estimated to have brought €20 million into the local economy

Fresh from her gold medal win at the European Championships, Kellie talked to Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show on Friday night about her journey to the top of women's boxing and the many setbacks and obstacles she overcame along the way.

Fresh from her gold medal win at the European Championships, Kellie talked to Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show on Friday night about her journey to the top of women's boxing and the many setbacks and obstacles she overcame along the way.

The local school has been working closely with Gas Networks Ireland for the past 16 years, moulding the future workforce of tomorrow.

Ted placed Cork newspaper group at the cutting edge of the industry in Ireland. 

LABOUR leader Ivana Bacik has said the €500 rental tax credit announced in Budget 2023, while a welcome first step, is “still a drop in the ocean for renters”. Ms Bacik made the comments while speaking to The Echo during a visit to Cork this week.

Scenic Cinema is returning to Cork City Gaol on Sunday 30 October, as the inside of the old prison will be transformed into Cork’s scariest cinema.

The rower is swapping his paddle for pans and the saucy one-liners for a tartar sauce.

The measures, which were approved by Cabinet this morning, are in response to the recommendations from the Commission on Pensions.

The cost of groceries is up by 11 per cent when compared to the same 12-week period last year

The Taoiseach was speaking ahead of the Queen’s funeral on Monday, which he and President Michael D Higgins will attend.

Secondary school principals across Cork City and county said that, overall, their students were pleased with the CAO offers.

The Deasy family, from Ahafore, Timoleague, the Hawkes family, from Keel, Innishannon, the Shorten family, from Woodfield, Clonakilty, and the Collins family, from Caheragh, have all been shortlisted for the award, dubbed the ‘Oscars of the Dairy World’.

Recent UCC medicine graduate Dr Ivanna McMahon has had a “whirlwind” summer this year, as she took home the titles of both Miss Munster and Miss Ireland.

Roisin Burke spoke to three academics - two at third level, one at secondary - about travelling to far-flung places, visiting family at home and abroad, and being glad to come home.

A spokesperson for the group said he hopes this year’s inaugural event will be the first in a long tradition of such events. 

The highest number of students in a primary school in Cork County last year was 38

The TV personality and cookbook author already has two children with singer John Legend

Minister Heather Humphreys announced €6m in funding on Wednesday, to develop 200 outdoor adventure projects across Rural Ireland.

A reduction in the range of 62-81% was outlined for electricity, with a 42-50% reduction in transport and a 25% target agreed for agriculture.

A reduction in the range of 62-81% was outlined for electricity, with a 42-50% reduction in transport and a 25% target agreed for agriculture.

The club received €150,000 from the Sports Capital Grant to develop the club last February. Covered tennis courts formed a significant part of the plans.

A friend went to the airport in Kansas City to look for her missing luggage, and another to the airport at Newark, to no avail.

Cork City Council has published details of the multi-million euro Glanmire to city cycle route (phase one) scheme. 

The brown baby alpaca was born on July 5 to its mom Grace, who has been on the farm for over 10 years.

The scheme offers the choice to appoint an individual as a temporary substitute in the place of a councillor who takes a period of maternity-related absence or is absent due to illness

Christy Ring is the greatest sportsperson in Cork history as Éamonn Murphy explains as we celebrate the 130th anniversary of The Echo

He said Ireland is heavily dependent on imports for a lot of food products

This week saw Liverpool get the better of both their rivals in the neighbouring city. But John Roycroft thinks that the team selections made by the two Manchester managers gave Jurgen Klopp a major advantage.

Former ASTI President Ann Piggott was speaking at the union's 100th annual Convention, which is being held in Cork’s Clayton Hotel Silver Springs and was today attended by Minister for Education Norma Foley.

The vigil was organised by the Gay Project, LINC and Cork Pride, and Ailsa Spindler, co-ordinator of the Gay Project, said it was only two-and-a-half years since Timmy Hourihane was killed in a homophobic attack in Cork.

"We’ve learned during Covid the importance of the outdoor spaces. We’ve learned what they have to bring yet we get only €16,500 for the whole of Cork city – the second city in the country,” one city councillor said.

Mr Minihane will receive a UCC Alumni Achievement Award later tonight

The new scheme will be gradually introduced on a phased basis

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CORK motorists making their way home have been warned of possible traffic delays after the Dunkettle Interchange reopened following a brief closure to facilitate the British royal entourage.

BUSINESSES involved in Cork's hospitality sector described the extra-long bank holiday weekend as a ‘resounding’ success, with people in good spirits and tourists enjoying a warm Cork welcome.

Last week the Government announced a temporary reduction to excise duty of 20c per litre on petrol and 15c on diesel. There was also a 2c per litre reduction for marked, or green, diesel.

The head of Cork’s Sexual Assault Treatment Unit tells Sarah Horgan that every sexual assault victim, of whatever gender or background, should be treated with respect, and society still has much to learn.

“I’d say if he wasn’t in goal for Liverpool, he would be upfront for Liverpool, that is the type of player he was, you know?” 

A red weather warning was put in place for the county from 3am tomorrow morning and is expected to be lowered to status orange by 8am and to status yellow by 11am

A red weather warning was put in place for the county from 3am tomorrow morning and is expected to be lowered to status orange by 8am and to status yellow by 11am

A 41-year-old woman lost €26,000 after she was contacted online by someone claiming to be a well-known musician. 

Cork-born Ruth Clifford McCourt was taking four-year-old daughter Juliana on a holiday to Disneyland on September 11, 2001, when their flight was hijacked.

On February 4, 1922, General Liam Lynch Camp at Kilworth was handed over to the Irish Forces from the British following the fight for independence

A judge has dismissed charges against all the defendants in a trial related to an Oireachtas Golf Society event.

The Echo’s survey asked Cork’s 111 elected representatives whether they had received death threats or threats of physical violence, either remotely or in person, whether they or a family member had ever received threatening or abusive messages, and whether they had noted an increase in such behaviour over the past two years — 80 responded

The Naderi family are fugitives from Afghanistan’s Taliban government, and say they have been told they will be killed if caught.

East Cork club make it four in a row at this level

A report last week found the opening of a malicious Microsoft Excel file attached to a phishing email led to the HSE cyberattack

The jury also asked that the role of community gardaí in relation to domestic issues be reviewed

Ireland 2 Wales 1 Anna O’Flanagan’s poacher’s double propelled the Irish women to a second successive World Cup appearance, crucially firing home the winner with 11 minutes to go against Wales in Pisa.

CORK Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould is looking for a detailed breakdown of plans for a gambling regulating authority after this week’s Budget announcement.

CORK Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould is looking for a detailed breakdown of plans for a gambling regulating authority after this week’s Budget announcement.

IRELAND must limit the number of cigarettes sold per packet to 20, according to a Cork TD.

Ireland boss Stephen Kenny desperately wants a competitive win and John Roycroft thinks that his Leeside players offer him a solution right through the spine of the team. 

The Taoiseach has described Ireland's new national development plan as "unprecedented in scale" and one that will shape Ireland's response to the housing crisis and the challenge of climate change.

A Careers Advisor at UCC believes the ‘explosion’ in points required for a number of courses in Cork this year will lead to more people exploring and taking up offers in PLC colleges locally.

CORK farmer Paul Moore has been chosen as a Farming for Nature Ambassador for 2021. The Midleton man is one of seven Ambassadors chosen for the 2021 Farming for Nature public vote awards.

SINNERBOY will play Rory Gallagher’s complete set from his iconic performance at Cork Opera House in 1987 on Saturday, September 18.

Bishopstown 1-3 Mallow 0-5 Shear delight for Bishopstown as they won the John West Féile Premier 1 football title at Ballincollig.

BALLYVOLANE’S Leeds AFC schoolboy and youth player of the year award winners received a special surprise when presented with their trophies in a ceremony at the club last week.

EMERGENCY CARE WEEK: Monday, July 26, to Saturday, July 31, 2021. An Irish Examiner and Cork University Hospital campaign to promote awareness of how an effective Emergency Department functions, a wealth of at-home healthcare tips, and insights on plans for a dedicated new Children's Emergency Department at CUH

CORK Pride has officially kicked off with a colourful Land to Lee launch. The Cork Pride festival will take place until 1 August with plenty of events organised across Cork.

Shannonsiders complete first provincial three-in-a-row since 1989

Organisers of the Electric Picnic festival have said they are "still confident" the event can go ahead this year. Hundreds of Corkonians flock to the Stradbally festival every year for the three-day event of music and entertainment.

Under the Glazer family ownership, both on and off the field decisions have rubbed the Manchester United faithful the wrong way.

CORKMAN Brian O’Donovan has written a book covering the past four years in the US as RTÉ’s Washington correspondent. The book is due out in October and is called Four Years in the Cauldron. It is being published by Penguin Random House Ireland.

The Taoiseach has warned “very serious harm” can come if people keep trying to use Brexit as an issue to create dispute.

'To actually win the four matches and make it through would mean the absolute world'

Healthy ageing: Experts predict over half the babies born in wealthier countries since 2000 may reach their 100th birthdays

In 2013, Rebecca Saunders' husband Martin drowned their 3 year old little girl and then himself. In a haze of grief, she allowed Clarissa to be buried in Martin’s arms in a lonely West Cork graveyard. Eight years after her daughter’s tragic death, Rebecca tells their story.

A Cork punter won over €24,700 after some very shrewd selections on Day 3 of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

CONCERNS have been voiced that up to 100 children in East Cork could be left without a place in secondary school in September.

A CORK mum and daughter are getting ready for their proudest moment yet as they step out on the frontline together for Mother’s Day.

Cork woman and one of the founding members of Mooncup, Eileen Greene will be celebrated this International Women’s Day as one of the Irish women who are taking on the challenge of reducing sewage-related litter.

The Lord Mayor of Cork has said he “should have been more careful in [his] use of language” following an “all lives matter” remark he made at an online event for Fredrick Douglass week on Thursday.

INTELLIGENCE has been received by Europol alleging that an Irish organised crime gang are using a mobile app to manually falsify Covid-19 test results.

Health and Safety Authority outlines the implications for the trade and supply of chemicals, machinery, transportable pressure equipment and for accreditation

Leaving Certificate students across the country are receiving CAO offers this afternoon. Students were able to access their offers from 2pm on the CAO portal, or through their email or by text.

SPECULATION is mounting that Cork TD and former Tánaiste Simon Coveney will take up the role of EU commissioner, leaving a TD spot in Cork South Central up for grabs.

In his weekly column John Arnold writes about the legacy left by John Hume

GIVEN the extent to which the Coronavirus disease has gripped the northern part of Italy in recent weeks, Ian Nagle has no hesitation in saying that rugby is at the back of people’s minds at the moment.