The 49-year-old accused pleaded guilty to producing a steak knife and threatening to kill the young man on December 28.

BASKETBALL is a high energy game that involves immense athletic skill.

Cork hurlers were defeated by Tipperary in 2007 All-Ireland qualifiers while 2018 meeting was a draw

31ST Frank Linehan First Division Cup Final Jay Bazz 2County Council 1 THE curtain was brought down on the Cork Business League’s 69th season in the most dramatic of fashions following two memorable cup finals at St Colman’s Park last Sunday.

The free, timed event, is to be held at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin on the eve of World Refugee Day.

The HSE’s clinical lead on obesity called for meal deals to be made illegal in order to encourage better food choices.

This opening statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on his appearance before the Working Group of Committee Chairs last week outlined the challenges ahead for his Government

This week's best photos of the week compiled by the Irish Examiner picture desk. 14/05/2022

31-year-old prop is vastly experienced from his time in Munster

The farms will be among the first utility-scale solar production in Ireland, with Bord Gáis managing and offtaking the electricity produced from the farms for inclusion in its supply portfolio.

Maria Lavelle, a public health nurse from Kanturk, has encouraged women to know the signs and symptoms of what she described as “a more rare” cancer than others such as breast cancer.

SVP said that there have been 'a lot' of calls from people in Cork seeking the charity's assistance.

 Latest figures show the volume of cases of the virus being reported in areas across Cork.

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.

The future of Cork sport is safe...

As Muslim communities in Cork celebrate Ramadan, Mostafa Darwish explores what happens at Togher mosque during the holy month

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.

Social Justice Ireland has launched its ‘Social Justice Matters: 2022 Guide to a Fairer Ireland’ which highlights the need for a €27 increase in social welfare rates.

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.

Organised in conjunction with the County Mayor, Cllr Gillian Coughlan and a recently constituted commemoration committee which included local historians, Fergal Browne, Shannon Forde, JJ Hurley, Diarmuid O'Donovan and Padraig Walsh, the ceremony took place at midday near Charles Fort.

Fergal McCarthy of Kinsale Community School said that special measures are needed as many of the students who are coming to Ireland plan on returning home and continuing their education in Ukraine when possible.

A crowd of around 35,000 is expected to attend this Sunday’s Munster senior hurling championship game between Cork and Limerick in Páirc Uí Chaoimh which has a 4pm throw-in.

The ICHA said that the figures, particularly the child waiting lists, were of “extreme concern”.

"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 scheme means long-term undocumented people can have official access to the workforce

The weather station at Roche's Point and the station at Belmullet in Mayo were the only two weather stations in the country to record up to strong gales last month

Both Cork Chamber and Green Rebel Marine were reacting to the recent establishment of a new maritime planning regime, which will enable the development of offshore wind farms

The new scheme will be gradually introduced on a phased basis

Standfirst

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.

It is expected that it will be submitted for confirmation to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in Q3 of this year.

There was no reduction in home heating and a Cork school principal said it was proving “very difficult” for schools to cover heating costs

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.

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?” 

It comes ahead of a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, at which ministers are expected to accept the advice from health officials

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

The charity said the baby donkey had been given away for free online and the new owner contacted them when they realised they needed urgent welfare advice.

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

Walk around Cork city and it’s easy to see the derelict sites and buildings. But why are these very public eyesores so difficult to clean up? In a special report, Eoin English asks who is responsible? Is enough being done? And he lifts the lid on the city’s 10 most infamous sites.Teaser

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.

Gary O’Brien has been homeless in Cork for 15 years

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

“I missed being able to see my friends. We are loving life, so happy to be here.” 

The council has established seven drop-off points for trees in the city which will be open from next week.

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

THERE was plenty of festive spirit in Skibbereen this evening as Olympic heroes Fintan McCarthy and Emily Hegarty along with a local primary school student Keela Hourihane officially switched on the Christmas lights.

THERE was plenty of festive spirit in Skibbereen this evening as Olympic heroes Fintan McCarthy and Emily Hegarty along with a local primary school student Keela Hourihane officially switched on the Christmas lights.

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

Ireland's results are improving but they are still far from their best. However, John Roycroft believes Kenny and his players have made the most of favourable public opinion to secure his future at the helm

RESIDENTS in Passage West joined forces over Halloween to raise funds for Marymount University Hospital and Hospice. Sightings of an alligator, a swamp, and a bayou shack were met with universal acclaim by locals and tourists alike.

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 Cork City Councillor has spoken of the great pride the Cork camogie team should have in themselves following the All Ireland Final on Sunday where they fought for the 2021 All Ireland against Galway, who won the match by three points.

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.

TUESDAY, August 31 was a historic day for Strawberry Hill NS as they opened their doors for the very first time.  The new primary school is an amalgamation of Sunday’s Well Girls’ and Boys’ national schools.

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.

A CORK model is calling for more compassion towards mothers opting to breastfeed longer as she continues to nurse her son after 15 months. Serena Lee’s son Kao was born in the midst of the pandemic.

To mark his 50th birthday, John Dolan has compiled a fun quiz on Roy Keane.

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.

Celebrity model and actress Emily Ratajkowski has agreed to sponsor the Bantry boys basketball U15 and U16 teams for the coming season through her clothing brand Inamorata.

A NUMBER of Cork airport passengers approached flying with a nervous trepidation this week as Ireland enters its third day without non-essential travel restrictions.

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

The weekend of Friday and Saturday, July 23 and 24 will see Mitchelstown Tennis Club pull an all-nighter for a great cause.

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

Terrific documentary cast fresh light on Ring's life and career

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.