Rebels were promoted after a 10-year exile from Division 1 but must take a bigger step this summer

The names, meaning ‘purpose’ and ‘light’ in Swahili, were selected for the cubs, who were born last November 24 to mother, Florence, and father, Nawab.

The names, meaning ‘purpose’ and ‘light’ in Swahili, were selected for the cubs, who were born last November 24 to mother, Florence, and father, Nawab.

Nellie Kingston from Clonakilty joined Concern in 2004 as a volunteer teacher in Zimbabwe.

John Kiely and his side will be eager to reverse the result from last year's Munster final meeting at the same venue

The scheme helped 224 people avoid entering emergency accommodation in 2024, but carryover commitments consumed the 2025 budget.

Southerly winds turning westerly are expected to bring strong gusts and coastal disruption across Ireland this weekend

Micheál Martin said the war is threatening to have ‘very significant impacts’ on the global economy.

Cork had the fewest different scorers in Division 2 with just 14 but produced the heaviest hitters in Steven Sherlock, Mark Cronin and Chris Óg Jones

Mr Healy, who has been the chief executive officer of the Cork Chamber of Commerce since 2006, was appointed to the board as a representative of Chambers Ireland, where he will serve a three-year term.

On April 12, 114 years after the ill-fated liner visited Cobh, the East Cork town will remember the 1,500 people who died after Titanic sank on her maiden voyage

The former Fianna Fail TD and Ceann Comhairle has died at the age of 92,

The 79-year-old passed away at Marymount Hospice in Cork city last Friday. Mrs Keane, nee Lynch, was predeceased by her husband Mossie, who died in 2019.

The proposal to develop an arena on the former Beamish brewery site remains the most prominent, but Tom Coughlan is also engaging in the process and has set out his stall for a potential conference venue at the Marina Market

A Ciara Golden goal in the opening minute gave Cork a vital cushion and it was the score that divided the sides at the full time whistle as Cork held their lead despite huge Galway pressure.

With inmate numbers at the prison reaching and all-time high, it has emerged that many prisoners will never receive psychological or addiction treatment 

Eighty years ago in Cork, a famous Irish-American priest denounced Ireland’s industrial schools as “a scandal, un-Christlike, and wrong”. Last week, Fr Edward J Flanagan took a significant step towards becoming a saint.

This was an occasion to savour for many of Cork's outstanding boxing volunteers as they were acknowledged publicly for their great work in helping to develop amateur boxing within their own clubs. 

John Curtin Kent was born in 1849 in Ballyhindon close to Fermoy town and is buried in a family plot in Kilcrumper Old Cemetery. Now his relative, Laura Doyle, has been granted funding from Cork County Council to carry out restoration of the grave.

The man is currently being detained at a Cork garda station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act and can be questioned for up to 24 hours.

Ballincollig only had one Irish player on the court for a brief period in the Super League semi-final which led to their opponents signing the scoresheet in protest after

Rebels qualified for clash with Galway with a game to spare before heading to Parnell Park

James Wilkinson, Cork City’s longest-serving librarian, steered the library through many difficult times including the Burning of Cork. MAIRÉAD MOONEY looks at the critical role he played in restoring the city’s public library service.

A voluntary effort has established a maritime museum in Passage West but the proud, historic maritime city of Cork still does not have one and there are few easily recognisable public memorials, writes Tom MacSweeney 

Hopefully we will be still in the mix for the next World Cup play-off game, probably against the Danes, on Tuesday. At least we have hope now, no matter what, writes John Roycroft

More than 500 personnel are living at Collins Barracks in the city and at the navy base in Haulbowline,

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the new miscarriage leave and pay entitlements would come into effect from April 6th.

It was written in the stars for O'Brien in the Ashbourne Cup final, as she was born the day UCC last won it in 2003!

Wednesday's impressive win over Galatasaray followed on from a lacklustre draw against Spurs, has Liverpool fans heads spinning, leaving John Roycroft wonder does boss Arne Slot know his starting 11?

“We build deep trust with families, and watching both the child and their parents gain confidence in the service is something I value greatly”

Garda estimates said as many as 60,000 people gathered in the city centre to see a record 3,600 participants in the parade.

The advocates, who are also singer-songwriters, are now embracing a completely new challenge as they prepare to perform in Cork.

Posts on the IRFU X and Instagram accounts celebrating Edogbo’s first cap for Ireland attracted a number of distasteful comments.

Rory Buckley, Jessie’s cousin and manager of the Castle Hotel in Macroom, told The Echo that the moment Jessie was announced as an Oscars winner will remain etched in the memories of her family and friends.

In Februrary, developer Estuary View Enterprises 2020 received planning permission from Cork City Council to demolish almost a dozen buildings at Bessborough to make way for 140 apartments.

They broke the recent Skoda victory dominance within the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship in their Toyota GR Yaris Rally2

Kilbrittain native continues to reach new heights

Dunmanway jockey Gavin Sheehan also delivered on the last day of action at Prestbury Park

People Before Profit-Solidarity councillor Brian McCarthy tabled a motion at Monday night’s meeting asking the authority to push for a boycott of the visit to the White House.

Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo said the cyber attack has now been “fully contained”

Having founded the centre in 1983, chief executive Mary Crilly is about to step down — but intends to continue working on the Safe Gigs Ireland campaign

The brother of musical icon Rory Gallagher for his contribution to music, culture, and community over more than six decades.

The Echo understands that Wednesday's attack on Stryker is known as a “wiper” attack, in which the data on the targeted IT system is “wiped out” and  cannot be retrieved.

The Echo understands that Wednesday's attack on Stryker is known as a “wiper” attack, in which the data on the targeted IT system is “wiped out” and  cannot be retrieved.

Meeting of Cork Food Policy Council hears some areas of Cork are 'food deserts', with more fast-food restaurants than supermarkets or vegetable shops

Last year 1,600  walkers turned out in Ballincollig for Darkness into Light, raising an impressive €32,972 for Pieta in the process.

The performance will feature new stripped-back versions of her wide discography and favourite songs, integrated with her famed poetry and storytelling.

In a post shared on social media, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said this is “an alarming figure given that this same 24-hour period is when most fatal collisions occur on our roads”.

The landmark former Flying Enterprise and Courtyard complex to reopen after renovation 

This year’s event featured post-primary school students from parishes across the Catholic diocese of Cork and Ross.

The five Foróige youth club members found they cut screen time significantly when they deleted the social media apps for a week. 

St Augustine’s Church will close its doors permanently after 11.30am Mass on Sunday, July 12.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Irish Guide Dogs will showcase several of its hardworking canines on the day, many of which support numerous people throughout the country.

A Cork support service for survivors of domestic abuse has had to purchase a tracking detection device as it is seeing so many cases where women are being put under surveillance by current or former partners.

Latest Department of Housing figures show record numbers of adults and children in emergency accommodation

The airline has extended its Prague service, previously offered only in the winter, to operate year-round.

Amy Noonan (2), Rebecca O’Connell, Emma McAuliffe hit the net for the winners

The appointment will ensure that LGBT+ youth in regional Ireland remain a priority for Belong To.

Irish charity The Greater Chernobyl Cause was founded in 2002 by Cork woman Fiona Corcoran, and has been working in Ukraine since then, focusing initially on helping people living with the aftermath of the worst nuclear accident in history.

Owen is autistic and suffers from severe anxiety. After being arrested and charged over allegedly sending threatening emails, he was sent to Cork Prison, where he spend the Christmas period. He kept a diary of his time there

Pieces in the collection explore the themes of nature, domestic life and identity, with art forms including film, photography, drawing, painting, and sculpture.

Cian O’Donnell, who is living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), the same heart condition his father died from at 49 years old, was awarded the funding by CRY Ireland.

Nine projects have been approved for funding through a partnership dating back to the declaration of a biodiversity national emergency in 2019.

Despite a host of human errors in the officiating of the FA Cup fourth round, the calls for the removal of VAR was notably vociferous even though the technology was not in use, writes John Roycroft

The issue is contained in one of a number of motions up for discussion at next Monday's meeting of Cork County Council's Carrigaline Municipal District committee.

There are currently 366 Irish Unifil (United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon) peacekeepers stationed in Camp Shamrock in South Lebanon.

The first feature-length documentary to be filmed inside Gaza’s hospitals is to be screened in Cork this weekend.

Their barristers applied for disclosure of prosecution evidence in advance of a trial

The retailer has indicated that the jobs losses will occur in their finance and Human Resources departments in Dublin, Cork and Belfast.

Kinsale’s St Francis Provisions picked up a top service award as Irish restaurants earned new Michelin stars.

Launched last February, the Lidl Green Fund, developed in collaboration with Business in the Community Ireland, was established to support community-led projects which prioritise environmental sustainability and healthy living.

The bank, Community Connect, had to put a van on the road in Cork last year to allow them to manage the increased volume of deliveries.

The busy schedule of flights from Cork to Paris, with Irish rugby fans aplenty on board, included three taking off in the space of one hour.

Works have also been completed in rural areas surrounding Carrigaline, Templemartin, Midleton and across the Beara peninsula.

A status yellow rain warning has been issued for Cork as well as Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, and Waterford from 1pm Monday to 9am Tuesday by Met Éireann.

The 40 expressway Bus Éireann service connects the southeast and southwest of Ireland, running both directions from Tralee to Rosslare, stopping in between at locations including Waterford and Killarney, with a stop also in Cork city centre.

This year marks the first year of Sport Ireland’s three-year multi-annual funding model, a transformative development that will support improved planning, workforce stability, and more strategic use of resources within sports organisations.

"We gave it our best shot, but it just wasn't enough"

A scalp-cooling machine chills the scalp during chemotherapy to reduce blood flow to hair follicles, helping prevent or minimise hair loss

The proposed removal of 22 trees to make way for a bicycle lane along our beloved avenue. A petition on the issue has more than 600 signatures

The funded media events include the Cork International Film festival, which will receive €10,000, and the Fastnet Film Festival in Schull, which receives €4,000.

The ban was introduced by Cork City Council last September due to the presence of a low-pathogenic strain of bird flu

The event, which will be launched by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, will focus on the impact of artificial intelligence.

The CUH figures include 65 people without a bed in the Emergency Department and 25 without a bed elsewhere in the hospital, the highest number of patients on trolleys in Ireland.

The event is aimed at parents, guardians, and foster parents, and is designed to equip families with the tools and techniques to best support LGBT+ young people.

Dara Calleary, the rural and community development and the gaeltacht minister, turned the sod on the new €2 million community centre in Rylane at the end of November.

This is Mr Murphy’s fourth Bafta nomination, having previously won Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2024 for Oppenheimer.

The rally in Cork is planned for 2.30pm on the Grand Parade, following directly on from the weekly pro-Palestine protest.

The EU is to vote at a European Council meeting today on the trade deal.

Councillors say they have repeatedly received complaints from distraught families after each election, upset at receiving polling cards addressed to dead loved ones.

On the third day of a five-day trip to China, Micheál Martin said he did not believe that there was a risk.

Three first half goals gave Nenagh a ten-point lead as Midleton's wide count proved costly

Youghal A team reached the final of the Munster Snooker Team Championships at the Gleneagle Hotel

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A Cork advocate for the elderly says people are being forced into nursing homes against their wishes due to these ongoing shortages.

The Government considered taking legal action against Sellafield in the mid-1990s, according to archive documents.

This year represented one of the “busiest years ever” in Cork for volunteers working at both the St Vincent de Paul (SVP) and Depaul charities, according to representatives who spoke to reporter Rachel Lysaght

The public, because of what happened, didn’t have enough choice, he said.

Each child had the opportunity to meet Santa, share their Christmas wishes, play in the playground, and take part in a festive experience.

A Cork TD has said the development will 'hopefully mark a fresh start for that corner of Patrick St' 

The Seafood Alliance, joint representative body for the industry, catching and processing sectors, has forecast a stark overall effect.

More than 80 employers and apprenticeship stands were present, alongside representatives from Cork College of FET, MTU, UCC, and youth services such as Youth Health Services and Foróige.

Unlike in the adult Eurovision contest, junior competition voters can vote for their own country.

Flying into Nice, visitors can choose to travel a little further along the Côte d’Azur to Cannes and Antibes, or even make a day trip to the principality of Monaco.

Several toy demonstrators in this year’s show hailed from Cork, including the first demonstrator of the night, Declan Ryan (6)

A local man who had undergone surgery was unable to get prescribed medicine because his home was cut off.

The incident where 18 cattle were stolen from a farm in Skibbereen occurred overnight in Skibbereen

Ten clubs and 29 schools are included in the Northside Project, backed by €150k from Munster GAA which focusses on participation and retention

As Science Week marks 30 years here, Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Research for Society, Research Ireland looks at science back when the event started, now and for the future.

He welcomed enforcement of the Derelict Sites Act 1990 increasing, but said the rate is too slow as he addressed the Dáil’s housing committee about dereliction recently.

Performers Krystal Queer and Lucina Schynning were kicked on Oliver Plunkett St while recording a video, which they have since shared on social media. A separate man then hit Krystal, leaving her bleeding.

lenty of free and fun activities will be taking place in the village north of Macroom for both young and old from Friday to Sunday.

The announcement is part of a wider plan to build a reliable recharging network across the country, with the distance between recharging hubs envisaged as 30km or less.

The Echo spoke to people on the streets of Cork to see how they felt about Budget 2026.

Operation Twin Tracks aims to prevent and detect antisocial behaviour on public transport services.

Director Jim Sheridan has a keen interest in the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder case, and tells CARA O’DOHERTY that he hopes his new film about the chilling events of Christmas, 1996, will help to lead to a conclusion to the baffling crime

"If you think getting mainstream secondary places are bad, special places are like the poor relation.”

Aileen Sheehan, a dairy farmer in Whitechurch, was awarded the title at the 27th annual FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards,  in Naas, Co Kildare.

 The popular Kinsale literary festival will feature a host of Irish writers and social commentators. 

Developer Ballysallagh Solar Farm Limited applied for a 10-year planning permission for a solar farm with an operational lifespan of 40 years, but residents of Leamlara in East Cork raised numerous concerns.

Latest Pobal data shows that childcare costs in the Cork City Council area average €212.04 a week for one child in full-time care, while in the Cork County Council area, the average weekly cost is €207.20.

The festival, which runs from Thursday until Sunday, features an impressive array of international and home-grown musical talent talent, including Beth Orton, Ben Howard, Rhiannon Giddens, Jon Hopkins, Junior Brother, and Villagers. 

The festival, which runs from Thursday until Sunday, features an impressive array of international and home-grown musical talent talent, including Beth Orton, Ben Howard, Rhiannon Giddens, Jon Hopkins, Junior Brother, and Villagers. 

Endometriosis is a chronic disease which occurs where tissue, similar to the lining of the womb, is found elsewhere in the body.

The HSE has admitted that women who tried to self-register with BreastCheck earlier this year had issues viewing their details.

David McCullagh has been confirmed as the new presenter of RTÉ’s Today programme. Pat Kenny announced on radio on Friday that he was leaving his daily morning show and will move to weekends.

Loneliness is seeping into every aspect of Irish society. John O’Shea asks why it is on the rise and what can be done to combat it.

It comes as Covid cases have been on the increase, with 'superspreader' fears after recent events.

The first major publication from the Clonakilty-based museum, the book builds on its existing content in a bid to increase public understanding of Ireland’s revolutionary past.

Welcome to The Echo’s annual feature - Summer Soap. Now in its tenth year, Summer Soap is a daily fictional serial run over 12 parts, which ends today. Called A Symposium Crawl, the story is about a debate held in various Cork city pubs regarding the subject: What is love? It was written by Raymond Jarvis, from the MA in Creative Writing Programme at UCC. In the final episode, an angry encounter ensues as Bran finally gets to talk to Alexis about love

The fully operational lighthouse is located on the hillside overlooking Youghal Bay. Cork County Council took over ownership of it from the Commissioner of Irish Lights in June 2014.

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Griff has no idea which of the Rose contestants he will partner, but is eagerly looking forward to his ‘date’.

Celebrations were at the five-star Fota Island resort on the outskirts of Cork.

Celebrations were at the five-star Fota Island resort on the outskirts of Cork.

The new technology looks at transforming environmental monitoring, removing the cost barriers to farmers and supporting the enhancement of sustainable farming practices.

The MMA fighter lost his appeal on all five grounds that the case was taken.

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Last month, Taoiseach Micheál Martin pledged to work with survivor groups and Cork City Council on the memorialisation of the site.

Dog’s Trust says the number of surrender requests they have received because owners cannot find pet-friendly accommodation has increased by 112% in the past five years nationally.

Rebels puckout stats aren't bad but don't tell the full story

Images showcasing the Irish coast were put on display, including four photographs taken in Cork or by Cork people.

Ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling final, some Tipperary-born staff at The Echo shared their experience of living and working in Cork, while still supporting their home county.

The launch of the document coincides with the second stage debate of Ms Ryan’s legislation, the Pregnancy Loss Bill, in the Seanad.

Mr O’Shea said it is important that the enrolment start date of January 1 happens, so workers have proper pension cover.

Mr Iqbal told The Echo that recently “a disturbing trend has emerged on the streets of Cork and beyond”.

A lot done but still more yet to do as the Rebels look to end a 20-year wait for glory

Representatives from Glasgow-based Celtic FC will make the donation to Feed Cork during a visit to Cork city on July 8.

The park’s expert animal care team are incubating and rearing the hatchlings in custom-built, bio-secure facilities. 

All-Ireland champions Armagh renew acquaintance with Kerry after last year's semi-final

Featuring in the 2025 Cork Midsummer Festival, 12 Cork girls have shared their hopes for the future as part of the Rebel Resistors Radio Club.

Established in 1902, the Walter Raleigh hotel is located on the sea front promenade in the town of Youghal.

Rebels dug deep to escape the group stages after Daniel O'Mahony's superb block at the death

As Cork end Limerick’s stranglehold on Munster, the data shows what many already suspect: success in the province still shapes the All-Ireland picture

Taoiseach says 'horrific' event recalls Air India disaster 40 years ago this month off Ahakista on the West Cork coast

The research, conducted by Cork-based company, PrecisionBiotics, saw more than 1,000 Irish adults in the province of Munster surveyed.

The Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government has today announced €23m funding for local authorities nationally to carry out adaptations, extensions and other improvements to social homes.

The court was told today that Satchwell - who has 14 previous convictions - intends to appeal against last week's unanimous jury verdict convicting him of Tina Satchwell's murder.

The court was told today that Satchwell - who has 14 previous convictions - intends to appeal against last week's unanimous jury verdict convicting him of Tina Satchwell's murder.

There are 7,007 students sitting the Leaving Certificate exams and 369 Leaving Certificate Applied candidates in Cork, with a further 8,376 students sitting the Junior Certificate exams.

An Post dispatched a package of almost 4,000 Mass cards from Irish people sympathising on the death of Francis for direct delivery to the Vatican in Rome.

West Cork Arts Centre is preparing to mark a major cultural milestone later this month, celebrating 40 years since its foundation and 10 years since the opening of its new home.

Inniscarra native Dave Óg Coleman returned home following the shocking events in Liverpool city centre on Monday evening as the Premier League winning squad took part in a victory parade.

Tony Condon’s friendship with the new Pontiff goes back to when they first met in September 1972 while attending St Augustine Seminary High School in Michigan in the US.

Munster rugby player Peter O’Mahony was recently asked by media what the thing he would miss least about the life of a pro rugby player when he retires was.

Issues with HHC include its potency, which was unknown, and long-term effects it might have on the health of young people.

Scoring 2-8, the 29-year-old marked his 100th appearance for The Déise in style with a man-of-the-match winning performance against Clare in the Waterford city venue last Sunday.

The bill would prohibit importuning sex for rent and advertising for it, with penalties including — on summary conviction — a class A fine and, on indictment, a fine up to €50,000.

“Miscarriage is loss, and too many women are forced to carry on working as if nothing has happened, with no time to grieve or recover.”

Recent research from CyberSafeKids has shown that 82% of children aged from eight to 12 years old have unsupervised access to smart devices in their bedrooms. John O’Shea looks at whether more needs to be done to keep children safe online

Claire O’Sullivan, of Bantry-based WASI (Wild Atlantic Seaweed Ireland) Seaweed Skincare, one of three finalists in the Sustainability Champion for the Business of Craft Awards.

Mr Harris also said it is “possible” there will be a Government by January 22, adding that formation talks have been “going really well”.

Primarily, the reason the New Zealand government proposed the ban was because the percentage of dogs injured in races remains high.

Kinsale business Elms Marketing/Sporting iD manufactures the badges and crests pressed on to jerseys by many of the most well-known sports teams in the world. Martin Mongan hears more.

Tánasite Micheál Martin said Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael deputy leaders had 'good, positive engagement' during meeting. 

The works undertaken at the club were a culmination of six years of planning, as construction was originally supposed to begin pre-covid, however building was halted due to the global pandemic.

Echo journalist Amy Campbell, a US citizen gives her view on the election of Donal Trump.

Terence MacSwiney died on October 25, 1922 in London's Brixton prison after 74 days on hunger strike.

Ballineen native Dick Barrett  was one of four anti-Treaty IRA soldiers executed in reprisal for the 1922 assassination of TD Seán Hales as he left the Dáil.

Over €1.4 billion of social protection cost of living supports were introduced as part of last week’s budget.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has received more than 100 complaints form people over the issue. 

It will celebrate Skibbereen Rowing Club athletes who competed in Paris 2024

Monica O’Kelly was presented with a silver and three bronze medals at the New York Paralympic Games four decades ago.

Glory once more for the Skibbereen superstar 

The investment, announced in recent days, is part of a strategic partnership between the Department of Rural and Community Development and Coillte.

The investment, announced in recent days, is part of a strategic partnership between the Department of Rural and Community Development and Coillte.

It has been a whirlwind summer for the Cork kids, whose song ‘The Spark’ became a global hit after trending on TikTok.

48 people were killed when the blaze ripped through the Dublin nightclub in 1981.

"I’ve come a long way from Gurranabraher to be commentating on my sixth Olympic Games!”

The two deceased men, Brendan Wall, 45 originally from Cardrath, Co Meath and Ivan Chittenden, 64, from Brantford near Toronto, Canada both died while taking part in the Ironman triathlon event in Youghal, Co Cork on August 20, 2023.

Tomorrow's Euro 2024 final pitches two sides, with very different paths to the final, against each other. John Roycroft accesses the finalists' chances. 

It comes after a work-to-rule, which began at the end of June, resulted in the airline cancelling hundreds of flights.

Tory leader Rishi Sunak conceded defeat after a “sobering” night for his party which saw predecessor Liz Truss and a record 11 cabinet ministers lose their seats.

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As difficult as it is for a Cork man to say of a Kerryman, Mícheál was beloved in all of Ireland’s counties.

The billion dollar Eras Tour, which sees the Pennsylvanian singer play hits across her discography, has travelled through the Americas, Asia and now hits Europe.

Speaking at the protest Ms O'Brien said additional efforts need to be made to eliminate all types of violence in Ireland

Known to generations as the 'Voice of Gaelic Games', Mr Ó Muircheartaigh passed away on Tuesday aged 93. 

The full lineup will be announced closer to the date.

Clonakilty held its third mayoral election in 10 years, with 1,722 locals turning out to Scoil na mBuachaillí to vote for the town’s voluntary, non-political, community-led mayor.

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A total of 6,719 students in Cork will sit Leaving Cert exams, 333 will sit the Leaving Cert Applied, and 8,260 will sit the Junior Cert.

One of the passengers on the flight said he saw people “hitting the roof” and food and drink going everywhere.

Councillors standing down before the local elections, or those wo do not retain their seats, are in line for a golden parachute payment once they have served a minimum of two years as an elected member.

Mardyke Arena UCC caters for players from a variety for backgrounds across all sports

Labour Party councillor for Cork City North-East John Maher, who was at the concert himself, said “I’m lucky, I’m able-bodied and could walk, but lots of people there could have struggled, and it’s a fair walk to the city.

Jamie Goggin from Clonakilty lives with a stutter and is a co-founder of Stuttering Awareness Mental Wellbeing Ireland.

Interim CEO will be appointed followed by a recruitment process for a permanent successor

Interim CEO will be appointed followed by a recruitment process for a permanent successor

Last week, teachers voted in favour of a motion calling for the abolition of the Croke Park hours. Under the Public Sector Agreement 2010-2014, also known as the Croke Park agreement, teachers are required to work an additional 33 hours per annum

A new report from the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation says there is a need for Government measures to support the industry which is “at the tipping point” due to cost increases and capacity constraints.

Looking back on the career of Leo Varadkar as he announces his resignation as Taoiseach

The Cork native became the first Irish-born actor to win a Best Actor Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday.

In January, the Lord Mayor travelled to Tameside to officially receive Commandant Leo Murphy's shaving kit and bring it home to Cork.

Members of the public also attended the service for the renowned broadcaster who died this week aged 74 after a high-profile battle with motor neurone disease.

Quinlan's in Blackpool was thronged for Cheltenham, and if nobody was getting too rich at the bookies' expense, the craic was still brilliant.

As we continue our WoW! Reset series, KATE RYAN shares some advice on how to get your kitchen in order, how to food shop and avoid waste. From pot to plate, get the most out of the engine room of every house.

RESET GREEN 2024 is here, and with it comes the opportunity to pause, reflect, and assess who you are, who you want to be, and how you can get there. CARMEL WRIGHT shares advice on how we can have a greener life - at home and beyond.

Entrepreneur and trauma of money practitioner, Cork-based Loretta Kennedy and Anne Marie Gaynor, aka The Irish Budgeting Mammy on Instagram shares their top tips for getting 2024 off to a good financial start.

As we continue our Reset 2024 series, EMMA CONNOLLY looks at the area of work and seeks out advice from Cork experts

The New Year was barely an hour old when Cork's first baby of 2024 arrived.

What was in the news 100 years ago today? Richard Forrest reports in Echoes of Our Past

The songwriter, who found fame as the lead singer of London-Irish punk/folk band The Pogues, died at the age of 65 last week.

A two-part podcast on the brutal murder of an Irish priest in a lonely Texas hotel room... life ruined by wrongful conviction, and a decades-long campaign for justice.. a story of secrets, desperation and a murderer who was never caught.

A two-part podcast on the brutal murder of an Irish priest in a lonely Texas hotel room... life ruined by wrongful conviction, and a decades-long campaign for justice.. a story of secrets, desperation and a murderer who was never caught.

Joe Moore of 'Cork Says No to Racism' assured people that Ireland welcomes people of all nationalities.

The 2023 Holly Bough is now on sale in shops across the city and county. 

The school is planning the event to raise as much funds as possible for the Ronald McDonald House, which provides accommodation for the families of ill children close to Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin.

The path to the Euro 2024 final looks pretty unfeasible, with how the side prepares for the future more important now, writes John Roycroft.

Pensions, rent, the high cost of living and housing were among to key topics that stood out most for those we spoke to.

The picture, snapped by a rugby fan and shared online, shows the two sharing a bicycle on the streets of France’s capital. 

The town of Clonmel came to a standstill during the joint funeral for Luke and Grace McSweeney, who died in the crash last Friday.

Sean, who has been with the gym for four years, said he initially signed up as a means to ease crippling anxiety attacks and depression

The World Cup has come to an end for Ireland. But it has left a lot of memories and hopes for the future, writes John Roycroft.

It was only a couple of years later that Brian O’Reilly realised that the young schoolgirl he had recorded in his Fermoy studio was THE Sinéad O’Connor.

Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire said an independent review by Dr Susan Finnerty, which covers 2022 and 2023, is another “damning” indictment of the Government failing young people.

The Olympic athlete-turned-businesswoman talks to Abi Jackson about shifting focus onto perimenopause.

Follow these expert tips to reduce the risk of losing your luggage

Jack McKay looks at today's All-Ireland SHC Quarter-Finals and how the teams stack up against each other

Jack McKay looks at today's All-Ireland SHC Quarter-Finals and how the teams stack up against each other

Jack McKay looks at today's All-Ireland SHC Quarter-Finals and how the teams stack up against each other

Rory McIlroy will attempt to win the Canadian Open for the third time on the trot as next Major looms

He said he is alarmed to hear reports that oil and energy companies are recording “record profits while consumers are being forced to bear the burden of the energy crisis through exorbitant prices.” 

Cork-based campaigned Jude Sherry has criticised the 'robot trees' introduced on Patrick's Street and Grand Parade, labelling them a waste of enegery and water. 

The schedule of events for the Workplace Wellbeing Festival includes a ‘Women’s Circle’ where women can discuss the issues that affect their daily lives.

Sinéad has held collections for Cork Penny Dinners for many years

The woman, and a man in his sixties, were arrested on Thursday evening on suspicion of murder and held in Listowel and Castleisland garda stations under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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

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.

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.

The founder of Chernobyl Children International has made a plea for the area around the site of the 1986 nuclear disaster in Ukraine to be declared a safe zone 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.