Dave and his legendary “Echooo” call features in the newest submission to Portraits of Cork, a series of short films by filmmaker Mickael Do Couto.

A kid of the fifties, Alf McCarthy speaks to Breda Graham about his successful career in radio, his love affair with The Everyman Theatre, and Cork peoples’ nostalgia about Cork.

Breda Graham talks to Kilian Brennan about his latest project and the unexpected direction his professional life has taken in recent years

A city girl who now lives in Midleton, Janna Mullaney chats to Breda Graham about her decision to start her own business as a new mother during the pandemic and her love for all things retail

Dr Michael Martin talks to Breda Graham about the joys in his life, from sharing history to enjoying time with beloved grandchildren

Born and raised in India and a proud Corkonian now, craft spirit producer, entrepreneur and visual storyteller Bhagya Barrett talks about being co-founder of Rebel City Distillery, her love for all things business, and her passion project.

Echo reporter Breda Graham chats to Liana Modonova about showcasing Cork’s beauty through the power of social media in this week’s Character of Cork

Breda Graham talks to businesswoman, mentor and founder of The Club, Sian Horn, who says she felt like she had moved home the moment she arrived in Cork. Sian explains how The Club helps women in business to empower one another

The founder of Craving Cork talks to Breda Graham about how he took his love for content creation and turned it into his full-time job.

Drink and Draw has become a popular fixture in Cork City. One of the men behind the idea, and this week’s Character of Cork, Conor Cleary, tells Breda Graham about the success of the initiative

Fourteen-year-old Oscar Davis McNamara, from Ballycotton in Cork, is nothing short of inspirational, with his dedication to helping charities an inspiration to many.

Paul was recognisable to many for his distinctive long grey hair and enjoyed being out and about meeting people.

During the lockdown, Áine used this to her advantage and decided to convert an old donkey box into a camper that doubles up as a stage.

Cork musician and student Ciara Kirby tells Breda Graham she is focused on her musical goals and determined to enjoy the journey ahead

The proprietor of Koto restaurant Jeff Safar Hamidi speaks to The Echo’s Breda Graham about his love for food and his lifestyle in the restaurant industry

At just 25 years old, the Glengarriff native owns and runs KiwiCutz in Cork city, having started his career at the young age of 16 while training under the watchful eye of Wayne Lloyd.

A wife, a mother, an activist, and an entrepreneur, Arife Daci Hysaj is a character Cork is lucky to have, writes Roisin Burke

Four years together, the pair are still debating how they actually met each other

The Everyman Theatre’s artistic director Sophie Motley moved to Cork from rural Shropshire during the pandemic and loves the city. The arts are her passion, so it’s all too easy to work too hard

FROM a simple social media stalk to sharing a bedroom through the first lockdown, Luke O’Gorman and Michael Young’s relationship has flourished in confined living circumstances and two years later they remain practically inseparable.

Living in Dunmanway, Brian enjoys volunteering with West Cork FM. 

To France with love, how Fergus McCarthy's dedication won him Susan's heart is this weeks 'How I Met My Partner'

Pat O’Connell talks to Roisin Burke about life in the heart of Cork’s bustling English Market and getting away from it all at Garryvoe.

Nurse Katie Duggan likes to go the extra mile for her patients and loves a bit of laughter, in the Character of Cork series Katie talks to The Echo about coming out of her shell and making the most of life.

"I love coming from Cork and all the characters of Cork, so the fact that I’m on the radio now in Cork and connecting with people every morning, I think it is a massive honour." 

“Arts keeps me going, I’m never bored."