More than 30 volunteers worked all day, preparing more than 1,200 meals for people in need. 

On the threshold of a New Year, people of all religions and none celebrate a time for reflection and thanks, remembering all that has gone before, and anticipating all that is yet to come. 

Each year, Whitechurch native Dylan Brickley and Farranree man Korey Power put together an all-day show outside Brown Thomas with their friends from Cork’s music scene.

Each Christmas Eve the illuminated dish lights Santa’s way to Ireland as he leaves the North Pole and delivers presents to children across the globe.

Joyous scenes as people return home from far and wide to be with loved ones for the festive season. 

Christmas Day events are part of  ongoing work with local charities on the ‘Your Child is My Child’ campaign, raising much-needed funds for children in direct provision.

Willie O'Donovan helps transform the village of Union Hall into a winter wonderland each festive season. 

In a show that spanned just over two hours, the writers managed to squeeze in plenty of drama and comedy for children and adults alike, all with a decidedly Cork flavour.

Top quality European brands, unbeatable customer service and more await at the Maylor Street store

Fashion lovers, foodies, and gift seekers alike will find exactly what they’re looking for at the Ballincollig shopping destination

Shopping local, especially at Christmas, helps to ensure your area continues to thrive

The owner of the Castletreasure Christmas tree farm, Pat Lehane, explained why his trees and visiting his farm are so popular with Cork people.

Almost 40 artisan stalls have been sold already for the four-day event that will take place on the first two weekends of December.

Twenty different traders are offering everything from different foods to artisan jewellery and Irish hand-knitted pieces.

Now in its fourth year, the fair will feature more than 20 stalls selling everything from jams to jewellery, candles to cardigans, ceramics to chutneys, tea to textiles, wreaths to wraps and much more.

'The greatest panto of them all' will run for 69 performances from November 30 to January 19. 

Cork City Council's Christmas celebrations will include a Christmas Parade, a festive, a Santa Experience, and the return of the popular Ferris wheel and vintage carousel on the Grand Parade.

Smugglers Cove at Rosscarbery plans to run the new experience, Jingle Bell Junction, from December.

For people across the county, the Christmas period offers a chance to participate in fun events.

“We have the place pretty much ship-shape now to start it all over again tomorrow, and we will be out later tonight, on Christmas evening, to give dinners to anyone who is sleeping rough tonight.” 

“When you’re out there, playing your heart out, and people know it’s to raise money for Penny Dinners, I think that’s when the spirit of Christmas really comes alive on the streets of Cork.” 

Barring an intervention from the North Pole, the weather is looking a bit Grinchy.

Speaking to The Echo he said that his unusually high number of Masses over a short period was mainly due to the fact that Christmas Day was falling on a Monday this year, and he also acknowledged the lack of clergy as a backdrop to the situation

It’s finally here! Feast your eyes upon this adorable festive film created by children across Ireland

20 cents from every copy of The Echo sold today will go towards a very deserving cause, in the shape of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP).

County Cork mayor, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, was getting into the Christmas spirit, describing the festival as the ‘most wonderful time of the year’.

Over 200 participants turned up for the event, which has raised nearly €3000 for Pieta House so far

From wrapping paper and biscuit trays to bubble wrap, Repak has issued advice on you can and can't put in the recycling bin over the festive period

Taoiseach Micheál Martin stopped by SHARE's crib in Cork City today to support the hundreds of students fundraising for the elderly this Christmas

Chernobyl Children International sent nearly 20 surgeons to carry out urgent heart operations for children living near Chernobyl in time for Christmas

Coláiste Éamonn Rís has a message for those still calling it Deerpark CBS. 

Santa Claus is coming to town: The students of Beaumont National School marked the start of Christmas today with a special Santa-themed cycling event