A verdict of accidental death was recorded at the inquest in to the death of Sharon Healy from Kiskeam, Co Cork.

The popular councillor passed away at his home in Ballylickey, outside Bantry, but was originally from Ahabrock, Eyeries, in Beara.

Fianna Fáil councillor Fergal Dennehy, Lord Mayor of Cork, said he wished, on behalf of the people of Cork, to extend his deepest condolences to Ms Hopkins’ family and friends.

In a letter to all secondary schools in his diocese, Bishop Colton, the longest-serving Church of Ireland bishop of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross in over 400 years, confirmed he will retire by the end of the school year.

Veronica Hoen lived in Glanmire. In a tribute on the Glanmire Noticeboard page Veronica is described as having been “a bubbly, friendly, lovely lady who will be missed by many.” 

Gerry Kelly of the Cork Pops Orchestra, a local resident of the Douglas Street area, said that Douglas Street is “really thriving, due in no small part to the work of business leaders such as Justine and Edel”.

Molly Jones, who completed the feat in Northamptonshire, England, last Friday, has so far raised more €2,280 through the escapade.

ISPCA inspector Caroline Faherty worries about owners, just as much as their pets, hears Sarah Horgan

The Portrait Prize shortlist includes paintings, video and photography, while the Young Portrait Prize showcase works of artists aged 18 and under.

Gardaí have issued an appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact them.

Mr Collins, a councillor for Kanturk-Mallow, was from Meelin village in Duhallow, North Cork.

Mr Holohan said he undertook the challenge as he is familiar with mental health issues, having experienced some himself, and wanted to show how it can be possible for anyone to complete this challenge with little under a year of training.

In a post shared on social media, Keane posted a seven-slide carousel captioned: “Happy Birthday to me. All the gifts I need.”

Meelin native Nancy Lehane is being priced at 4/1 by Boylesports to emerge as the winner of the annual event.

Garnish GAA in West Cork set up a GoFundMe page in late July to pay for the medical expenses of Féile O’Sullivan.

The CSO birth and death data for 2022 has revealed that overall, there were 5,912 births in Cork, including 3,735 in the county and 2,177 in the city, as well as 4,124 deaths; 1,640 in the city and 2,484 in the county.

Ms McCarthy’s name will now be put forward for consideration as Cork Person of the Year, alongside the other monthly award recipients, at the annual gala awards lunch, which will be held in January 2026.

“When they suggested that I should get the award, I told them I could think of at least five or six other people that would deserve it more,” he said.

"Family, friendship, his passion for work, his love of basketball and coaching, his love of fun and a bit of craic - they were the ingredients of his life he blended them into something that, like his beer, will last long beyond them.” 

Mr Leahy will be presented with the award by Cork Mother Jones Committee chairman James Nolan at a presentation ceremony to be held after Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy performs the official opening of the three-day event at the city’s Maldron Hotel.

As Cork gets ready to face Tipperary at Croke Park in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling final, a number of Glen Rovers men could be key to Cork’s chances of securing glory.

A popular figure in Cork’s artistic and literary circles, he was a contemporary of sculptor Seamus Murphy, writers Frank O’Connor and Seán Ó Ríordáin, and composer Seán Ó Riada.

Mr Murphy said that he and his family will be at Croke Park this weekend to cheer on the Rebels as they take on the Premier County, with his new tattoo on display for all to see.

While Cork’s social media was abuzz about the gig, the irony is that Chris Kent’s show was about getting off social media, the internet and the phone in general.

A mother of two children, 34-year-old Aishling Thornhill has been in Cork University Hospital since January of this year.

Despite being from two eras, the two former players will know each other well and will be hosted in a lively discussion of how the match may unfold by Paddy Andrews — seven-time All-Ireland winner with the Dublin footballers.

Mike, 42, who is originally from Blackrock in Cork city, known for his work on Netflix’s Cork-based series Bodkin, was set up with Gagan, 41, from Coventry, known for his work on Netflix’s docu-series Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal, by comedian friend, Aisling Bea, nearly three years ago.

"Last year’s heartbreak hardened this team. They didn’t come back the same — they came back better, tougher, and more determined."

Mr O’Hare said that it was a “bittersweet” moment to share with Mr Burns as he concluded his final day in an official capacity as press photographer.

In a homily, Brother Patrick Flynn said Brother Kevin gave a “life’s service” to the poor.

Fr Vaughan said that couple showed “love and kindness” to so many people over the course of their lives.

From Ringaskiddy, she is one of the longest-serving team members at the AirNav Ireland air traffic control tower in Cork, where she officially signed off yesterday marking the end of a remarkable career.

Michael (Mick) Sheehan, who was originally from Ballinlough in Cork city, was pronounced dead at 2.16pm on November 5, 2024, at his home in Glen Tanar, Carriganine, Macroom.

Re-turn, the operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), has announced that Ballinora Scout group, based in county Cork, has been named as a finalist in the ‘Small Town, Big Difference’ contest.

Since citizenship ceremonies were first introduced, there has been a total of 212 ceremonies with people from over 180 countries receiving their certificates of naturalisation.

Mr Duffy said he had made some very memorable programmes from Cork, and had “loads of great characters” ringing in over the years.

Holly, 27, who hails from Togher, first met Mikey, 27, who hails from Tallaght, four years ago, while studying a Masters Degree in Galway.

Matt McAuliffe, aged 55, from Ballynoe, Conna, is preparing to take on the famous 170km route on July 5, when he will be joined by his 19-year-old son, Cathal.

32-year-old Stephen O'Sullivan was reported missing from his home in Ballyphehane on Thursday.

A full hearing of the case will take place at a later date.

Ms Murphy’s son, Dale Ryan, said that although he is proud of his mother for shining a light on the conditions Palestinians are facing, he is “relieved” that she is on her way home.

Conor Friel was six when he was diagnosed, and now, at the age of 43, he is an avid runner with Carrigaline AC. He completed the marathon to raise both awareness and funds for Dyspraxia DCD Ireland.

David Stanton, who is a former minister of state and TD for the Cork East constituency, and Bernard Harbor, a long-time leader in the trade union movement, have joined the team at award-winning communications agency Alice Public Relations.

One of Cork’s most respected barristers, Dr John O’Mahony this summer celebrates his 50th year in practice. Some prominent voices spoke to Donal O’Keeffe about a lawyer who specialises in medical negligence, who has always stood up for those most in need of his help, and who is almost universally known as Doctor John.

During recent refurbishment at the venue, workers uncovered a swatch of wallpaper dating back to July 1969, which had been signed by four men who were working on the hotel’s lobby.

Supported by LEO South Cork, students from St Mary’s Macroom won best display in the senior category.

The annual inclusive sports event is aimed at children with disabilities or additional needs and is part of the wider Lúthchleasa Bhunscoileanna Chorcaí programme, which has been running since 1924.

Thomas Browne, aged 27, who is a care assistant with Horizons Cork, first met 25-year-old Hannah Greaney, who is a dance teacher with Billie-Jeans RDC, at a house party in 2020.

Each day, the cyclists will cover about 120km, pushing it to 150km on one day.

“We are hoping to literally surround The Lough with kindness," said one of the organisers, Ernest Cantillon.