The commissioner said An Garda Síochána had proudly served Macroom from a mid-19th century station for more than 100 years, but a new building was required to meet the modern policing needs of the region.

Blending raw honesty with sharp humour, the aim of the production is to highlight the highs and lows of child-rearing, and the unexpected challenges that arise along the way.

Senator Eileen Lynch raised the matter in the Seanad last week, calling on the HSE to provide an update on the timeline for delivery of the initiative.

The proposed new location for Macroom Youthreach is located on the site of the old post office in Macroom, with Cork ETB to enter a 10-year lease for the property.

A large Belgian Malinois dog, similar in appearance to a German shepherd, ran towards her and she picked up her own dog to protect it.

Danone has manufacturing operations in Macroom and in Wexford.

Serving as a priest since before 70-year-old Pope Leo XIV was born, Msgr O’Donnell still says Mass on a daily basis in Macroom and the surrounding areas, in a parish where he has been based since 1989.

Work on the development, at Clós an tSuláin in Masseytown, Macroom, began on Tuesday with a sod-turning ceremony led by Mayor of the County of Cork Mary Linehan Foley.

Tánaiste Simon Harris was on walkabout on a chilly afternoon in the town that never reared a fool, having just opened Fine Gael senator Eileen Lynch’s new constituency office, when he called into Juniper Lane, Nickie’s brand-new lifestyle and leisure shop on the main street.

There will be a wide variety of stalls on offer, including Christmas goodies, crafts, and local produce.

The trial has previously heard that that both accused blame the other for the injuries suffered by Mr Foley.

Daniel Hourigan and Linda O'Flynn appeared before a sitting of the Central Criminal Court in Cork on Wednesday charged with the murder of Michael 'Mikey' Foley last year

Led out by the Macroom Business Association, the Grá Macroom Gift Card replaces the previous paper Macroom shopping voucher.

The jury of seven men and five women was told by Ms Justice Siobhán Lankford today that a legal issue has arisen.

Macroom Business Association chairman Killian Lynch said the new card will be a “no-brainer for businesses”.

The most recent Macroom boil water notice, the latest in a series going back more than two years, was introduced on September 12.

Last Friday, another boil-water notice was issued for the Macroom area by Uisce Éireann, the latest in a series going back more than two years for the mid-Cork town.

Today's notice was issued as a result of operational issues at the Macroom Water Treatment Plant.

The man received medical treatment and was conveyed to Cork University Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

Pat and Faye Shortt’s show at the Briery Gap in Macroom will commence at 8pm on October 17.

The accident occurred at a family owned pallet company on Monday afternoon. 

Speaking after the inquest, members of Michael Sheehan's family urged the public to be aware of the possible side effects of insect stings.

A senior member of An Garda Síochána said work will commence on the new garda station in Macroom, which will also serve as the new HQ for Cork county, in the coming months. 

The Echo spent an afternoon in Macroom recently to sample the mood and speak with businesses about their hopes for the future.

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.

Gardaí and paramedics rushed to the scene and efforts were made to save the life of the teenager. A postmortem examination will take place on Monday at Cork University Hospital.

The suspect is thought to be a man in his 30s, of medium height and build and dark hair

The younger brother of country music singer Nathan Carter will be joined on the night by support act, Macroom native Aimee Twomey.

It is hoped a letter of intent will be issued to the preferred bidder in the coming weeks.

The festival in May will also feature live performances from local bands in bars throughout the Mid-Cork  town.

Presented by Dr Con Kelleher, Jim Morris and Margaret Buckley, the public event took place at the Castle hotel in Macroom, and included a display of interesting archive items for people to view. 

At a hearing at Cork Circuit Criminal Court César Ladeiro the father of André, said that he could vividly recall the collision which killed his son

The Castle Hotel is an institution in Macroom. John O'Shea talks to its young manager about how he saw out covid after he landed the position and balancing work/life in the busy hospitality sector

Under his leadership, the Briery Gap has hosted a variety of events and productions, while helping to create partnerships with national and international arts organisations.

The festival, first held in June 2023 is a two-day event run by the people of Macroom.

Events will includes a discussion on climate history and the future, a celebration of Macroom Golf Club's 100 anniversary and a schools history exhibition. 

Macroom's Briery Gap will feature on Nationwide next Friday. 

The Chocolate Swappers String Quartet from Macroom got a big send off from pupils at their school ahead of tonight's show. 

Simon Harris said he would like to see 'some innovation and effort' over empty Macroom apartments above store. 

Fine food and good company are just two of the elements that have kept the country market in Macroom thriving for three decades, says ADRIENNE ACTON

Morgan McSweeney from Macroom helped mastermind the British Labour Party's landslide general election victory in July. 

The ribbon was cut for the building by County Mayor Joe Carroll, Minister of State Colm Burke and Cork County Council CEO, Moira Murrell.

At least 30% of the homes are to be set aside for people from the local area.

The boil water notice is the second issued this year and there had been two similar notices in 2023 and one in 2022.

Uisce Éireann said that, following consultations with the HSE, it had issued the notice, which affects approximately 4,194 people

Giving evidence of arrest charge and caution, Detective Garda Denis Curtin said that Ms O’Flynn was arrested at Bandon Garda Station and charged with the murder of Mr Foley.

The four constituencies counted in County Hall are the South Cork areas, Macroom and Carrigaline - both have ten candidates running for six seats - Cobh which has 12 candidates and six seats, and East Cork where there are fifteen candidates running for seven seats.

The agreement will see the creation of up to to 70 additional free parking spaces in the town. 

The funding is aimed at addressing challenges such as vacancy and dereliction in three County Cork towns.

The work began on the centre on the town’s Main Street in January 2022 and this week’s key handover marked a major milestone in the return of the facility to full use.