#Hurling

Christy O'Connor: Limerick believe they've Cork's number physically and tactically

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Rebels are massive underdogs at TUS Gaelic Grounds on Saturday evening

#Cheltenham Festival

Innishannon jockey Wayne Lordan lands Epsom Derby on Lambourn

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Horse was 12/1 midweek but was well-ed coming into the marquee event

#Israel-Palestine

Large Cork city rallies noisily but peacefully

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

The garda helicopter flew over the city, and three mounted gardaí on horseback ed the garda public order unit and dozens of uniformed officers, as a pro-Palestine march took place around the same time as anti-immigrant protesters gathered in the city centre.

#Cork - News

TD says change in wage subsidy will help disabled workers

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

An expansion of the wage subsidy scheme will help more disabled people gain and retain employment while also benefiting more groups in the community and voluntary sectors, a Cork TD has suggested.

#Camogie

Orlaith Mullins in top form as Cork U23s power into All-Ireland camogie semi-final

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Goals from Amy Sheppard and Claudia Keane as well as Daire O'Brien's composure as sweeper were also key

#Cork Flood Plan

Family feels ‘embattled in own home’ due to flooding threat

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Alan Mahy is now constantly monitoring the weather forecasts and has called on Met Éireann to issue flood warnings as well as wind and rain warnings in forecasts.

#Ladies Football

Cork U14s hope to overturn defeat to Galway in All-Ireland ladies football final

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Rebels head to Nenagh on Sunday afternoon gunning for a first title at this grade in six years

#Munster GAA

Last county to beat Limerick in a Munster final – can Cork do it again?

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Limerick are chasing a seventh straight provincial crown, but standing in their way is the last team to beat them in a Munster final: Cork

#Cork Housing Crisis

Almost 500 social homes are vacant in Cork city and county

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

The figures were released as Taoiseach Micheál Martin said in the Dáil last month that local authorities take too long to release homes that have been vacated.

#Gaelic Football

Division 1 FL: Clinical St Finbarr's outgun short-staffed St Michael's

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

A late goal brought the hosts back into it, but Steven Sherlock and Cillian Myers Murray were instrumental in Barrs’ response

#Cork - Sport

Division 1 FL: Clinical St Finbarr's outgun short-staffed St Michael's

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

A late goal brought the hosts back into it, but Steven Sherlock and Cillian Myers Murray were instrumental in Barrs’ response

Miscarriage

Government urged to act on miscarriage leave after Foley

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Children’s Minister Norma Foley said she would be ive of women being provided with paid leave after a miscarriage.

Cork Basketball

Four Cork girls have been selected on the Ireland U20 basketball squad that will play at the European Championships

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Four Cork girls have been selected on the Ireland U20 basketball squad that will play at the European Championships in Miskolc, Hungary at the start of August.

#Tina Satchwell

'No sentence could ever be enough for the monster that took Tina from us'

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

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.

#Richard Satchwell

'No sentence could ever be enough for the monster that took Tina from us'

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

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.

#Boxing

Cork boxer Aaron O'Donoghue on taking first steps into professional ring: Sponsors and family are key 

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Northsider is hoping to push on having won his first three pro bouts

#Leaving Cert

Cork students ‘have the work done’ as they start their exams 

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

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.

#Homelessness

Cork charities warn increasing earnings gap is driving people into poverty

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Both St Vincent de Paul (SVP) and Cork Simon say people who have never had to avail of their services before are now coming to them for help.

#Pope Francis

'They’ll be received warmly in the Vatican': An Post praised for free Mass card delivery on pope’s death

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

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.

#Rural Affairs

Motion by Cork councillor calling for rural pub incentives gets cross-party

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

West Cork councillor said pubs are important social hubs for many communities in rural areas.

#Cork Airport

Cork Airport launch new twice weekly service to Turkey

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

SunExpress is the newest airline to commence operations at Cork Airport, which is reporting that their year to date enger traffic at the airport is up 14% compared with the same period last year.

#Electric Vehicles

Council seeks public input as they develop EV regional strategy

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

A consultation process has been launched, in conjunction with Kerry County Council, to establish a guideline for the rollout of charging infrastructure across the south-west.

#Government spending

Sinn Féin says Government is ‘strangling housing delivery’

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

“What we’re talking about here, in simple , is the ability of your Government to ensure the very basics: water, electricity connections, houses."

#Charity

Bluebird Care sponsors training of 'Blue' for autism charity

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Blue, an eight-month-old Labrador Retriever is currently being fostered as he begins his journey to become a fully-qualified autism assistance dog.

#Catholic Church

Parish gets ready to celebrate 25 years of Fr Charlie in Mayfield

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

A native of Belgooly near Kinsale, Fr Charlie was ordained by Bishop John Buckley on June 4, 2000, and he has been the parish priest in Mayfield since 2020.

fianna fail

Politics watch: Independent votes sign of Coalition tension?

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come.

Holly Bough

'Are you going to the Hop?': How a group of youngsters helped revive a Cork club with music

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

In the 1950s, a group of young men ed forces to help revive Cork's Crofton Celtic, raising funds for the club with 'Record Hops'. Con O'Connell was among those involved. He looks back at the success of the events. 

#Champions League

Premier League: Pundits' painful predictions

Sat, 31 May, 2025

The end-of-season review of predictions does not make for comforting reading for John Roycroft.

#Live At The Marquee

Watch: 'Every time we play there, there's magic in the air': Coronas looking forward to Cork gig

Fri, 30 May, 2025

The trio talk all things Cork, pre gig rituals and role models with The Echo's Chani Anderson as they get ready for their Cork show.

#Cork In 50 Artworks

Uillinn calls for submissions to arts centre's anniversary exhibition

Fri, 30 May, 2025

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.

Politics

Branding those opposed to Netanyahu policies antisemitic is ‘slander’ – President Higgins

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Mr Higgins said there is an active campaign against Ireland in the United States.

#Liverpool

‘The vibe had changed around the city,’ says Liverpool er from Cork

Wed, 28 May, 2025

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.

#FA Cup

Fans have their day in the sun this season

Sat, 24 May, 2025

This season may not be ed for the quality of matches but will live long in the memory of fans for so many clubs, writes John Roycroft

#Cork Midsummer Festival

Experience a burst of culture with Cork Midsummer Festival 

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Cork is set to light up this June with an exciting and electric range of performances, installations, and celebrations

#Cork - Business

Cork Business Association has a clear vision for a 'safer and busier' city

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Dave O'Brien said the CBA’s vision was to see more city-centre living, so that Cork could be more like cities on mainland Europe, where city-centre inhabitants enjoy a vibrant urban night life.

Women in Sport

Echo Women in Sport winner Ashling Thompson on finding her best form again

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Experienced midfielder was immense throughout the league and starred in the final against Galway

#Ukraine

Ukrainian community in Cork mark Vyshyvanka Day with special celebration

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Over the years, especially since its larger neighbour began its hostilities, the day has become a worldwide celebration of Ukrainian spirit and resilience.

#Rory Gallagher

'Cork Rocks' set to celebrate life of blues and rock icon Rory Gallagher

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Green Party councillor Dan Boyle, Lord Mayor of Cork, said it was fitting that Rory’s hometown celebrate his genius.

#Pope Leo XIV

'The Church is in good hands', says Pope Leo's Macroom-based friend  

Tue, 13 May, 2025

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

'The Cork to Limerick road is something I won’t miss': Munster flanker O’Mahony rows in behind calls for motorway

Thu, 08 May, 2025

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.

#Motorsport

Family of girl who died at Cork motor racing event thank emergency services for assisting daughter

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Lauren O’Brien of Knockane, Terelton, Co Cork was pronounced dead at the Castletown Kennigh track in Enniskeane, West Cork on Sunday afternoon.

#Vaping

'We know very little about its long-term effects': HHC ‘big problem’ for health services

Fri, 02 May, 2025

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

#Waterford GAA

Echo test version: 'We need to go and do it': Waterford stalwart Stephen Bennett 'sick of being unlucky'

Thu, 01 May, 2025

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.

#General Election

Move to 'drastically improve' voter registration in Cork

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

The primary goals of the campaign, which sees events being held in Cork on Wednesday, are to ensure everyone eligible to vote is ed, inform under-represented and disadvantaged communities, and make young people aware of their right to vote and how to .

Roy Keane

Poll: Who is Ireland's greatest sportsperson of the 21st century?

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Rory McIlroy's stunning win at the Masters last week has prompted a familiar discussion over who Ireland's greatest sportsperson is.

#Childrens Health

1,887 children wait over six months for psychology services in Cork

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

As of the end of January, there were 195 people waiting between six and nine months, 205 waiting between nine months and a year, 591 waiting between one and two years, and 896 waiting more than two years.

#Donald Trump

A u-turn and much uncertainty ahead: Looking back on the Trump tariffs saga so far

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Donald Trump blinked on tariffs this week, after causing untold damage. Next time it could be a whole lot worse, writes Donal O'Keeffe.

#Sex-for-rent

Warning to ‘predators’ as Cork senator’s sex-for-rent bill es second stage

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

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.

#Fota Wildlife Park

High and mighty views of Fota from big wheel

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Available until June 8, the Panoramic Wheel is an optional, ticketed experience, with ission priced from €5 per person.

#Defence Forces

Majority of Defence Forces accommodation in Cork deemed to be unusable

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

There are just two habitable residential units and Cork, with 11 others 'uninhabitable.'

#Climate Change

Tidy Towns competition playing a key role in helping to tackle climate change

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Dara Calleary, was speaking in Cork as he launched this year's competition.

#Dereliction

Call for action as Cork commercial vacancy rate hits 12.4%

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Of the urban areas in Cork surveyed Cobh had the highest commercial vacancy rate at 19.1%, while Carrigaline had the lowest rate nationally at 5.1%

#Domestic Violence

Low domestic violence arrest rate in West Cork 'alarming', says councillor 

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

The average arrest rate for all domestic-motivated crimes in 2022 was 33%. However, the figure was 31% in Cork city, 30% in Cork North, and just 21% in West Cork, the lowest percentage in Ireland.

#Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor seeks to introduce new evidence in civil rape appeal case

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

The Court of Appeal in Dublin heard that a motion will be brought to adduce alleged new evidence in early May.

#LGBTQ+

Cork schools receive LGBTQ+ quality marks for well-being and inclusion

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

The accreditation initiative was developed by Belong To LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland in 2022, following a school climate survey by Columbia University revealing that 76% of LGBTQ+ young people in Ireland do not feel safe in post-primary schools.

#St Patricks Day

St Patrick's weekend brings significant tourism boost for Cork city

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Cork city 'buzzing' as a bumper crowd expected to line the streets of the city for today's parade 

#Farming - Munster

West Cork farm shortlisted for Teagasc Farm Forestry Award

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

The award promotes the sustainable contribution of forestry and acknowledges the farmer’s role in managing the forest and promoting tree planting.

#Miscarriage

Cork senator calls for introduction of paid miscarriage leave

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

“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.”

#Sustainability

Cork hotel’s spring menu puts an emphasis on reducing food waste

Sun, 09 Mar, 2025

A number of dishes conform to the hotel’s zero-food-waste targets, and ingredients that have been sourced from local suppliers are highlighted on a map printed on the menu.

#Celtic

Tickets for Cork Super Cup go on sale this morning amid strong demand 

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

The match at will see Celtic FC take on Cork City FC at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on July 8. 

#Breast cancer

'To be coming out the other side feels unreal': Hollyoaks star reveals that she is cancer free

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

The British star, who lives in West Cork with her husband David O’Mahony, thanked the nurses at Cork University Hospital who gave her “comion, time, and space to share and talk about my experience of a very challenging treatment pathway” which she called “an awful lot to process mentally and emotionally”.

#Immigration

Contribution not made to Irish Refugee Council due to Derek Blighe’s religious beliefs, court hears

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

The appellant’s barrister Alan O’Dwyer said: “It is purely a religious matter.”

#Weddings

Two Cork wedding venues among the best in Ireland 

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Fernhill House and Camus Farm scoop category wins at the SaveMyDay.ie Irish Wedding Venue awards

#Cyber Safe Kids

Ireland should consider social media ban for under-16s, says Cork cyber security expert

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

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

#Athletics

Paul Hartnett, Ryan Creech and Niamh Allen honoured by the Cork City Sports

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Two days after receiving her award, Niamh Allen became one of the fastest-ever Irish woman over 10 miles when setting a new course record of 52:51 at the John Treacy 10-mile in Dungarvan.

#Rowing

TV: Tracing your roots, rowing and romance 

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

There's plenty of the telly this week including a look inside Skibbereen Rowing Club where Nationwide will be meeting the next crop of medal hopefuls training there. 

#The Late Late Show

Cork's Bambie Thug to cast eye on Eurosong acts

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Bambie Thug, who gave Ireland its highest-ranking position at Eurovision since 2000, will be one of four judges giving their on the six acts, who are hoping to take Ireland to the Eurovision Song Contest final in Basel, Switzerland, in May.

#Summer Travel

Ryanair unveils summer schedule from Cork with new Spanish route included 

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

There will be 33 routes out of Cork Airport this summer.

#An Bord Pleanála

Concerned residents lodge appeal against planning for 246 home development in Cork town

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Locals in Blarney said the scale of the proposed development “will exacerbate already critical traffic bottlenecks, place unsustainable pressures on local infrastructure, and compromise the quality of life for current and future residents”.

#BusConnects

Councillor calls for clarity on Cork BusConnects proposals

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has commenced issuing letters to homeowners whose property may be potentially impacted by the scheme.

#History

First World War body likely to be Cork man, say Canadian authorities

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

According to data supplied to the Kinsale Cultural and Heritage Society by the Canadian Defence Forces, the Cork man may have emigrated to Canada in 1910. 

#Sustainability – Business

Founder of West Cork skincare business shortlisted for prestigious sustainability award 

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

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.

#All-Ireland Hurling Final

New manager Michael O'Sullivan welcomes return of Courceys' 2021 PIHC winners

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

The Ballinspittle and Ballinadee side will have former Midleton manager Peter Smith involved as they look to return to a county final with a bolstered squad for 2025

#GAA - Harty Cup

Harty Cup: Midleton CBS knocked out after thriller with St Flannan's

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Injury time score saw the fancied Cork side miss out on a place in last four having led by five points coming down the stretch

#Elections2024

Simon Harris clear that a ‘rotating taoiseach’ will be part of next government

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

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

#Cork Film Festival

Cork director’s extraordinary tale of the wonderful everyday

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

As his latest film, We Live In Time, is released, CARA O’DOHERTY talks to Cork director John Crowley about how the script captivated him

#Greyhound Racing

New Zealand to end greyhound racing: Should Ireland follow suit?

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025

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

#Fifa World Cup

Ireland soccer heroes to grace Cork Opera House stage for Italia 90 celebration

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

The players will share memories and stories from that unforgettable time in Irish sporting history.

#Manchester United

Cork firm proud of their specialist badges of honour

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

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.

#Christmas

'Small miracle' on Christmas Day at Cork Penny Dinners 

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

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

#Religion

Priest numbers down 51% in Cork and Ross since 2004

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Bishop Gavin told The Echo that Cork and Ross had 122 diocesan priests in 2004, meaning that with 59 diocesan priests in 2024, their number has reduced by 51.6% over the past two decades.

#Snooker

Cork's best snooker teams ready for Munster showdown in the Gleneagle Hotel

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Cork teams have enjoyed great success in Killarney and as always, the Crucible Club will start as leading fancies

#General Election - Issues

New government ‘ideally’ formed before Trump inauguration, says Taoiseach

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

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

#Christmas In the City

Corkmas bringing fun, food, and a ferris wheel to the city centre

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Plenty of things to see and do in Cork over the weekend as the city gets into the festive spirit.

#Cork - Opinion

More plastic in sea than fish by 2050: Why we must act NOW

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

To think that some industries and countries want to continue with business as usual while the world drowns in plastic is enraging, writes, Kathriona Devereux.

#Tennis

'It's been a long six years... but we got there': Cork Tennis club opens refurbished clubhouse 

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

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.

SuperValu

Tesco, Spar, Mace, and Londis to no longer sell products linked to Conor McGregor

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

It is understood that other retail outlets, including Costcutter and Carry Out will also stop stocking products linked to Mr McGregor.

#Weather

Latest: Status orange rain warning issued as Cork braces for Storm Bert

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Storm Bert will bring "very strong southeast to south winds coupled with heavy rain", Met Éireann said, advising that possible impacts could include localised flooding, travel disruption and fallen trees.

#Taxi

'I don’t think we’ve ever had as many complaints': ‘Panic’ at lack of buses in Cork city

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

It comes as the frequency of several bus routes in the city was cut amid ongoing driver recruitment and retention issues.

#Energy Efficiency

PepsiCo completes €2.4m rooftop solar installation at Cork facility 

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

The installation of over 3,400 individual solar s at PepsiCo’s Little Island facility commenced in 2023.

#Marina Market

Cork's Marina Market to host showcase highlighting the wonders of science

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Highlights on the day include an interactive science exhibit where guests will take a journey through a giant inflatable gut and a talk on the quirks of DNA. 

#US Elections

US citizen in Cork's view: 'Most frightening part is not who won, but why they won'

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

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

#Halloween

Gardaí urging people out and about in Cork for Halloween to be 'safe and sensible' 

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

Ghosts, ghouls and witches will be making their way from home to home with bags and buckets in search of sweet treats this evening.

#Bank Holiday Monday

Nine speed offences detected in just 25 minutes by Cork's Mount Oval on bank holiday Monday

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

“You’ll get a lot more of a break from us than you would from a speed van,” a Garda told The Echo.

#Cork Jazz Festival

Thousands of fans jet into Cork for fun, food, and jazz

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

Cork Airport was a buzzing hive of activity and excitement as people jetted in for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

#Crawford Art Gallery

'This is a fantastic coup': Cork's Crawford Gallery acquires four exciting paintings

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

The newly acquired works will go on public display when the gallery reopens.

#History - Two Lord Mayors

Terence MacSwiney anniversary to be marked at Cork library bearing his name 

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

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

#History - The Civil War

Tánaiste tight-lipped on any State apology for Civil War executions

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

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.

#Budget 2025

Payment dates announced for 10 lump sum payments in Budget 2025

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

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

#Motoring

Budget 2025: Motorists hit in the pocket as petrol and diesel prices to rise from next week

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Motorists will see a 60 litre fill of petrol and diesel rise by €1.28 and €1.48 respectively.

#Cost of living

'I don’t know anyone who hasn’t had to skip meals': Students in Cork going to lectures hungry due to rising costs of living

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

A ‘Cost of Living Report’, compiled by the University College Cork Students’ Union, and launched yesterday at the university asked over 3,000 participants if they had cut back on expenditure due to cost-of-living increases.

#Oasis

'Close loophole that allowed dynamic pricing for Oasis tickets', urges Cork councillor

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

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

#Olympics - 2024

Skibbereen to host homecoming for Cork's Olympic rowers on Sunday

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

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

#Paralympics

'An inspirational lady': Celebrating Cork woman's Paralympic success 40 years ago

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

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

#Olympics

Golden: Paul O'Donovan shows his class yet again with world title in Canada

Sat, 24 Aug, 2024

Glory once more for the Skibbereen superstar 

#Outdoors

Cork woods to benefit from funding to improve visitor experiences at forests around Ireland

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

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

#Outdoor Trails

Cork woods to benefit from funding to improve visitor experiences at forests around Ireland

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

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

#Electric Picnic 2024

Cork's Kabin Crew to play at Electric Picnic 

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

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

#Stardust

Stardust families to receive €24 million redress payments

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

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

#Basketball

Boom Shacka Lacka: Timmy’s Olympics basketball commentary earns many irers

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

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

#Cork Pride

Watch: 'Pride is a chance for everyone to come out and show their colours'

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

The parade kicked off from 2pm, which saw groups of parade goers march down Patrick St with bubbles, music, streamers and banners flying proudly, followed by the port party from 3pm.

#Ironman

Inquests hear two men died from acute cardiorespiratory failure due to drowning at Youghal Ironman

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

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.

#Euro 2024

Euro 2024: Will it be the beautiful game or football coming home that triumphs?

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

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

#Aer Lingus

Pilots’ union recommends Aer Lingus pay deal

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

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

#UK elections

Britain's next prime minster Kier Starmer says 'change begins now'

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

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.

#Obituaries

Obituary: Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh a Kerryman beloved across all of Ireland

Sun, 30 Jun, 2024

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

#Taylor Swift

Pictures: Cork fans board the Swift express to Dublin for Taylor gig

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

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.

#Natasha O’Brien

Dozens gather in Cork to express their solidarity with Natasha O'Brien 

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

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

#Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh

Taoiseach leads tributes to the late Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

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

#Cork Jazz 2024

First acts confirmed for Metropole's 2024 Jazz Festival Club

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

The full lineup will be announced closer to the date.

#Limerick mayoral election

Cork town elects five mayors for five years

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

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.

#Abhaile

Scéalta Chorcaí: Cill na Martra i lár an aonaigh ag an deireadh seachtaine

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

Tá Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta ar siúl i gCill na Martra agus tá cluichí craoibhe againn ó dhubh go dubh ar RTÉ RnaG, TG4 agus cainéal You Tube TG4.

#State Exams

Cork students to 'dig deep, keep their heads down, and do the best they can' in exams

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

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.

#Dublin Airport

LATEST: Eight engers taken to Dublin hospital after turbulence on flight 

Sun, 26 May, 2024

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

#Local elections

Cork councillors to see third pay rise in less than a year before polling day

Fri, 24 May, 2024

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.

#Fitness

Building Champions: A deep dive into Strength & Conditioning for young athletes 

Thu, 23 May, 2024

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

#Hockey

Echo Women in Sport award: Double Joy for hockey sensation Sampson

Wed, 22 May, 2024

Joy Sampson was honoured for her brilliant displays with Harlequins in April

#Bruce Springsteen

Criticism of transport options following Bruce Springsteen concert in Cork as fans left with long walks to city centre in the rain

Fri, 17 May, 2024

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.

#Pub Openings

Local pubs need national help says new Cork-based VFI chief

Tue, 14 May, 2024

According to the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) survey, 37% of the publicans surveyed are considering retirement within the next two years and 84% reported that no family member wishes to inherit the pub

#Eurovision

Bambie Thug missed dress rehearsal due to 'situation' that required 'urgent attention'

Sat, 11 May, 2024

"I am really sorry to the fans that have come to see me."

#Tipperary GAA

Sideline sideshow at Walsh Park could be interesting

Sat, 04 May, 2024

Tipperary travel to Waterford following a bad defeat to Limerick while the Déise have a win over Cork under their belts

#Joe Biden

Cork man thanks Joe Biden for the 'hope and inspiration' he provides to young people

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

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

#Republic of Ireland MNT

Jonathan Hill to step down as FAI chief executive

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

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

#Republic of Ireland WNT

Jonathan Hill to step down as FAI chief executive

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

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

#Teacher Conferences

Teachers ‘absolutely hate’ so-called Croke Park hours, says Cork-based ASTI president

Sun, 07 Apr, 2024

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

#Farming - Dairy

Cork farmers running out of fodder because of unusually prolonged winter rainfall

Sun, 07 Apr, 2024

When outside, cows can feed on grass, but inside they must be fed silage, which as many as 30% of farmers are short of due to the unprecedented levels of rainfall.

#Titanic

Cork's Titanic Trail working to build Nordic tourism

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

The Titanic Trail was established by Cork historian Dr Michael Martin.

#Simon Harris

Fine Gael party in Cork pay tribute to Simon Harris as he becomes party leader

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

Cork party faithful say the appointment of Simon Harris has 're-energised all of Fine Gael' and that he will do a 'fantastic job'

#Travel - Hotels

Cost bill 'frightening': Cork hoteliers seek VAT reduction to battle rising costs

Sat, 23 Mar, 2024

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

#Leo Varadkar

Leo Varadkar: His political life in pictures

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

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

#Irish Examiner Instagram

Leo Varadkar: His political life in pictures

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

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

#Six Nations

In pictures: Cork rugby fans confident that Ireland can tame the Scots in Dublin

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Fans booked out trains to the capital this morning as they headed off for the Six Nations showdown

#Irish Rugby

In pictures: Cork rugby fans confident that Ireland can tame the Scots in Dublin

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Fans booked out trains to the capital this morning as they headed off for the Six Nations showdown

#Oscars 2024

Post box in Cork undergoes gold makeover in honour of Cillian Murphy's Oscar win 

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

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

#War of Independence

Cork patriot's shaving kit brought home for museum exhibition

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

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

#Charlie Bird

Pictures: Family and friends of Charlie Bird gather for memorial service in Dublin

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

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.

#Rachael Blackmore

I’m not trying to get rich, just enjoy myself': Cork Cheltenham fans enjoy action in Blackpool pub

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

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

#Cillian Murphy

Dowtcha boy! - ‘All of Cork is very proud’ of Oscar winner Cillian

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

Many glowing tributes have been paid to the Ballintemple man, who became the first Cork-born thespian to win the 'Best Actor' Oscar

#Ian Bailey

'Not a vote of condolence': Cork county councillor comment on death of Ian Bailey clarified

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Mr Bailey died on January 21 and, at the council meeting the following day, Marcia D'Alton, an Independent in the Carrigaline Municipal District, said she thought it ‘appropriate’ that the chamber would ‘remark on the ing of Ian Bailey’.

#Home - Improvements

WoW! Reset 2024: Get the most out of the hardest-working room in your house - the kitchen!

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

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.

#Sustainability – Biodiversity

WoW! Reset 2024: Tips on how to live a greener life in 2024

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

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.

#Sustainability – Future Living

WoW! Reset 2024: Tips on how to live a greener life in 2024

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

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.

#Farming - Beef and Sheep

Cork Wagyu to feature on agri TV show

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

Wagyu comprises four principal Japanese breeds of beef cattle.

#Life Advice

WoW! Reset 2024: Getting to grips with your finances in the year ahead

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

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.

#Artificial intelligence (AI)

Big tech firms recklessly pursuing profits from AI, warns UN secretary general 

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

António Guterres calls for urgent action from the international community to be taken to mitigate the risks from the rapidly growing technology

#New Year, New Career

WoW! Reset 2024: Thinking about resetting your career?

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

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

#Womens Health

WoW! Reset 2024: How you can up your fitness game in 2024

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Lesley Giltinan or LeanWithLesley's advice for 2024 is to start thinking of exercise as a reward, and an investment in our health and well-being, rather than something to ‘get out of the way.'

#Parenting - Baby

Pictures: Cork maternity hospital welcomes first babies of 2024

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

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

#Richard Collins

Ford plants 280 lime trees on Centre Park Road, and death of Barrs founder

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

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

#Shane MacGowan

Mourners line streets of Dublin to say goodbye to Shane MacGowan

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

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.

#Longreads

An Irish priest dead, a wrongful conviction and a murderer never caught

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

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.

#Podcasts - Home

An Irish priest dead, a wrongful conviction and a murderer never caught

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

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.

#Podcasts - IE Investigations

An Irish priest dead, a wrongful conviction and a murderer never caught

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

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.

#JN1

An Irish priest dead, a wrongful conviction and a murderer never caught

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

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.

#Dublin Riots

‘Horror’ in Cork over riots that followed stabbing

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

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

#Christmas Features

126 years old, and as popular as it ever was!

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

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

#Parenting - Preschool

Cork preschool planning 'trick or treat' fundraising initiative in aid of well-known charity

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

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.

#Euro 2028

Euro 2024: Building for the future the realistic goal for Ireland

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023

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

#Budget 2024

Budget 2024: Cork people have their say on the impact of the budget

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

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

#Rugby World Cup

Peter O'Mahony and Keith Earls go viral over hilarious Parisian streets bicycle picture

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

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

#Pensions

Cork councillor calls for gender equality for those over 80 in Budget

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

Pensions are set to increase in the budget through a bonus payment

#Back to school

New Irish language Children’s TV channel launched

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

Cúla4 will air for 14 hours daily, from 6am until 8pm each day and will be available on Saorview, Eir, Virgin Media and Sky.

Clonmel Crash

'We were honoured to be parents of Luke and Grace,' says mother of siblings killed in crash

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

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

#Mens Health

Cork man Sean defying stereotypes by ‘hitting the gym’ at 76

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

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

#Rose of Tralee

Posters ing Cork Rose removed by city council

Tue, 15 Aug, 2023

The signs, all of which wished Ms Shaughnessy luck in this year’s Rose of Tralee festival, were removed from locations around her native Ballincollig in recent days as they were in contravention of the city council’s strict bylaws regarding signage

#Electric Picnic

Newly promoted Dungourney stun Ballincollig in PIHC

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023

Jack Leahy ran the show scoring 0-11 as Dungourney edged out the Village in a battle of attrition

#Womens World Cup 2023

World Cup: So much progress is heartening

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023

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.

#Sinéad O’Connor

Cork musician recalls producing Sinéad O’Connor’s first recording

Sat, 29 Jul, 2023

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.

#National Development Plan

Government ‘failing children’ on mental health

Fri, 28 Jul, 2023

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.

#Menopause

Women shouldn’t feel at the mercy of their hormones

Fri, 07 Jul, 2023

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

#Life Hacks

Hacks to prevent luggage getting lost on holiday

Fri, 07 Jul, 2023

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

#Clare GAA

All Ireland SHC Quarter-Finals: Who will advance? 

Sat, 24 Jun, 2023

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

#Dublin GAA

All Ireland SHC Quarter-Finals: Who will advance? 

Sat, 24 Jun, 2023

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

#Galway GAA

All Ireland SHC Quarter-Finals: Who will advance? 

Sat, 24 Jun, 2023

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

#Rory McIlroy

The Longshot: Tyrrell Hatton has the form to win in Canada

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

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

#Hospital overcrowding

CUH only behind Limerick in number of patients on trolleys in May

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

INMO General Secretary, Phil Ní Sheaghdha, said: “The number of patients we have seen on trolleys in the month of May are higher than January 2023, when we saw the worst levels of daily hospital overcrowding since the INMO began counting trolleys."

#Energy Prices

Government must counter rising energy costs, says councillor

Wed, 10 May, 2023

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.” 

#Picture Galleries

Gallery of selected images

Sat, 06 May, 2023

The Photographs of the Week as selected by our Visual Media team. 06/05/2023

#Sustainability – Renewables

Cork's ‘robot trees’ labelled a waste of energy by campaigner as council analyses impact

Wed, 03 May, 2023

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. 

#Workplace Wellbeing

Cork hotel group hosts wellbeing festival

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

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.

#Easter Features

40 bags in 40 days of Lent was Cork woman Sinéad’s charity target

Sat, 08 Apr, 2023

Sinéad has held collections for Cork Penny Dinners for many years

#Parenting - School children

Cork principal carries out cooking demonstrations for parents

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

Inspirational Ken Foley from Scoil Padre Pio primary school wanted to ensure that parents felt ed in their mission to adopt healthy eating habits at home.

#Kerry Babies

Woman released without charge in Kerry Babies investigation

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

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.

#Valentine

Love is blooming across Cork this Valentine's Day

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

Cork florist, Stacy O’Neill welcomed the Valentine’s Day surge, claiming, “all the Cork men are madly in love.” 

#Reopening

Work begins on new store in former Cork city Eason location

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

Designer goods outlet, FLANNELS is set to open their second Irish store in the old Eason’s location on Patrick’s Street.

#Vicky Phelan

Brave Vicky’s life to be celebrated at UCC

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

Among the speakers confirmed for the event are Stephen Teap, who lost his wife Irene to cervical cancer.

#Echo 130

Tributes for former Echo Boy Michael O'Regan who ed away

Tue, 27 Dec, 2022

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.

#du Plantier murder

'Please come forward': Gardaí issue updated appeal for information on murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier

Mon, 12 Dec, 2022

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.

#Farming - Pigs and Poultry

Cork turkeys being saved from the carvery by kind-hearted souls

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

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

#Working Life

School's work initiative still going strong after 16 years

Sat, 29 Oct, 2022

The local school has been working closely with Gas Networks Ireland for the past 16 years, moulding the future workforce of tomorrow.

Echo 130

Ted Crosbie, a giant of Cork's media world for decades, es away 

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

Ted placed Cork newspaper group at the cutting edge of the industry in Ireland. 

#Budget2023

Rental tax credit 'still a drop in the ocean for renters' says Labour leader

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

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.

#Queen Elizabeth II

Queen’s legacy ‘a reminder of need to nurture British-Irish relations’ – Martin

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

The Taoiseach was speaking ahead of the Queen’s funeral on Monday, which he and President Michael D Higgins will attend.

#CAO 2022

Students generally happy with CAO offers, say school principals

Fri, 09 Sep, 2022

Secondary school principals across Cork City and county said that, overall, their students were pleased with the CAO offers.

#Farming - Agribusiness

Farmers asked to reduce their emissions by 25% represents a 'bad day' says IFA Munster chairman

Thu, 28 Jul, 2022

A reduction in the range of 62-81% was outlined for electricity, with a 42-50% reduction in transport and a 25% target agreed for agriculture.

#Farming - Rural Life

Pics: Baby alpaca born in West Cork 

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022

The brown baby alpaca was born on July 5 to its mom Grace, who has been on the farm for over 10 years.

#Maternity Leave

Maternity leave scheme for elected 'one step forward for equality', says pregnant Cork City councillor 

Thu, 30 Jun, 2022

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 100

Echo 130: Christy Ring's rule has ed through the generations

Tue, 14 Jun, 2022

Christy Ring is the greatest sportsperson in Cork history as Éamonn Murphy explains as we celebrate the 130th anniversary of The Echo

#Food News

'Urgent debate' on food security needed according to Cork TD

Mon, 06 Jun, 2022

He said Ireland is heavily dependent on imports for a lot of food products

#Sligo Killings

'Hate and bigotry is all around us, we must fight it': Cork vigil for men killed in Sligo

Mon, 18 Apr, 2022

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.

#US-Irish

Cork lobbyist for Irish immigrants hailed by US Senate majority leader

Fri, 08 Apr, 2022

Mr Minihane will receive a UCC Alumni Achievement Award later tonight

#Pensions2021

New Government pension scheme met with pessimism by Cork TDs

Wed, 30 Mar, 2022

The new scheme will be gradually introduced on a phased basis

#History - Women at War

The rebel women of 1920

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

Standfirst

#Royal Family

Cork motorists warned of delays as royal entourage comes through Dunkettle

Fri, 25 Mar, 2022

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.

#Violence against women

'Physical violence has gone through the roof': Cork unit treating men for sexual assaults by females

Mon, 28 Feb, 2022

The head of Cork’s Sexual Assault Treatment Unit tells Sarah Horgan that every sexual assault victim, of whatever gender or background, should be treated with respect, and society still has much to learn.

#Storm Ellen

'We don't know how forceful it will be': Cork gets ready for Storm Eunice to hit

Thu, 17 Feb, 2022

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

#Storm Barra

'We don't know how forceful it will be': Cork gets ready for Storm Eunice to hit

Thu, 17 Feb, 2022

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

#Valentine's Day

'Be wary of online relationships, especially if you are asked for money': Online romance scams nearly double 

Sat, 12 Feb, 2022

A 41-year-old woman lost €26,000 after she was ed online by someone claiming to be a well-known musician. 

#911

Tree planted in memory of Cork's 9/11 victims

Fri, 11 Feb, 2022

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.

##Golfgate

Breaking: All 'golfgate' charges dismissed

Thu, 03 Feb, 2022

A judge has dismissed charges against all the defendants in a trial related to an Oireachtas Golf Society event.

#Bullying

Abuse of politicians a 'constant': Almost a quarter of Cork elected representatives surveyed have received death threats

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022

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

#Afghanistan

'They're in imminent danger': Appeal to give refugee status to Afghan family

Mon, 20 Dec, 2021

The Naderi family are fugitives from Afghanistan’s Taliban government, and say they have been told they will be killed if caught.

#HSE Cyberattack

Cork cyber-attack expert warns criminals can ‘re-hit’ organisations

Mon, 13 Dec, 2021

A report last week found the opening of a malicious Microsoft Excel file attached to a phishing email led to the HSE cyberattack

#Mitchelstown Murders

Jury calls on Minister to enhance services after verdict on deaths of three Mitchelstown brothers

Wed, 17 Nov, 2021

The jury also asked that the role of community gardaí in relation to domestic issues be reviewed

#Budget2022

Details sought for new gambling regulating agency following Budget announcement

Wed, 13 Oct, 2021

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.

#Budget2022

Details sought for new gambling regulating agency following Budget announcement

Wed, 13 Oct, 2021

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.

#CAO 2021

'Explosion' in CAO points could lead to more students taking up PLC courses locally

Wed, 08 Sep, 2021

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.

#FamilyBusiness

Cork farmer chosen as a Farming for Nature Ambassador for 2021

Mon, 06 Sep, 2021

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.

#Chelsea

Pics: Ballyvolane schoolboy soccer stars get special surprise from Champions League holders Chelsea

Mon, 26 Jul, 2021

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

Emergency healthcare: When the right actions can save lives

Mon, 26 Jul, 2021

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

#Pride 2021

WATCH: Cork Pride kicks off in colourful Land to Lee launch

Sun, 25 Jul, 2021

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.

#Brexit

Taoiseach warns of ‘very serious harm’ if people use Brexit to create dispute

Sun, 18 Apr, 2021

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

#Healthy Ageing Week

Urgent need to upgrade specialist units for older people at Cork University Hospital

Sat, 27 Mar, 2021

Healthy ageing: Experts predict over half the babies born in wealthier countries since 2000 may reach their 100th birthdays

#Clarissa McCarthy

Clarissa: A life stolen

Fri, 26 Mar, 2021

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.

#Homeschool

Up to 100 children could be left without school places in East Cork

Thu, 18 Mar, 2021

CONCERNS have been voiced that up to 100 children in East Cork could be left without a place in secondary school in September.

#Mothers Day

'I’m really glad she is following in my footsteps': Cork mother and daughter on frontline together for Mother’s Day

Sat, 13 Mar, 2021

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.

#IWD 2021

Clean Coasts and Irish Water Celebrate Cork Woman Taking on Sewage-Related Litter

Mon, 08 Mar, 2021

Cork woman and one of the founding 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.

#Black Lives Matter

'I should have been more careful in my use of language': Lord Mayor responds to controversy surrounding 'all lives matter' comment

Fri, 12 Feb, 2021

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.

#Gangland Crime

Europol warning about fake Covid-19 negative certs being targeted at flight engers

Mon, 01 Feb, 2021

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.

#Brexit Ready

Irish companies must be ready for added responsibilities as importers

Mon, 11 Jan, 2021

Health and Safety Authority outlines the implications for the trade and supply of chemicals, machinery, transportable pressure equipment and for accreditation

#CAO 2020

See CAO points and changes for courses in Cork

Fri, 11 Sep, 2020

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.

#Election 2020

Speculation mounts that Coveney will take up EU commissioner role and spark by-election in Cork South Central

Fri, 28 Aug, 2020

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.

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John Arnold: A great Derry man, a visionary Irish man — a voice of reason

Thu, 06 Aug, 2020

In his weekly column John Arnold writes about the legacy left by John Hume

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Former Munster player Ian Nagle hopes to return to action with Zebre in Italy

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

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.