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<p> The car whicih burst into flames after hitting a wall at Crab Lane. Picture: Larry Cummins.</p>

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Watch: Car bursts into flames after hitting wall in Cork southside suburb

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene, after a vehicle collided with a wall and caught fire.

Cork woman Angie Benhaffaf named Carer of the Year

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Cork woman Angie Benhaffaf named Carer of the Year

Ms Benhaffaf, from Carrigtwohill, has been recognised for nearly 16 years of care for her twin sons, Hassan and Hussein, who were born conjoined and have faced lifelong medical challenges.

O'Callaghan Cup: 14-man Christians secure controversial two-point win over St Colman's Fermoy

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O'Callaghan Cup: 14-man Christians secure controversial two-point win over St Colman's Fermoy

A red card, a locked gate and three different sets of scores, there was nothing straightforward in CBC's win over St Colman's

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Couple who met while studying at CIT tie the knot

Couple who met while studying at CIT tie the knot

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My Weekend: 'There's nothing quite like that Friday feeling'

My Weekend: 'There's nothing quite like that Friday feeling'

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Former Everyman director Geoff Gould named Cork person of the month

Former Everyman director Geoff Gould named Cork person of the month

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Ireland's first cancer prevention theatre opens in Cork

Ireland's first cancer prevention theatre opens in Cork

Cork News

<p>The Greater Chernobyl Cause was founded in 2002 by Cork woman Fiona Corcoran, above, pictured in Chernobyl.</p>

Christmas Craft Fair this weekend in aid of Cork's Greater Chernobyl Cause charity

The charity’s annual Christmas craft fair takes place this weekend, and it promises to be a highlight of the season.

‘Exceptional leader’: Taoiseach pays tribute as Cork garda chief retires

‘Exceptional leader’: Taoiseach pays tribute as Cork garda chief retires

Torrential Summer Rain Storm Water Overflowing Roof Gutters

Cork tenant waiting almost a year for Council to fix dangerous asbestos guttering

Woman taking out money from wallet

SVP logs 11,000 Cork calls as cost-of-living crisis bites

Judges gavel in courtroom legal trial and law background

Man followed and threatened woman and her friends in West Cork car park

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<p>Action from last April's Kerry v Cobh Ramblers clash at Mouthhawk Park. Picture: Domnick Walsh</p>

Munster Senior Cup draw sends Cobh Ramblers and Cork City on the road

City head to Graham Cummins' Midleton while Cobh take on Colin Healy's Kerry

Edel Thornton signs a basketball at full time 15/11/2025

Edel Thornton's return to form been key to winning run for Brunell as they gear up for Cork derby

St Finbarr's mark 40 years since famous 1985 Cork SFC triumph

St Finbarr's mark 40 years since famous 1985 Cork SFC triumph

Kate Wall with Leah Browne 22/11/2025

St Finbarr's one win away from All-Ireland camogie final at Croke Park

Erika O'Shea targets another Grand Final triumph as she signs new North Melbourne deal

Erika O'Shea targets another Grand Final triumph as she signs new North Melbourne deal

Cork Lives

<p>Here are our top picks for books this Christmas. </p>

10 great ideas for book presents this Christmas

Bag everything from cookery to romance in our pick of the best books to give as gifts this year

Books: A West Cork murder filled with intrigue, history, and passion

Books: A West Cork murder filled with intrigue, history, and passion

Cork entrepreneur: 'I've realised life is short and I'm going to make the most of it'

Cork entrepreneur: 'I've realised life is short and I'm going to make the most of it'

Woman taking out money from wallet

'It’s always good to be able to talk about money': Podcast aims to reframe how people discuss spending

Person to Person: 'Happiness is really an acquired habit'

Person to Person: 'Happiness is really an acquired habit'

Cork Views

<p>Grace and Ruairí O’Flynn with Faye and Sophie Mulcahy enjoy the redeveloped Bishop Lucey Park. The newly opened Park will play host to some of Cork City Council’s festive “Corkmas” offering, hosting a range of pop-up family friendly activities in the run-up to Christmas. Picture: Clare Keogh </p>

Cork Views: 'Bishop Lucey Park will sparkle over the coming weeks with Corkmas events'

The redesigned Bishop Lucey Park is set to shine in the run up to Christmas, with plenty of family activities planned, writes VALERIE O’SULLIVAN, Chief Executive, Cork City Council

John Arnold: I wept as we buried Michael, a friend who lived life with gusto

John Arnold: I wept as we buried Michael, a friend who lived life with gusto

Black Friday? Make it a Green day in Cork instead!

Black Friday? Make it a Green day in Cork instead!

justice scales legal law

Áilín Quinlan: Our streets will never be safe if thugs keep getting away with it

I let my pigeon go at a Cork city park - where is he now?

I let my pigeon go at a Cork city park - where is he now?

Nostalgia

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">A procession by the Pioneer Association taking place at St Vincent’s Convent in Cork on April 26, 1949</p>

Throwback Thursday: The Cork gate-crashers who tried to con Pioneers

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears an amusing story about gate-crashers to a Pioneer party in Cork, plus more on Moores Hotel in the city

Paying a visit to Santy in Cork

Paying a visit to Santy in Cork

Throwback Thursday: My happy childhood in city’s Moores Hotel

Throwback Thursday: My happy childhood in city’s Moores Hotel

Memories of life on Horse Island: ‘It was hard, but they were great people’

Memories of life on Horse Island: ‘It was hard, but they were great people’

Throwback Thursday: Taking a drive down memory lane in Cork

Throwback Thursday: Taking a drive down memory lane in Cork

WOW

<p>Models backstage in sequins and feathers at Ukrainian Fashion Week. Picture:Alamy/PA </p>

7 top trends to embrace for your festive events

Opera gloves, sheer mesh and statement knitwear are just a few trends leading the way this party season, writes LARA OWEN.

My Career: ‘I love the freedom and creativity that comes with running my own business’

My Career: ‘I love the freedom and creativity that comes with running my own business’

Julie Helen: 'It's a joy to share my stories with you'

Julie Helen: 'It's a joy to share my stories with you'

‘We want to level the playing field’: Women in Cork urged to think about running for election

‘We want to level the playing field’: Women in Cork urged to think about running for election

‘I've always wanted to do this’: Cork woman begins training to become an embalmer

‘I've always wanted to do this’: Cork woman begins training to become an embalmer

entertainment

<p>Una Healy and Luke Thomas present Fly Me to the Moon at Cyprus Avenue this Saturday. Picture: Darragh Kane</p>

Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

Here's some of the events and shows happening in Cork city and county on Saturday and Sunday - plus some cinema recommendations and TV picks.

Theatre Nights: At last, it’s time for pantomimes!

Theatre Nights: At last, it’s time for pantomimes!

Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

Testimony: 'It is horrific to think that so many women still feel this pain'

Testimony: 'It is horrific to think that so many women still feel this pain'

Theatre Nights: So much to see at Quiet Lights fest

Theatre Nights: So much to see at Quiet Lights fest

Sponsored Content

<p>Young people from Finglas Youth Resource Centre: Louise McDonagh; Rebecca McDonagh; and Angelina McDonagh alongside Sarah Edmonds from the Irish Youth Foundation; and Brian Walsh, Vhi CEO as they celebrated being awarded grants through the Vhi Health & Wellbeing Fund. Photograph: Naoise Culhane</p>

Vhi invests in youth projects to manage anxiety and build resilience

Vhi Health & Wellbeing Fund has supported 54 organisations and over 37,000 young people to date

Shared waters, shared futures

Shared waters, shared futures

When the weather is part of the plan – The model that inspires European rugby

When the weather is part of the plan – The model that inspires European rugby

Chef Gareth Mullins' top tips to make it a Christmas with a difference

Chef Gareth Mullins' top tips to make it a Christmas with a difference

The Echo Wraparound: When cold becomes a killer

The Echo Wraparound: When cold becomes a killer

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