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<p>An NTA spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday: “Currently, all bus passengers on Cork city services have to go to the ticket machine by the bus driver to pay for the bus journey. The requirement to interact with the driver adds considerably to boarding time on buses and lengthens overall bus journey times.</p>

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Cork city bus setback: Leap Card machines on won’t be rolled out ‘until early next year’

The NTA previously told The Echo that the rollout of a new Leap Card validator system across the urban bus fleet in Cork would be complete in Q3 of 2025, the end of September.

Convicted prisoners bunking with those on bail on the rise at Cork Prison

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Convicted prisoners bunking with those on bail on the rise at Cork Prison

Data on the accommodation of people on remand in prison (a person who has been charged with a criminal offence is being held in custody while awaiting trial or sentencing rather than being released on bail), shows that 84 unconvicted prisoners in Cork were sharing cells with convicted prisoners on one day last month.

IAHC: Bandon ready for massive Aghabullogue challenge

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IAHC: Bandon ready for massive Aghabullogue challenge

After a tough period, Lilywhites are pointing in the right direction again

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Trhowback Thursday: Recalling the shops we knew in Cork city

Trhowback Thursday: Recalling the shops we knew in Cork city

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John Arnold: Fair is fair... Macbeth play for Cork students has killer lines!

John Arnold: Fair is fair... Macbeth play for Cork students has killer lines!

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Grá Macroom gift card set to boost ‘shop local’ sales across Mid-Cork

Grá Macroom gift card set to boost ‘shop local’ sales across Mid-Cork

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All About Cork: Blackrock to be assessed for bus shelter next year

All About Cork: Blackrock to be assessed for bus shelter next year

Cork News

<p>It was not possible to play the CCTV in court immediately so the matter was put back until November 11.</p>

Man accused of assault after ‘swinging bar stool’ at Cork city pub

After Judge Mary Dorgan heard the outline of the prosecution evidence, she said that she would need to see CCTV footage of the incident and see a medical report on the injured party before deciding on jurisdiction.

Verbal threats stop reopening of steps on Cork city's northside

Verbal threats stop reopening of steps on Cork city's northside

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder in Kieran Quilligan investigation

Cork murder trial hears evidence of 'suspect car' which made U-turn near where remains were found

Home Repairs Handyman Up a Ladder outdoors

€18m spent on housing maintenance by Cork City Council in 2025

Extremist views widespread in England's classrooms, say teachers

Cork schools to take part in pilot scheme to tackle absenteeism

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<p>Business League: Mauricio Galicia (Helio Inter Cork), Damien Morey (referee) and Brian Kelly (Arc Rovers) before the exciting 4-4 draw in the Grandon’s Toyota Premier Division Game of the Week at James Kenneally Sports Centre. Picture: Finbarr Buckley</p>

Scaffolding on a high after CBL second division title success

OBS 3 FR Valley Rangers 0Congratulations to the management and playing staff of OBS following their three-nil win over rivals FR Valley Rangers at Crosshaven in the No Sin Second Division league last Friday night which secured the first title ...

Knocknaheeny Celtic go top of the AUL Premier league after big win over Village United

Knocknaheeny Celtic go top of the AUL Premier league after big win over Village United

Dr Harty Cup: Cormac Barry on hand to give St Colman's draw against Midleton CBS

Dr Harty Cup: Cormac Barry on hand to give St Colman's draw against Midleton CBS

Dr Harty Cup: Gaelcholáiste Mhuire left to rue late lapse as Matthew Corbett rescues a draw for Tulla

Dr Harty Cup: Gaelcholáiste Mhuire left to rue late lapse as Matthew Corbett rescues a draw for Tulla

Dr Harty Cup: Goals prove the difference as CBC lose out narrowly to Our Lady's Templemore

Dr Harty Cup: Goals prove the difference as CBC lose out narrowly to Our Lady's Templemore

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Julie Cummins, originally of Dublin Hill, with her family on a visit home to Cork. </p>

Corkonians Abroad: I came to Toronto for six months, I never left!

This week on Corkonians Abroad, we hear about how Julie Cummins, who grew up in Dublin Hill in Cork city, ended up having a joint Irish and Indian wedding, and raising a family in Toronto, Canada.

Person to Person: 'I remember my mum asking me to hold off on singing along until after 6am'

Person to Person: 'I remember my mum asking me to hold off on singing along until after 6am'

Anything goes at new Cork event for writers

Anything goes at new Cork event for writers

The Village Pubs of Cork: ‘There’s character in the walls here’

The Village Pubs of Cork: ‘There’s character in the walls here’

Celebrity Traitors

The Celebrity Traitors: Is body language reliable at detecting honesty?

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">ADHD brains are interest-based nervous systems, says Mirin Mooney</p>

The facts and the myths about ADHD

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and while conversations about it are becoming more mainstream, stereotypes and misconceptions persist, says MIRIN MOONEY

Tired young woman standing at kitchen room

Áilín Quinlan: My husband suggests maybe I’m not a housework type of person

A chance for Cork youth to speak out on issues

A chance for Cork youth to speak out on issues

Kathriona Devereux: My alternative to a smartphone, a ‘retro’ landline for my child

Kathriona Devereux: My alternative to a smartphone, a ‘retro’ landline for my child

Cork Views: Celebrating the arts at Cork's Blarney Street School

Cork Views: Celebrating the arts at Cork's Blarney Street School

Nostalgia

<p>A painting of the Irish Pine sinking in 1924, in the National Museum of Ireland at Dun Laoghaire. </p>

A telegram of doom, and one sailor’s lucky escape: When 8 Cork people died at sea

When the Irish Pine was sunk by a German U-boat in 1942, 33 crewmen died, including eight from Cork. GER O’SULLIVAN remembers the victims — and a sailor who had a lucky escape

Throwback Thursday: My solo boat journey to England, aged 18

Throwback Thursday: My solo boat journey to England, aged 18

Recalling the closure of Cork's ‘Jackie Lennox’ chipper one year ago

Recalling the closure of Cork's ‘Jackie Lennox’ chipper one year ago

Throwback Thursday: We strolled Pana... or took a horse and cart

Throwback Thursday: We strolled Pana... or took a horse and cart

Ticket to ride: Mum’s 1933 raffle prize was a spin in a plane

Ticket to ride: Mum’s 1933 raffle prize was a spin in a plane

WOW

My Career: ‘My daughter has joined me now ...It’s been a wonderful journey’

Sabine Lenz, Founder and Creative Director, enibas Jewellery tells us about her career.

Kid riding his bicycle on bike lane

Julie Helen: Life is short...joy matters

Researchers in Cork launch new resources to support women through pregnancy loss

Researchers in Cork launch new resources to support women through pregnancy loss

Christine Duff: ‘Being behind the camera feels like where I’m supposed to be’

Christine Duff: ‘Being behind the camera feels like where I’m supposed to be’

Meet the woman bringing art to Cork’s St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

Meet the woman bringing art to Cork’s St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

entertainment

Theatre Nights: Music, dance, and plenty of laughs

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Film Review: I Swear is both funny and insightful

Film Review: I Swear is both funny and insightful

Graham Norton Show - London

Graham Norton: 'Hosting my own show is a pleasure and a privilege'

Stevie G: Modest roots remain integral to music

Stevie G: Modest roots remain integral to music

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

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