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<p>Detective Sergeant Pat Lyons said the gardaí executed a warrant at the defendant’s home on March 23, 2022, and recovered over €19,000 worth of cannabis.</p>

cork news

Cork man found with €19k stash of cannabis at his home avoids jail

Leon Murphy, who pleaded guilty to a charge that at his home in Douglas he had cannabis for sale or supply, was given a suspended sentence.

Former Cork FF councillor told woman he was a 'kind of a stalker'

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Former Cork FF councillor told woman he was a 'kind of a stalker'

Joseph O’Donovan, formerly known as Gary O’Flynn, pleaded guilty to harassing the woman more than three years ago.

Sean Maguire 3/11/2025

cork sport

Seani’s stage again: Maguire ready to lead City at the Aviva

He delivered glory once before. Now, after a season of injury and upheaval, Seani Maguire is ready to try do it again for Cork City

cork lives

Wedding bells for Cork couple who met through friends

Wedding bells for Cork couple who met through friends

cork views

John Dolan: Covid inquiry must expose the flaws in ultra-cautious policy

John Dolan: Covid inquiry must expose the flaws in ultra-cautious policy

cork news

Bookish David McCullagh is ready for his new radio role

Bookish David McCullagh is ready for his new radio role

cork news

Better infrastructure is needed for people to stay active, says Cork GP

Better infrastructure is needed for people to stay active, says Cork GP

Cork News

<p>Tá 'Gealtrá' ag ínsint an scéil faoi na daoine óga ildánacha ag The Kabin agus iad ag cumadh amhrán as Gaeilge. Beidh an scánnán le feisicnt le linn Féile Scánnáin Chorcaí ag an deireadh seachtaine</p>

Scéalta Chorcaí: Fócas ar an ‘Kabin’ i scánnán nua faisnéise

Fiosrú machnamhach ar phobal, cruthaitheacht, agus an Ghaeilge ag The Kabin Stiúideo i gCorcaigh atá i gceist le Gealtrá agus beidh sé á thaispeáint le linn Féile Scannáin Chorcaí.

North Cork driving test centre to open before the end of the year

North Cork driving test centre to open before the end of the year

Good Shepherd student housing plan in Cork city ‘a death knell for the area’

Good Shepherd student housing plan in Cork city ‘a death knell for the area’

'There was a substantial amount of blood on the floor,’ Garda tells court in murder trial

'There was a substantial amount of blood on the floor,’ Garda tells court in murder trial

Mental Health Commission withdraws case against unit at CUH

Mental Health Commission withdraws case against unit at CUH

cork sport

<p>Cork’s Robbie O’Flynn in action against Clare’s Keelan Hartigan in the Munster Senior Hurling League. Picture: INPHO/Ken Sutton</p>

Cork GAA: Pre-season fixtures set for hurlers and footballers

Busy January on the horizon as Munster Senior Hurling League and McGrath Cup rolls into the league proper

Stephanie: We are fully focused on today's game and nothing else

Stephanie: We are fully focused on today's game and nothing else

Burnley v Arsenal - Premier League - Turf Moor

Premier League: Ten games on, who are the league winners and losers?

Jack O'Connor is challenged by Tadgh O'Leary 19/10/2025

Progress, plateau or problem? Ranking every PSHC team by scoring difference

Ger Nash 3/11/2025

Ger Nash: Cork City ‘healthiest all season’ ahead of Aviva showdown

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Kathriona Devereux with Wexford farmers Alan and Cheryl Poole in 10 Things To Know About</p>

TV: Team provide insight into a changing world

Cork presenter Kathriona Devereux - a weekly columnist for The Echo - is joined by a new team for the latest run - fellow Corkonian Fergus McAuliffe and Amy Hassett, from Wexford.

Depressed teenager on his phone in the dark.

7 tips to help guide teenage boys to fulfil their potential

Weekend Foodie: Chicken and potato curry for a warming winter supper

Weekend Foodie: Chicken and potato curry for a warming winter supper

Autumn weather Oct 31st 2025

In the garden: What to bear in mind when planting trees

New book explores East Cork role in War of Independence

New book explores East Cork role in War of Independence

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Infrastructure in place for COP30, which takes place in Belém, Brazil, later this month</p>

Cork Views: Why I’m attending COP30 summit in Brazil

Sumaya Mohammed is attending COP30 in Brazil as part of a delegation from her college, UCC, and explains her hopes and dreams for the environmental summit

John Arnold: ‘It’s been some rollercoaster... but what a game and what a finish’

John Arnold: ‘It’s been some rollercoaster... but what a game and what a finish’

Enough promises: Make bus plan work for Cork

Enough promises: Make bus plan work for Cork

Prince Andrew relinquishes titles and honours

Áilín Quinlan: Now is a winter of discontent for this inglorious son of York

One in 10 million... Cork man who died in WWI

One in 10 million... Cork man who died in WWI

Nostalgia

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Old Irish traditional cloaks being worn in Kinsale in 1937</p>

Throwback Thursday: 'You never threw clothes out..I still have my gran’s West Cork cloak'

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears memories of wearing cloaks, and how clothes lasted for a lifetime in the make-do-and-mend era.

The emigrants' angel who cared for poverty-stricken girls and women in Cobh

The emigrants' angel who cared for poverty-stricken girls and women in Cobh

Throwback Thursday: The day our ship was left high and dry in Cork

Throwback Thursday: The day our ship was left high and dry in Cork

WWII coast teams who kept watch over Cork

WWII coast teams who kept watch over Cork

A penny for your sweet thoughts! The treats I adored as a child in Cork

A penny for your sweet thoughts! The treats I adored as a child in Cork

WOW

<p>Complete your transformation with decorative elements that engage all the senss, the experts advise. Picture: Alamy/PA</p>

WoW Homes: Tips for a seasonal kitchen refresh

It’s not too soon to start thinking about entertaining on the big day, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

Woman using smartphone and credit card for online shopping on laptop

Julie Helen: 'I very nearly got caught...a lot of the sites can look very sophisticated'

‘When my son told me about Fittest Family, I was horrified’

‘When my son told me about Fittest Family, I was horrified’

Catherine Conlon: ‘It was Sr Stan’s writing that really touched my heart’

Catherine Conlon: ‘It was Sr Stan’s writing that really touched my heart’

Kate Lawlor-Lyne: ‘I’m back in town..back with my people’

Kate Lawlor-Lyne: ‘I’m back in town..back with my people’

entertainment

<p>Brian Kennedy is at Murray's Bar in Macroom this Saturday. </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.

Stevie G: Irish hip-hop looking good

Stevie G: Irish hip-hop looking good

Theatre Nights: Celebrate Opera House’s heritage, comedy, and more

Theatre Nights: Celebrate Opera House’s heritage, comedy, and more

Brendan Canty: 'What we hear in my film is Knocknaheeny Irish'

Brendan Canty: 'What we hear in my film is Knocknaheeny Irish'

Film Review: Alien kidnap film bonkers, but brilliant

Film Review: Alien kidnap film bonkers, but brilliant

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<p>Pupils from Gaelscoil na Duglaise enjoying the fun Halloween activities at Douglas Court Shopping Centre, where people are thrilled with the community engagement and creative displays. </p>

A Halloween to remember at Douglas Court!

Cork’s younger generation has creativity in spadefuls

John Daly Opticians offering free audiology service

John Daly Opticians offering free audiology service

Every stone tells a story

Every stone tells a story

Absolute Property – Over a quarter century of property expertise

Absolute Property – Over a quarter century of property expertise

Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork

Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork

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