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<p>Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire said he will be raising the issue with HSE management. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

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Woman waited for hours for ambulance after icy fall in Cork

Dolores Hart’s family said that when they finally got to Cork University Hospital, there were multiple ambulances waiting outside for patients to be admitted.

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Asking prices for Cork houses rising at twice rate in rest of country

According to the report, which covers the fourth quarter of 2025, the median asking price nationally was €380,000, up from €356,000 during the same period last year, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.4%.

Sigerson Cup: Depleted MTU Cork fall short against UL in opener

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Sigerson Cup: James McCarthy 'proud' of his MTU Cork side in battling defeat against UL

UCC were also in action on Wednesday night in the Sigerson Cup, they defeated ATU Sligo

nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: We sang The Banks at campfire on scout trip to Scotland in 1950s

Throwback Thursday: We sang The Banks at campfire on scout trip to Scotland in 1950s

cork views

John Arnold: Farewell dapper wordsmith Bill - my learned friend and guide

John Arnold: Farewell dapper wordsmith Bill - my learned friend and guide

cork news

Man in prison hands of behind hold Steel cage jail bars. offender criminal locked in jail.

Man handed two month jail term for Cork city centre assaults

cork news

All About Cork: Busy year ahead for Mahon Tidy Towns group

All About Cork: Mahon rises to ‘clean to Europe norms’ in litter fight

Cork News

<p>The roadshow will visit Macroom Town Hall on January 15.</p>

Council to host Cork roadshows on community grants

The roadshows will aim to provide community groups with information on relevant government grants schemes.

File Photo Serious crime dropped by over a third last year, according to the latest figures released by the Central Statistics O

Armed gardaí aid arrest of man barricaded in store room of Cork city business

Cork gardaí seize €280k worth of cocaine in car on M8

Cork gardaí seize €280k worth of cocaine in car on M8

Man arrested in Ringaskiddy for allegedly stowing away on ferry

Man arrested in Ringaskiddy for allegedly stowing away on ferry

Cork County Council to tackle problem of polling cards being sent to dead people

Cork County Council to tackle problem of polling cards being sent to dead people

cork sport

<p>MTU Cork's Jack Dillon shoots over a point from UL's Seán Morohan during the Sigerson Cup at MTU Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Sigerson Cup: Depleted MTU Cork fall short against UL in opener

MTU Cork led by a point at half-time but fell to a five-point defeat

Seanie McCarthy has given a lifetime of service to the GAA with his club Mayfield and division Seandun

Seanie McCarthy has given a lifetime of service to the GAA with his club Mayfield and division Seandun

Jack Prendergast and Diarmuid Healy 25/5/2025

Three Cork hurlers with the most to gain under Ben O'Connor

Ballygiblin v Easkey - AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Junior Championship Final

All-Ireland junior hurling joy has been hard to achieve for Cork clubs

Leevale AC runners Michelle Finn and Ryan Creech win the Glanworth 10km race

Leevale AC runners Michelle Finn and Ryan Creech win the Glanworth 10km race

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Kate Colbert Daly (left) with friends Emily Mangan (centre) and Michelle O’Brien after completing her marathon swimming challenge at Garryvoe Hotel and Health Club’s swimming pool</p>

Cork woman's 169km marathon swim in memory of her friend

A mum from Midleton tells AEDIN JOHNSTON why her fund-raising challenge helped to raise money for Mallow Search and Rescue teams, who look for missing persons that enter the waters around Cork

Person to Person: 'I definitely save... but do have moments of madness... don’t we all?'

Person to Person: 'I definitely save... but do have moments of madness... don’t we all?'

Big KidzZone Christmas Quiz (Aged 8 to 12) - chance to win a voucher

The Echo's Big Christmas Quiz 2025 (8 to 12-year-olds)

Take part in our Big KidzZone Christmas Quiz and you could win a voucher

The Echo's Big Christmas Quiz 2025 (Under 8s)

Aircraft landing at sunrise

Corkonians Abroad: We want to hear about your life overseas

Cork Views

<p>Professor Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland, views portraits of eleven pioneering Irish women at University College Cork as part of Accenture’s Women on Walls at UCC. Professor McAleese, pictured with Professor Conor O'Mahony, Dean of UCC School of Law, and UCC President Professor John O’Halloran. Picture: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision</p>

UCC President: Reflecting on 180 years of excellence

2025 was a milestone year for University College Cork. UCC President, PROF JOHN O’HALLORAN reflects on the year and discusses UCC’s connection to the community and plans for the future.

Making Money

Explainer: What is an auto-enrolment pension?

Man in jeans walking across a zebra crossing

Áilín Quinlan: It’s so bad on our roads, I can’t trust zebra crossings any more

Could a cable car be the answer to Cork's traffic woes?

Could a cable car be the answer to Cork's traffic woes?

Cork County Council Chief Executive: ‘We are committed to improving services in Cork’

Cork County Council Chief Executive: ‘We are committed to improving services in Cork’

Nostalgia

<p>Former lord mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle with members of the Cork Jewish Community in Shalom Park, Cork at the artwork Evening Echo on January 1, 2025. Evening Echo, a public artwork by New Zealand artist Maddie Leach sited at Shalom Park, consists of a sequence of custom-built lamps, and is activated on an annual cycle. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Picture: Darragh Kane</span>
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Life, love and friendship in Cork’s Jewtown

RUTI LACHS is a Jewish musician and music educator who has been researching Cork’s Jewish history for almost a decade. She shines a light on the community and friendships in the city’s Jewtown.

The day 15 Nazi sailors landed on Cork soil

The day 15 Nazi sailors landed on Cork soil

‘Hunger out, plenty in’: New Year’s Eve traditions and lore in Cork

‘Hunger out, plenty in’: New Year’s Eve traditions and lore in Cork

Patrick Talbot: ‘Seeing Rory was part of the Christmas ritual’

Patrick Talbot: ‘Seeing Rory was part of the Christmas ritual’

Best in Cork - 50 years since the soccer star lined out for Cork Celtic

Best in Cork - 50 years since the soccer star lined out for Cork Celtic

WOW

<p>Every wardrobe contains its ghosts, says Elsa Boutaric. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Alamy/PA</span>
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Five simple ways to reset your wardrobe

LARA OWEN chats to Parisian luxury stylist, Elsa Boutaric about how to reset your wardrobe and find your signature style in 2026.

Wellbeing workshops in Cork: ‘Embracing creativity can really help people to relax’

Wellbeing workshops in Cork: ‘Embracing creativity can really help people to relax’

Julie Helen: 'We'll deal with each new challenge as it comes'

Julie Helen: 'We'll deal with each new challenge as it comes'

WoW Bites: Cork sustainable coffee company making waves

WoW Bites: Cork sustainable coffee company making waves

What’s a vision board and how can you make one? Cork sisters share their top tips

What’s a vision board and how can you make one? Cork sisters share their top tips

entertainment

<p>Sting in Dune, directed by David Lynch </p>

David Lynch’s genius saluted in Triskel movie season

A year after his death, Cork cinema fans can revel in the brilliance of legendary director David Lynch, says CARA O’DOHERTY

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

Film Review: Saipan is 'funny, emotional and utterly compelling'

Film Review: Saipan is 'funny, emotional and utterly compelling'

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

Stevie G: The new age of AI still needs the human touch

Stevie G: The new age of AI still needs the human touch

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Delicious desserts and exclusive pours, perfect for Christmas

Delicious desserts and exclusive pours, perfect for Christmas

A top expert reveals the perfect wine for festive cheer and Christmas party pairings

A top expert reveals the perfect wine for festive cheer and Christmas party pairings

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