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<p>A garda pinned the defendant against the railing on the riverbank across from the School of Music on Union Quay, the court heard. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

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Man accused of trying to throw garda into river outside Cork School of Music

The incident occurred at around 10pm on April 29 when he observed the defendant in what appeared to be a drugs transaction on Union Quay.

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'I know Joshua will say it was worth it' says mother of Cork man detained by Israel

The boat carrying Mr St Leger – the Isabella – was one of 10 vessels intercepted by Israeli forces approximately 70 nautical miles off the coast of Cyprus.

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

cork sport

John Horgan on how Cork will cope with Darragh Fitzgibbon's injury and their winning habit

Fitzgibbon is a pillar of the Cork team but they'll have to dig deep once more against Clare on Sunday

nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Cork’s caterers on railways

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Cork’s caterers on railways

cork views

Cork man: 'Today and every day, I think about my donor and his family'

Cork man: 'Today and every day, I think about my donor and his family'

cork news

Law concept - Open law book with a wooden judges gavel on table in a courtroom or law enforcement office isolated on white backg

Case against Cork man who denies assaulting woman in pub adjourned

cork news

Couple object to planned Amazon landing station in West Cork

Couple object to planned Amazon landing station in West Cork

Cork News

<p>Kevin Fitzduff and Morgan Burke of Stream BioEnergy with Karen Doyle, centre, of Gas Networks Ireland, at the announcement.</p>

Cork energy plant in Little Island will heat 6,000 homes

Using anaerobic digestion technology, the plant will produce 80 GWh of renewable biomethane on an annual basis

Owners of Lebanese food firm thank Cork public for their support

Owners of Lebanese food firm thank Cork public for their support

Retro jersey event coming to Cork's Marina Market

Retro jersey event coming to Cork's Marina Market

The Boomtown Rats reform

Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats to rock Cork for jazz fest

Cork's Cummins Sports is given 30-day trading lifeline

Cork's Cummins Sports is given 30-day trading lifeline

cork sport

<p>Ciara Dwan of Presentation Secondary School Thurles after receiving her winner's medal from David Lenane, then FAI National Coordinator Women's Football following the Bank of Ireland FAI Schools Senior Girls National Cup Final match between Moville Community College, Donegal, and Presentation Secondary School Thurles. </p>

Cobh Ramblers appoint David Lenane as the club's new general manager

The Waterford native takes up the role that will involve looking after the entire unit at St Colman's Park, from the first team under Fran Rockett to the academy and their developing women's sides.

Cork v Tipperary - Bank of Ireland Munster Football Final Replay

Corkery happy with Rebels’ progress

Cork MMA fighter Brian Manning back in Oktagon action against Slovenia's Robert Pukač

Cork MMA fighter Brian Manning back in Oktagon action against Slovenia's Robert Pukač

William Buckley and Hugh O'Connor celebrates after the game 19/4/2026

Cork's depth has helped to offset absences

James Conlon and Maurice Shanley in action 22/2/2026

Cork footballers at a vital crossroads as Meath test arrives

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Darina Allen says she is a glass half full person. Picture:Daniel Callen</p>

Person to Person: 'We've allowed ourselves to become incredibly deskilled'

Darina Allen will lead the Cork contingent at the Farming For Nature Festival next month. She tells us about the event, her proudest moment, and what makes her happy.

Corkonians Abroad: ‘Wherever life takes me, Cork is my home’

Corkonians Abroad: ‘Wherever life takes me, Cork is my home’

The Pubs of Cork: Iconic Cork city bar has been in same family since 1859

The Pubs of Cork: Iconic Cork city bar has been in same family since 1859

‘She’s been a real fighter': Cork community rallies around family of 6-year-old undergoing intensive treatment

‘She’s been a real fighter': Cork community rallies around family of 6-year-old undergoing intensive treatment

Cork centenarian: 'I was a pupil at North Mon with Jack Lynch'

Cork centenarian: 'I was a pupil at North Mon with Jack Lynch'

Cork Views

<p>Danny Fenton, John Arnold, and John Kenny in Kilworth last Saturday for the opening of the new GAA complex. </p>

John Arnold: A new era for Kilworth GAA... a club that’s close to my heart

I’m a GAA member for about 55 years and the changes I have seen in clubs in every corner of the country has just been phenomenal, writes JOHN ARNOLD.

Teenage Boy Studying Using Digital Tablet At Home

Cork Views: Advice on how to study and put down that phone

Black And White Shadow Of Man Walking On Sidewalk

Áilín Quinlan: 6 simple rules women should read for their own protection

Graffiti: A 20-year success story for Cork city

Graffiti: A 20-year success story for Cork city

Build a nuclear power plant in Aghada? Forget this pipedream

Build a nuclear power plant in Aghada? Forget this pipedream

Nostalgia

<p>Jim Young leads the Cork team as the Cork and Tipperary teams parade before the National Hurling League Final at Croke Park, Dublin on 31 October 1948.</p>

Is Jim Young Cork’s best ever sportsman?

DIARMUID O’DONOVAN looks back at the life and sporting achievements of the late Dr Jim Young who, he says, was not only one of Cork’s greatest Gaelic players, but achieved so much in other disciplines.

Throwback Thursday: Memories of Kent station ...and the man who missed seeing the Beatles

Throwback Thursday: Memories of Kent station ...and the man who missed seeing the Beatles

Remembering Con and my brief stint as Jack’s gaffer in Cork

Remembering Con and my brief stint as Jack’s gaffer in Cork

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Throwback Thursday: I bought my house in 1978... for £14,200

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

Almost 190 years of Cork’s beloved Barracka band

WOW

<p>"I love when clients come in excited for a big day like a Communion, many are invited to them too and one thing is for sure, everyone wants to look their best, and isn’t that a wonderful thing also?"</p>

Emer O'Callaghan: Getting mum Communion ready

This week, EMER O'CALLAGHAN has advice for helping mums get ready for their child's Communion, and explains why she believes parents should steer clear of beauty products for their children.

All this studying has exhausted her

Navigating exam season: Advice from Cork experts

Closeup image of a man and a woman clinking white coffee mugs in cafe

Julie Helen: 'Mum is a gatherer of people and has a special warmth'

My Career: ‘After years in a different career, I feel like I’ve found what I was meant to do’

My Career: ‘After years in a different career, I feel like I’ve found what I was meant to do’

Cork film-maker: ‘I had to fight for my diagnosis... the treatment was life-changing’

Cork film-maker: ‘I had to fight for my diagnosis... the treatment was life-changing’

entertainment

<p>Into the Void at The Pav is the attractions this weekend in Cork.l</p>

Clubbers: Throw yourself Into The Void and enjoy

Club night is the brainchild of an international cast of Cork-based DJs and producers

What's on Cork stages this week?

What's on Cork stages this week?

'I found the casting call on Instagram': Douglas teen wowing audiences with new film

'I found the casting call on Instagram': Douglas teen wowing audiences with new film

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

Theatre Nights: Shows galore, plus two Cork festivals

Theatre Nights: Shows galore, plus two Cork festivals

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City Tiles and Bathrooms: Latest trends and timeless colours

City Tiles and Bathrooms: Latest trends and timeless colours

Step into nature during National Biodiversity Week

Step into nature during National Biodiversity Week

55 years of Cork Simon Soup Run: The light that has never gone out

55 years of Cork Simon Soup Run: The light that has never gone out

Yuno Energy is powering ahead thanks to a relentless focus on customer service

Yuno Energy is powering ahead thanks to a relentless focus on customer service

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