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<p>While Keith Ahern did not physically rape the woman himself, he was part of a joint enterprise by holding her down while his friend raped her. </p>

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Man breached court order by approaching rape victim in Cork city days after release from jail

Bench warrant issued for arrest of defendant to have suspended one-year portion of his sentence activated

Man accused of smashing windows at three Cork premises

cork news

Man accused of smashing windows at three Cork premises

Accused claimed he had two-prong carving fork for self-defence, court told

Cork v Waterford - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

cork sport

Munster Hurling: John Horgan picks his three teams to qualify from provincial series

Limerick, Tipp and Cork are favourites to emerge into the All-Ireland championship

cork lives

Meet the fish-fluencers changing our plates

Meet the fish-fluencers changing our plates

cork views

Cork Views: Is the daily commute still worth it for Cork workers?

Cork Views: Is the daily commute still worth it for Cork workers?

cork news

Preferred Cork Luas route due to be published this week

Preferred Cork Luas route due to be published this week

cork news

Cork event to help people understand ADHD 'a bit better'

Cork event to help people understand ADHD 'a bit better'

Cork News

<p>A slow-moving convoy taking part in the Carrigaline-Ringaskiddy protest regarding the rising fuel prices on Monday morning.</p>

Cork commuters braced for more fuel protests on Monday evening

A rolling protest is scheduled for Cork city centre at 6pm, it is understood

Cork man admits killing mother of two Paula Canty in Mallow flat last year

Cork man admits killing mother of two Paula Canty in Mallow flat last year

Nine people deferred from Cork city social housing list for refusing offers

Nine people deferred from Cork city social housing list for refusing offers

North Cork ice-cream maker’s Spanish multi-million deal approved by regulator

North Cork ice-cream maker’s Spanish multi-million deal approved by regulator

Cork employers urged to take part in Job Shadow Day

Cork employers urged to take part in Job Shadow Day

cork sport

<p>Leeside United U18 team and managers after they beat Lakewood Athletic in the JAKO Ireland Munster Youth Cup final at the MFA Turner's Cross Stadium.</p>

Leeside United hit five against a gallant Lakewood side in the Munster Youth Cup final

Leeside led 2-0 at half time, with goals from man of the match Craig Mostyn-St Ledger and JJ Foley.

Micheál Aodh Martin in action 12/4/2026

Analysis: Improving kick-outs key to Cork footballers making a mark this summer

The Echo Sport Podcast: Cork hurling questions before facing Tipp; footballers leave room to improve

The Echo Sport Podcast: Cork hurling questions before facing Tipp; footballers leave room to improve

John Fintan Daly and Knocknagree enjoying the journey

John Fintan Daly and Knocknagree enjoying the journey

Leah Hallihan is tackled by Ríona Quinn 11/4/2026

Joe Carroll: Lifting a trophy will give Cork's young players confidence

Cork Lives

<p>Nationwide pays a visit to Courtmacsherry next week and hears from local residents. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

TV: Nationwide puts the spotlight on Courtmacsherry

The West Cork harbour village features on the show next week.

Cork dentist: ‘It’s surreal to see my debut novel in Waterstones' window’

Cork dentist: ‘It’s surreal to see my debut novel in Waterstones' window’

TV: Cork man dreams of dating someone 'so hot' that people think he's 'very rich or funny'

TV: Cork man dreams of dating someone 'so hot' that people think he's 'very rich or funny'

My Weekend: 'I feel like Hannah Montana..I live a few different lives'

My Weekend: 'I feel like Hannah Montana..I live a few different lives'

New film shot in Cork explores impact of dementia on family

New film shot in Cork explores impact of dementia on family

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Trekkers pass through a glacier at the Mount Everest base camp in Nepal.</p>

Trevor Laffan: Queues, rubbish... reasons not to climb Everest are mounting

Everest climbs remained rare and exclusive until the late 20th century. In the 1980s, guided teams began offering support for experienced amateurs. This shifted Everest from elite expeditions to accessible adventures, writes TREVOR LAFFAN.

John Dolan: A snapshot of Cork in 1926, as Census prepares to reveal all

John Dolan: A snapshot of Cork in 1926, as Census prepares to reveal all

John Arnold: I sang a song for every Irish county... but one stumped me!

John Arnold: I sang a song for every Irish county... but one stumped me!

Couple kissing behind the red heart

Tips from therapist on how to keep your love alive

APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING

Áilín Quinlan: From Moon landing to lunacy, how the mighty U.S has fallen

Nostalgia

<p>Cork Hibs players after winning the FAI Cup in May 1973 after a replay ith Shelbourne at Flower Lodge. Pictured are: John Brohan, Frankie Connolly, Carl Humphries, Declan O’Mahony (goalie slightly behind), John Lawson, Sonny Sweeney, Dave Bacuzzi, Gerry Coyne, Dave Wiggington, Dinny Allen, Noel O’Mahony (in suit), Martin ‘Fada’ Sheehan.</p>

The day a Cork footballer kissed a Lisbon Lion’s knee

Celtic FC’s visit to Cork last July to take on Cork City in the Cork Super Cup brought back memories of a previous visit by the Glasgow giants to Leeside, which had a surprising denouement for one Cork star, writes BARRY ROCHE.

Throwback Thursday: ‘The manager stared at the wild display in horror and put a stop to jitterbugging’

Throwback Thursday: ‘The manager stared at the wild display in horror and put a stop to jitterbugging’

Cork's Mick Barry and his impact on the development of the Seandún Division

Cork's Mick Barry and his impact on the development of the Seandún Division

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the showband era in Cork

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the showband era in Cork

The man who resurrected Cork City’s library service from the ashes

The man who resurrected Cork City’s library service from the ashes

WOW

<p>“Being away by myself meant discovering the joy of small freedoms,” said Marie.</p>

Cork mum: ‘I needed a break ...and so booked a solo trip’

Cork mum MARIE O’REGAN headed off to Lanzarote for a solo holiday and says the trip reminded her that even devoted mums deserve a little space, laughter, and a Coke Zero in a wine glass.

What is 'exercise snacking' and can it help you get fitter?

Could ‘exercise snacking’ during the day help you to get fitter?

‘Sometimes the child gets forgotten in separation’: Cork social worker hopes book will provide support to families

‘Sometimes the child gets forgotten in separation’: Cork social worker hopes book will provide support to families

Emer O'Callaghan: What you need to know about collagen

Emer O'Callaghan: What you need to know about collagen

Driving on a road with sunset light forward.

Julie Helen: 'A visit home has me reminiscing about life and love'

entertainment

<p>Lyn Collins’ ‘Think (About It) remains iconic, over 50 years on.</p>

Stevie G: Think-ing about an iconic drum break

Think (about it) was recorded by Lyn Collins in 1972. Thematically, it sits alongside Respect by Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone’s Young, Gifted and Black.

Cork director: I wanted to make an anti-war film and avoid glamorising violence

Cork director: I wanted to make an anti-war film and avoid glamorising violence

Going out? Here's what's happening in Cork this weekend

Going out? Here's what's happening in Cork this weekend

Theatre Nights: Horror, laughs... and plenty of music

Theatre Nights: Horror, laughs... and plenty of music

'These will appeal to those with a quirky sense of humour': Triskel season to show indie director's trilogy

'These will appeal to those with a quirky sense of humour': Triskel season to show indie director's trilogy

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The College Green Hotel: A refined address in the heart of Dublin

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SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation

Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

Passionate producers get a helping hand from Tesco

Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF

Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF

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