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<p>Jerry Killingbeck, housing advisor at Threshold’s Cork office, said he deals deal with a lot of calls from people who have fallen victim to rental scams, and international students can be particularly vulnerable.</p>

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Cork students losing deposits on housing that doesn’t exist

Limited availability, rising costs, and the pressure to secure accommodation quickly can leave students more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated scams.

Crash on M9 in Co Kildare

cork news

Billy Kelleher calls for tougher sentences over wrong-way motorway driving

The Fianna Fáil MEP says treating wrong-way motorway driving as a traffic offence is not sufficient to deter dangerous behaviour.

Premier Intermediate HC: Valley Rovers go two from two after scrappy win over Kilworth

cork sport

Premier Intermediate HC: Valley Rovers go two from two after scrappy win over Kilworth

A couple of Kilworth goal chances in added time would only prove to be scares, as Valleys' strong start to the fourth quarter allowed them to pull clear

cork sport

Brian Twomey's Nemo Rangers roots run deep

Brian Twomey's Nemo Rangers roots run deep

nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: 'Five generations of our family have gone on holiday to Courtmac’

Throwback Thursday: 'Five generations of our family have gone on holiday to Courtmac’

cork news

Potentially tyre-ripping potholes on a road in East Sussex 01

Pothole-ridden roads across Cork county likened to a 'lunar landscape'

cork news

Cork's Everyman unveils packed autumn season programme

Cork's Everyman unveils packed autumn season programme

Cork News

<p>Key Sisk projects in 2025 included development work for the €150m Adare bypass; the Frame office development on Baggot St in Dublin, and the new AstraZeneca facility near Blanchardstown. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Cork-founded construction group Sisk sees profits pass €74m

Construction group Sisk this week reported turnover of €2.624bn in its latest financial results.

Tyndall to begin building work at Distillery Fields on city's North Mall next week

Tyndall to begin building work at Distillery Fields on city's North Mall next week

Facelift for city's south docks kicks off with 100 new homes set to be ready by 2028

Facelift for city's south docks kicks off with 100 new homes set to be ready by 2028

Driver sparks terror as car driven 'like Grand Theft Auto' wrong day down road in St Luke's

Driver sparks terror as car driven 'like Grand Theft Auto' wrong day down road in St Luke's

CUH boss says hospital is 'unsafe' as over 1,000 roles vacant

CUH boss says hospital is 'unsafe' as over 1,000 roles vacant

cork sport

<p>Ian Maguire of Cork and coach Kevin Murray celebrate after beating Donegal in Ballybofey. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile</p>

Kevin Murray departs Cork football management team

Murray had been the first new addition to John Cleary’s ticket after the Cork boss was handed a fresh two-year term last August

Cork Hurling: Relegation play-off winners enjoy a bounce

Cork Hurling: Relegation play-off winners enjoy a bounce

Daniel O'Mahony: Ballincollig win sets Knockanagree up for Castlehaven showdown

Daniel O'Mahony: Ballincollig win sets Knockanagree up for Castlehaven showdown

Ballinora and Ballyhea/Milford set up novel U16 Premier 1 hurling final

Ballinora and Ballyhea/Milford set up novel U16 Premier 1 hurling final

Premier IHC: Valley Rovers and Kilworth know all about middle-grade ups and downs

Premier IHC: Valley Rovers and Kilworth know all about middle-grade ups and downs

Cork Lives

<p>ON A ROLL? Mikel Arteta and Arsenal win the Premier League in May</p>

TV sport round up-Gunners get the ball rolling on new season

The Premier League season returns this weekend.

Person to Person: 'I was born into a theatre family'

Person to Person: 'I was born into a theatre family'

WATCH: Cork man helps reveal hidden heritage from above

WATCH: Cork man helps reveal hidden heritage from above

'I ran 200km to raise money for West Cork charity I hold dear'

'I ran 200km to raise money for West Cork charity I hold dear'

The Pubs of Cork: 'Visitors to our pub aren’t customers — they’re our friends'

The Pubs of Cork: 'Visitors to our pub aren’t customers — they’re our friends'

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">SO MANY QUESTIONS: Lots of Leaving Cert students will require guidance on results day tomorrow</p>

What students in Cork need to know ahead of Leaving Cert results day

As more than 70,000 Leaving Cert students prepare to get their results tomorrow, Michelle Flynn, Career Guidance Counsellor and Career Advisor at www.careerhub.ie, has valuable advice

John Arnold: At an ancient Cork well, I took a moment to ponder and reflect

John Arnold: At an ancient Cork well, I took a moment to ponder and reflect

Cork Views: We need political leadership to combat racism

Cork Views: We need political leadership to combat racism

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Áilín Quinlan: The mirror showed an abundance of wrinkles...did I want Botox?

Cork Views: How online manosphere demeans men as well as women

Cork Views: How online manosphere demeans men as well as women

Nostalgia

<p>Extras pictured on the set of the film 'Moby Dick' at Youghal, Co. Cork 29/07/1954 Ref. 780G Old black and white</p>

Throwback Thursday: Responding to a 22-year-old letter with memories of Moby Dick

In this week’s Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN responds to a letter from 22 years ago, hears memories of Moby Dick being filmed in Youghal, a portable theatre, and finds out about the real border between Cork and Waterford.

Throwback Thursday: 'Our father was in charge of dismantling the old Youghal bridge'

Throwback Thursday: 'Our father was in charge of dismantling the old Youghal bridge'

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the Cork bridge you had to walk across

Throwback Thursday: Memories of the Cork bridge you had to walk across

Throwback Thursday: My grandad, Michael Collins, and the Black and Tans

Throwback Thursday: My grandad, Michael Collins, and the Black and Tans

Tale of the famous actor mistaken for sailor on Moby Dick set in Youghal

Tale of the famous actor mistaken for sailor on Moby Dick set in Youghal

WOW

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5 mistakes to avoid when working out in warm weather

CAMILLA FOSTER gets some advice on staying safe and listening to your body when working out in higher temperatures.

medical consultation - doctor talking to patient in clinic office. focus on stethoscope

Julie Helen: 'Trip to doctor left me deflated and relieved'

My Career: ‘Each role helped bring me to the job that I enjoy today’

My Career: ‘Each role helped bring me to the job that I enjoy today’

Single Mother At Home Getting Son Wearing Uniform Ready For First Day Of School

Cork doctor shares practical advice on getting ready to go back to school

Are you taking part in The Echo Women's Mini Marathon? Tell us why

Are you taking part in The Echo Women's Mini Marathon? Tell us why

entertainment

<p>Charlie Piggott and his son, fiddler and singer, Rowan Piggott, perform in the Masters Of Tradition event in Bantry tonight</p>

Theatre Nights: Craic! at the Cork Arts Theatre while Masters of Tradition continues

Jo Kerrigan takes a look ahead to what you can expect on Cork stages for the coming week.

In memory of drummer James Spillane: We're going to rock the Crane Lane on Saturday night

In memory of drummer James Spillane: We're going to rock the Crane Lane on Saturday night

Public invited to join free tour of Cork's cinema landmarks

Public invited to join free tour of Cork's cinema landmarks

Clubbers: What's the story Rory! Party time on Sherkin Island

Clubbers: What's the story Rory! Party time on Sherkin Island

Weekend guide: What's happening in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Weekend guide: What's happening in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

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Keeping their house in order: How PSRA regulation has raised the bar for Ireland’s property services sector

Keeping their house in order: How PSRA regulation has raised the bar for Ireland’s property services sector

"My master's at UL taught me that structured learning and a demanding career can coexist"

"My master's at UL taught me that structured learning and a demanding career can coexist"

Three days of steam, music and heritage at the 62nd National Steam Rally

Three days of steam, music and heritage at the 62nd National Steam Rally

How 50 years of innovation and investment have fuelled Bord Gáis Energy – and empowered Cork

How 50 years of innovation and investment have fuelled Bord Gáis Energy – and empowered Cork

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