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<p>The funeral cortege of Oleksandr Zhyvytskyi, approaching the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne. Picture: Jim Coughlan.</p>

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'He loved his little daughter dearly': Funeral takes place of Ukrainian man who was stabbed in Cork

A young Ukrainian man who died last week following a stabbing incident in Cork city centre was a devoted husband whose baby daughter meant the whole world to him, his funeral Mass heard.

'I will chop you up': Voicemails threatening young woman read out in court

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'I will chop you up': Voicemails threatening young woman read out in court

“I will chop you up” – that was one of the voicemails received in the early hours of the morning by a young woman from her ex-partner.

Echo Women in Sport: Sarah O'Brien fired UCC to overdue Ashbourne Cup success

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Echo Women in Sport: Sarah O'Brien fired UCC to overdue Ashbourne Cup success

It was written in the stars for O'Brien in the Ashbourne Cup final, as she was born the day UCC last won it in 2003!

cork lives

The Pubs of Cork: The Beatles, Bruce... Cork pub that’s attracted superstars

The Pubs of Cork: The Beatles, Bruce... Cork pub that’s attracted superstars

cork views

How social prescribing is helping link people together in Cork

How social prescribing is helping link people together in Cork

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Snapchat

Snapchat predator from Cork given additional sentence to reflect gravity of crimes

cork news

County Hall launches survey to identify over-the-shop home options

County Hall launches survey to identify over-the-shop home options

Cork News

<p>A new accommodation block was opened at Collins Barracks, Cork in 2024. - Picture: David Creedon</p>

'That should seriously concern the government': Rise in Defence Forces personnel living in Cork's military bases

A record number of Defence Forces personnel are living in Cork’s two military installations, as many of them can’t afford huge rents in the city and surrounding areas.

Close up of a female pet owner putting a harness on her pet dog, buckles the strap outdoor in park, getting ready for a walk

Significant drop in people buying dog licences in Cork

Oxford English Dictionary additions

'Ah sure look' and 'holliers' among 12 Irish-isms entering Oxford English Dictionary

Incorrect number delays book of evidence charge in Cork rape case

Incorrect number delays book of evidence charge in Cork rape case

Plan for hundreds of student apartments at former convent site on Cork's northside

'It's a disgrace': Outrage as Cork council writes off €300k in derelict levies on Good Shepherd site

cork sport

<p>Sacred Heart Clonakilty vs Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai: Sacred Heart Clonakilty's Leona Arra</p>

Sacred Heart Clonakilty blow Bantry away in the first half to win the school's girl's senior rugby cup

Sacred Heart Clonakilty have now won three cup titles in a row and remain the dominant rugby school in the county

Cork Draghunting: Sean T returns to form in Sonny Cummins Memorial at Ballineen

Cork Draghunting: Sean T returns to form in Sonny Cummins Memorial at Ballineen

Tommy O'Connell in action against Killian Sampson 21/3/2026

John Horgan on hurling: Cork starting 15 and championship squad taking shape

Tyrone v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

As the team they didn’t beat during the league, Meath will feel they owe Cork one...

Emma Murphy with Katie Anna Porter and Dervla Higgins 21/3/2026

Cork have work to do ahead of camogie championship as they cope with loss of key players

Cork Lives

<p>Each week we feature stories of Cork couples who have recently wed. </p>

Did you get married recently? We want to hear from you

We are looking to hear from Cork couples who would like to feature in our Wedding of the Week.

Meet the duo behind one of Cork's spiciest supper clubs

Meet the duo behind one of Cork's spiciest supper clubs

Five generations of one Cork family: Una welcomes first great-great-grandchild

Five generations of one Cork family: Una welcomes first great-great-grandchild

TV: West Cork singer is a star on rise

TV: West Cork singer is a star on rise

Want to tell the story of your life? Cork author wants to help you write it all down

Want to tell the story of your life? Cork author wants to help you write it all down

Cork Views

<p>Just a small reduction in speed can be the difference between life and death if an accident happens., </p>

Kathriona Devereux: It’s not ‘OK’ to speed: Motorists must park their bad behaviour

If half the country thinks speeding “a little” is normal, and that message is widely repeated, it confirms the norm. More people conclude: “Well, everyone’s doing it.”

Festival dedicated to trad and folk music returns to Cork city

Festival dedicated to trad and folk music returns to Cork city

A man is holding a remote control of a smart TV in his hand. In the background you can see the television screen with streaming

Trevor Laffan: I’m a tech dinosaur, my smart TV is far too smart for me...

Taoiseach visit to US

John Dolan: ‘The world’s most Irish city’... what a tourist slogan for Cork

Michelangelo's 'Creation Of Adam'

Cork Views: God can’t be proven - a leap of faith is required

Nostalgia

<p>George II 'Yellow Horse' statue. Picture: Cork Camera Club collection, Cork City Libraries</p>

The legacy and legend of Cork's 'Yella Horse'

A piece of street furniture brought down and destroyed more than 163 years ago still gives its name to one of Cork’s most important thoroughfares. DONAL O’KEEFFE looks at the history and the legacy of ‘The Yella Horse’.

Throwback Thursday: A list of North Main Street shops in 1875

Throwback Thursday: A list of North Main Street shops in 1875

Cork ‘nerd’ professor who landed role in an Oscar-winning film

Cork ‘nerd’ professor who landed role in an Oscar-winning film

Throwback Thursday: The day I fainted at communion in church

Throwback Thursday: The day I fainted at communion in church

Recipe collection compiled by woman in Cork 100 years ago is uncovered

Recipe collection compiled by woman in Cork 100 years ago is uncovered

WOW

<p>Network Ireland West Cork President Anna Groniecka with Network Ireland Vice President Susan Collins Duggan, and Carol Barrett, owner/manager of Dunmore House Hotel, Clonakilty, where the Network Ireland West Cork Businesswoman of the Year Awards will be held on May 21.</p>

Applications officially open for Network West Cork Businesswoman of the Year awards

The awards aim to celebrate women in Cork 'choosing to rise beyond fear, limits and old stories'

Meet the first woman at the helm at Cork’s ‘Grand Dame’

Meet the first woman at the helm at Cork’s ‘Grand Dame’

Dirty dishes no more

Julie Helen: 'Having a clean kitchen is more about being able to control the small controllables'

Mary G O'Brien: ‘The Society was one minute from folding... I was their last chance’

Mary G O'Brien: ‘The Society was one minute from folding... I was their last chance’

‘Mum left us letters... ones for our wedding days or for a reason to smile’

‘Mum left us letters... ones for our wedding days or for a reason to smile’

entertainment

<p>Catalonian singer Rosalia delivered her album ‘Lux’ in multiple languages.</p>

Stevie G: Universal language of music unites

The rise in Gaeilge and non English speaking music worldwide has made things a lot more vibrant and colourful, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Cine Club to bring a feast of films to Cork audiences

Cine Club to bring a feast of films to Cork audiences

Girl raising up hands on rock concert

Anthony Pappa at the Kino a big night out in Cork this weekend

Dani Larkin joy as she returns to play Cork

Dani Larkin joy as she returns to play Cork

Weekend plans? Your guide to what's happening in Cork

Weekend plans? Your guide to what's happening in Cork

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10 minutes with Shannon O’Sullivan of Corlann

10 minutes with Shannon O’Sullivan of Corlann

10 minutes with Jason Cooke of Cheshire Ireland

10 minutes with Jason Cooke of Cheshire Ireland

Foróige - Eric Cork

10 minutes with Thomas Moloney of Foróige

The power of the G licence

The power of the G licence

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