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<p>Paul Russell came to the attention of fisheries officers on June 21, 2025, at Farranmacteigh, across the weir on the River Lee from the Kingsley Hotel. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

cork news

Cork man prosecuted after 'stroke-hauling' for salmon

A licence check escalated when the angler responded with abuse before biting the line off his illegal stroke‑haul and tossing it into the River Lee

Man accused of carrying out 15 burglaries in two months at restaurants and cafes in Cork

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Man accused of carrying out 15 burglaries in two months at restaurants and cafes in Cork

33-year-old has been remanded in custody until April 8 by Judge Mary Dorgan to allow time for DPP directions.

Ronan Ryan gets to the ball ahead of Steven Sherlock 22/2/2026

cork sport

Cork v Meath: No changes for Rebels as they chase silverware in Croker

Final takes place on Sunday with throw-in at 1.45pm

cork lives

My Weekend: 'Weekends are for training, resting, eating, and chilling with friends'

My Weekend: 'Weekends are for training, resting, eating, and chilling with friends'

cork views

John Dolan: 50 years of Apple... and how it changed face of Cork industry

John Dolan: 50 years of Apple... and how it changed face of Cork industry

cork news

Disposable vape ban

Vaping will become 'the public health issue of this generation', says Cork councillor

business

Cork's iconic Metropole Hotel appoints new executive head chef

Cork's iconic Metropole Hotel appoints new executive head chef

Cork News

<p>Matthew Healy was killed in his room on St Joseph's Ward in the Mercy University Hospital in January 22, 2023. File picture</p>

'Our poor dad was lying awake all night before he was attacked at the Mercy'

Matthew Healy's daughter Claire tells court he was a true gentleman, kind, humble, and unassuming, with a gentle soul and a warm, sincere presence

Open Streets Festival returns to Cork city centre this weekend

Open Streets Festival returns to Cork city centre this weekend

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

Man tells Cork court ‘I will be killed’ if deported

Last chorus as Cork's Martin Leahy ends marathon Dáil housing protest

Last chorus as Cork's Martin Leahy ends marathon Dáil housing protest

Close Up of a Professional Office Specialist Working on Desktop Computer in Modern Technological Monitoring Control Room with Di

US firm to create up to 50 jobs after establishing R&D hub in Cork

cork sport

<p>Mark Cronin of Cork is fouled by Seamus Lavin of Meath during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Cork and Meath at Páirc Ui Rinn in Cork. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile</p>

Cork's promotion is sealed, now a league final offers the cherry on top

Cork's decade-long wait for a return to Division 1 is over and now John Cleary's side have the chance to cap a remarkable spring with silverware

With league final place assured, Cork ladies footballers want to keep winning run going

With league final place assured, Cork ladies footballers want to keep winning run going

Dara Sheedy 15/2/2026

By the numbers: Shooting stats behind Cork football promotion push

Ballincollig and Glanmire must make home advantage count to reach Super League finals

Ballincollig and Glanmire must make home advantage count to reach Super League finals

Hollywoodbets Sharks v Munster - United Rugby Championship

Only way is up for Munster rugby after humiliating loss in South Africa

Cork Lives

<p>David Looby photographed with his debut novel, 'A Billion Sharp Pieces'.</p>

Books: 'My Cork-set novel touches on the issue of toxic masculinity'

Billed as a psychological thriller, former UCC student David Looby says his debut work of fiction is set in sun-drenched Spain and the Cork where he used to live

‘Now is the right time’: Cork businesses get behind sensory-friendly shopping initiative

‘Now is the right time’: Cork businesses get behind sensory-friendly shopping initiative

Cheap European Homes: Cork's Carmel hopes to be bowled over in Spain

Cheap European Homes: Cork's Carmel hopes to be bowled over in Spain

Person to Person: 'I’m a mediocre cook, but I can make a sort of decent French toast'

Person to Person: 'I’m a mediocre cook, but I can make a sort of decent French toast'

'I see more interest in learning about real chocolate': Meet Cork’s chocolate makers

'I see more interest in learning about real chocolate': Meet Cork’s chocolate makers

Cork Views

<p>The gilded new clock faces at Cork's iconic Shandon tower, which were unveiled last month. Picture Chani Anderson</p>

Catherine Conlon: Clock change is an opportunity to break bad habits

As the clocks spring forward this weekend, CATHERINE CONLON takes a look at the importance of daylight to our body clock and says we should use the change as an opportunity to stop break our habit of scrolling first thing each day.

John Arnold: Ronnie had gene for speed... gift of gab runs in my family

John Arnold: Ronnie had gene for speed... gift of gab runs in my family

Boy with bicycle is waiting at the traffic light of a big road

We must build Cork streets so children use them

A trip to London? My visit to Cork was far better!

A trip to London? My visit to Cork was far better!

For sale sign in yard of house

Áilín Quinlan: Burning issues... a chat in the sun shed light on housing crisis

Nostalgia

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">A pig’s head and crubeens (its feet) in a stall in the English Market - Jo Kerrigan wonders whether the name for the market is overdue a change!</p>

Throwback Thursday: Tripe? Yuk, but dad loved his crubeens!

Warning: Throwback Thursday this week contains more references to tripe, but JO KERRIGAN also hears fonder memories of crubeens, and learns about life in 1947

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

The legacy and legend of Cork's '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

WOW

<p>The East Cork Physio team: Sheila Barrett, Kate O’Connor, Emma Fitzgerald, Emer Maher, Carol O’Brien, and Mark Canning.</p>

Cork physiotherapist: ‘The resilience of the body continues to amaze me after 30 years’

Sheila Barrett first opened her practice in Cork 30 years ago and in that time has witnessed not only changes in her business, but in the reasons why people seek out physio. She reflects on three decades of her business in conversation with MARGARET DONNELLAN.

98th Oscars - Show

Julie Helen: 'Partnership is precious and makes equality a reality'

Should you worry about these children's health issues?

When should you worry about these children’s health issues?

Caucasian Senior Woman Participating in Business Conference Meeting Discussion

Catherine Conlon: 'Maybe it’s time we stopped treating midlife as a countdown'

‘My work gives me a strong sense of purpose’

‘My work gives me a strong sense of purpose’

entertainment

<p>Rosie O’Donnell is at the Opera House on Sunday</p>

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

Whether you'd like some comedy, drama, music or fancy a visit to the Cork Whiskey Festival, there's plenty happening Leeside this weekend.

Theatre Nights: Podcast festival in Cork, CADA shows, and more

Theatre Nights: Podcast festival in Cork, CADA shows, and more

Film Review: Extraordinary crime tale pays off for Cork’s Éanna

Film Review: Extraordinary crime tale pays off for Cork’s Éanna

Stevie G: Universal language of music unites

Stevie G: Universal language of music unites

Cine Club to bring a feast of films to Cork audiences

Cine Club to bring a feast of films to Cork audiences

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Where tech meets care: At the forefront of IVF

Sims IVF Clinic in Mahon Point offers cutting edge treatments, from egg freezing to genetic testing, with care and support

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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