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<p>Barry Daly was found dead at Rockview Terrace in Doneraile on October 12 2025.</p>

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Witness who was punched in mouth tells Cork murder trial: 'It was definitely purposeful'

When the murder trial opened last week the jury was told that there was some disagreement between witnesses as to whether the punch was deliberate or accidental.

Knowledge of the law is crucial for a fair trial

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'I do appreciate it, I really do,' woman tells judge after suspended sentence for Cork charity shop theft

Sergeant Gearóid Davis outlined the facts behind the latest prosecution of Ms Stokes for several shoplifting offences including the one at the charity shop.

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

cork sport

Lack of detail over Offaly match a frustration for Ben O’Connor

"They knew for the last couple of weeks it was either going to be Cork or Limerick. We'd have liked to have known that as well a bit earlier."

cork lives

Cork woman: 'My new café is named in honour of my sister..she is my inspiration'

Cork woman: 'My new café is named in honour of my sister..she is my inspiration'

cork views

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Trevor Laffan: No offence... but I am a fan of the ‘Irish Goodbye’ at parties

cork news

‘Reluctant politician’ to be co-opted into Ted Tynan's seat on Cork County Council

‘Reluctant politician’ to be co-opted into Ted Tynan's seat on Cork County Council

cork news

WATCH: On manoeuvres with Cork soldiers as they prepare for last Lebanon tour

WATCH: On manoeuvres with Cork soldiers as they prepare for last Lebanon tour

Cork News

<p>More than two-thirds of surveyed members did not consider the Irish childcare system as “fit for purpose.” File picture.</p>

More than one third of Cork businesses have lost staff due to childcare issues

A new report by Cork Chamber has highlighted how gaps in childcare provisions are creating sustained operational challenges for employers across the region.

Cork's Anglers Bar to appeal decision to refuse its restaurant extension

Cork's Anglers Bar to appeal decision to refuse its restaurant extension

Driving too fast

Almost two-thirds of drivers fined in Cork were speeding

Plaque unveiled to mark 100 years of Cork's Winthrop Arcade

Plaque unveiled to mark 100 years of Cork's Winthrop Arcade

Cork city's northside gets best result yet in business litter league

Cork city's northside gets best result yet in business litter league

cork sport

<p>The Coachford A players celebrate after being presented with the AOH Cup following their 4-1 victory over Mallow Town. Picture: Barry Peelo.</p>

Coachford cruise to fifth AOH Cup in a row despite brave Mallow Town effort

Sean O'Sullivan was picked as Man of the Match at Turner's Cross

Echo Sport Podcast: Disappointment but not despair – Cork regroup after narrow loss to Limerick

Echo Sport Podcast: Disappointment but not despair – Cork regroup after narrow loss to Limerick

Tim O'Mahony with William O'Donoghue 7/6/2026

John Horgan on hurling: Cork will need far greater penentration in attack to get All-Ireland bid on track

Cork Draghunting: Not Now Al out in front again at Aghabullogue

Cork Draghunting: Not Now Al out in front again at Aghabullogue

Busy calendar leaves Cork GAA clubs scrambling for numbers at this time of year

Busy calendar leaves Cork GAA clubs scrambling for numbers at this time of year

Cork Lives

<p>Mona Lynch, whose debut poetry collection entitled Daily Rituals has been published. She suffers from rheumatoid arthritis but says: “The writing is my cure”</p>

Two Cork poets publish debut collections - in their eighties

COLETTE SHERIDAN hears how Mona Lynch, 85 - a grandmother of 10 - and Seamus Harrington, 80 - who was brought up on Bere Island - have entered the published world

Cork bride: 'Getting on a bus in a wedding dress was just so cool'

Cork bride: 'Getting on a bus in a wedding dress was just so cool'

Mazinho, Bebeto and Romario of Brazil celebrate

Brazil ’94 remembered as football fever hits TV

My Weekend: 'I've gone from all free time and no money to no free time and medium money'

My Weekend: 'I've gone from all free time and no money to no free time and medium money'

History on show in art exhibition at Fota House

History on show in art exhibition at Fota House

Cork Views

<p>"We stayed one stop from the park, which sounds convenient until you realise it removes the final layer of denial between you and reality. By 8.30am, everything had shifted."</p>

Cork mum: Disneyland has an unofficial sport...sprinting to queues

A week ago, Cork mum Marie O’Regan set out her itinerary for a family trip to Disneyland Paris - four days for four people. Now heading home, she reveals whether the plan went smoothly...

Cork fab four who played in the first ever Irish World Cup game

Cork fab four who played in the first ever Irish World Cup game

Big Tom McBride death

John Arnold: Danny Boy, Noreen Bawn... my picks for Ulster’s finest songs

Damian Boylan: My diagnosis was no surprise..the treatment means 'Celtic curse' has little effect on my life

Damian Boylan: My diagnosis was no surprise..the treatment means 'Celtic curse' has little effect on my life

Cork Views: How I helped to plot a way forward for the EU

Cork Views: How I helped to plot a way forward for the EU

Nostalgia

<p>A picture from the archives of post office employees sorting the Christmas mail at the Model School, Cork on December 23, 1955 </p>

Cork nostalgia: Legends and tales from my time working at the post counter

When you’ve had a long life, the amusing incidents heard or encountered, true or otherwise, along the way can be numerous, writes MIKE HACKETT. Here he relays some of the tales he heard during his time working at the pubic counter for P&T.

Throwback Thursday: 'I still have the pram I got from Kilgrew’s in Cork city'

Throwback Thursday: 'I still have the pram I got from Kilgrew’s in Cork city'

Oasis glory in Cork: Recalling the Gallagher brothers' Leeside gig 30 years ago

Oasis glory in Cork: Recalling the Gallagher brothers' Leeside gig 30 years ago

Throwback Thursday: A stroll through the shops of my town in 1950s

Throwback Thursday: A stroll through the shops of my town in 1950s

Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier

97 days after 'Fight of the Century', champion boxer failed to draw crowds to concert in Cork

WOW

<p>"Woman having difficulties getting up in the morning. Horizontal framing, shallow depth of field used, adobeRGB photo."</p>

Six changes to make now to improve your sleep this summer

Simple adjustments can significantly reduce the impact of high temperatures on your sleep, writes CAMILLA FOSTER.

Cork Homebot founder: ‘It’s grown faster than we ever imagined’

Cork Homebot founder: ‘It’s grown faster than we ever imagined’

Emer O'Callaghan:I'm not a fan of cosmetic beauty..I don't have any botox or fillers

Emer O'Callaghan:I'm not a fan of cosmetic beauty..I don't have any botox or fillers

Enable Ireland urging people to donate formalwear to Cork stores

Enable Ireland urging people to donate formalwear to Cork stores

Cork businesswoman: ‘Networking can give people the ‘ick’, but it’s about making connections’

Cork businesswoman: ‘Networking can give people the ‘ick’, but it’s about making connections’

entertainment

<p>Molly Lynch with Oklahoma! co-star David James Whelan, and below Main picture: Brian McEvoy</p>

Cork star takes centre stage at Oklahoma!

Actor Molly Lynch tells CARA O’DOHERTY about landing a prized role in musical Oklahoma!, her love for Cork, and her links to a Rebel showband legend.

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

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

Theatre Nights: Free backstage tours and plenty of drama

Theatre Nights: Free backstage tours and plenty of drama

Imelda May: 'I love the vibe at the Marquee in Cork'

Imelda May: 'I love the vibe at the Marquee in Cork'

Rock concert.

Clubbers: Justin Robertson to perform at Savoy in Cork this weekend

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