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<p>Michael Foley was found dead at his home in Macroom, Co Cork in 2024.</p>

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Judge tells jury in Cork murder case that accused's girlfriend is not the one on trial

Judge said the only person on trial for the murder of Macroom man Michael Foley is Daniel Hourigan

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Cork court hears claim boiling water was thrown over woman in her bedroom

Detective Sergeant Colin Greenway objected to bail for 43-year-old Michael O’Connor of no fixed address on the basis of the seriousness of the alleged burglary.

Premier 1 MFC: Ben Corkery‑Delaney masterclass powers Carrigaline to big win over Ballincollig

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Premier 1 MFC: Ben Corkery‑Delaney masterclass powers Carrigaline to big win over Ballincollig

Home side were 13-point winners on home soil on Wednesday evening

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‘If something doesn’t feel right, keep pushing until you are heard’

‘If something doesn’t feel right, keep pushing until you are heard’

cork views

Áilín Quinlan: Tighten e-scooter rules, and if that doesn’t work - ban them

Áilín Quinlan: Tighten e-scooter rules, and if that doesn’t work - ban them

cork news

MTU renews sponsorship of Munster's first LGBTQ+ GAA club

MTU renews sponsorship of Munster's first LGBTQ+ GAA club

cork news

Kneecap perform an accomplished live set at the Marquee

Kneecap perform an accomplished live set at the Marquee

Cork News

<p>Gardaí attached to Anglesea Street Garda Station conducted a search of the property under warrant.</p>

Gardaí seize €210,000 worth of cocaine in Mayfield as man charged

Gardaí carried out a warrant-backed search of a residential property before arresting and charging a man in his 60s

Judges gavel in courtroom legal trial and law background

Man charged with Cork assault remanded to appear in court again

Tom MacSweeney column: A chalice that has travelled the oceans back home in Cork

Tom MacSweeney column: A chalice that has travelled the oceans back home in Cork

Cork City Council loses €361k after restoring building and selling it to UCC for €600k

Cork City Council loses €361k after restoring building and selling it to UCC for €600k

Cork City Council rezones 260 hectares of land to make way for thousands of houses

Cork City Council rezones 260 hectares of land to make way for thousands of houses

cork sport

<p>Helio Inter Cork who defeated champions Doolan’s Cow 3-2 at Rockenham to go 11 points clear at the top of the Grandon’s Toyota Business League Premier Division.</p>

Helio Inter Cork sizzle in Cork Business League to power 11 points clear in top flight

Finbarr Buckley rounds up the latest summer soccer action

Cork v Galway - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Ignore the ridiculous rumour mill, here are three key questions for Ben O'Connor and Cork hurling going forward

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Kevin O'Donovan fully confident that SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh can cater for busy October week

Cork ETB enter new partnership with county board and Rebel Óg

Cork ETB enter new partnership with county board and Rebel Óg

Damien Cahalane and Seán O'Donoghue compete in the air with Conor Whelan and Jason Rabbitte 4/7/2026

Cork GAA need to fix Croke Park problem, Páirc life should be a help for Rebels

Cork Lives

<p>Meri Misljen Grubic is busily preparing for her first exhibition in Cork</p>

Person To Person: I live in Blackpool, I find it very inspiring... but wish public transport was better

Artist Meri Misljen Grubic moved from Serbia to Ireland in 2017. She tells us about her upcoming first exhibition, her earliest memory, and where she finds inspiration in Cork.

Couple’s Youghal B&B is a dream come true

Couple’s Youghal B&B is a dream come true

Red wine and cheese

Summer Soap, Part 8: Cheese, wine, and an intimate conversation

The Pubs of Cork: ‘We welcome people here like it’s our kitchen’

The Pubs of Cork: ‘We welcome people here like it’s our kitchen’

Autumn in Paris

Summer Soap, Part 7: A low... then a heart to heart with Margaret

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">The hot weather can disturb sleep patterns, and some people have been using couches as beds in the current heatwave</p>

Kathriona Devereux: Phew, it’s scorching... and air cons will only heat planet more

As the heatwave across Cork continues, Kathriona Devereux weighs up the advantages of getting air conditioning against the effect this will have on our already warming environment

Why, at 70, I’m walking 450km to Kinsale

Why, at 70, I’m walking 450km to Kinsale

House Build - Stock Photo

We need housing in Cork, but should we be rezoning our green belt?

Close-up hand of unrecognizable teenager pushing doorbell button in entryway of house building.

Trevor Laffan: Gen Z seem to be making things more complicated than needed

28/2/2009

John Dolan: 100 years old... Irish National Anthem is in my world top five

Nostalgia

<p>The waterworks, and surrounding areas, in the 1920s</p>

The Cork man who became the youngest ever resident engineer at the city's waterworks

Cork man Michael Riordan beat stiff competition to become the youngest resident engineer of the city’s waterworks. JOHN O’SULLIVAN looks back at the developments during his tenure.

Throwback Thursday: 'The road was washed away...the army had to put a bridge in place’

Throwback Thursday: 'The road was washed away...the army had to put a bridge in place’

Christmas in July: Looking back at the origins of the Holly Bough

Christmas in July: Looking back at the origins of the Holly Bough

Throwback Thursday: My mother’s treasure trove of memories stored in an old teapot...

Throwback Thursday: My mother’s treasure trove of memories stored in an old teapot...

Mary MacSwiney

Mary MacSwiney: ‘A life motivated as much by love as her political ideals’

WOW

<p>"We used to have the song on repeat, trying to hold the notes just like she did."</p>

Julie Helen: Bonnie Tyler album unlocks precious holiday memories

I’m sitting listening to Heaven & Hell, the 1989 compilation album by Bonnie Tyler and Meatloaf. I was only four when it was released. Bonnie Tyler died last week at 75.

Karan Casey: ‘When you sing, it calms you down... it’s like a prayer'

Karan Casey: ‘When you sing, it calms you down... it’s like a prayer'

My Career: ‘People think my biggest stress is choosing between velvet or linen’

My Career: ‘People think my biggest stress is choosing between velvet or linen’

Cork woman, balancing college with working in a growing business, is recognised

Cork woman, balancing college with working in a growing business, is recognised

Julie Helen: ‘At my core, I am Julie who has been shaped by the people around me’

Julie Helen: ‘At my core, I am Julie who has been shaped by the people around me’

entertainment

<p>Tonight is a big night in Cork for techno fans at Dali.</p>

Clubbers: This weekend offers a treat for techno fans

Bastardo Electrico, Strident Grooves, Four Four Magazine, DJ Alientata... don't miss out

Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Theatre Nights: Film, lunchtime theatre in the city, and plenty of music

Theatre Nights: Film, lunchtime theatre in the city, and plenty of music

10-year stretch: The Young Offenders is a decade old

10-year stretch: The Young Offenders is a decade old

Belters Only looking forward to Marquee gig in Cork this weekend

Belters Only looking forward to Marquee gig in Cork this weekend

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<p>Brian Tuohy, director of flight operations for Flexjet International, says UL's Master of Professional Practice has enhanced his future career prospects. Picture: Eamon Ward</p>

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

University of Limerick’s flexible new Master of Professional Practice (MPP) allows eligible students to “stack” previous studies they’ve already completed

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

Say cheese, think Kerrygold: Dinner is a dream with a simple but tasty pasta bake

Say cheese, think Kerrygold: Dinner is a dream with a simple but tasty pasta bake

CS Yuno Energy July 2026

Yuno Energy brings clarity to customers’ energy bills

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