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<p>Under the Government’s zero tolerance strategy on domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence — which aims to significantly expand refuge capacity nationwide — Cork city has been identified as a priority location.</p>

cork news

Former Cork city convent to be developed into domestic violence refuge

The development will see the refurbishment of the former Christ the King Presentation Convent in Turner's Cross and the construction of an apartment block containing a 20-unit domestic violence refuge.

Rain on umbrella background, weather forecast and environment concept

cork news

Rain expected in Cork but hope of brighter weather later

Temperatures are expected to remain mild into the weekend

Seani Maguire celebrates with Ruairi Keating after scoring his side's first goal 4/9/2026

cork sport

Ruairí Keating, Hans Mpongo and Seani Maguire occupy top three spots in First Division scoring charts

Cork City look to bounce back against promotion-chasing UCD after their loss to Cobh Ramblers

cork lives

My Weekend: 'I love a poke around the Farmers' Market on a Saturday morning'

My Weekend: 'I love a poke around the Farmers' Market on a Saturday morning'

what's on

Weekend Guide: Upstart Festival, Creedon's play, and plenty of comedy in Cork

Weekend Guide: Upstart Festival, Creedon's play, and plenty of comedy in Cork

cork news

Cork man charged with shop robbery allegedly told woman he would stab her in the neck

Cork man charged with shop robbery allegedly told woman he would stab her in the neck

cork news

Cork Simon to hold sleep-out at Elizabeth Fort to raise funds for homeless services

Cork Simon to hold sleep-out at Elizabeth Fort to raise funds for homeless services

Cork News

<p>Participants of the 2025 Echo Women's Mini Marathon waiting at the start line on the Centre Park Road. Picture: Eddie O'Hare.</p>

You can still register for the Echo Women's Mini Marathon this Sunday

Online registration for this year’s event is open until Saturday September 19 at 6pm.

Garda stock

Jail for man who threatened to put 'bullet in head' of garda

Cork councillors call for proposed public transport fare hikes to be overturned

Cork councillors call for proposed public transport fare hikes to be overturned

Judge says case where Cork man is accused of robbery is too serious a matter for the district court

Judge says case where Cork man is accused of robbery is too serious a matter for the district court

Decision due on plans seeking to demolish Cork house linked to notorious murder

Decision due on plans seeking to demolish Cork house linked to notorious murder

cork sport

<p>Macroom’s Con Moss looks for an opening chased by Ballincollig’s Ollie Harrington in a recent U16 game. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

Hard work bearing real rewards in a landmark year for Macroom

Muskerry club have made significant progress this season, highlighted by their minors reaching Monday’s Premier 2 championship final

Steven Sherlock comes up against Conor Flannery 7/12/2025

Cork GAA sharpshooters: Grantas Bucinskas hits Senior A summit as Chris Óg Jones stretches clear in PIFC

Cork GAA: Guide to club hurling and football fixtures for September

Cork GAA: Guide to club hurling and football fixtures for September

Golfer Daniel Brenan from Shannon wins the Muskerry Senior Scratch Cup

Golfer Daniel Brenan from Shannon wins the Muskerry Senior Scratch Cup

Blondie John Horgan was one of the best defenders to ever play for Cork

Blondie John Horgan was one of the best defenders to ever play for Cork

Cork Lives

<p>With almost 20 plays written over more than 30 years, as well as numerous roles on stage, television, and film, Moxley says that theatre remains her first love. Picture: Shane OConnor.</p>

Cork actor: ‘I love performing at home. People turn up that I haven’t seen since I was a teenager'

Cork actor Gina Moxley is back in Cork with I Fall Down at the weekend. She tells CARA O’DOHERTY how the play came about, why she decided against a career in art and pursued acting instead, and why she prefers the stage over film.

‘We’re the first white cooperage to open here in 100 years’

‘We’re the first white cooperage to open here in 100 years’

Person to Person: 'I'm an Irish Sign Language Intrepreter...I'll be interpreting a backstage tour in Cork this week'

Person to Person: 'I'm an Irish Sign Language Intrepreter...I'll be interpreting a backstage tour in Cork this week'

The Pubs of Cork: Brothers run Cork bar - 'but our mammy keeps an eye on us'

The Pubs of Cork: Brothers run Cork bar - 'but our mammy keeps an eye on us'

Person to Person: 'I'm a data scientist by day and a comedian by night..it's like having an alter ego'

Person to Person: 'I'm a data scientist by day and a comedian by night..it's like having an alter ego'

Cork Views

<p>MAKING CONNECTIONS: Danny McDonnell (left) with fellow members of Cork Round Table</p>

Cork Views: I was in a dark place: here’s how I rebuilt my life

When members of the Round Table in Cork were asked to ‘Champion your Story’, Danny McDonnell came up with this deeply personal account of a troubled time, and how he rebuilt his life

John Arnold: A day at the races... but using AI to select bets lost me €60!

John Arnold: A day at the races... but using AI to select bets lost me €60!

8 steps to cut risk of stroke or a heart attack

8 steps to cut risk of stroke or a heart attack

Media update on the integration process involving the Camogie Association, the GAA and LGFA

Áilín Quinlan: So many women have helped the GAA... they deserve better

Person rides electric scooter on a path surrounded by green trees during daytime

Cork Views: Why give e-scooter users such a rough ride?

Nostalgia

<p>The Swan And Cygnet bar on Patrick Street, Cork city, pictured in December, 1939</p>

Throwback Thursday: Was this the greatest ever pub in Cork city?

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears from readers about the old pubs in Cork - and one says The Swan And Cygnet on Pana was best of all.

Throwback Thursday: A toast to the lost pubs of Cork

Throwback Thursday: A toast to the lost pubs of Cork

Throwback Thursday: Memories of fair day in Midleton in 1930s

Throwback Thursday: Memories of fair day in Midleton in 1930s

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

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’

WOW

<p>Waiting for the start of the The Echo Women's Mini Marathon last year. Picture; Eddie O'Hare</p>

Mini Marathon countdown: ‘It’s so great to be able to give back..to say thank you’

Ahead of The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon this weekend, MARY CORCORAN looks at some of the stories behind why thousands of people continue to take part in this very special event.

Julie Helen: 'My follow up with specialist was not what I expected'

Julie Helen: 'My follow up with specialist was not what I expected'

Cork event to shine a light on link between money and the nervous system

Cork event to shine a light on link between money and the nervous system

What is the Japanese walking method and does it have benefits?

What is the Japanese walking method and does it have benefits?

My Career: ‘My role at the Port of Cork has evolved over the years’

My Career: ‘My role at the Port of Cork has evolved over the years’

entertainment

<p>Swing dancers Rosie Roccaforte and Clodagh Hurley at the launch of Culture Night Cork City. Picture: Darragh Kane</p>

Theatre Nights: Plenty of options for Culture Night...plus Firkin comedy

JO KERRIGAN takes a look at what's on Cork stages for the coming week.

Electric Picnic 2026 - Sunday

Stevie G: Fontaines for Slane – we’re in a great era for Irish music

Catch Tyra-Lee Spry fresh from Electric Picnic as she performs in Cork

Catch Tyra-Lee Spry fresh from Electric Picnic as she performs in Cork

West Cork Studios founder: 'These films have put us on the map'

West Cork Studios founder: 'These films have put us on the map'

Weekend Guide: Laura Dowling, Steely Dan tribute, and singles festival among highlights in Cork

Weekend Guide: Laura Dowling, Steely Dan tribute, and singles festival among highlights in Cork

Sponsored Content

<p>Diarmuid Moriarty, chairman of Limerick Marine Search and Rescue </p>

How Tesco’s Community Fund is helping to keep a vital search and rescue team afloat

‘We’ve had quite a few rescues thankfully. We’ve recovered lost people, stranded boats and animals as well, and we evacuate people during flooding incidents,’ says Diarmuid Moriarty, chairman of Limerick Marine Search and Rescue

Flexible, affordable and functional: Why Irish travellers prefer a travel eSIM to outdated roaming

Flexible, affordable and functional: Why Irish travellers prefer a travel eSIM to outdated roaming

St Patrick's College Cork: New facilities, new subjects, and every Leaving Cert student progressing to college

St Patrick's College Cork: New facilities, new subjects, and every Leaving Cert student progressing to college

Ashton School – A part of Cork’s proud heritage

Ashton School – A part of Cork’s proud heritage

Big Beach Clean 2026: Final call to join 7,000 Clean Coasts volunteers

Big Beach Clean 2026: Final call to join 7,000 Clean Coasts volunteers

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