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<p> Fiona Collins, the former Cork City Counci advisor for the night-time economy Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

cork news

'Huge disappointment' as Cork's night-time economy advisor's role ends

Fiona Collins, chair of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, was appointed in 2023 as part of a pilot programme in nine cities and towns focused on developing events after 6pm

Jail term handed down after ex stabbed outside home with screwdriver

cork news

Jail term handed down after ex stabbed outside home with screwdriver

Judge O’Leary imposed a sentence of eight months on the assault causing harm charge and a consecutive five months for use of the weapon. The five-month portion of the sentence was suspended.

Republic of Ireland v Austria - UEFA Nations League B

cork sport

Ireland let a two goal lead slip and end up with a share of the points against Austria

Troy Parrott scored one of the best individual goals ever seen at the Aviva, but in the end, two second half mistakes cost the Irish all three points as they now head off to Serbia to face Israel again on Sunday.

nostalgia

Throwback Thursday: The rise and fall of a North Cork dance hall

Throwback Thursday: The rise and fall of a North Cork dance hall

cork views

Cork dad recalls day his daughter started speaking again after tumour impacted speech

Cork dad recalls day his daughter started speaking again after tumour impacted speech

cork news

Tributes paid to patient advocate to Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon

Tributes paid to patient advocate to Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon

cork news

Close up low angle view cropped shot of a man riding electro scooter at the street

No data on the number of e-scooter injuries reported at Cork University Hospital, says HSE

Cork News

<p>The lifeboat arrived at North Harbour on Cape Clear at 5.40pm.</p>

Lifeboat called to Cape Clear after local child has fall

The RNLI lifeboat was launched after a request from the Irish Coast Guard to provide the evacuation for a child living on the island who had sustained an injury.

Man accused of historical sexual abuse of two women

Man accused of historical sexual abuse of two women

Gavel on a Courtroom Desk

Man accused of burglary in two premises on same night in Cork city

Asian hornet from Catalonia - portrait

Second Asian hornet found in Cork as fears grow over possible nest

Chemical spill into River Lee did not 'adversely affect drinking water'

Chemical spill into River Lee did not 'adversely affect drinking water'

cork sport

<p>Sile Óg Walsh, Bishopstown, is presented with The Echo Player of the Match in the Premier Junior Championship final by Padraic Treacy, Cork Camogie chairman.</p>

Cork camogie titles for Bishopstown, Blarney and Kilworth

Mary Newman rounds up the junior finals on Leeside

Cork and Barrs hurling icon Gerald McCarthy on his incredible career and how the game has evolved

Cork and Barrs hurling icon Gerald McCarthy on his incredible career and how the game has evolved

Blarney Woollen Mills expands jersey deal across Blarney GAA and Camogie

Blarney Woollen Mills expands jersey deal across Blarney GAA and Camogie

Coláiste Choilm off to flying start in Frewen Cup against Clonakilty Community College

Coláiste Choilm off to flying start in Frewen Cup against Clonakilty Community College

Kerry v Cork - Dalata Hotel Group Munster Under-20 Football Championship Final

Cork U20 boss Ray Keane steps down as Aghabullogue manager after successful spell

Cork Lives

<p>Molly Twomey will be at Words by Water in Kinsale next month. Picture: Alana Daly Mulligan.</p>

Person to Person: 'Reading fiction allows me to shut off completely'

Molly Twomey will be at Words by Water in Kinsale this October. She tells us about the one thing she’d improve about where she lives, her latest projects, and why she loves the slow cooker.

'It promises to be a weekend of fun': Cork town to host first Féile na Gaeilge

'It promises to be a weekend of fun': Cork town to host first Féile na Gaeilge

The Pubs of Cork: A fourth generation running the show at iconic Creedon’s bar

The Pubs of Cork: A fourth generation running the show at iconic Creedon’s bar

Stunning images that won awards for Cork photography club

Stunning images that won awards for Cork photography club

Documentary shines light on Cork family raising both Deaf and hearing children

Documentary shines light on Cork family raising both Deaf and hearing children

Cork Views

<p>William of Orange, who defeated the deposed Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne. John Arnold has a different version of events</p>

John Arnold: Napoleon, William of Orange... and my own take on ‘history’

JOHN ARNOLD takes a tongue in cheek look back on history.

A pensioner adjusting the temperature control on his combi boiler. Redcar, UK. 26/5/2021. Photograph: Stuart Boulton.

Explainer: What you need to know about fuel allowance

man touching a flat tire on the roadside

Áilín Quinlan: Nuggets of advice I learned... just by listening, not scrolling

Young girl eating hot school dinner uk

Cork Views: How we can make most out of school meals

Kathriona Devereux: Covid, saunas, Cork cable cars - hot topics of my Echo years

Kathriona Devereux: Covid, saunas, Cork cable cars - hot topics of my Echo years

Nostalgia

<p>The old curtain at the Everyman Palace Theatre, containing a host of adverts for Cork companies. The Palace Cinema here ran from 1930 to 1988</p>

Throwback Thursday: Memories of when Cork's Everyman was a popular cinema

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears memories of the Palace Cinema, plus a man who lived at the Sextant Bar recalls the Opera House fire

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

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

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?

WOW

<p>Every podcast I choose feels personal to me; as if they are speaking only to me. </p>

Julie Helen: The simple joy of a good podcast

I really enjoy hearing people’s stories and perspectives, either because they are like me or because they might be entirely different, and I’m learning about a whole new perspective.

Best part of my job? Getting to work with important historical records

Best part of my job? Getting to work with important historical records

School uniform and schoolbag hanging on hook

Cork mum of six and autism expert shares practical advice for dealing with school avoidance

Cork actor: ‘It’s baffling when people want my autograph’

Cork actor: ‘It’s baffling when people want my autograph’

Cork's Rosie McCarthy: ‘You don’t see many Traveller girls doing what I’m doing’

Cork's Rosie McCarthy: ‘You don’t see many Traveller girls doing what I’m doing’

entertainment

<p>Dedicated to supporting both aspiring and established DJs, Underground Ovation’s Open Deck night provides a platform for all types of styles, cherishing the quality of individuality.</p>

Clubbers: The Liberty Bar in Cork hosts 40th Open Deck night by Underground Ovation

Tonight sees the following 12 DJs, including last month’s winner, battle it out: Angelicmeg, Biam, Depembe, Easystreet, Hien, JUSTG, KDG, Kettser, LEWY N, Matxicado, Schilling, and TASH

Theatre Nights: Lots of laughs and folk festival starts

Theatre Nights: Lots of laughs and folk festival starts

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

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

Clubbers: Paul Oakenfold the big draw at Cyprus Avenue this weekend

Clubbers: Paul Oakenfold the big draw at Cyprus Avenue this weekend

Theatre Nights: Stories from the sea, music, and Cantona on Cork stages

Theatre Nights: Stories from the sea, music, and Cantona on Cork stages

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<p>Professor Veronica Campbell, president of SETU </p>

SETU connects Ireland’s southeast to a changing Europe

As Ireland chairs the EU Council, the southeast is demonstrating what strength with unity means in practice

From graduate engineer to director: A 25-year career helping to shape Ireland’s electricity future

From graduate engineer to director: A 25-year career helping to shape Ireland’s electricity future

Brian Brennan, Tax Partner at KPMG in Ireland, President of Irish Tax Institute

Budget 2027 should mark the beginning of tax simplification, says KPMG

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Predictable and pragmatic energy solutions that boost a business’s resilience

Friends playing padel on a blue outdoor court — energetic POV shot of group sport and recreation

Padel 100: Bringing Europe’s fastest-growing sport to towns and schools across Ireland

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