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<p>Garda Amy Quinn outlined the allegations in the case in the course of the objection to bail. Picture: Larry Cummins.</p>

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Little Island arson case adjourned for accused to sign guilty pleas in court

Judge David Waters adjourned the case until September 29 for the accused to be brought to court to sign the guilty pleas.

Cork father urges visa decision for wife as baby's health fears grow after ashfall

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Cork father urges visa decision for wife as baby's health fears grow after ashfall

Leonard Lyons, from West Cork, is concerned his nine-month-old baby is at risk of illness due to delays in processing his Filipino wife Rosel’s visa application

Cork GAA: City clubs feeling the heat as relegation looms

cork sport

Cork GAA: City clubs feeling the heat as relegation looms

Next weekend, amid all the quarter-final fanfare, four football teams are set to face the drop between 3.45pm and 5.15pm on Saturday, with another to follow on Sunday

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Cork’s Olga becomes first person to complete 10 hour, 28km swim route

Cork’s Olga becomes first person to complete 10 hour, 28km swim route

cork news

Scales of justice and Gavel on wooden table and Lawyer or Judge working with agreement in Courtroom, Justice and Law concept

Cork man signs pleas of guilty to eight charges relating to drug seizure

cork news

Cork city Coffee House Lates back for two nights this week

Cork city Coffee House Lates back for two nights this week

cork sport

Cork Hurling: What we learned from the Premier Senior Hurling quarter-finals

Cork Hurling: What we learned from the Premier Senior Hurling quarter-finals

Cork News

<p>MTU Students’ Union is asking students to walk out of classes from 12pm, and gather for a peaceful demonstration outside the MTU Bishopstown Library. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Students at Cork MTU campus to stage walkout protest over cost of living

The students will be calling for urgent action on the issues of the affordability crisis, sustainable higher education funding, cost-of-living supports, and the lack of student accommodation.

UCC research to focus on Parkinson’s and mental health

UCC research to focus on Parkinson’s and mental health

Tom MacSweeney column: Sea lords’ rule of western seaboard

Tom MacSweeney column: Sea lords’ rule of western seaboard

‘It’s not acceptable’: Calls for replacement of torn Irish flag at Cork bus station

‘It’s not acceptable’: Calls for replacement of torn Irish flag at Cork bus station

Cork traffic and weather: Met Éireann predicts sunny spells with dry and bright conditions

Cork traffic and weather: Met Éireann predicts sunny spells with dry and bright conditions

cork sport

<p>Munster’s DCT who closed the gap of leaders FR Valley Rangers to two points following their big win over Cfa Carrigaline Celtic in the Grandon’s Toyota Second Division fixture at Camden l</p>

Valley Rovers and DCT on course for BL title showdown

Munster’s DCT 8 Cfa Carrigaline Celtic 0DCT remain on course to win a first Grandon’s Toyota Second Division title when they romped to a 16th triumph at Camden last Sunday afternoon.

Aaron Broderick and James O’Sullivan earn Grattan United a 2-1 victory over Waterloo

Aaron Broderick and James O’Sullivan earn Grattan United a 2-1 victory over Waterloo

Liam Culloty on delivering a first National Cup for Brunell and his special four years on the northside

Liam Culloty on delivering a first National Cup for Brunell and his special four years on the northside

Strong panel crucial as Dungourney dug deep against Aghabullogue

Strong panel crucial as Dungourney dug deep against Aghabullogue

Cork v Clare - Electric Ireland GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship Semi-Final

Cork propose new U20 and minor hurling managers for 2027

Cork Lives

<p>Claire Kenny, who is taking part in the Cork to Paris Cycle 2026 from September 23-29. She joined Carrigdhoun Cycling Club based in Carrigaline to help her prepare for the trek</p>

I joined a cycling club in February... now I’m pedalling 600km from Cork to Paris

CUH nurse Claire Kenny will be among a group leaving Cork today on a charity cycle to France. She tells CHRIS DUNNE how her job gives her an insight into why the annual fundraising event is so important

The Pubs of Cork: We’re 5th generation to run this pub... the locals are the backbone

The Pubs of Cork: We’re 5th generation to run this pub... the locals are the backbone

Is 2026 the year of the pop-up restaurant? Cork chefs on their unique appeal

Is 2026 the year of the pop-up restaurant? Cork chefs on their unique appeal

‘Everything was perfectly lined up’: Cork man is first to complete new 39km swim

‘Everything was perfectly lined up’: Cork man is first to complete new 39km swim

TV: New series focuses on lives of immigrants who made Cork home

TV: New series focuses on lives of immigrants who made Cork home

Cork Views

<p>Pádraic Vallely (centre), Head of Government and Strategic Partnerships at Rethink Ireland, at the announcement of Rethink Ireland’s €1.1 million Impact Fund 2025</p>

Cork Views: Solutions to local social challenges are on our doorstep

The best solutions to our biggest challenges often start locally, says Pádraic Vallely, Head of Government and Strategic Partnerships at Rethink Ireland

Áilín Quinlan: Women like Nikita are the true trail-blazers for future Ireland

Áilín Quinlan: Women like Nikita are the true trail-blazers for future Ireland

Soil in senior Women's hands.

Simple advice to help gardeners protect plant health

Children draw during a power outage

Kathriona Devereux: We need to add some comforts to our emergency preparedness list

Cork Views: My experience led me to create inclusive dance programme

Cork Views: My experience led me to create inclusive dance programme

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>Janice has worked in hospitality for more than two decades.</p>

My Career: ‘A big part of my role is anticipating what could go wrong’

Janice Casey, Meeting and Events Sales Manager at the Metropole Hotel in Cork tells us about her career journey.

Traitors star among Cork women recognised at Businesswomen of the Year awards

Traitors star among Cork women recognised at Businesswomen of the Year awards

Margaret Donnellan: I did it....I ran The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon

Margaret Donnellan: I did it....I ran The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon

Cork woman recognised for fundraising efforts in aid of Marymount

Cork woman recognised for fundraising efforts in aid of Marymount

Fibre or protein - which is more important?

Fibre or protein? Which is really more important

entertainment

<p>Masters at Work will perform at Cork Opera House as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.</p>

Stevie G: Masters at Work is one to look forward to at upcoming Cork Jazz Festival

Line-up for Guinness Cork Jazz Festival includes Yussef Dayes, Berlioz, Jason Moran and Kokoroko plus many more acts

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

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

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

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

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

Investors in Padel 100 can avail of a 35% income tax relief, and join the 260 people who have invested €4m to date

Rockwell College – 160 years of excellence

Rockwell College – 160 years of excellence

Tesco

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

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

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