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<p>The defendant was sentenced by Judge Helen Boyle to a sentence of four years with the last year suspended, backdated to September 1 this year when he went into custody.</p>

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Cork man who had €30k worth of cocaine in shopping bag jailed for three years

Barrister Abigail Creed said of her client, Ange Munene: 'He was a lower cog in the machine. He was not the mastermind of the operation, walking down the street with a shopping bag containing the drugs'.

Man who ran brothel in Cork city complex jailed for two years

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Man who ran brothel in Cork city complex jailed for two years

Judge Sinéad Behan said: 'This type of activity preys on vulnerable individuals. It is a serious matter. While it has been emphasised to me that there are no trappings of wealth it has all the hallmarks of organisation and planning.'

John Horgan: Cork can take different league approach in Ben O'Connor's second year

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John Horgan: Cork can take different league approach in Ben O'Connor's second year

You must be competitive in the spring but making a third league decider in a row isn't important

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Wedding of the Week: Palace provided perfect backdrop for engagement of Cork couple

Wedding of the Week: Palace provided perfect backdrop for engagement of Cork couple

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White Collar and Manual Job Professions, Trades, Occupations and Employment

John Dolan: I’d never run my own business - it looks like a thankless task

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Taisce Corcaigh ‘disappointed’ at demolition of North Main Steet buildings

Taisce Corcaigh ‘disappointed’ at demolition of North Main Steet buildings

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Clergy members complete ‘journey of hope’ across Cork for Christian Aid

Clergy members complete ‘journey of hope’ across Cork for Christian Aid

Cork News

<p>A spokesperson Cork City Council management said the authority is currently assessing the existing Sam Allen Park car park as a potential public car parking facility.</p>

Call to introduce a free park and ride at park on Cork city's northside

A proposal has gone before Cork City Council for the facility at Sam Allen Park

Cork's Elizabeth Fort to be transformed into a festive winter wonderland

Cork's Elizabeth Fort to be transformed into a festive winter wonderland

BusConnects Cork spend hits 'staggering' €90m

BusConnects Cork spend hits 'staggering' €90m

Cork Chamber CEO says rates increase adds to pressure on businesses

Cork Chamber CEO says rates increase adds to pressure on businesses

European Political Community summit

Cork produce on the menu at the Taoiseach's dinner for world leaders in Dublin

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<p>Peter Gregson is presented with the Hall of Fame Award by Bríd Cantillon, AUL and Jim Cashman, Heineken Ireland at the AUL Cork Soccer Honours awards night that was held at the Kiln, Heineken, Cork. - Picture: David Creedon</p>

Peter Gregson enters the AUL Cork Soccer Hall of Fame for 2026

Peter is one of the most popular adopted Corkonians to have remained on Leeside and to have graced the Beautiful Game.

Brilliant Barrs eye back-to-back Munster camogie crowns

Brilliant Barrs eye back-to-back Munster camogie crowns

Munster Senior Cup: Cork City to get defence underway with trip to Ringmahon Rangers

Munster Senior Cup: Cork City to get defence underway with trip to Ringmahon Rangers

Brentford v Chelsea - Premier League - Gtech Community Stadium

Premier League: Mixed bag for sides in mid-term report

Harty Cup top scorers: Alan Cotter and Callum Coffey lead the Cork schools after two rounds

Harty Cup top scorers: Alan Cotter and Callum Coffey lead the Cork schools after two rounds

Cork Lives

<p>"I love living near the sea and Youghal has the most beautiful boardwalk and beaches."</p>

My Weekend: 'When I'm off, I like to spend time with friends and family'

Working in hospitality, Davina Murphy is surrounded by people enjoying some well earned time off every day. She tells us how she likes to spend her weekend.

Five family friendly events at the Cork International Film Festival

Five family friendly events at the Cork International Film Festival

A TV clash of clans for Leesiders

A TV clash of clans for Leesiders

My Weekend: I love to entertain and cook a roast beef dinner or a pot of stew

My Weekend: I love to entertain and cook a roast beef dinner or a pot of stew

'I was told to get my affairs in order': Art imitating life, as Paschal prepares to play patient on Cork stage

'I was told to get my affairs in order': Art imitating life, as Paschal prepares to play patient on Cork stage

Cork Views

<p>ilís Crowley, of FASH Forward, who is leading a workshop on textiles in Macroom on Friday</p>

Textiles event in Macroom as part of the war on waste

Reimagining Hospitality Textiles, a hands-on workshop in Macroom tomorrow, will help in the battle against waste, says Eibhlin Fitzpatrick, Community Manager at Circular.ie

Sun, Solar Panels and Green Field with Grazing Sheep

John Arnold: I’m all for solar panels, but on roofs, not on good farm land

Disco Pigs Review: An intense and powerful performance I won't forget for a long time

Disco Pigs Review: An intense and powerful performance I won't forget for a long time

Cork families urged to donate pre-loved toys to a good cause

Cork families urged to donate pre-loved toys to a good cause

TV producer: I had to leave Cork to discover I had a grá for Irish

TV producer: I had to leave Cork to discover I had a grá for Irish

Nostalgia

<p>A 1950s style go-kart. A reader recalls his grandfather building him what was called a steerin-’ah. </p>

Throwback Thursday: Grandad built me my very own steerin’-ah

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears memories of the pubs and shops of Cork city, plus tales of the steerin’-ah, and hitching lifts on trucks.

Throwback Thursday: My gran gave birth to 11 babies in 10 years

Throwback Thursday: My gran gave birth to 11 babies in 10 years

Throwback Thursday: A family connection, and a walk on Oliver Plunkett St

Throwback Thursday: A family connection, and a walk on Oliver Plunkett St

A Cork Christmas tradition: how did the Holly Bough come about?

A Cork Christmas tradition: how did the Holly Bough come about?

Throwback Thursday: Our fond memories of circus visits in Cork

Throwback Thursday: Our fond memories of circus visits in Cork

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<p>A model in Viktor & Rolf's spring/summer 2027 Mariage collection. Picture: Alamy/PA</p>

Six key bridal trends for 2027

Getting married in 2027? LARA OWEN takes a look at the top bridal trends shown at New York Bridal Fashion Week.

Emer O'Callaghan: Alcohol can have an impact on our skin...let’s be more drink aware

Emer O'Callaghan: Alcohol can have an impact on our skin...let’s be more drink aware

Gail Doyle: ‘My intention wasn’t to be an influencer... it was to educate women’

Gail Doyle: ‘My intention wasn’t to be an influencer... it was to educate women’

Woman holding a bowl of soup food photography recipe idea

Emer O'Callaghan: Tips to beat those November blues, ladies

Julie O'Leary: A memorable day with mum I will always cherish

Julie O'Leary: A memorable day with mum I will always cherish

entertainment

<p>See Kíla at the Briery Gap in Macroom on Saturday</p>

Weekend Guide: Here's what's on in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Whether you fancy some music, cinema, theatre, or some ice-skating, there's plenty happening Leeside.

'It’s a smorgasbord; we really do have something for everyone': Cork Film Festival gets underway

'It’s a smorgasbord; we really do have something for everyone': Cork Film Festival gets underway

What's on in Cork for the week ahead: Plenty of theatre, plus light show and ice as Yuletide nears

What's on in Cork for the week ahead: Plenty of theatre, plus light show and ice as Yuletide nears

War and masterpiece: 5 stars for this new film that is sure to earn Oscar nods

War and masterpiece: 5 stars for this new film that is sure to earn Oscar nods

What's on in Cork this weekend: The Field, Disco Pigs, and music galore

What's on in Cork this weekend: The Field, Disco Pigs, and music galore

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JSA Planning strengthens Cork presence as region prepares for next phase of growth

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How Tesco is helping to keep the west’s motorcycle medical service safely on the road

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