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<p>The prosecution case is that Michael Foley was murdered on February 1, 2024, at his home at Annville, Barrett’s Place, Macroom. </p>

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Man accused of murdering Michael Foley in Cork told gardaí: 'That man was like an uncle to me'

Court heard Daniel Hourigan told gardai in an interview: 'I am grieving for a friend and you are hurling questions at me.

Cork city bus fare increases 'sneaky, underhanded and unfair', says TD

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Cork city bus fare increases 'sneaky, underhanded and unfair', says TD

While passengers will be able to tap Leap Card's on new on-board ticket validators, the news has come with a sting in the tail as fares are due to by up to 50c from July 20

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

cork sport

Cork lose their attacking edge against a packed defence, they need some new hurlers and a fresh game plan

'Throw in the 1-6 scored in the Munster final second half and that’s 1-13 (1-5 from play) in the second halves of three major matches across the past 12 months'

nostalgia

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’

cork lives

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Summer Soap, Part 4: Baking with Margaret - a recipe for disaster

cork news

Cork hospital hosts ground-breaking allergy treatment initiative for children

Cork hospital hosts ground-breaking allergy treatment initiative for children

cork news

Tragedy and intrigue as Cú Chulainn takes centre stage at the Everyman

Tragedy and intrigue as Cú Chulainn takes centre stage at the Everyman

Cork News

<p>Gardaí are seeking the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of 12-year-old Amber Lynch from Cork.</p>

Gardaí seek help tracing whereabouts of missing 12-year-old from Cork

Amber is described as being approximately 5 foot 2 inches in height, with brown hair and green eyes.

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

Garda in Cork ‘dragged for 80m by stolen car’, court told

No funding this year for new bus routes in Cork

No funding this year for new bus routes in Cork

Pop icon Kesha had her fans Tik Tok-ing at her Live at the Marquee gig

Pop icon Kesha had her fans Tik Tok-ing at her Live at the Marquee gig

Cork man determined to complete his 12,500km charity cycle to Everest

Cork man determined to complete his 12,500km charity cycle to Everest

cork sport

<p>Former Kerry manager Peter Keane. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

Peter Keane's brief Aghabullogue spell concludes as former Kerry boss moves on

It had been expected that Keane would stay on until the end of the season

Ringmahon Rangers banned and fined by FAI after giving controversial cup walkover

Ringmahon Rangers banned and fined by FAI after giving controversial cup walkover

Erin's Own GAA club gear up for population explosion with development plans

Erin's Own GAA club gear up for population explosion with development plans

Divisions/Colleges: Carbery take on Muskerry in tasty final pairing

Divisions/Colleges: Carbery take on Muskerry in tasty final pairing

P1 U16 Hurling: Ballincollig, Ballinora and Ballyhea/Milford all get off to winning starts

P1 U16 Hurling: Ballincollig, Ballinora and Ballyhea/Milford all get off to winning starts

Cork Lives

<p>Susan Lanigan is based in Cobh, and outside of her writing, works as an automation specialist with a logistics company.</p>

Person to Person: 'I’m writing the first draft of a novel using a fountain pen and a Field Notes book'

Susan Lanigan was recently longlisted for a Carousel Aware Prize. She tells us about the book that left a lasting impression on her, her latest project, and what makes her happy.

Summer Soap, Part 3: An encounter with Dr Fionn...

Summer Soap, Part 3: An encounter with Dr Fionn...

Meet the Cork mechanic creating art from old car parts

Meet the Cork mechanic creating art from old car parts

Summer Soap, Part 2: A challenge for Claire to recreate a lost recipe

Summer Soap, Part 2: A challenge for Claire to recreate a lost recipe

The Pubs of Cork: I used to pour 1,000 pints a day...now a pub is all about food

The Pubs of Cork: I used to pour 1,000 pints a day...now a pub is all about food

Cork Views

<p>Attendees at the scholarship celebration event. Picture: Mark Stedman Photography</p>

Cork Views: So proud to fly flag for the Northside as Scholar

STACEY CAMBRIDGE, from Farranree, was among the Cork students who received a George Moore scholarship this year. Here, she explains what it entails

John Arnold: ‘When we had cash, you had to cut your cloth to suit your measure’

John Arnold: ‘When we had cash, you had to cut your cloth to suit your measure’

Áilín Quinlan: I challenge the Taoiseach to take the bus and see what’s happening

Áilín Quinlan: I challenge the Taoiseach to take the bus and see what’s happening

Summer weather June 24th 2026

Catherine Conlon: We need a Heat Plan for Cork as planet warms up

Leading the way to a day of fun

Cork Views: The secret to summer holiday bliss for parents? Less planning

Nostalgia

<p>A poster advertising sales of the Holly Bough is seen in the background of this picture taken during World War I. </p>

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

CONOR MACHALE, Senior Library Assistant at Cork City Libraries, looks back at the earliest editions of the Holly Bough and asks why it is so difficult to find copies of the Christmas number from 1897 through to the early 1930s.

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’

Throwback Thursday: Memory of dad's coffin being hoisted from Innisfallen etched in my mind

Throwback Thursday: Memory of dad's coffin being hoisted from Innisfallen etched in my mind

100 years on from tragic inferno at Dromcollogher cinema

100 years on from tragic inferno at Dromcollogher cinema

WOW

<p>"People see TV shows and think my biggest stress is choosing between velvet or linen. If only!"</p>

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

Mairead Collier, Owner of Mairead Collier Interiors tells WoW that her career path was a masterclass in 'accidental preparation' after shifting from a UCC Food Science degree into design.

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’

‘It might be a step too far, but I’ll try’: Elle sets sights on Malin to Mizen run

‘It might be a step too far, but I’ll try’: Elle sets sights on Malin to Mizen run

Upside woman feet and red pedicure wear pink sandals, sunglasses at seaside. Funny and happy fashion young woman relax on vacati

Emer O'Callaghan: Put on the shorts and go for the swim...time to get those legs out

entertainment

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Broby Laundry Basket is (Model 7800) at Cork Arts Theatre this week.</p>

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

Jo Kerrigan looks at the must-see shows and activities on Cork stages for the coming week.

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

Stevie G: Music and football – a perfect match

Stevie G: Music and football – a perfect match

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

What's happening in Cork this weekend?

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