Storyteller Pat Speight tells AISLING MEATH about his parents’ mixed marriage’, how dyslexia helped him memorise his yarns, and about playing a show in his native Cork city next week

Having had a very positive experience in primary school, Traolach is now embarking on the next stage of his education at Brandon Grammar School.

When his grandson had a difficult birth, Cork man Humphrey O’Leary’s blood helped save the day. He and other Cork blood donors tell CHRIS DUNNE why they give up a little time to help others, as their feats are celebrated at an awards ceremony

Harry Smyth decided to make the best out of a bad situation and developed a sauna on his family farm in Cork, fuelled by wood impacted by ash dieback. He tells CHRIS DUNNE about the success of the novel project.

The second episode of the series Seisiún heads to the Cork venue this week. 

Families and friends of Down Syndrome Cork are undertaking a Camino fundrasier in Spain this week. CHRIS DUNNE met some of those taking part to find out what is motivating them.

Michael Furlong and Myra Paci fell in love with East Cork and decided to take a leap, buy a home, and build a wellness retreat there, they tell CHRIS DUNNE

Weekend Foodie: Di Curtin rustles up a chicken dish that will stave off colds - and for dessert, apricot rice pudding

In her weekly gardening column, OLIVE RYAN has an idea to use up your tomato harvest, plus has more advice for autumn gardeners

Wedding of the Week: A couple living in New Zealand came all the way to Cork for their big day

Just over a year after it opened following major building work, ADRIENNE ACTON heads to Dzogchen Beara in West Cork to sample a day in the tranquil and beautiful setting

As she launches her debut book of poetry, EMMA CLOHESSY, of Midleton, explains how her life-long love of the form led to her compiling the collection

Artist Alicja Zajączkowska tells us how she likes to spend her weekends.

Each week we feature the stories of people from Cork living abroad in The Echo. If you'd like to share your story, find out how. 

Renata Lima and Silvio Severino co-directed the film The Peculiar Saga Of Gubu Man, which premieres at IndieCork on October 8 as part of the Made in Cork programme.

In this week’s Corkonians Abroad, TIMOTHY O’MAHONY talks to Deirdre Överström, née Gould, originally from Mayfield and now living in Stockholm, Sweden, where she works for a large bank

When its town’s Men’s Shed began to thrive, the women of one West Cork community decided: If you can’t beat them, join them, and set up their own shed, says ADRIENNE ACTON

In the latest installment of our popular weekly series, The Village Pubs Of Cork, NOEL SWEENEY heads to a long-time family-run pub, J. Woods, in Lisgoold, East Cork

“This isn’t just a show - it’s a platform for Cork to speak to the world," said anchor Eilish O'Sullivan. 

For generations, the 49th Ballincollig Scout Group has been providing fun and learning for local children, says CHRIS DUNNE

Samantha Hickey and her mum gave a new lease of life to a neglected pony a decade ago - now she is competing with him at the RDS Dublin Show, says KARINA CORBETT

Garden expert OLIVE RYAN has some ideas for plants that shine bright this time of year...

WEEKEND FOODIE: A dinner inspired by Di Curtin's recent visit to northern Spain

Wedding of the Week: Clara Kidney and Stephen McNamara dated from the age of 15 - and this month got married in sunny Spain

Thinking and reasoning difficulties, and mood changes are two flags that may indicate issues, say experts

A new story collection aims to entertain people with dementia and can be read by them or to them by a carer or friend, says AMY O’BRIEN

Dog lover Agnes Stawosz decided to sell her home in the city so she could open her very own B&B and spa for dogs. She tells COLETTE SHERIDAN about life at ‘Dogville’ and giving treasured pets a holiday.

Person To Person: Theatre artist, poet, and producer Ciarán MacArtain talks about his many projects on the go, including events for the Bere Island Arts Festival and Culture Night this week

This week on Corkonians Abroad, TIMOTHY O’MAHONY talks to Derry Desmond, who grew up in Watergrasshill, and volunteered with some homeless groups in Cork before making the decision to move to Kenya

Alan Minihane and Liam Dinneen, who met at UCC, have begun a remarkable challenge - seven ultramarathons in seven cities, concluding in Cork this weekend. They tell CHRIS DUNNE why their family experiences of cancer are driving them on

In the latest installment of our popular weekly series, The Village Pubs Of Cork, NOEL SWEENEY heads to the Wayside Inn in Cloghroe

86 years after it was first published, Cork writer Frank O’Connor’s best-known story, The First Confession, has been turned into a musical for Culture Night - and is performed in a city church this week, says COLETTE SHERIDAN

The staff and clients at Cork’s Abode are excitedly preparing for popular annual event in the city this weekend, writes CHRIS DUNNE.

TV’s Queen of Clean, Lynsey Crombie shares her tips for a September home reset with SAM WYLIE-HARRIS.

This weekend Dianne Curtin shares the perfect warming recipe for an autumnal supper. 

This week, OLIVE RYAN looks at autumn in the garden and discusses giving consideration to the plants that suit our dry summers

Love blossomed for Tracey and Keith when a mutual friend asked ‘why don’t ye meet each other,’ in the summer of 2008, and the rest, as they say, is history.

It’s taken Douglas man COLM SCULLY 11 years to get his second collection of poetry to print. Ahead of its launch in the city, he explains the themes of Neanderthal Boy, and how it came about

While sarcoma is relatively rare, it can be serious, and Cork’s Dr Richard Bambury says raising awareness is vital. He speaks to CHRIS DUNNE about signs and symptoms that should prompt a visit to the GP.

Kevin O’Callaghan oversees the Munster Technological University student GAA club, which is celebrating 50 years of activity on campus

Peter Nash's latest exhibition opens on Culture Night and he's already working on his next exhibitoin to open in early 2026. 

This week on Corkonians Abroad, TIMOTHY O’MAHONY hears from Eamonn O’Brien, who grew up in Myrtleville and now lives in Hamburg, Germany, where he owns and runs an Irish pub. 

In the latest installment of our popular weekly series, The Village Pubs Of Cork, NOEL SWEENEY drops in on O’Donovan’s Bar near Clonakilty, which has been run by the O’Donovan family for five generations

Cork man Liam Cunningham, aged 78, tells ADRIENNE ACTON about his charity parachute jump - with his teddy bear Red - to raise money for a charity that comforts children during their stay in hospital

Cork barber Ciarán O’Sullivan tells EMMA CONNOLLY about landing a gig styling the hair of Ireland’s top golfers and soccer stars

KATE RYAN meets the four talented Cork chefs who have made it to the finals of the prestigious Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year competition.

Cork's venerable entertainment venue is celebrated in an episode of Nationwide on RTÉ1 next week

Now is a good time to strike some cuttings of many tender perennials to keep under cover for winter as insurance, says garden expert OLIVE RYAN

Gillian O'Sullivan and Michael McCarthy's two sons joined them for their big day "full of love and laughter"

Weekend Foodie: Recipes for a winning chicken dinner, and a wild blackberry creme brulee for dessert

After week one of RTÉ's gripping new reality show, JOHN DOLAN assesses the chances of Rebel trio Andrew, Christine, and John of winning the show

A series of events as part of Culture Night this month, including one taking place in Cork city, aim to get more children into reading, offering them free books

As it racks up a century of service, CHRIS DUNNE drops in on Clonakilty Post Office to ask the staff about the changes they have seen - and their close connection to the local community

Members of Gortroe Ladies Club in North Cork have compiled a book that reflects on the heritage and history of their region, says CHRIS DUNNE

In this week’s Corkonians Abroad, TIMOTHY O’MAHONY catches up with Sheila Wilson, originally from Ballyvourney, who has called New Zealand home since 1980, and whose son is now set to move to Cork

Person to Person: Artist and educator, Louise Foote, talks about rock pools, culture, and her dream to see Jack O’Rourke play in the Rory Gallagher Theatre at MTU in Cork.

82 youngsters will travel to Disneyland Paris with the Cork City Hospitals Children’s Club later this month. CHRIS DUNNE met with some of the families who will be taking part in the trip to find out more.

This week in our popular weekly series, The Village Pubs Of Cork, NOEL SWEENEY heads out west and drops in on Kitty Mac’s bar in Ring, to talk to a publican who believes a pub must serve its community

A new seed library has opened in Cork city. KATE RYAN was at the launch to find out more about the initiative.

Cork musician Mark O’Leary recently re-released his track, Laundromat, recorded in a launderette on Douglas Street. He chats to COLETTE SHERIDAN about the glory days of music in the city and teaching Cillian Murphy.

The Irish series was filmed in the suitably shadowy Slane Castle on the banks of the Boyne, with a Cork presenter at the helm.

The 16th series of The Great British Bake Off starts on Channel 4 on Tuesday at 8pm.

What's on the box for the next seven days? JOHN DOLAN shares some of his highlights. 

This weekend Dianne Curtin shares a recipe for an easy back-to-school supper, with a taste of autumn for dessert. 

This week’s article is written by Kerstin Schafer who completed her horticultural training at Heidelberg Botanical Gardens in Germany and now works as a full time gardener at Blarney Castle Gardens

Nicole Stokes and Aaron Bloss had their first date as teens back in 2011. 

Foodies will have a field day when the fEast festival takes place in Midleton from September 1-7, says NIECY O’KEEFFE

Acclaimed Cork poet Molly Twomey tells COLETTE SHERIDAN about her new collection, writing about personal struggles, and poetry that looks at society. 

Cork comedian Sinéad Quinlan is preparing to bring her first solo comedy show to the Dublin Fringe Festival

This week in Corkonians Abroad, TIMOTHY O’MAHONY talks to Niall Quinlan, who grew up in Mayfield and later Bishopstown, and who has worked all over the world, but now lives in Thailand

Nicki ffrench Davis, Building Manager at Cork’s Civic House Trust, talks about researching the 300-year history of the building, music and her version of Kedgeree

He admits it can be a lonely vocation, but Cork man Tiernan Burke explains to AEDIN JOHNSTON why he has decided to take the first step to becoming a priest this weekend, when he is ordained as a deacon in Whitechurch

In the latest installment in our popular weekly series, The Village Pubs Of Cork, NOEL SWEENEY heads out west, and checks out Mary Ann’s bar in Castletownshend, whose owner arrived 43 years ago for just “a couple of years”!

Barra Sweetnam is at the helm of Cork’s largest independent fruit and veg wholesaler. He tells KATE RYAN about changing trends and his efforts to make the business more sustainable.

A prestigious competition to find the finest coffee-maker in Ireland is being held in Cork for the first time this week, says CHRIS DUNNE

From the 1940s to the 1970s, when times were hard in Ireland and jobs scarce, thousands of women found jobs in British hospitals, beinging care, resilience, and professionalism to its rapidly evolving healthcare system.

The culmination of the last few months is now bearing fruit, literally, but there's some work in the garden to do before autumn, writes OLIVE RYAN

JOHN DOLAN takes a look at the sport on TV for the week ahead. 

With many of the schools starting back in the next few days, Dianne Curtin has a special recipe for the last barbecue of the summer. 

In this week's Wedding of the Week, Dave and Rachel O'Farrell tells us how they almost met in Reardens, but became an item after matching on Tinder. 

Home baker ADRIENNE ACTON loves picking blackberries and putting them to good use in the kitchen. Here, she shares three of her favourite recipes for them

Ever since he was killed in his native Cork 103 years ago today, Irish people have claimed, fought over, and disputed Michael Collins’ legacy. A new book by Cork man Cal McCarthy assesses his ‘after-life’

Turkish friends, Ali Can Fincan and Halit Aker, have realised their dream of running a cafe after recently taking over the business at Tory’s Café in Ballyphehane. COLETTE SHERIDAN took a trip there to find out more.

Matt Szczerek is the lead dancer and choreographer of a new show, Birds, by Kundle Cru, premiering at The Everyman for one night only next Wednesday.

Cork’s Izz Café is renowned for the rich Palestinian coffee served after a meal with a sweet, stuffed date. Why is it different to other coffees, how is it made and served? KATE RYAN visited Izz Café recently to find out.

This week in Corkonians Abroad, TIMOTHY O’MAHONY talks to Eleanor Foster, from Ballyadam, nestled in between Carrigtwohill and Midleton, who lives in Newport, south Wales, with her family

Daniel Cremin is a writer, producer, performer, and magician. He is currently preparing for his show WHY MAGIC? at The Everyman on August 28. 

Having spent €5m turning Belvelly Castle into one of Cork’s most distinctive homes, Garry and Anne Wilson tell CHRIS DUNNE about their latest renovation project - opening up a café and gift shop on the seafront in Cobh

In this week’s edition of The Village Pubs Of Cork, NOEL SWEENEY heads west to The Four Winds in Ahiohill, and talks to Mary O’Neill, who says the bar holds a cherished place in the local community

Looking for a property bargain on Leeside? ADRIENNE ACTON sources four homes currently on the market with a price tag under €300,000

In 2023, Cork woman Deirdre O’Sullivan embarked on a major project to build her dream home. She tells EMMA CONNOLLY about the project and the challenges along the way.

JOHN DOLAN has the TV sport highlights for the coming week. 

John Dolan has all the details on when the Rose of Tralee will be broadcast. 

Dianne Curtin shares her recipe for an adaptable veggie korma for mains with chocolate and cherry sundaes for dessert. 

Kerstin Schafer took a trip to Glenview Gardens in west Cork. Kerstin completed her horticultural training at Heidelberg Botanical Gardens in Germany and now works as a full time gardener at Blarney Castle Gardens