Ms O’Donovan and Ms Hilliard are both trained to Masters level in palliative care and bring extensive clinical experience in the care of people dealing with life-limiting illness.

At this year’s competition, Cork Chamber won in the Best Collaboration of Chambers, Business and Government category, marking the first-ever Irish win at the awards.

Cork City Council holds a special meeting on September 15, before which it will ask prospective nominees to make their case in five-minute presentations

Judge Colm Roberts also said: 'Guess what happens when you drink? You get drunk.'

The man, who is understood to be Italian, had travelled to the coastal village from Cork city to go abseiling.

The man was arrested after gardaí were called to a disturbance at Kennedy Pier in Cobh

According to the most recent figures, the number of people living in emergency accommodation in Cork has increased by 20% in the last 12 months.

Endometriosis is a chronic disease which occurs where tissue, similar to the lining of the womb, is found elsewhere in the body.

The artwork, entitled The Wonder of Travel, was painted by artists Shane O’Driscoll and Peter Martin, of Ardú Street Art.

A new pedestrian and cycle route linking the northeast side of Carrigaline to the town centre has been officially opened by Cork County Council.

In July, Cork City Council advertised its intention to demolish Blocks Two and Four of the Noonan’s Rd flats.

Patricia Flynn told the court that she had to sell the family home and move because passing the site of the accident on a daily basis was just too painful for her to bear

“This is a short-term, temporary measure, and we anticipate we will be in a position to reopen 1pm on Saturday. We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank them for their understanding.” 

The development will consist of 158 apartments and 12 townhouse apartments in four tower blocks ranging in height from four to nine storeys, comprising a mix of 51 one-bed units, 84 two-bed units, and 35 three-bed units.

With Carl Anthony Plover now partnered up with musician wife Linda, Wasps vs Humans have honed a distinctive punk/folk sound over the last 18 months.

Hugh O’Brien is charged with assaulting ISPCA animal welfare inspector, Caroline Faherty at Ballyanly on August 19, contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.

Garda Patrick Houlihan objected to bail being granted to 40-year-old Marc Cunningham of Cork Simon Community.

Children under five years old already travel free, and this expansion ensures that no child is charged for public transport until their ninth birthday.

Garda Kate McCarthy said gardaí responded to a call to the restaurant at 6.30pm on August 28.

The EPA said its inspectors have focused their attention on 10 industrial sites, 17 wastewater discharges, and two drinking water plants.

A garda said the man faced nine charges of criminal damage all relating to tyre slashing of eight cars and one motorcycle, and two public order charges.

“If we look at the state of some of their buildings around West Cork at the moment ... they look derelict and run-down."

The works will also include the creation of a bus set-down/interchange facility and 10 bicycle parking spaces with an associated shelter.

Mahon and Blackrock feature in today's 'All About Cork' pages

Cork TD said development is a 'prime example of a community being let down by poor infrastructure planning.'

New regulations many schools will not be able to gives pupils a hot lunch every day. 

'You get through to a call centre and they don’t know the area. I was told before there was no such place as Durrus.'

Veteran journalist and broadcaster baffled by Fianna Fáil heavyweights backing for Jim Gavin.

Sinn Féin Cork South Central TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that savings from the free schoolbooks’ scheme are being “swallowed up by digital devices and increased voluntary contributions”.

Since the then-Irish Water opened its €40m Lee Rd water-treatment plant in the summer of 2022, homes across the city have experienced persistent problems with brown and orange discoloured water.

The issue was raised in a motion proposed by Independent councillor Finbarr Harrington at the recent meeting of Cork County Council’s West Cork Municipal District.

The men, who are allegedly members of a Lithuanian organised crime gang, were remanded in custody for a fortnight.

In all the circumstances the judge said that instead of a number of sentences totalling five months, the young man could do 220 hours of community service.

The theatre said the new sponsorship deal would help to support up to 100 jobs, while assisting in nurturing young musical talent.

Founded in 1989 by the ISPCC, Childline offers a free, anonymous and confidential service that is available to children 24 hours a day by phone, text, and online web chat.

Harper’s Island is in contention in the suburb category and potentially the overall title of Ireland’s Greenest Place.

Now officially renamed the Analog Devices Cork City Marathon, the 2026 race will take place on May 31, 2026.

Defence solicitor Colette McCarthy said her client was pleading guilty to careless driving. She said the junction in question was a difficult one where the road “curved to one side.” 

The Fianna Fáil leader said it was “about the presidency, it’s not about Fianna Fáil” as he argued against criticism of the selection process.

Upon inspection of the vehicle, the motorist was found to be in breach of six separate issues.

A condition of the suspended sentence was that he would pay €5,000 in compensation to the injured party.

The 'Bantry Line' is the main route used by lorries transporting fish from Castletownbere fisheries harbour

Since it was established in 2022, Cork City AC has grown to almost 200 members, many of whom compete regularly on the athletics circuit around the country.

The majority of those patients on trolleys in Cork hospitals last month were in CUH (792), while 70 people were on trolleys in the Mercy University Hospital, and 13 in Bantry General Hospital.

In April, Garda management in the Cork City Division amalgamated Carrigaline and Douglas into one unit, and the units covering Bishopstown and Ballincollig into another.

Brian Fenton joins The Everyman from Druid in Galway, where he has spent the past seven years as producer.  He also worked in the producing office of The Old Vic Theatre, in London.

Patrick Costin was remanded in custody with consent to bail until September 15. 

The Pride of Place awards were established to promote and celebrate the best in community development.

The HSE has admitted that women who tried to self-register with BreastCheck earlier this year had issues viewing their details.

Dublin and Tipperary were the two highest-grossing counties for the speed vans, with Cork and Kildare following closely behind.

Judge Dorgan said that in light of the fact that the accused had already been in custody since August 21 on the two public order charges it was appropriate to strike out both matters and explained to the defendant that this was the end of the case.

Sergeant John Dineen outlined the allegations and handed in a medical report which set out details of the arm injury.

Clonakilty District Court head that Bradley Williamson threw a container containing three 'wraps' of cannabis in a nearby field and ran away from gardaí. 

Under the Disability Act 2005, an assessment report must be completed within six months of the date an application was received.

Following Seán Kelly's decision to drop out of contention, Ms Humphreys was the only candidate to reach that threshold by the time the nomination window closed today.

Cork South West TD and Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins said the school meals programme had promised fairness, but had instead unravelled into a policy “with more holes than help”, leaving smaller schools at risk of losing out.

Examples of the high speeds detected yesterday include a motorist travelling at 78km/h in a 60km/h zone on the R639 in Glanmire.

In a statement, Mr Kelly said it became clear to him that he would not reach the required 20 nominations from within the parliamentary party.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) in its pre-budget submission noted the core value of the fuel allowance has been frozen since Budget 2022, despite prices now being approximately 60% higher for electricity and 90% higher for gas compared to 2021.

Uisce Éireann has warned that mains flushing works may cause discolouration and water supply disruption in parts of Cork city’s northside for two days this week

His solicitor said the accused had addiction and mental health difficulties.

Defying the wishes of Taoiseach and party leader Micheál Martin, Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher is seeking the Fianna Fáil nomination to run for president. Donal O’Keeffe spoke with the Glanmire man.

It will be called The Library of Traumatic Memory, he revealed.

Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the school’s facilities, meet staff and students, and gain an insight into the school community.

Detective Garda Rory Fogarty said that in a follow-up search at a house the gardaí seized €2,500 in cash which was believed to be the proceeds of drug-dealing.

When a garda confirmed service of the book of evidence on the defendant at Cork District Court, Judge Mary Dorgan sent the case forward for trial.

Judge Mary Dorgan said the case was too serious to be dealt with at the district court.

Pádraig O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central, told The Echo he believed the party leadership had allowed a vacuum to grow around the party’s intentions for next month’s presidential election.

Participants came from across Cork and from clubs including Newcestown, Valley Rovers, Ballinhassig, Douglas, Midleton, Fermoy, and Nemo Rangers.

Cian O’Callaghan stepped up to lead the Social Democrats party while Ms Cairns has been on leave.

The cycle was first held in 2015 in memory of Triona Priestley, who passed away in 2014 from CF when she was just 15 years old.

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding a burglary at a commercial premises in Kinsale during the early hours of Saturday morning.

The Midleton Dinos fast-food restaurant, which has been open for business since May, is located at Market Green in Knockgriffin and near to the Midleton Fire Station.

Ovens native Siobhan McSweeney, perhaps best known for her acting role in Derry Girls, is tasked with presenting duties.

Project Ireland 2040 looks ahead to identify areas where Ireland needs to grow, including the projection that Cork city’s population will grow by 50%. It also sets out opportunities and enablers for economic growth. David Linnane looks at the most recent updates to the ambitious roadmap

Uisce Éireann has warned that essential mains repair works may cause overnight water supply disruption in parts of Cork city’s suburbs early this week

Billy Kelleher said had never “taken anything personally” during the course of his political career

Tickets go on sale this Friday September 5

The garda initiative has been running since midnight and will continue until midnight tonight

New report highlights how the ever-increasing number of children in homelessness is damaging childhoods across the country.

Speaking to The Echo, Rainbow Club CEO Karen O’Mahony said the decision to suspend registrations was an extremely difficult one to make.

Cork Prison has a bed capacity of 296 but last Monday it reached its previous overcrowding record of 403, operating at 136% capacity.

Now a firm fixture on Ireland’s festival calendar, fEast has grown into one of the most dynamic food festivals in the country.

Saturday’s rally heard that more than 1,500 healthcare workers have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, with 385 doctors and nurses being currently held without charge.

Whitechurch native Tiernan Burke has become the first new transitional deacon in Diocese of Cloyne for eight years.

The initiative has been developed to gather data in a user-friendly and engaging manner, to empower community groups, academics, and all Cork residents to access rich data available for their area

It will feature the finest cars on the planet from the awe-inspiring power of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren, to the grace and elegance of Porsche, Aston Martin, and Maserati.

Senator Nicole Ryan is calling on the Government to restore medium-term (12-18 months) supported housing for women and children fleeing domestic violence and addiction,

Micheál Martin  said he believed Mr Gavin has “all the right values” to take up the role, calling him an “extraordinary, accomplished person”.

Founder of the Greater Chernobyl Cause, Cork woman Fiona Corcoran, has criticised the decision to end the arrangement for Ukrainians which was in place in Millstreet.

The Road Safety Authority Child Casualties Report 2020-2024 revealed that of the 623 children killed or seriously injured on Irish roads, almost half (49%) were pedestrians, a quarter (25%) were passengers, and almost one fifth (18%) were cyclists.

From music to visual arts, with literature, dance and more, Culture Night in Cork will have plenty to enjoy. 

Each episode of the Cork Chronicles podcast will take listeners on a journey through time, from the poignant story of the Titanic’s final port of call in Cobh, to the living traditions of folklore, local museums and community led heritage initiatives.

David Lane, HSE South-West general manager of social inclusion, said lives would be saved due to a decision to provide naloxone, a medicine that can reverse opioid overdose, directly to people who have overdosed but decline ambulance transport to hospital.

Cork Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has previously formally declared his intention to seek backing, and former taoiseach, Bertie Ahern has refused to rule himself out of the race.