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Accused man in Bandon murder trial sacks legal team
The jury in the trial of a man charged with murdering his friend in County Cork has been told that he has discharged his legal team, writes Natasha Reid. The 42-year-old’s trial was in its sixth day at...
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Man in critical condition following assault in Clonakilty
Gardaí investigating an assault that occurred outside a public house in Cork on Saturday March 11 are appealing for witnesses. A 30-year-old man suffered serious injuries during the incident at Pearse...
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Cllr Lil O’Donnell opts to leave newly named Solidarity party
CITY councillor Lil O’Donnell is leaving the Anti-Austerity Alliance as broadens it’s political approach under its new name, Solidarity. Cllr Lil O’Donnell speaking at a public meeting in 2012. Pic...
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Scrambler bikes ‘causing nuisance’
Residents of a housing estate on the north side of the city are “at their wits end” dealing with youths illegally driving scrambler motorbikes in the area, according to a Cork City Councillor. Fianna...
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Concerns raised over English Market protocols for tours
New protocols which will effectively see tourists denied entry to the English Market will damage the landmark’s international reputation, according to a local councillor. The English Market. Fianna...
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Cork named Ireland’s favourite food county
Covering all things Irish from food products to farmer’s markets, the Love Irish Food Favourites Survey received a total of 2150 votes across 10 categories. The new survey carried out by ’Love Irish...
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Concerns over relocation of Mayfield Post Office
CONCERNS have been raised about the relocation of Mayfield post office from the Kerry Road to the local shopping centre, forcing customers to cross the busy North Ring Road. Workers’ Party councillor,...
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Residents in Wilton call for bus lane probe
RESIDENTS in Wilton are calling for an independent investigation into a bus lane involved in several collisions. A bus lane on what is known as the Wilton Corridor was installed in 2003 between CUH...
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Plans for Cork growth cater for 850k people
CORK needs to grow to accommodate almost 850,000 people by 2050, according to Cork County Council and Cork City Council’s joint submission to the new National Planning Framework. ‘Cork 2050 —...
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Crackdown on underage drinking in Cork on Paddy’s Day
A FIANNA Fáil councillor is calling for a zero-tolerance policy on underage drinking on St Patrick’s Day. Cllr Tim Brosnan claims that the day has gotten out of hand in recent years, with huge numbers...
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First fine in seven years issued for dog fouling
CORK City Council has issued its first fine for dog fouling in seven years. The local authority has been criticised in recent weeks for failing to prosecute those who repeatedly breach dog fouling...
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Man fights for life after assault in Clonakilty
A 30-YEAR-old man is currently fighting for his life in Cork University Hospital after a serious assault outside a busy bar in west Cork at the weekend. It is understood that the man is currently in...
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The Nano Nagle Place project is about to bloom
After a multi-million euro redevelopment, Nano Nagle Place will reopen this summer as a heritage centre and community educational facility. Kevin O’Neill looks at the ambitious plans for the city...
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