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Prayers for Emily Roman who drowned at Fountainstown beach Co Cork yesterday.
Emily was due to celebrate her 8th birthday tomorrow.
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Photo supplied by the woman’s family.
This is Bruna Fonseca who was found dead at an apartment in Liberty St Cork this morning.
The 28 year old from Brazil had worked at the Mercy University Hospital .
A 29 year old man remains in custody
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The man who died after he was attacked at Mercy University Hospital Cork this morning has been named as 89 year old Mathew Healy.
A man in his 30s remains in custody Both men were patients at the time of the incident.
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Sadly the death of 13 year old Ava Barry has been announced.
Ava from Co Cork who suffered from a rare form of epilepsy passed away surrounded by her loving family last night.
Ava’s mother Vera said her darling little girl is at peace now and no longer fighting her pain.
Breaking A major emergency operation is underway after in excess of 30 people reported feeling unwell at a centre for refugees in North Cork.
Teams of medics are at the location in Banteer and are carrying out tests on those feeling unwell.
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GUINNESS CONFIRMS THE GUINNESS CORK JAZZ FESTIVAL 2021 WILL BE TAKING PLACE THIS OCTOBER BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Music to the ears of festival goers!
@GuinnessIreland
Shortly after getting off the 225 bus Ali who works as a tailor
@SuitsCork
realised he left his wallet on the bus.
@Buseireann
drivers Robert & Jason found it & returned it along with cash & cards.
To salute their
#honesty
each driver got a brand new outfit for Christmas
A homeless man recovering from cancer & living in a tent is pleading for a place to call home.
69 year old Danny fears he’ll die in his tent and no one will know.
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The death has been announced of Cork actor Frank Twomey , who will be remembered for many stage appearances as well as his days alongside Bosco on kids Tv
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Breaking News - 29 year old Miller Pacheco has appeared in court charged with the murder of his former girlfriend 28 year old Bruna Fonseca at a flat on Librerty St Cork yesterday.
He was remanded in custody until Jan 9th .
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This is pure class. A mural made up out of 12,400 plastic bottle caps.
A massive well done to the pupils & staff at Ballineen NS West Cork.
It depicts the view of Ballineen Bridge with Enniskeane village on one side and Ballineen village on the other side.
Community Spirt
Breaking- Limerick all star hurler Kyle Hayes has been found GUILTY on two counts of violent disorder following a fight at a nightclub 4 years ago.
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Breaking News - Cork’s famous St Patrick’s Hill is set to become a ski slope as part of a 20 million euro million euro tourism project.
Plans to transform the hill in to an all year round snow & ice attraction will be announced later today
The man found decapitated & with his arms missing in the garden of a vacant house in
#Cork
has been named as Francis - Frankie Dunne. He had been homeless for sometime . He’s survived by family members and a large circle of friends.
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Breaking News - A number of people have been injured following a disturbance at a refugee centre in Killarney Co Kerry .
It’s understood some have received stab wounds but injuries are not like threatening.
Emergency services are on scene.
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@gardainfo
Can’t stop thinking about the woman who was buying a gold fish when I popped into the pet shop on North Main St Cork yesterday . As she was leaving with the fish in the bag full of water - she asked should she put a hole in the bag in case he couldn’t breathe. Eddie said no need.
May I say a sincere thanks to everyone for the good wishes on my 40 years in broadcasting. Also to pastry chef Bernadette Harrington
@ImperialCork
for this wonderful selection of goodies. Too nice to eat. She is such a talent.
So after lots of arguing & threatened with death I finally painted the fence outside. I even did a bit of weeding - only to be told they were flowers. I’ve gone into hiding.
Noel Barry who threatened to kill or cause serious harm during a serious of phone calls to the family of Cameron Blair who was stabbed to death in Cork last year has been sentenced to two year in prison . See
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So after years of pleading for an addition to the family Callum & Charlie Mai finally got their way & baby Cooper became part of our family today.
See you on the walks.
Congratulations to
@DrPaulColton
who has made history by becoming the longest serving Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork Cloyne & Ross since 1617. Continued good health & happiness to you & your family.
Well known GAA commentator Paudie Palmer has died.
The popular
@C103Cork
broadcaster &
@echolivecork
columnist was involved in a serious road crash on December 30th in Co Cork.
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Well done to Andy Brown a volunteer with
@crosshavencg
who saved a mans life today.
While shopping in B & Q in Mahon Cork a customer collapsed and needed urgent help . Luckily Andy who is trained in
#CPR
brought him back to life.
#RightPlaceRightTime
#LearnCPR
40 Years Ago This Saturday I Uttered The Words Good Morning - And That’s When My Career In The Media Kicked Off.
I Want To Say Thanks To
@Donal_OKeeffe
For This Article In
@irishexaminer
& Thank You To everyone I’ve Met Along The Way.
Breaking - Human remains found at a house in Youghal have been identified as those of Tina Satchwell.
I’ll be live from Cobh Garda Station where a man is still being questioned in relation to her murder
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Breaking News - Journalist Ian Bailey has died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Bantry Co Cork this afternoon.
The 64 year old was arrested twice in relation to the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier but never charged
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Please could anyone tell me when
#LoveIsIand
finishes. Please tell me it’s sometime next year because the mother in law hasn’t called once since it started.
Another great day for
@fotawildlife
as it announces the birth of three critically endangered Red panda cubs (One male, two female) & they need names.
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Congratulations to
@CorkAirport
voted Ireland’s most punctual Airpot by aviation experts. This year 2.6 million passengers are expected to travel through the Airport. Continued success to all.
Breaking - Up to 100 teens with their faces covered are running up & down St Patrick St
#Cork
. There are fears they will storm a number of stores in the city centre.
#Gardai
are on scene.
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Frightening scenes at the - Cobh Ramblers - Cork City game as a safety barrier gave way when supporters celebrated a Cork City goal. Play has been stopped while officials decide what to do.
Four cuddly-for now - cheetah cubs born
@fotawildlife
. Mum Nimpy feeling very proud. More than 200 cheetahs have been born in the park since 1985. Well Roth a visit.
Cork man Ryan Cody who was missing in New York has been found. Police officers located him in a hospital where he’s said to be safe & well. His family members in Fermoy are extremely greatful to everyone who reached out.
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@NYPDMissing
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@NYPDShea
News just in - Following a high speed chase on the Macroom bypass Santa was arrested on suspicion of dangerous sleigh driving .
Minister
@HMcEntee
said she hopes this was just a one off offence.
A file will be sent to the DPP
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@CorkSafetyAlert
Breaking - Investigation underway after a teenage girl was attacked by two suspected teens in
#Fermoy
Co Cork. One of two others who went to help the victim was assaulted & required stitches for his injuries
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@AmbulanceNAS
Due to increased costs in running the city Cork City Council has announced it will introduce a toll charge of 1 Euro for pedestrians who use St Patrick’s Bridge Cork.
The new charge will commence this Monday.
Breaking News. The death has been announced of former Cork GAA star & dual All Ireland Medal winner Teddy McCarthy.
At club level 57 year old McCarthy the only man in history to win two All Ireland medals in the one year played for Sarsfields .
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A 350 million euro investment by O’Callaghan Properties - subject to planning - will see
#Corks
docklands undergoing a transformation creating the way for 2k houses a new hospital mixed office space retail a cinema & apartments
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@KelleherColm
@CorkChamber
Well done again to all of the emergency services who worked so hard in fighting the blaze
@douglasvillage
last night. Everyone owes you all a massive thank you. Thoughts now turn to how we as consumers can help the traders. Hopefully we can do our bit keep everyone in a job.
Breaking 5 former Debenhams workers have gained entry to the
#Waterford
store in a bid to highlight their campaign for a better redundancy deal.
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A statement from the family of Liam Reilly who has died. Liam was the so so talented Bagatelle frontman
I’m sure he’d love to hear you sing a few of his songs
Summer in Dublin - Second Violin - the list is endless.
Breaking - This is the bulk carrier with cocaine worth up to 140 million euro on board currently being escorted into
#Cork
following a multi agency operation of the Wexford coast. A trawler believed to be part of the smuggling is grounded. 3 men in custody
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Sorry to hear Timmy Matley of the
@the_overtones
has died. The talented
#Cork
man who had been battling cancer died after a fall in the U.K. on Monday. He was such a gentleman who loved his city & the city loved him.
#RIP
Tim
A car & a truck have been seized as part of the investigation into the murder of Tina Satchwell.
A number of animals have also been removed from a house which is sealed off & where a dig is expected to take place tomorrow.
A man remains in custody
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#WATCH
The funeral has taken place of Cork All-Ireland dual star Teddy McCarthy. The 57-year-old died suddenly last Tuesday. Hundreds of mourners turned out to say goodbye
Southern Correspondent
@PaulByrne_1
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