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Bishop Fintan Gavin: ‘Christmas is a time to reflect and to look forward’

Bishop Fintan Gavin: ‘Christmas is a time to reflect and to look forward’

Over the Christmas season, one of the great gifts we all receive is the gift of a little extra time. For a few days, many of us are freer from the...

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Niall MacCarthy: Our ‘small airport’ is going places

In the lead up to Christmas, you’d scarcely find a more heartwarming, joyful and happy place than Cork Airport. Simply stand in our Arrivals area...

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Kathriona Devereux: Tech giants want us to stay in and scroll: get out and connect

Kathriona Devereux: Tech giants want us to stay in and scroll: get out and connect

Happy eve of Christmas Eve! With just two sleeps to go, I hope you are truly all set for Christmas. If you’ve made it through December’s office...

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100 years after his birth, a salute to Glucksman

100 years after his birth, a salute to Glucksman

Recently, my phone pinged with a message from a friend, the principal of a school in Cork that participates in the Delivering Equality of Opportunity...

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Trevor Laffan: Advertisers and influencers be warned, I’m a fashion-free zone

Trevor Laffan: Advertisers and influencers be warned, I’m a fashion-free zone

A guy walked past me in an airport recently and caught my attention. He was in his late thirties approximately, but he could have been younger or...

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John Dolan: Thin gruel... but here’s my top ten TV picks for Christmas ’25

John Dolan: Thin gruel... but here’s my top ten TV picks for Christmas ’25

If you’re a fan of Mrs Brown’s Boys and Fair City, I have good news: You’ll be able to get your regular festive fix of both this Christmas. If...

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Cork man with unique place in US history to be celebrated as part of Irish America 250

Cork man with unique place in US history to be celebrated as part of Irish America 250

“Never has a nation so small inspired so much in another” – President Barrack Obama, Irish America 250 From conception to birth, and from...

20.12.2025 10

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John Arnold: A year of ups and downs... in life, in sports, and on my farm

John Arnold: A year of ups and downs... in life, in sports, and on my farm

Here we are, a week before Christmas, and I’m still asking myself, ‘Where did that year go at all?’ Maybe as one gets older – and not a lot...

19.12.2025 10

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Conor Healy: 'The ambition for Cork is clear...now the task is to deliver'

Conor Healy: 'The ambition for Cork is clear...now the task is to deliver'

The Christmas and New Year period is always a useful moment to pause. In business, we are rarely afforded the luxury of looking back for long; the...

19.12.2025 9

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Catherine Conlon: 'I took a break from the hectic Christmas build-up and went to Glenstal'

Catherine Conlon: 'I took a break from the hectic Christmas build-up and went to Glenstal'

As the news fills with articles about ‘surviving Christmas’. I took a different route this year and spent five days in Glenstal. I moved away from...

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Áilín Quinlan: I went to pick up something easy for dinner...but paused

Áilín Quinlan: I went to pick up something easy for dinner...but paused

If you’re feeling €20 is the new €10, or €10 is the new fiver when it comes to food shopping in this country, read on. Mid to late afternoon,...

18.12.2025 10

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Explainer: What is assisted decision-making? 

Explainer: What is assisted decision-making? 

Decision-making is an integral part of our lives. At different times, we make important decisions about our finances, property, employment,...

17.12.2025 10

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Kathriona Devereux: 'Irish audiences are a curious bunch'

Kathriona Devereux: 'Irish audiences are a curious bunch'

For the past 11 years, I have had the privilege of travelling around our beautiful country meeting some of Ireland’s best and brightest minds while...

17.12.2025 10

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Do you have a fear of Christmas season?

Do you have a fear of Christmas season?

A fear of Christmas is something you may not have even imagined, but it’s very real for those living with Christougenniatikophobia - and no less...

16.12.2025 9

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Trevor Laffan: Sorry, if an alien comes to my bedside, I will definitely panic

Trevor Laffan: Sorry, if an alien comes to my bedside, I will definitely panic

There is an association called CERO in France which brings people together who claim to have met aliens. The group facilitates those who believe alien...

16.12.2025 10

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John Dolan: There’s some awful drivers out there... learners are the safest

John Dolan: There’s some awful drivers out there... learners are the safest

There are far too many learner drivers on our roads, we are told. And it’s true: Figures in recent weeks revealed there were 394,128 L-plate...

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Cork Views: What makes Rotary Tree of Remembrance so special

Cork Views: What makes Rotary Tree of Remembrance so special

It’s that time of year again! As Cork city prepares to sparkle for Christmas, one festive landmark stands out - not just for its beauty, but for its...

13.12.2025 10

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How to enjoy Christmas without burn-out

How to enjoy Christmas without burn-out

s the festive season draws near, many people experience a blend of excitement and mounting pressure. Here, I will share some guidance on how to...

12.12.2025 7

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John Arnold: Reflections on my December pilgrimage to Lourdes

John Arnold: Reflections on my December pilgrimage to Lourdes

On my way to Lourdes last week, I was thinking about the ‘great debate’ at the Council of Trent, 1545-1563 and later the ‘theological...

12.12.2025 10

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9 tips to get you safely through Christmas

9 tips to get you safely through Christmas

As we prepare for the festive season, we navigate our to-do list and our diaries with anticipation while bracing ourselves for the extravagance –...

11.12.2025 8

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Áilín Quinlan: Would you pay someone else to decorate your home for Christmas?

Áilín Quinlan: Would you pay someone else to decorate your home for Christmas?

Oh, what would I give? To come home from work to find the house transformed into a childhood Christmas fantasy. To walk in the door and see a tall,...

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Explainer: What supports are available to self-employed people? 

Explainer: What supports are available to self-employed people? 

Q: What supports are available if I am self-employed and become unemployed? If you find yourself unemployed or you are getting less work than before,...

10.12.2025 10

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Farewell to the Coliseum, a place that bowled generations over

Farewell to the Coliseum, a place that bowled generations over

There are just two weeks left to get a last strike at the Coliseum, as the long-running entertainment complex, officially known as Leisureplex, closes...

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Boundary disputes: What you need to know...

Boundary disputes: What you need to know...

Q: Who owns the boundary between your property and your neighbour’s? The general rule is that any boundaries between your land and your...

09.12.2025 10

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Trevor Laffan: I’m a grinch, but there was one festive hug I’ll cherish forever

Trevor Laffan: I’m a grinch, but there was one festive hug I’ll cherish forever

Is Christmas all it’s cracked up to be? I’m not so sure, but it is almost upon us. Not for everyone though is it ‘the season to be jolly, tra la...

09.12.2025 10

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John Dolan: There’s a song about Killeagh? And who in hell is Bad Bunny?

John Dolan: There’s a song about Killeagh? And who in hell is Bad Bunny?

I’ve come to the conclusion that I really need to get out more. No, literally. I really need to get out of the house more - and specifically, I need...

07.12.2025 10

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Things to do with kids in Cork this Christmas

Things to do with kids in Cork this Christmas

1. Wonderlights at Fota House Wonderlights has returned to Fota House again this Christmas, with over a million lights and sculptures, illuminating a...

06.12.2025 10

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Cork Views: Yes, cash is king... but cards can save you money

Cork Views: Yes, cash is king... but cards can save you money

Cash is King. This is what those in power are now telling us. Of course, most of us knew that all along and are pleased to see our elected officials...

05.12.2025 10

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John Arnold: Time to rest and reflect, festive season only starts on December 8

John Arnold: Time to rest and reflect, festive season only starts on December 8

So here it is...well - nearly Merry Christmas, but Advent is here, the Church’s Liturgical New Year, and of course December is the beginning the...

05.12.2025 10

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Our fight for equal rights for disabled people

Today, December 3, the world observes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme ‘Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies...

04.12.2025 9

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Áilín Quinlan: I had a €165 ticket for Bob Dylan...but never got to see him

So, I’ll tell you how I went to Bob Dylan and never got to see him. But also how the night restored my faith in the kindness and humanity of the...

04.12.2025 9

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How your business can take steps in December to help navigate the new year

January’s challenges are often created in December, and it’s a truth that many SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) owners across Cork know all too...

03.12.2025 10

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Kathriona Devereux: Great gift ideas that will help you fly Cork flag this Christmas

It’s December, so it’s officially safe to talk about Christmas. I have already witnessed trolleys teetering with towers of toys departing Smyths....

03.12.2025 9

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Trevor Laffan: The secret to happy retirement in sun? Live like the locals do

It still amazes me how some people always manage to find something to crib about while living or holidaying in idyllic locations. Fellow Echo...

02.12.2025 10

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John Dolan: If you sit a job interview, the least you deserve is a prompt reply

Say hello warmly. Look into their eyes. Smile. Shake their hands firmly. Sit down and lean forward slightly in your chair. And, begin... “So, why do...

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Cork Views: 'Bishop Lucey Park will sparkle over the coming weeks with Corkmas events'

It’s prompted debate and discussion, but people have been voting with their feet and flocking in huge numbers to enjoy the new, reimagined Bishop...

29.11.2025 10

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Black Friday? Make it a Green day in Cork instead!

As the festive season approaches, multinational retail chains flood our screens with promotions related to Black Friday tomorrow. A quieter, more...

28.11.2025 9

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John Arnold: I wept as we buried Michael, a friend who lived life with gusto

“God help us, Maurice, ’tis the workhouse for us,” was a cant, a saying, I often heard older people repeat down the years. It might have been...

28.11.2025 9

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Áilín Quinlan: Our streets will never be safe if thugs keep getting away with it

There are nine million bicycles in Beijing, according to Katie Melua. There are also an estimated 1.1 million security cameras in that city....

27.11.2025 8

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I let my pigeon go at a Cork city park - where is he now?

I am pure nosey, it’s a talent I have perfected over the years. So, needless to say, I just couldn’t wait to get to see the new-look Bishop Lucey...

27.11.2025 9

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Tips before you buy a gadget gift for a child for Christmas 

It’s that time of year again, when many of you may be feeling pressured to buy smart devices for your children. As a parent, I’ve been there and...

26.11.2025 10

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Killer queen! Cork in frontline of battle to stop Asian hornet

A hornets’ nest is something we instinctively try to avoid. Most of us, thankfully, have only encountered them metaphorically. Avoiding them...

26.11.2025 10

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Trevor Laffan: Pause and engage... how we can break the cycles of crime

Research from around the world has shown crime is spatially clustered in ‘hot spots’, according to a recent newspaper report. The finding is so...

25.11.2025 10

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30 years on: Day Ireland lifted ban on divorce

In December, 2017, the New York Times published a lengthy feature under the heading ‘How Ireland Moved to the Left’. At first glance, readers may...

25.11.2025 10

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John Dolan: Retire to a place in the sun? I couldn’t cope with the expats!

The quote ‘Hell is other people’ is one that often comes to my mind whenever I am in an airport. You’re stuck there in clammy, packed spaces...

23.11.2025 20

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Cork Views: City initiative is a boost for coffee culture

Independent coffee shops across the city are invited to take part in the Cork Business Association’s (CBA) Coffee House Lates initiative later this...

22.11.2025 20

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John Arnold: The life and times of Bartlemy Billy as he enters his 98th year

Imagine a little boy of 11 years old, during the ‘Emergency’ around 1939 or 1940. Times are tough with food rationing on the way and money is...

21.11.2025 10

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Cork Views: 'Hell is... other people on my bus commute'

Third level education is a challenge all in itself, but add being a mature student, and a mature student that doesn’t drive, to the mix and you get...

21.11.2025 10

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Cork Views: How law can help us build a better world

Is international law working in today’s world? That was the theme of a conference I attended recently in UCC’s Council Room organised by FLAC...

20.11.2025 10

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Áilín Quinlan? How much for a new, space-age, state-of-the-art iPhone?!

I’ve suspected this for a long time, but now I know it’s true. We’ve entirely lost the run of ourselves. Apple, according to a google search,...

20.11.2025 10

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