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Anger as architect’s sketch shows Marina Park cut in half

This is a conceptual drawing of the proposed Marina Park by the Dutch architects OKRA and REDscap, who were hired by City Hall to design the park. City Hall has said this design was merely conceptual and would not reflect the finished design of the park.

A group of Cork home owners opposed to the GAA’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh masterplan have been annoyed by an architect’s...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 12:29pm Read More

Fury as ‘no’ leaflet delivered inside Referendum Commission brochure

A Fine Gael City Councillor has been left incensed after the information leaflet on the upcoming referendum was delivered to...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 12:21pm Read More

Titanic mural helps mark North-South link

The Titanic has been immortalised on the walls of Horgan’s Quay thanks to a North-South initiative. A mural project, which was...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 11:00am Read More

Naval Service detain Spanish fishing vessel

The Naval Service vessel LE Aisling has detained a Spanish registered fishing vessel approximately 175 nautical miles off the coast of Mizen Head, a spokesperson said.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 9:54am Read More

Cork School of Music introducing four-year degree in pop music

Forget about the X-Factor — if you dream of becoming a popstar then enrol in a college course. CIT School...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 9:32am Read More

Revealed: Secrets To Healthy Ageing

Ageing is inevitable but deteriorating health is unwelcome. Nutrition expert Patrick Holford reveals his top tips for looking...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 9:56am Read More

Page 3 Girls Progress? Oh Please!

A personal view by Colette Sheridan TOPLESS page 3 models, so beloved of The Sun, are for the...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 9:50am Read More

The Hen-trepreneur aged 11!

THERE’S not many ten-year-olds that would put a hen at the top of their Christmas list. But that’s exactly...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 2:50pm Read More

Another man makes sexual misconduct allegation against Travolta

Another man has accused John Travolta of sexual misconduct.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 8:43am Read More

No expense spared for Diddy’s Cannes entourage

P Diddy has brought an entourage of 50 people with him to Cannes Film Festival.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 8:31am Read More

I never watched show, admits UK ‘Apprentice’ reject

The contestant knocked out of last night's edition of 'The Apprentice' never watched the show before.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 8:18am Read More

Watts ‘terrified’ by Diana role

'King Kong' star Naomi Watts said she is "absolutely terrified" to play the role of Princess Diana in a new film portraying the last two years of her life.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 7:44am Read More

Minor failure can still lead to major achievements

Former Cork minor football selector and manager Diarmuid O’Donovan explains why losing at underage doesn’t always impact on players’ developement...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 4:16pm Read More

Improving Cork City are buoyed by support

By Alan Smith IT TOOK a third of the season but finally it looked like summer football had arrived on Friday,...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 10:06am Read More

Rebels must investment more in minor hurling

John Horgan on the serious issues undermining Cork minor hurling in recent years. WE have been down this road before,...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 12:38pm Read More

Over the Blue moon

Soccer - Barclays Premier League - Manchester City v Queens Park Rangers - Etihad Stadium

The Evening Echo’s resident Man City fan John Dolan on an epic finale to the league. WELL, that all went according to...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 12:36pm Read More

Ciarán Sheehan shines on return for club

By Rory Noonan CIARÁN Sheehan can’t wait for Cork’s Munster championship campaign to start, after making his return to competitive...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 12:31pm Read More

Men held in connection with ramming of Garda car

Three men remain in Garda custody in Longford this morning, in connection with an incident which saw a Garda Patrol car and two private vehicles rammed yesterday evening.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 8:59am Read More

US medical devices firm to announce 200 jobs

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will formally announce up to 200 new jobs at a US medical devices company in Galway this morning.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 8:50am Read More

Four students expelled for Facebook remarks

Four students at a secondary school in Dublin have been expelled for posting offensive remarks about teachers on Facebook.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 8:37am Read More

Two arrested in connection with explosives find

Gardaí have arrested two people following the discovery of an improvised device in Tallaght in Dublin last night.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 8:27am Read More

Homophobic bullying ‘widespread’ in Irish schools

Homophobic bullying in Irish schools is widespread in Irish schools, it has been claimed today.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 7:57am Read More

Ferdinand hints at international retirement

Rio Ferdinand appears to have brought down the curtain on his England career.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 9:07am Read More

Farrell: New ‘tap and go’ rule could abolish cynicism

GPA chief executive Dessie Farrell says there is too much room for skulduggery during stoppages for frees in Gaelic football, the Irish Examiner has reported.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 8:57am Read More

Fans warned of roaming charges in Ukraine

Football fans heading to Euro 2012 are being warned about excessive mobile phone bills because Ukraine is outside an EU-wide cap on charges.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 8:41am Read More

Poulter relishing ‘cut-throat’ matchplay

Ian Poulter has spoken of his excitement at playing this week's Volvo World Match Play Championship at Finca Cortesin near Marbella.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 8:12am Read More

Tevez not sorry for Ferguson banner, says report

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez appears to have no intention of apologising to Alex Ferguson for holding a banner mocking the Manchester United manager.