When it comes to eking out and seeking out relations, John Arnold says he's always interested. In his weekly column, he tells us about his decision to undertake a DNA test
IT is over a month now since Leo Varadker was chosen to be the leader of Fine Gael and well nigh three weeks since he became Taoiseach.
On the tenth anniversary of the iPhone, JOHN DOLAN ponders whether they are really as 'smart' we we think
As obesity rates soar and kids as young as eight show high blood pressure while teens have signs of early heart disease, the Irish Heart’s Head of Advocacy Chris Macey tells us about their new petition, which is taking a stand against junk marketing
Flor McCarthy, managing partner at McCarthy & Co solicitors, a Cork-based nationwide legal practice specialising in personal injury and medical negligence, answers a Q&A on the issues facing the industry
In his weekly column John Arnold talks about his visit to the redeveloped Pairc Ui Chaoimh
In his weekly column, Michael Patwell talks about moving house and how he never wants to do it again!
Frank Mulrennan, President, Local Ireland, wishes the Evening Echo a happy birthday. Local Ireland is the representative body for regional newspapers in Ireland, which represents more than 40 regional newspapers nationwide
The Evening Echo is 125 years old on June 14 and we are marking the anniversary all this week. Here is a message from Editor of the Evening Echo, Maurice Gubbins
In the first of a two-part column, John Arnold talks about his recent trip to Lourdes
With our history of emigration and experience of racism abroad, you would think that the Irish psyche would be attuned to the vulnerability and needs of asylum-seekers, so says Colette Sheridan in her weekly column.
Jer Buckley, PRO of the Irish National Flood Forum, says the scheme put forward by the Office of Public Works is the best option to make Cork safe from floods while retaining its unique character
On Friday, June 16, a day of celebrations will take place in Castlelyons to mark a century of the local creamery, since its humble beginnings in 1917, writes John Arnold.
Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, known as Sr Stan, founder of Focus Ireland and the Immigrant Council of Ireland, discusses her work with people on the margins and her belief that Ireland remains a deeply unfair society.
Today is World MS Day. Cork woman Michelle Hanley talks about life with the disease, which affects 9,000 people in Ireland
The economy is recovering — but the man on the 203 or 208 bus must pay and pay and pay, so says Michael Patwell in his weekly column.
If we, as adults and parents, along with political leaders and religious leaders from around the globe, cannot comprehend the barbarity of such an act, what hope an eight-year-old? asks John Dolan in his weekly column
This Saturday, May 20, Cork people are being invited to have their say on LGBTI+Youth Strategy By Dr Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs
Every year, hundreds of elderly people are facing demands for money, have their pension withheld or possessions taken, says NAOMI FEELY, Senior Policy Officer with Age Action
For many people, abortion is not a black and white issue, says Colette Sheridan, which is reflected in an Irish-made independent film, Twice Shy, which is being screened at Cannes this month.
Hen parties... I couldn't think of anything worse, says Ailin Quinlan in her weekly column
Recently returned to Cork, Joe O’Shea, a journalist and broadcaster with a strong interest in Brand Storytelling, shares his latest Manifesto on Cork and asks if we are ready for change
John Doran, a Guidance Counsellor in the Patrician Secondary School, Co. Kildare, and author of a book promoting resilience and positive mental health for students, wonders if the education system needs a shake-up
FR LIAM KELLEHER, a Roman Catholic curate based in Cobh, says the outcry over the St Vincent’s Hospital site is yet another example of society attacking the Christian ethos
In his weekly column, TREVOR LAFFAN talks about the tradition of local people coming together to dig a grave when someone in their community dies
In her weekly column, The Reluctant Emigrant, Denise Hession ponders Ireland's property market
Mum IRENE LONG says a recent encounter with Cork’s hospitals with her two-year-old daughter brought home to her how the entire system requires root and branch reform
