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<p> Garda forensics teams at the scene last week after a body was discovered near the Waste Water treatment plant at Ballyellis in Mallow. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Man murdered in Mallow may have been killed in professional 'execution' hit

Gardaí are seeking information from anyone who was in the vicinity of the River Blackwater at Ballyellis

<p>DISBELIEF: Glen Rovers boss Tomás Mulcahy momentarily keeps his emotions in check after their Cork Premier SHC final win over St Finbarr's at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Pic: David Ribeiro, Inpho</p>

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Glen Rovers boss Tomás Mulcahy: No disrespect but beating the Barrs makes it sweeter

<p>Eoin O'Leary was electric for Glen ROvers in his side's Cork Premier SHC final victory over St Finbarr's. Pic: ©INPHO/David Ribeiro</p>

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Cork hurling final player ratings: Coughlan and O'Leary shine for the Glen

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Footballers form guard of honour for teammate, parents, and brother killed in Waterford arson attack

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Hotel review: Every guest is a VIP at this legendary beachfront hotel

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€495k Clonakilty home is an A-rated West Cork renovation success story

Glen Rovers v St Finbarr's - Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

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From Spice Girls to Father Ted: In the 90s, culture was in your face — not on your phone

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Cyclist, 60s, hospitalised with serious injuries following road traffic incident in Cork

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Poverty to blame for decline in reading test scores, research suggests

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Twenty-four Romanian men removed from Ireland on charter flight – O’Callaghan

Irish surgeon urges Taoiseach to travel to Gaza to 'see the destruction'

Irish surgeon urges Taoiseach to travel to Gaza to 'see the destruction'

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Axel honoured, Europe parked, Munster turn eyes up the road

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Munster head coach hopeful Brian Gleeson will get Ireland recognition

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Small details pay big as Ballincollig bounce back

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Watch: 'It'll be a big night on the northside' -Anthony Daly reflects on Glen Rovers' hard-fought win over the Barrs

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