Health Minister Simon Harris also pleaded with people to “keep your distance”.

The building premises at 85 South Mall is now to undergo a “deep clean” and staff have been instructed to work from home.

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin’s bright young hope, beamed as his cheering supporters hoisted him aboard their shoulders like a rock star after securing 14,057 votes in Cork South Central.

The appeal of expensive clothes and lots of money are drawing youngsters into the vicious world of the drugs trade with deadly consequences, writes Liz Dunphy.

A new law extending the minimum jail time that murderers serve hasn’t been activated yet — so families bereaved by murder are begging Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan to implement the Parole Act 2019, writes Liz Dunphy

A total of six people were arrested for drugs offences last week alone in Cork and gardaí are now calling on the public to report to them whenever they see suspected drug use or drug dealing on the streets.

The Irish man arrested by police in England on suspicion of assisting 15 people with illegal entry into the UK has been released from custody.

Cork city is in the grips of an epidemic. Heroin use is rampant on the streets, with users taking the drug in the open, not caring who can see them. However, many are trying to get out of the habit, writes Liz Dunphy

Liz Dunphy The teenager whose bloodied face was shared in photos on social media this week said that only one person came to her aid during a vicious attack in Cork city centre on Saturday night.

The temporary release of their daughter’s killer has left her family hurt and angry, writes Liz Dunphy.

Lena Gourley said: "It was like having my sight taken away."

“We have it all on cctv, if the poster finds its way back into the bar over the weekend we'll say no more about it!”

A Corkman who volunteered to fight ISIS on the front line in Iraq has appealed to the people of Ireland to help support efforts to thwart the spiralling crisis, writes Liz Dunphy of the Evening Echo.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

A Corkman who volunteered to fight ISIS on the front line in Iraq has appealed to the people of Ireland to help support efforts to thwart the spiralling crisis, writes Liz Dunphy of the Evening Echo.

Gardaí arrested two people in Cork yesterday morning in connection with a garda investigation into an organised crime group and serious assaults in the citywrites Liz Dunphy of the Evening Echo.

Gardaí have arrested a man who burst into a house in Cork city brandishing a knife, threatening two women.

Gardaí are hunting for an armed robber who stole cash from a service station in Cork last night, writes Liz Dunphy of the Evening Echo.

Artist Salvadore Dali chose to live in the Girona region of Spain for good reason, says Liz Dunphy.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

A Limerick man has been killed in a domestic disturbance in the US. Referee remarks could land the Cork Board in trouble; and an airline has banned hunting trophies following the ’Cecil the Lion’ outcry. Here’s this morning’s irishexaminer.com round-up.

As eBay and Done Deal grab a greater share of the second hand market, charity shops are upping their game and reminding customers that donated items are sold for good causes, not just for profit, reports Liz Dunphy.

Families should be grateful to your paper for the article by Liz Dunphy (16 July) which highlighted the reported adverse reactions experienced by young Irish girls to the so-called “cervical cancer” vaccine.

I arrive back from the Canary Islands, with a brief stop-over in London, and have messages on my telephone which make me wonder if there is more exotic wildlife to be seen in West Cork than in many far-flung places.

Seasoned online shopper Liz Dunphy offers advice on how to get the best out of couch shopping

Liz Dunphy explores current thinking on the concept of family and talks to an eminent researcher, a donor-conceived adult and a constitutional expert on the current family values.

When model Roz Purcell asked ex-footballer-turned-designer Pat Morley to create ‘that’ blue suit for the VIP awards, it was the beginning of a fashion sensation, writes Liz Dunphy.

Liz Dunphy looks at addiction and prescription tranquilisers — and talks to the practitioners who are re-humanising the treatment of emotional distress — without pharmaceutical intervention.

A project shows real-life contemporary users in designer clothes talking about the physical, mental and emotional toll that the drug takes on them. Liz Dunphy reports.

Despite a marked improvement in the local elections, women still account for just 20% of local councillors, write Adrian Kavanagh, Fiona Buckley, Claire McGing, and Noirín Clancy

Vintage clothes are the way to go for truly on-trend fashionistas, writes Liz Dunphy.

“There are many different reasons why a woman would need to have a pregnancy terminated,” says Claire. “I never thought I would be a woman to have a reason to do so, but I was.”

A youth-led Cork project, nurturing teen talent in a welcoming environment, is a huge success, says Liz Dunphy.