The first phase of the project, which is being developed by Cork County Council, will focus on developing a launch area for boats/kayaks close to Mallow bridge.

Two dozen properties hit the ‘Big Note’ in 2019, more than double the amount of the previous year in Cork, writes Tommy Barker

The mother of a 24-year-old man who was murdered just days before the birth of his first baby has issued an appeal to the killer to hand himself in.

You could argue the Cork SFC first round draws haven’t been too kind to Clyda Rovers in recent times.

Specialist county council outdoor teams have tackled drinking water leaks which accounted for losses of more than 1.5 million gallons daily in areas in Co Cork which would be at risk of poor, or no, supplies in the event of a repeat of drought conditions experienced last summer.

Monaghan native Barry McKenna (Ford Fiesta R5), who co-driven by Leon Jordan, jetted in from his New York base and claimed victory in the Crafted Fitted Furniture Cork Forest Rally that was based in Mallow and counted as two rounds of the Valvoline Irish Forest Rally Championship.

The priest officiating at the funeral of a man who was fatally stabbed on the street last week has questioned why people carry knives when they result in so much tragedy.

A suspect in the murder of a Galway native in Mallow on Thursday night is thought to have been a friend of the victim for some time.

Gardaí continue to search for a man who left the scene of the murder of Conor Quinn in Mallow, Co Cork, on Thursday night.

Sarsfields took on Killavullen at Pairc Uí Rinn in the Cork County Junior B Inter-Divisional hurling championship final replay.

Tributes have been paid to a 22-year-old student who lost his battle for life after a swimming accident in the US.

Donal O’Keeffe tells the story of the mobile library service which brings a sense of community and joy to people of all ages.

Fears have been expressed that a northern bypass of Mallow will be put on the long finger, as was the mothballed motorway link between Cork and Limerick.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has confirmed it will fund proposals to raise the level of a national road in Co Cork which has been closed to flooding for almost a week.

Doireann O’Sullivan is first through the dressing room door in Mourneabbey, sister Méabh but two paces behind.

Irish rallying reaches a watershed this weekend with the Acesigns Signmakers Cork “20” International Rally that begins tomorrow.

Plans for a development of more than 30 new homes in the southside suburbs of Cork have been lodged.

The fourth round of the Valvoline Irish Forest Rally Championship, the Jim Walsh Cork Forest Rally in Mallow, proved to be an epic contest between Cork driver Owen Murphy (Mitsubishi) and his Limerick co-driver Anthony Nestor, who managed to overcome the spirited challenge of Monaghan’s Jost Moffett/John Rowan (Mitsubishi) to claim a 7.4 second victory.

A Garda operation in Dublin against serial burglars resulted in a 54% increase in break-ins to homes in Cork City and suburbs.

A new greenway and a woodland recreational area are among a range of ambitious new amenity, cultural, and tourism projects being pursued by a dynamic new lobby group launched in north Cork.

Bill Linnane meets up for an exclusive interview with members of the Hennessy dynasty and finds out why the Irish connection is still strong with the famous brandy producing family.

WITH the daffodils just popping up now among the anemones and snowdrops in its front drive, and under old chestnut trees, Woodville House is a River Blackwater treasure, and an early-season Munster market arrival.

A Christmas floral demonstration by Eileen O’Brien will take place on Thursday December 4 at 8pm in Belgooly Community Centre. Entry €10 (including refreshments) and details from Nicola Desmond 086 8515371.

A Government TD has told the Taoiseach and the boss of Irish Water that he will not pay for his house to be metered for a second time "because it makes absolutely no sense".

Greed was behind a fraud by one of Ireland’s biggest cattle exporters which saw diseased cattle delivered to Morocco.

A rural community has united to enter the digital age.

Cork County Council has carried out emergency repairs to part of a noted death-trap road, after three cars overturned in the space of 24 hours.

While a rather piqued Mrs Menu has, betimes, decided the best place for The Menu’s exquisitely plated edible creations is languishing on the wall just behind his head...

Cork County Council has temporarily lifted an overtime ban on its road repair crews so they can try and tackle the pothole crisis on many of the county’s 12,000kms of roads.

¦ Sunday’s Well Flower & Garden Club will hold its Christmas work and party night on Wednesday next, Dec 18, at 8pm in St Vincent’s Parish Centre.

Michael Winters continued his splendid run when Jansboy landed the Join The Tipperary Supporters’ Club 2014 Maiden Hurdle at Tipperary yesterday.

Mitchelstown 0-15 Buttevant 0-07

Gardaí have launched a probe into the death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from a tractor.

Grenagh 1-11 Fermoy 1-09

Dripsey 1-16 Dromina 2-11

Fine Gael Cork TD Tom Barry admitted he was not looking forward to facing his wife after he caused major controversy by pulling a female TD on to his lap during an early morning Dáil abortion debate.

A Mass-going North Cork TD has been given assurances by Church leaders that he will not be excommunicated for supporting the abortion legislation.