A Cork family has said they have been asking Cork City Council for more than 20 years to address mould, damp, and leaks in their home, receiving no response except a refusal to renovate their bathroom. Sharon and Kenneth Murphy live with their daughters Leah (16) and Megan (25) in a council-owned house in Desmond … Read more
The body of a man was recovered from the River Lee this evening. A search and rescue operation was launched but one man, aged in his 30s, has died. Victor Shine, second officer at Cork City Fire Brigade, told The Echo the incident was “a terrible tragedy”. “Two people were swimming from one side of … Read more
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has launched a public consultation for the emerging preferred route for the 18km, €1bn-plus Cork Luas scheme. Mr Martin — who earlier on Monday morning joined EU commissioner Michael McGrath to launch the new €23m Platform 6 at Kent Station — said that the Cork Luas would be a significant and transformational … Read more
Archyde New Look Closes Irish Operations, Clearance Sales Draw Crowds in Cork February 24, 2025 Retailer Cites “Sustained Losses” as Reason for Exit New Look, the UK-based clothing retailer, is winding down its Irish operations after several years of financial difficulties. The company cited “sustained losses and challenging market conditions” as the primary reasons for … Read more