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Mystery motorist saves woman from death in crash inferno
A MYSTERY motorist has been branded a hero after he dragged a woman from a crashed car seconds before it was engulfed in flames.
Noel set to be next mayor of County Cork
MAYOR of Mallow Cllr Noel O'Connor (FG) looks certain to become the new mayor of County Cork after successfully winning the party nomination at a secret ballot on Monday.
Fast talking boffin Fergus nails life and death in three minutes
A scientist from Farran in Mid Cork beat off competition from peers from 22 other countries to be named World Champion Science Communicator after he took just three minutes to explain how a species of frog can freeze itself solid over winter while remaining alive and then 'defrost' to continue its lifecycle in spring.
Over 60% of Irish drowning deaths occur in fresh water
MORE than 60% of people who drown in Ireland each year do so in fresh water and almost 40% of those lose their lives in our rivers.
Phew! what a vintage scorcher
THE village of Castletownroche rolled back the years last Sunday as people basked in the sunshine and enjoyed a nostalgic trip down memory.
Ambulances failing to meet response targets
NEARLY four in every ten potentially life threatening emergency calls made in the south of Ireland during the first three months of the year were not responded to within target times, the Department of Health has revealed.
Summer festival promises to be one of the best ever
MILLSTREET is gearing up for a four day Summer Festival in its Gathering promotion running from July 4-7 that is sure to open the arms of welcome to family and friends far and wide.
Munster hurling championship weaves its magic yet again
GEEZ thanks John Allen. Thanks Limerick.
Banteer man to bike it from Bray to Brno and back, for Downes parents
A BANTEER man is aiming to bike it from Bray to Brno to help support parents of children born with Down Syndrome.
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From court to cleaning up
IN a first for Mallow, people served with Community Service Orders have been put to work cleaning up a litter blackspot on the outskirts of the town.
Endangering garda's life added to Fouhy charges
A CASTLEYONS man has been sent forward for trial on charges of assaulting a garda and endangering his life outside the Cork Marts complex in Fermoy.
Sentence appeal backfires on Glock man
A 33-year-old Nork Corkman has had his sentence for a firearms offence increased to nine years after the Court of Criminal Appeal decided that the sentence he had received from a circuit court judge in Cork was too lenient.
Sod turned on grassland centre
A NEW multi-million research and educational facility in Fermoy is set to play a pivotal role in the expansion of Irish farming under the governments Food Harvest 2020 initiative.
Three accidents in a week at 'disaster waiting' bridge
A BRIDGE on the N73 recently branded "a disaster waiting to happen" has been the scene of three more accidents within the past week.
12 local businesses press the Accelerator
TWELVE local small businesses are looking to accelerate their growth prospects after completing a new management development programme in Mallow.
Connie left speechless at turnout for his last day
Customers turn up to wish him well
Local company wins award
Danone Baby Nutrition, Macroom was presented with the Excellence Through People (ETP) award by Minister of State for Small Business John Perry at a ceremony last Friday.
Drunk man tried to break into Kanturk dentist's premises
A MAN who tried to break into a dentist's premises in Kanturk when he was "drunk and on drugs" has escaped a jail sentence.
Rent increases 'will see single mothers go hungry'
RENTAL increases on council houses in north Cork would result in single mothers going hungry.
From court to cleaning up
IN a first for Mallow, people served with Community Service Orders have been put to work cleaning up a litter blackspot on the outskirts of the town.
Endangering garda's life added to Fouhy charges
A CASTLEYONS man has been sent forward for trial on charges of assaulting a garda and endangering his life outside the Cork Marts complex in Fermoy.
Three accidents in a week at 'disaster waiting' bridge
A BRIDGE on the N73 recently branded "a disaster waiting to happen" has been the scene of three more accidents within the past week.
Local company wins award
Danone Baby Nutrition, Macroom was presented with the Excellence Through People (ETP) award by Minister of State for Small Business John Perry at a ceremony last Friday.
Drunk man tried to break into Kanturk dentist's premises
A MAN who tried to break into a dentist's premises in Kanturk when he was "drunk and on drugs" has escaped a jail sentence.
Rent increases 'will see single mothers go hungry'
RENTAL increases on council houses in north Cork would result in single mothers going hungry.
It really is one game at a time for Rebels says Clyda's Paudie Kissane
Noel Horgan
Gaelic4Girls helps little stars to shine brightly
THE Gaelic4Girls Programme which was hosted by Knocknagree Ladies Football Club was deemed a great success with many of the participants signing up as fully fledged new members of this very successful Ladies team.
Rebels poised to ease past Banner
THEY were 3-16 to 0-13 winners in last year's Munster final, and they finished 1-23 to 0-11 to the good in the opening round in 2011.
Knocknagree brush off Millstreet to collect Ducon Cup
Duhallow Junior A
Ballyhea stay in hunt for place in semi-finals
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Replay beckons for Avondhu
IT was hard to envisage anything other than a comfortable win for Avondhu for much of this county senior hurling championship clash with Carbery at Cloughduv.
Great year for TY students at Nagle Rice
What a successful year it has been for ten students who decided to participate in the Transition Year Enterprise program at Nagle Rice Secondary School.
Fun night out for the class of 93/94
Past pupils from the classes of '93/'94 are invited to attend a 20 year reunion at the Charleville Park Hotel on Saturday, June 22nd. Anyone who completed their Leaving Cert in Charleville's St Mary's Secondary School, or in the town's Mannix College, during this time can reconnect with old school friends and enjoy a relaxed Summer BBQ on the night.
Starcamps are headed your way
STARCAMP will be running their award-winning performing summer camps in almost 100 locations across Ireland this summer including one on your door-step here in Cork.
Credit Union sponsors jerseys for St Val's
Despite the downturn in the economy the last few years, we as a Club are delighted to have Macroom Credit Union coming on board this year and sponsoring a set of jerseys to our adult teams, thanks to all in the Credit Union Board, especially the Manager, Tony Hughes for making this possible.
Bishop officially opens St Joseph's extension
There was a great day of rejoicing and celebrating when the new Bishop of Cloyne arrived at St Joseph's National School in the northern side of Fermoy Town to officially open and bless the new extension to the classrooms there.
Fun and games for all ages at the GAA grounds
Meelin
We can laugh now
IMAGINE being told your unborn baby had a rare tumour on her head that could result in permanent brain damage upon her birth.
Ballyvourney's Blue Bullet comes down out o' the mountains
MUSKERRY'S first craft beer brewery has launched its new flagship ale.
Green award for Munster Joinery
DUHALLOW'S largest employer notched up a prestigious Green Award for their Passive window range.
Street Museum plans to capture culture and history of Newmarket
Newmarket Community Development Association will be running a Street Museum as part of the Days of The Region Month being organised by IRD Duhallow.
Mallow flower shop up for wedding award
MALLOW'S Park West Flowers has been nominated for an award in the prestigious 2013 Wedding Journal Readers Awards.
The importance of making a will
IT is very important to make a will, especially when you own property and have people who are dependent on you.
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Playwright Carmel wants to gather your 'Dear Cork' memory for posterity
A NEW county wide project being run by Cork County Council in conjunction with the Everyman Palace Theatre, is hoping to rekindle the ancient art of storytelling among Corkonians.
Rose contestants shine in the sun
A HOST of lovely ladies will take to the stage for the 2013 Cork Rose Selection next week at the Silver Springs Moran Hotel
Coronas: caught between the rock and a gig space
THE CORONAS are at a crossroads.
Summer festival promises to be one of the best ever
MILLSTREET is gearing up for a four day Summer Festival in its Gathering promotion running from July 4-7 that is sure to open the arms of welcome to family and friends far and wide.
Hillfest crew pull off another coup
ORGANISERS of the Kildorrery Hillfest 2013 have once again pulled off a major coup by securing the services of one of Ireland's top musical groups for a headline gig at the event.
Oodles of free music
A NUMBER of free concerts are to take place across Cork county as part of a national day of celebrating music.
