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Cork Views: 'It’s time to restore faith in our bus system'

Cork city has heard plenty of promises about public transport over the years. Strategies have been launched, routes redesigned, and glossy plans...

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John Arnold: Farewell dapper wordsmith Bill - my learned friend and guide

Back in 1965, The Kinks had a huge hit with their song Dedicated Follower Of Fashion, and over the years, any time I ever heard it on the wireless...

previous day 10

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Evening Echo

UCC President: Reflecting on 180 years of excellence

2025 was a milestone year for us as we celebrated our 180th birthday. From our modest beginnings with 23 dedicated teaching staff who sought to...

previous day 10

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Evening Echo

Áilín Quinlan: It’s so bad on our roads, I can’t trust zebra crossings any more

I don’t trust zebra crossings anymore. Because of this. One morning, as I prepared to step onto the familiar white lines, a car approached. The car...

wednesday 10

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Evening Echo

Explainer: What is an auto-enrolment pension?

What is auto-enrolment? Auto-enrolment is a new pension savings scheme for certain employees who are not paying into a pension. They will be...

wednesday 10

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Evening Echo

Cork County Council Chief Executive: ‘We are committed to improving services in Cork’

2025 was a busy one as Cork County Council continued to deliver vital services for the people we serve. Our mission is clear: to foster vibrant and...

06.01.2026 10

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Evening Echo

Could a cable car be the answer to Cork's traffic woes? 

Happy New Year! The selection boxes have been decimated, the Christmas pudding devoured, and I don’t want to see another Christmas sambo for 12...

06.01.2026 10

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Evening Echo

Trevor Laffan: I really don’t need a new car... but I can easily be led astray!

This is the time of year when many of you will be thinking about changing the car, and good luck to you if you are. For some, it might be out of...

05.01.2026 10

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Evening Echo

CBA President: ‘Cork is emerging with renewed belief in its potential as a modern European city’

As we wrapped up 2025, I was proud to reflect on a year defined by collaboration, resilience and real progress for Cork’s business community. While...

05.01.2026 6

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