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Show zero tolerance to brazen fare-dodgers and shoplifters in Cork

I’ve been thinking a lot about The Broken Window Theory of law and order lately. It comes to mind every time I watch RTÉ’s Crimecall, and look on...

02.06.2025 40

John Dolan

It was ‘crazy’ to tell camogie players what to wear, says Cork tennis legend, 91

Of all the many words spoken and typed about the camogie ‘skorts’ row, few will have the authority of those uttered by the remarkable June Ann...

25.05.2025 20

John Dolan

New speed limits are on the way - but will motorists be ready?

It’s been heralded as the biggest change to our driving habits in 20 years, but be honest, are you even aware that new speed limits are on the...

29.11.2024 3

John Dolan

Get tough on bus and train louts and turn their music down too!

I wouldn’t be a regular user of public transport - mainly because it’s hard to hop on a bus or train when their routes are either miles away from...

02.11.2024 4

John Dolan

25 years ago, 50,000 mourned Cork's Jack Lynch: and Old Ireland died too

It was said there were 50,000 Cork mourners on the streets of the city when Jack Lynch was laid to rest 25 years ago next week. It was the best-...

19.10.2024 20

John Dolan

Jackie, Mattie, Dino: A salute to the chipper legends of Cork

“Mattie’s was always more than a chipper. The shop, the food, and the man himself were a part of the city’s soul.” That tribute to Cork chip shop...

12.10.2024 4

John Dolan

Mick McCarthy can win I’m A Celebrity... unless Cork's Keano turns up that is!

I’ve always been a big fan of the droll, say-it-as-I-see-it Mick McCarthy. I admired him as a defensive kingpin for Ireland and my club Manchester...

05.10.2024 3

John Dolan

What voters really want in the budget: value for OUR money

There was great craic to be had the other week, when Ireland became the unwitting victim of the biggest reverse robbery in history. You know - when...

28.09.2024 10

John Dolan

They want to ban Snapchat for kids, but porn sites are fine?

Full disclosure: In the course of compiling this week’s column, I did a Google search on the question: ‘What is the most popular porn website in...

14.09.2024 2

John Dolan

Snobs and haters be damned, let’s bring Oasis back to Cork

What is it about Oasis that attracts such polarised opinions? Actually, let me re-phrase that question: What is it about the greatest working class...

31.08.2024 2

John Dolan

Fuel prices continue to soar: It’s time to call the Government out

It was at around 10.30am on Wednesday this week when I made a drastic decision: I was giving up on any hope of a summer in 2024. I wouldn’t once be...

24.08.2024 2