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The Echo celebrated its 120th anniversary on June 14, 2012. Throughout its long history, the newspaper has been dedicated to serving the people of Cork by delivering news that is accurate, fair, and reliable, while also being a voice for the community. I am honored to lead a talented team of professional journalists who are committed to representing the interests of Cork's residents and have earned their trust. We offer thorough coverage of both positive and negative events that impact the people of Cork, and we passionately advocate for the city's concerns on various issues. Our sports section is the most detailed in Ireland, reflecting Cork's deep passion for sports. Additionally, we strive to provide an engaging and friendly reading experience, creating a space for the people of Cork to connect with one another.

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Cork footballers need to learn the art of closing out a game in the final minutes

11 hours ago | echolive.ie | Christy O’Connor

Every inch counts, everything adds up, but when the scrap for those crucial gains descend into the last desperate charge on the sporting field, every inch lost resembles a mile more than a metre. Although Cork were excellent against Dublin last weekend, they still came up short when it mattered most - especially when compared to Dublin’s game management in the last quarter.
Cork boxing legend Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan ready for one last dance

2 days ago | echolive.ie | Michael O'Brien

During a spectacular professional boxing career, Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan graced the boxing boulevards of the world. He now reflects on a journey that may not be quite over yet. In September 1995, Gary O'Sullivan, on the shoulders of his father Denis, left Páirc Uí Chaoimh and journeyed through the old railway line to his home located in the leafy suburbs of Mahon. He had just witnessed Steve Collins defeat Chris Eubank for the second time that year to retain his WBO world super middleweight title.
Family of Slane Castle's Lord Henry Mount Charles say to ‘party on in his memory’

2 days ago | echolive.ie | Cillian Sherlock
'Not words strong enough to capture the pain', says man raped twice by Cork farmer

3 days ago | echolive.ie | Sonya McLean
Premier SHC: Muskerry and Avondhu with chance to advance

3 days ago | echolive.ie | Denis Hurley

The two spots up for grabs in phase 2 of the Co-op SuperStores Premier SHC divisions and colleges section will be claimed tonight. With county champions Imokilly and UCC having received byes to the four-team second stage – from which one side will progress to the quarter-finals of the championship proper – Avondhu, Carbery, Duhallow and Muskerry entered at the initial round. A fortnight ago, Muskerry overcame Duhallow in Muskerry while Avondhu got the better of Carbery in Ballinlough.
Christy O'Connor: GAA could scrap league and get radical to promote hurling

3 days ago | echolive.ie | Christy O’Connor

When Peter Queally spoke to the media in the aftermath of Waterford’s defeat to Cork in May, he was beaten down by more than the result and Waterford’s elimination from the championship – Queally was also weary of everyone in the county having trodden the same path too often. Queally became animated when the conversation turned to the championship structure.
Lilywhites on the up: Manager Robert O'Driscoll delighted as Bandon secure dual promotion

3 days ago | echolive.ie | Denis Hurley

Bandon’s Robert O’Driscoll is one of the youngest club team managers in the county but his debut season has gone well so far. On Sunday, the Lilywhites beat Glanmire to secure promotion from Division 4 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Football League, setting up a clash with Aghabullogue in the final. A 3-10 to 0-8 victory for the hosts at Charlie Hurley Park gave them second place in the table.
All-Ireland hurling semi-final between Cork and Dublin set to sell out

4 days ago | echolive.ie | Denis Hurley

Cork's All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Dublin is set to be another sell-out. Tickets for the last-four clash at Croke Park on Saturday, July 5, which has a 5pm throw-in time, went on general sale at 12 noon on Monday and by 1.30pm the only limited availability remained in the Nally Stand.
How I met my partner: Movie making couple script the perfect meet-cute and love story

4 days ago | echolive.ie | Rachel Lysaght

A love-story fit for the big screen is what film programmer Holly Buckley and filmmaker Mikey Whelan live up to every day. Holly, 27, who hails from Togher, first met Mikey, 27, who hails from Tallaght, four years ago, while studying a Masters Degree in Galway. “We were both doing a Masters in film in 2021 when we met,” said Mikey. “I was coming out of one of my classes and Holly walked into the back of me.
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5 days ago | echolive.ie | John Tarrant

Rockchapel 0-13 (0-1-11) Iveleary 0-15 (0-0-15) Iveleary cemented promotion from the McCarthy Insurance Group FL Division 3 following a hard-earned victory away to Rockchapel. In damp conditions, the visitors demonstrated their grit by recovering from a poor first-half display. Trailing by four points at the break, the Inchigeela side utilised a numerical advantage after a Rockchapel black card in that 10-minute spell to shoot six points without reply.