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Research conducted by the Irish Examiner indicates that individuals with addresses on the northside of Cork City tend to receive longer prison sentences on average compared to those residing on the southside. An analysis of over 1,400 court reports featured in both The Irish Examiner and The Echo reveals a significant disparity in sentencing between the north and south sides of the city. This finding raises concerns about persistent inequality and the socioeconomic divide, despite substantial investments in disadvantaged areas over the years. This article is part of the three-day Cork Crime series published in print and online here on…

Shelbourne played Waterford to a 2-2 draw in their first match following the departure of manager Damien Duff. News Source : Irish Examiner

Federal prosecutors have showed jurors more videos of the drug-fuelled sex marathons at the centre of allegations that could put Sean “Diddy” Combs behind bars for life. The clips, totalling about 20 minutes of footage of so-called “freak-offs” or “hotel nights”, bookended a prosecution case that began seven weeks ago with jurors seeing security camera footage of the hip-hop mogul beating his former longtime girlfriend Cassie at a Los Angeles hotel in 2016. Prosecutors are set to rest their case on Tuesday once Combs’s lawyers finish cross-examining the final government witness — Joseph Cerciello, a Homeland Security Investigations agent whose…

Featured image: Donegal’s Finnbarr Roarty breaks for goal during Sunday’s game. Photo Evan Logan The Donegal GAA County Board has expressed its disappointment after the request to have their All-Ireland quarter-final match scheduled for Sunday was denied. The Donegal versus Monaghan game is now confirmed for this Saturday at Croke Park, with a 4pm throw-in time. The County Board stated tonight that Donegal has played more games than any other county in this year’s championship, totaling eight matches within an 11-week period. This Saturday’s game will be their ninth, occurring less than 12 weeks after their Ulster Championship Preliminary Round…

SSE Airtricity League First DivisionFinn Harps 1 – 0 Dundalk Finn Harps secured their first victory in ten outings, handing league leaders Dundalk their first loss of the season at Finn Park on Monday evening. The home side displayed excellent defending throughout the match, while outstanding saves from Corey Sheridan consistently denied Ciaran Kilduff’s team. Gradi Lomboto converted a penalty just after the hour mark, marking his second goal in three games. This vital win ends their recent poor form. Following a goalless draw against Athlone Town on Friday, changes were anticipated, but only two adjustments were made as Conor…

“My two knees are knocking, I’m just blown away by it all,” Lollipop person of the year and Corkman Ger Gleeson said after his win. The retired firefighter is now hoping for a “double win for Cork” with the hurling final in the coming weeks, he said with a grin. Mr Gleeson has worked as a much-loved lollipop man at Bunscoil Mhuire in Youghal, Co Cork, since 2015. His wife died after a long illness almost 11 years ago and the job “did help me cope” with her tragic loss. Lollipop man Ger Gleeson celebrates with children at Bunscoil Mhuire,…

A young Cork man has been ordered to donate to charity after being abusive to security personnel and Gardaí outside a Letterkenny nightclub during a rally weekend event. Christopher Cremin faced charges at Letterkenny District Court for being intoxicated and using offensive language. The incident occurred at Pulse Nightclub in Letterkenny on Sunday, June 22nd. Garda Sergeant Jim Collins informed the court that Cremin, 27, was intoxicated and verbally abused Gardaí and door staff who were attempting to de-escalate a situation at 1:05 AM on Sunday morning. The court heard that Cremin, residing in Ballyhesta, Carrignavar, County Cork, had no…

Give your wardrobe an eco-friendly refresh! Join us for a sustainable fashion night this Friday, June 27th, from 6-9pm at Síoraí, Bridge St, Carndonagh. Browse beautifully curated selections of pre-loved clothing and accessories for women, men, and children at the ‘Síoraí After Hours’ event. Síoraí was founded by award-winning social enterprise Spraoi agus Spórt and is a key part of their burgeoning Circular Economy Hub. Lara McLaughlin, the hub’s Sustainability Textile Technician, says, “We want to encourage people to refresh their wardrobes the sustainable way. By re-using fashion, you are reducing waste and supporting the circular economy.” According to Lara,…

Iran has launched missile attacks on a US military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. After the attack, the Gulf nation of Bahrain – which is home to the US 5th Fleet headquarters – temporarily suspended flights in its air space, which is similar to what Qatar did shortly before it was hit. Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base, but said it intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported. It said its air space is now safe. The US confirmed the air base…

At 32, Josh van der Flier finally earns the opportunity to don the iconic red jersey, fulfilling a childhood ambition nurtured in his back garden two decades ago while watching the Lions from afar. News Source : Irish Examiner