The Main Stories Making The Headlines Across Cork
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The Vatican has announced the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict the 16th.
The 95-year-old former pope died at his Vatican residence, almost a decade after he stood down because of failing health.
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A 32-year-old man has been arrested for questioning about a hit and run in West Cork two days ago.
The incident near Innishannon left a 65-year-old man, who is well known in Cork sporting and broadcasting circles, in a critical condition in Cork University Hospital.
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Over 2.2 million households will receive the next 200 Euro electricity credit payment from tomorrow.
Depending on a household’s billing cycle, people will benefit from the credit during January or February.
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Iconic Cork man, and 'Echo Boy', Michael O'Regan was buried yesterday.
The 72-year-old sold The Echo, The Examiner and The Holly Bough on Patrick Street for more than fifty years.
