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Funding for 800 homes in Cork with one scheme to include Ireland’s tallest residential building 
Funding for 800 homes in Cork with one scheme to include Ireland’s tallest residential building 
€300m in government funding has been approved to kickstart the delivery of two large and long-awaited social housing projects in Cork City

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Garda stock
Teenager dies from injuries sustained in Co Kerry crash
The crash occurred at Derpark in Lixnaw around 5.45pm on Saturday. The teen was the only occupant of the car

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Safety systems at Kerry hospital not as robust as needed, Hiqa warns 
Safety systems at Kerry hospital not as robust as needed, Hiqa warns 
Hiqa inspected the hospital in four areas of potential harm, finding systems in place but warning these 'were not as robust, proactive and effective as they should be' 

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Lifeguards rescue five people in two separate incidents off Cork beach
Lifeguards rescue five people in two separate incidents off Cork beach
The potential tragedies were averted at Inchydoney beach on bank holiday Monday and the rescues underline the importance of swimming at a lifeguarded beach

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Garda lantern sign
Body of man, 50s, discovered at property in Cork city
The alarm was raised at 4pm on Tuesday by a man who was passing by and spotted the body inside the window of the terraced house

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Funeral details announced for respected trade union representative who died in Waterford 
Funeral details announced for respected trade union representative who died in Waterford 
Pat Fitzgerald, who was in his 70s, was found with injuries at a home in Waterford city on Friday

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Tributes to Irish Rail employee and 'pure gentleman' found dead in Tipperary 
Tributes to Irish Rail employee and 'pure gentleman' found dead in Tipperary 
Ian Walsh's death is being treated as suspicious in nature

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Influential Irish documentarian George Morrison dies aged 102
Influential Irish documentarian George Morrison dies aged 102
Morrison was best known for his celebrated work Mise Éire, which premiered at the 1959 Cork Film Festival.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Cork City's lifebuoys are taken as souvenirs or firewood — meet the man replacing them
Cork City's lifebuoys are taken as souvenirs or firewood — meet the man replacing them
Day 2 of her council worker series, Sarah Horgan talks to the man responsible for safeguarding Cork City's life buoys

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Compensation payments for Cork boundary changes could push council into deficit, warns boss
Compensation payments for Cork boundary changes could push council into deficit, warns boss
In 2019, Cork City Council’s administrative area grew to include Douglas, Rochestown, Ballincollig, Blarney, and Glanmire

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Garda sign lamp
Man found dead in Tipperary named locally as garda probe launched
The body was discovered in a house in Carrick-On-Suir on Monday morning

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Cork council needs to increase spending by €236m to deliver key projects
Cork council needs to increase spending by €236m to deliver key projects
Increase in expenditure needed to build more capital projects, mainly focused on infrastructure investment and major house-building projects, officials say

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Close-up Of Engineer Hand Drawing Plan On Blue Print with architect equipment,architectural plan, sketching a construction proje
Developers seek to build over 100 new apartments on site in the north of Cork City
Cork City Council has said it will make its decision on the planning application by September 22

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

'Hugely significant' Irish archive donated to the State will be unveiled in Cork
'Hugely significant' Irish archive donated to the State will be unveiled in Cork
Donated to Ireland almost eight years ago, the Daniel MacCarthy Glas collection will go on display at Cork City and County Archives in Blackpool during Heritage Week

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Life as Dursey Island’s cable car operator: 'I’ve had some famous people over the years'
Life as Dursey Island’s cable car operator: 'I’ve had some famous people over the years'
In the first of a five part series on council workers, Sarah Horgan chats to Paul O'Sullivan who operates the Dursey Island cable car

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

Garda stock
Teenager seriously injured following single-vehicle crash in Kerry 
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

More news reports of PFAS being detected in tap water
Boil water notice lifted on Cork water scheme after almost two years
The news comes following 'satisfactory water sampling results' and consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE)

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Irish police
Lies spread on social media led to physical attack on Afghan man in Limerick
'He was treated with suspicion, fear, and hostility simply because of how he looked,' said migrant support group, Doras

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

WWII-era DC-3 aircraft turns heads as Swiss aviation enthusiast visits Cork for summer holiday
WWII-era DC-3 aircraft turns heads as Swiss aviation enthusiast visits Cork for summer holiday
Swiss billionaire Hugo Mathys thrilled aviation fans in Cork by flying vintage WWII aircraft during a private family holiday

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Rescuers save 11 in two dramatic Cork sea operations hours apart
Rescuers save 11 in two dramatic Cork sea operations hours apart
Lifeboat crews from Courtmacsherry and Kinsale respond to emergency beacons and back-to-back callouts within hours

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Council spent €2.5m on unfinished Cork housing scheme — now some of it is being demolished
Council spent €2.5m on unfinished Cork housing scheme — now some of it is being demolished
Cork City Council spent €2.5m before halting a Knocknaheeny housing build that is now partially being demolished and retendered

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Two arrests made in connection with fatal assault of Vanessa O'Callaghan in Cork
Two arrests made in connection with fatal assault of Vanessa O'Callaghan in Cork
They have since been released without charge, and a file is to be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Rise in covid-19 cases sees surge in presentations to CUH emergency department
Rise in covid-19 cases sees surge in presentations to CUH emergency department
The increase in ED presentations broght about by the rise in covid-19 cases earlier this week prompted hospital chiefs to issue a public appeal for people to consider all care options.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Garda stock
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man, 70s, dies in Kerry
At around 4am, gardaí were informed that he had been found unresponsive outside a premises on Church Street in Kilgarvan.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Air traffic control glitch
Passenger ‘heartbroken’ at missing Limerick wedding because of air traffic control glitch
'I’m absolutely numb. I’m so upset. I’m heartbroken,' said the woman 

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Three injured in two-vehicle crash in Killarney
Three injured in two-vehicle crash in Killarney
A passenger in one of the vehicles, a female in her 60s, was conveyed by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital (CUH) for treatment

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Taoiseach’s Cork office vandalised again in overnight graffiti attack
Taoiseach’s Cork office vandalised again in overnight graffiti attack
For the fourth time, Micheál Martin’s Turner's Cross office has been targeted with abusive, politically charged graffiti

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Garda stock
Young motorcyclist dies in late-night crash in Waterford
Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after fatal single-vehicle collision on R675 near Bunmahon

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Man jailed for spitting on garda walks free due to Cork Prison overcrowding
Man jailed for spitting on garda walks free due to Cork Prison overcrowding
Despite being sentenced for assaulting a garda, a man was turned away from Cork Prison due to overcrowding crisis

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

West Cork museum to display letters that focus on Michael Collins's international connections
West Cork museum to display letters that focus on Michael Collins's international connections
The correspondence maintained international awareness of Ireland's War of Independence

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Plans for major solar farm in Cork turned down over archaeological concerns
Plans for major solar farm in Cork turned down over archaeological concerns
Cork County Council refused planning for farm on six separate parcels of land totalling some 161 hectare in scenic Lee Valley

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

CUH launches Ireland's first public treatment programme for children with peanut and tree nut allergies
CUH launches Ireland's first public treatment programme for children with peanut and tree nut allergies
Oral immunotherapy treatment involves the gradual introduction of an allergenic food in increasing amounts into the diet of children aged under five, helping them build tolerance, and helping the immune system reduce the risk and severity of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Dripping Faucet with Water Drop
'It's crazy': Mother and her newborn without water for six days in North Cork village
Uisce Éireann has halved its repair crews in the Fermoy area despite frequent failures of the ageing water main in Ballyhooly

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Cork council to create taskforce to tackle 'plague' of rotting sea lettuce on numerous beaches
Cork council to create taskforce to tackle 'plague' of rotting sea lettuce on numerous beaches
The phenomenon has become more pronounced in recent years, attributed to global warming combined with increased nitrate run-off into the sea from farm fertilizers

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Man, 60s, dies in workplace accident in Macroom
Man, 60s, dies in workplace accident in Macroom
The accident occurred at a family owned pallet company on Monday

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Maguiresbridge shooting
Mother and two children murdered in Maguiresbridge to be buried together in Clare
Those attending the funeral of Vanessa Whyte and her children in Co Clare on Saturday have been asked to wear bright colours

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Cork homeowners face 5% hike in local property tax after county council approves increase
Cork homeowners face 5% hike in local property tax after county council approves increase
Homeowners with properties worth between €315,001 and €420,000, the most common band in the county, will have to pay €382.95 annually, which is up €16.65

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Master Fran Well brewer who died in Cork house fire remembered as a gentleman
Master Fran Well brewer who died in Cork house fire remembered as a gentleman
Peter Lyall, the long-serving master brewer at the city’s Franciscan Well pub and a respected coach with Fr Matthew's basketball club, died in a fire in his home in the Ardcullen area of Hollyhill on the city's northside early last Monday 

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

First woman to lead RTÉ’s news and current affairs division named Cork Person of the Month
First woman to lead RTÉ’s news and current affairs division named Cork Person of the Month
Deirdre McCarthy, who was appointed to the position in December 2022, is originally from Douglas

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Shocks from Spanish earthquake felt in Mitchelstown Cave
Shocks from Spanish earthquake felt in Mitchelstown Cave
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake  struck the Mediterranean Sea about 50km southeast of Spain two weeks ago

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Man arrested after cannabis worth €2.1m seized in Cork
Man arrested after cannabis worth €2.1m seized in Cork
Revenue officers seized 107kgs of herbal cannabis at the Port of Cork on Sunday with the help of detector dog Rua

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Killarney councillors revoke approval for primary care centre
Killarney councillors revoke approval for primary care centre
They had approved plans for Áras Phádraig, a €47m primary care centre, theatre, and plaza last year

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Maguiresbridge shooting
Prayer service held for mother and two children killed in shooting incident
Vanessa Whyte, 45, a vet originally from Co Clare, her son James, 14, and daughter Sara, 13, were killed in a suspected triple murder and attempted suicide on Wednesday morning

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

Healy-Rae to make complaint against garda over 'shoving' incident on All-Ireland final day 
Healy-Rae to make complaint against garda over 'shoving' incident on All-Ireland final day 
Kerry TD said: 'I was walking here, minding my own business and the next thing this garda shoved me and he shouldered me'

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

'It was a very frightening time': Cork gay activist on Aids and preparing for Pride
'It was a very frightening time': Cork gay activist on Aids and preparing for Pride
Cork Pride 2025 takes place from July 26 to August 3

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

Plans for student accommodation facility at site of former Cork convent paused 
Plans for student accommodation facility at site of former Cork convent paused 
They include objections from the community representative group, Blarney Street & Surrounding Areas Community Association

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

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