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Cork fish kill report calls for single agency to lead pollution responses after it finds 'detection gap'
Cork fish kill report calls for single agency to lead pollution responses after it finds 'detection gap'
The suspected pollution source in Ireland's largest fish kill remains undetermined despite Inland Fisheries Ireland investing almost €43,000 into the investigation

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Boat tour leaving Dingle harbour for Fungie Dolphin watching
'Small craft harbour' at Dingle gets green light despite objections over tourism pressures
The new harbour would facilitate around 125 yachts rather than fishing vessels, according to one objection

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Feb 13th 2026
Temperatures to plunge to -4C as fresh rain and snow warnings issued
Heavy rain, sleet and icy conditions set to cause travel disruption across several counties this weekend

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Cork family divided as rejected asylum seekers arrested during immigration check-in
Cork family divided as rejected asylum seekers arrested during immigration check-in
Arrests during routine immigration sign-ons spark concern over family separations and treatment of children and medically vulnerable people

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Further €5.7m allocated to Ryder Cup preparations in Adare 
Further €5.7m allocated to Ryder Cup preparations in Adare 
Community engagement groups are keeping locals 'informed and aware' of the preparations, with the tournament expected to 'discommode' some local businesses

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Garda Sign
Gardaí investigating following arson attack at Limerick mosque
The incident occurred at the Limerick Islamic Cultural Centre and Mosque in Dooradoyle at 1.30am 

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Family of Cork man killed in suspected explosion at Stryker plant dismayed at inquest delay
Family of Cork man killed in suspected explosion at Stryker plant dismayed at inquest delay
Inquest into death of John Murphy’s heard the Health and Safety Authority was still awaiting directions from the DPP on whether any criminal prosecution would arise from the circumstances of his death

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

No timeline for disposal of drugs ship MV Matthew that has cost State €13.6m
No timeline for disposal of drugs ship MV Matthew that has cost State €13.6m
The MV Matthew, seized with €157m worth of cocaine off Cork in 2023, has now cost the State over €13.6m and remains in harbour

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Staff shortages in air traffic control led to closure of Cork's airspace
Staff shortages in air traffic control led to closure of Cork's airspace
AirNav Ireland, which is responsible for air traffic control at the airport, apologised for the inconvenience

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Woodpecker havoc leads to recurring electricity outages in Clare town
Woodpecker havoc leads to recurring electricity outages in Clare town
The Great Spotted Woodpecker migrated over from the UK some 20 years ago, due to a growing population and lack of territories to nest

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Green light for 147 social and cost-rental apartments in Cork
Green light for 147 social and cost-rental apartments in Cork
Mix of one- and two-bed apartments planned for Anglesea Tce, with first homes set to be delivered by 2030

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Cork event centre site 'nothing more than an eyesore with a new bridge to nowhere'
Cork event centre site 'nothing more than an eyesore with a new bridge to nowhere'
Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice said the Government’s failure to deliver on the event centre indicates its attitude towards the city

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Cork Airport flights suspended for seven hours amid air traffic control shortage
Cork Airport flights suspended for seven hours amid air traffic control shortage
Overnight suspension affects early departures as air traffic control staff shortages continue to impact Irish airports

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Minister to publish report into children’s mental health care in north Kerry within two weeks
Minister to publish report into children’s mental health care in north Kerry within two weeks
Minister of state Mary Butler will also visit Kerry in the next 10 days

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Primary School Coat Pegs
Kerry schools face reduction in special needs assistants
At least 10 SNAs are to lose their school roles in the Killarney area following review

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Cork man credited with first using 'The United States of America' honoured
Cork man credited with first using 'The United States of America' honoured
Stephen Moylan was born on Blarney St in 1737 and joined the Continental Army in the US in 1775, going on to become a general and serving as aide-de-camp to George Washington.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

'Marriage of convenience' review delays hundreds of weddings in Cork and Kerry
'Marriage of convenience' review delays hundreds of weddings in Cork and Kerry
A surge in marriage of convenience applications has halted interview bookings, leaving engaged couples facing uncertainty and long delays

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Cork City Council spent €343,000 on Christmas events
Cork City Council spent €343,000 on Christmas events
Income from the Ferris wheel and Christmas markets brought the net cost to Cork City Council to just under €269,000.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Cork City Council did not levy derelict site tax on former tax office site for 20 years
Cork City Council did not levy derelict site tax on former tax office site for 20 years
Councillors question why long-vacant Sullivan’s Quay site avoided derelict levy as council points to alternative land tax

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Cork council to carry out pilot project to prevent infestation of sea lettuce on the coast
Cork council to carry out pilot project to prevent infestation of sea lettuce on the coast
The project will place oysters and mussel bags in the water to remove nitrates and reduce the nutrition sea lettuce depends on to thrive

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Cork Person of the Month award for longest-serving McDonald's worker in Ireland
Cork Person of the Month award for longest-serving McDonald's worker in Ireland
Thelma Beltran, who is originally from the Philippines, arrived in Cork in 2001. 

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

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Man, 70s, dies in Tipperary crash as five others injured in separate early-morning collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a fatal afternoon crash and a separate collision left five people injured

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Outrage as Tipperary council moves to demolish nearly completed homes left idle since 2007
Outrage as Tipperary council moves to demolish nearly completed homes left idle since 2007
Councillors and TDs question costs, transparency and housing priorities as Tipperary council plans demolition of long-abandoned Cashel homes

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Cork County Council refuses to reveal cost of €50m Bottlehill landfill that never opened
Cork County Council refuses to reveal cost of €50m Bottlehill landfill that never opened
Councillors say the mothballed Bottlehill landfill is draining millions from local services while Cork County Council refuses to disclose full costs

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

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Cork man McSweeney resigns as Starmer’s chief of staff over Mandelson scandal
Macroom native accepts responsibility for advising Keir Starmer on controversial Mandelson appointment amid growing Labour Party anger

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

West Cork gardaí seek nominations to recognise inspirational young people
West Cork gardaí seek nominations to recognise inspirational young people
Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of young people between the ages of 13 and 21

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Firefighter
Woman turned down for a firefighter job awarded €8k over age and gender discrimination 
WRC found Cork City Council's use of the ‘one-size-fits-all’ beep fitness test gives younger candidates an advantage

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Gardaí renew appeal in decade-long disappearance of Tipperary mother-of-four
Gardaí renew appeal in decade-long disappearance of Tipperary mother-of-four
Gardaí are seeking fresh information into the disappearance of Bridget Madigan, last seen in Clonmel in February 2016

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

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Private jet used in US deportations of Palestinians refuelled at Shannon Airport
Government says refuelling stop was legal as TDs call on Taoiseach to raise US deportations during Washington visit

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Family of Cork man who died in prison to feature in documentary on psychiatric care
Family of Cork man who died in prison to feature in documentary on psychiatric care
Andrew Gearns was suffering distressing delusions about being stabbed and had some six risk factors for suicide 

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Anger as forum to enhance community safety in Cork City refuses to share crime statistics
Anger as forum to enhance community safety in Cork City refuses to share crime statistics
Senior gardaí said they were blocked from publishing the statistics as the forum was established on a statutory footing

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Neil Young cancels entire European tour including Cork date
Neil Young cancels entire European tour including Cork date
The Canadian star, 80, had been due to play Cork's Virgin Media Park this July alongside Elvis Costello

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Patients to be treated at private hospital in HSE plan to ease UHL overcrowding
Patients to be treated at private hospital in HSE plan to ease UHL overcrowding
The plan would see some patients at UHL treated and cared for at the €213m private Bon Secours Hospital Limerick which opened in September 2024 

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Man, 40s, hospitalised following assault in Cork City centre
Man, 40s, hospitalised following assault in Cork City centre
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident on Oliver Plunkett Street at around 12.40pm

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Feb 5th 2026
Waterford roads sustained significant damage due to 'persistent and sustained' rainfall
The national forecaster said heavy rainfall on already saturated ground, combined with high river levels and high tides, can lead to flooding and disruption throughout the day

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

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'Shocking' data shows cancer patients face postcode lottery for timely treatment
University Hospital Waterford and Cork University Hospital among six facilities showing regional inequalities in 'shocking' Irish Cancer Society data

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Parents of Cork girl who died from Strep A infection hope doctors will learn from failings in her care
Parents of Cork girl who died from Strep A infection hope doctors will learn from failings in her care
Couple said they wanted to warn the public how untreated Strep A can be fatal and to raise awareness it is curable with antibiotics and early diagnosis

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Mercy Hospital emergency department reopened following flooding closure
Mercy Hospital emergency department reopened following flooding closure
Full functionality of the emergency department has been restored, the Mercy University Hospital said.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026
'A very, very wet day': Status orange rain warnings for four counties in effect
A status orange rainfall warning kicked in for Waterford, Dublin, Wicklow, and Louth on Thursday and will stretch into Friday

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Mark Hehir interview
Irish bus driver sacked after chasing thief hopes employers realise they 'got it wrong'
An employment tribunal has upheld the decision to sack London bus driver, and Limerick native, Mark Hehir. 

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Cork GP to be sanctioned after 10-year-old girl died from treatable Strep A infection
Cork GP to be sanctioned after 10-year-old girl died from treatable Strep A infection
Medical Council inquiry hears GP admissions as parents relive failures that preceded the painful death of 10-year-old Vivienne Murphy

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Beautiful woman examines cell culture under microscope
Many girls in Ireland still miss out on STEM careers due to legacy issues
IWish warns legacy issues and low investment still restrict Irish girls from STEM subjects, risking future careers in AI and technology

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Mark Hehir interview
'Hero' Irish bus driver says he did not tell his family about employment tribunal
In an interview with this week, Mr Hehir said that he would like an apology from Metroline as well as compensation for lost earnings, but did not want his job back

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Family of Aoife Johnston repeat call for statutory inquiry on second anniversary of her death
New HSE staffing policies in place following report into Aoife Johnston's death, committee told
At national level, CEO Bernard Gloster said the waiting list situation is in 'a very strong position compared to the position of a short few years ago'

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

'My confidence took a big hit': Cork stroke victim calls for more mental health supports for survivors
'My confidence took a big hit': Cork stroke victim calls for more mental health supports for survivors
Chris Murphy, from Millstreet, said building relationships with other stroke survivors through Cork Stroke Support helped him hugely

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Wettest January recorded at Cork Airport since 2016
Wettest January recorded at Cork Airport since 2016
The lowest value of 90.5mm (87%) was recorded at Shannon Airport, while the highest of 237.7mm (230%) was found at Johnstown Castle 

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

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