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'I feel so guilty': Cork woman, 87, spared jail over fatality when pressing accelerator instead of brake 
'I feel so guilty': Cork woman, 87, spared jail over fatality when pressing accelerator instead of brake 
All parties accepted that how it happened was accidental but that the impacts were no less profound

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Garda stock
Man, 30s, taken to hospital after alleged assault in Limerick
Investigations are ongoing

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Road safety and pedestrian improvements planned for West Cork village
Road safety and pedestrian improvements planned for West Cork village
Councillors heard lack of safe pedestrian access in Crossbarry remained a significant concern

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Expression of interest sought for development of student accommodation at MTU Cork
Expression of interest sought for development of student accommodation at MTU Cork
The development is hoped to be part of a wider project that adds 3,300 student beds to university campuses

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Conditions set to remain mild and dry for rest of week
Cork traffic and weather: Conditions set to remain mild and dry for rest of week
Temperatures of 9-12 degrees are expected throughout the day

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Trial begins of Waterford bus driver accused of dangerous driving causing deaths of teenagers on e-scooter
Trial begins of Waterford bus driver accused of dangerous driving causing deaths of teenagers on e-scooter
Court heard accused was driving at more than 25km/h over the speed limit at the time

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Old Cork Prison to be demolished with historical parts preserved in extension of current facility
Old Cork Prison to be demolished with historical parts preserved in extension of current facility
Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan noted that the cell occupied by Thomas Kent has been identified and he 'directed that it be retained and preserved as part of the redevelopment'

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Seven of eight Cork municipal districts reject 2027 budgets over funding concerns
Seven of eight Cork municipal districts reject 2027 budgets over funding concerns
Councillors say allocations fail to reflect rising populations, construction inflation and pay costs, with only Bandon/Kinsale approving its budget

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Cork woman Catherine O’Brien’s deception case adjourned after court hears she is in hospital
Cork woman Catherine O’Brien’s deception case adjourned after court hears she is in hospital
The case involves two charges relating to a combined €5,052 and alleged incidents dating back to January and February 2019

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Limerick invited to join European cities working towards climate neutrality
Limerick invited to join European cities working towards climate neutrality
The invitation will give the city opportunities to share expertise, learn from European partners and accelerate its climate action plans

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Cara Darmody's 50-hour demonstration
Activist Cara Darmody launches campaign to lower minimum age for TDs from 21 to 18
A transition year student in Presentation Secondary School in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, the Ardfinnan teenager is taking six weeks off school to tour Ireland for a national vox-pop on her new campaign

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Two West Cork road schemes put back to 2027
Two West Cork road schemes put back to 2027
A Cork County Council report also shows several flood-prevention projects are yet to get under way

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Cold start to day as morning commute sees traffic build-up
Cork traffic and weather: Cold start to day as morning commute sees traffic build-up
It will continue to stay dry on Tuesday night with a mix of cloud and clear spells and the odd isolated light showers; however, it will be cold with lows of -1C to 5C

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Fake Cork council website posting 'vile' right-wing, racist, anti-immigration comments
Fake Cork council website posting 'vile' right-wing, racist, anti-immigration comments
It is understood Cork County Council complained to Facebook, but as yet the social media giant has not taken the page down or even tried to remove the toxic comments which are being posted on it

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Filming begins in Limerick on major new drama starring Adam Brody
Filming begins in Limerick on major new drama starring Adam Brody
Whit Stillman's 'A Night at Claridge's' is set to film across Limerick and Clare over the next six weeks, with production due to continue until mid-December

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Garda inscription on a police jacket from Ireland
Teenager hospitalised after stabbing near Cork bus station
Victim ran from his attacker before he collapsed at Merchant's Quay Shopping Centre.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

HSE drafts senior manager into CUH to start 'focused programme of improvement'
HSE drafts senior manager into CUH to start 'focused programme of improvement'
However, Cork East Social Democrats TD Liam Quaide said: 'No amount of moving managers around will resolve the impossible position'

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Military accident
Six taken to hospital following serious collision in North Cork 
The road remains closed 

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Sunny spells as M8 sees delays 
Cork traffic and weather: Sunny spells as M8 sees delays 
The N25 is also seeing congestion between Midleton and Castlemartyr

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Bus stops opposite each other blamed for traffic jams in West Cork villages
Bus stops opposite each other blamed for traffic jams in West Cork villages
Council officials said attempts to relocate stops frequently met opposition, leaving existing locations in Innishannon and Glengarriff as the most practical option

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

€7.5m Kinsale Lusitania museum expansion plan unveiled
€7.5m Kinsale Lusitania museum expansion plan unveiled
Community group announces plans after Cork County Council granted planning permission for the expansion of its museum at the Old Head of Kinsale 

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

Carrigaline councillors told council has no money for traffic calming at schools
Carrigaline councillors told council has no money for traffic calming at schools
Councillors raised concerns about dangerous traffic conditions in Crosshaven, Ringaskiddy and Waterfall, but funding for improvements remains uncertain

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

Parents and past pupils bid to keep Glenstal Abbey School open 
Parents and past pupils bid to keep Glenstal Abbey School open 
The prestigious Limerick boarding school has announced it is to close in 2028 — but two groups are looking at ways it could be kept open

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

'We're not asking for special treatment': Limerick suicide prevention group appeals for permanent base
'We're not asking for special treatment': Limerick suicide prevention group appeals for permanent base
Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention will lose its current premises at the Cleeves factory by January due to the ongoing redevelopment of the site

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

Free age-friendly expo in Millstreet to offer advice and support for older people
Free age-friendly expo in Millstreet to offer advice and support for older people
The free event will feature workshops and local service providers promoting positive ageing, independence and community participation

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Cork heavyweight boxing legend Mick Jordan to be honoured in Fermoy
Cork heavyweight boxing legend Mick Jordan to be honoured in Fermoy
The former Irish heavyweight champion also made his mark in handball and became a familiar figure on Fermoy nightclub doors

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

One man dead and another injured in suspected stabbing at Tralee IPAS centre
One man dead and another injured in suspected stabbing at Tralee IPAS centre
A man in his late 40s is being detained as gardaí investigate the early morning incident at the Ballymullen centre

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Road Markings: Dividing Line
Cork County Council trials new approach to road markings amid delays with contractors
Trials of pre-formed and cold-applied markings could give local teams more flexibility to renew crossings, junctions and disabled parking bays

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Cork County Council paid €655,000 tax on undeveloped housing land in 2025
Cork County Council paid €655,000 tax on undeveloped housing land in 2025
The liability covered 11 residentially zoned sites, including lands in Kinsale, Carrigaline and the planned Water-Rock expansion in Midleton

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Launch of three Women's Health Fund projects
Hiqa to carry out fresh assessment of CUH after safety concerns
An additional Hiqa review of Cork University Hospital is to be carried out amid concerns over staffing and patient safety, although consultants continue to seek a separate independent inquiry

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Garda stock
Gardaí investigate allegations of rape and coercion against prominent Kerry man
The man’s wife has alleged she was raped and coerced into attending sex parties involving cocaine, according to reports

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Cork weather and traffic: Delays on N28, sunny spells forecast for Halloween weekend 
Cork weather and traffic: Delays on N28, sunny spells forecast for Halloween weekend 
Trick or treaters can expect mild and mainly dry weather 

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

'I sent a message into the group chat, and it just erupted': Cork Lotto syndicate wins €5.6m
'I sent a message into the group chat, and it just erupted': Cork Lotto syndicate wins €5.6m
The group claimed the jackpot prize after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket during a shopping trip in Mahon Point

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Winter Flu Stock
Hospital overcrowding crisis: Almost 100 patients wait more than 24 hours on trolleys
HSE figures show 720 patients awaiting beds nationwide, while Cork University Hospital faces staffing delays and pressure to open 21 additional beds

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Kerry man on mother's dementia diagnosis at age 50: 'I’d tell her I love her and she’s an inspiration'
Kerry man on mother's dementia diagnosis at age 50: 'I’d tell her I love her and she’s an inspiration'
The Alzheimer Europe Conference in Dublin also heard about the progress being made with the Irish Dementia Registry

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Waterford clock known by locals as a timekeeping 'embarrassment' set for €55k makeover
Waterford clock known by locals as a timekeeping 'embarrassment' set for €55k makeover
The timepiece has been in a state of disrepair for years, but the €55,000 e-tender will see works put in place to 'recondition and renew the clock dials, glass, and moving parts'

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Former Waterford school principal sentenced to four years for child sexual abuse
Former Waterford school principal sentenced to four years for child sexual abuse
The former principal was convicted of nine counts of indecent assault and has previous convictions for similar offences against children

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

TikTok removes account of Cork influencer after Instagram ban over harassment
TikTok removes account of Cork influencer after Instagram ban over harassment
Vladyslav Morhulets posted videos of interactions with members of the public, including vulnerable people, filmed using smart glasses

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

UL students warned anti-social behaviour may 'constitute a criminal offence' with 'consequences'
UL students warned anti-social behaviour may 'constitute a criminal offence' with 'consequences'
The University of Limerick warned students that incidents, such as the housewrecking earlier this month that went viral on social media, contravenes the student code of conduct

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Electric car plugged in outside house
EV charging cables stolen from two locations in Tipperary
The cables were taken from a Link Road car park and a business in Bohercrowe during overnight incidents on October 27 and 28

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Cork weather and traffic: Dry weather set for day as M8 sees delays
Cork weather and traffic: Dry weather set for day as M8 sees delays
Dry weather will dominate much of Thursday, with a mix of cloud and some bright or sunny spells, and highs of 12C to 14C.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Cork County Council to explore funding first section of Bantry bypass
Cork County Council to explore funding first section of Bantry bypass
Officials will approach the Department of Transport about advancing a section from Newtown to Hospital Cross that already has planning approval

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Blue lights on the roof of a Garda Siochana Irish police car
Woman (80s) dies following fatal road collision in Tipperary
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene in Cashel

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Petition supporting Domino service to be handed into Cork University Maternity Hospital
Petition supporting Domino service to be handed into Cork University Maternity Hospital
The midwife-led service was used by around 400 women annually

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after large quantity of cash stolen in Cork burglary
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after large quantity of cash stolen in Cork burglary
Investigators are seeking information and camera footage from anyone who was in the area around Johnstown on Thursday morning

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

'Digging up 60km of very busy streets' in Cork City needed to fix wastewater treatment system
'Digging up 60km of very busy streets' in Cork City needed to fix wastewater treatment system
Uisce Éireann told the Public Accounts Committee it would cost 'roughly €2 billion to fix the network in Cork City today'

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

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