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Cork aims to secure share of €300m Ryder Cup tourism windfall
Cork aims to secure share of €300m Ryder Cup tourism windfall
Councillors want the county to promote its tourism, hospitality and golf offering ahead of the major sporting event in Adare

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Large Group Of Jellyfish In Sea
Huge jellyfish swarms spotted off the Waterford coast
Marine experts say the remarkable blooms are a natural seasonal event and pose little danger to people in Irish waters

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

High temperature warning continues, with up to 30C expected in Munster and other areas 
High temperature warning continues, with up to 30C expected in Munster and other areas 
The weather will remain warm for the All-Ireland hurling final this Sunday.

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Cork dad may move to Latvia to get life-saving drug for surviving son
Cork dad may move to Latvia to get life-saving drug for surviving son
He already lost one son to Friedrich's ataxia — now Craig Coady says HSE drug group's Skyclarys deferral could force him to move to Latvia to get the drug for his other son

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Cork floods: Minister approves €20.5m Blackpool flood relief scheme
Cork floods: Minister approves €20.5m Blackpool flood relief scheme
'Anyone who was in Blackpool in June 2012 remembers what the River Bride can do when it turns': Broad welcome for scheme

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

North Cork sugar factory site bought by local businessman
North Cork sugar factory site bought by local businessman
Cork County Council 'missed the bus' when it came to buying the well-known landmark, according to a local councillor

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Man charged after €210,000 cocaine seizure in Mayfield
Man charged after €210,000 cocaine seizure in Mayfield
Gardaí carried out a warrant-backed search of a residential property before arresting and charging a man in his 60s

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Jamey Carney remembered as 'a ray of sunshine' at funeral in Killarney
Jamey Carney remembered as 'a ray of sunshine' at funeral in Killarney
Hundreds gathered in Killarney to celebrate the life of the 43-year-old, with tributes focusing on her kindness and devotion to her daughter

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Cross-party Cork politicians call on Government to acquire former Bessborough mother and baby home lands
Cross-party Cork politicians call on Government to acquire former Bessborough mother and baby home lands
Cross-party representatives want the former institution preserved as a site of national conscience following approval for a housing development

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Free All-Ireland SHC final watch parties to take place in Limerick and Galway 
Free All-Ireland SHC final watch parties to take place in Limerick and Galway 
With temperatures forecast to reach the mid-20s on Sunday, supporters have been reminded to dress appropriately for the warm weather, apply sunscreen, and keep hydrated.

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Close up of hand with black remote controller and tv with football on background
'Dodgy box' sellers in Cork and Limerick targeted as part of crackdown
Ten suspected dodgy box sellers have been warned they face legal action or referral to gardaí if they continue

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Bill Kenneally death
Bill Kenneally victims hailed as ‘heroes’
Victims of Bill Kenneally have expressed feelings of relief, closure and vindication as they were hailed “heroes” over the years-long campaign for justice. Taoiseach Micheál Martin and several other Government figures on Tuesday.

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

In pictures: Minister blames 'human activity' for Killarney National Park wildfire
In pictures: Minister blames 'human activity' for Killarney National Park wildfire
Fire crews and helicopters contained the blaze after 15 hectares were damaged, as fresh warnings were issued over fire risks

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Heatwave could cost taxpayers millions more as melting roads force changes to resurfacing
Heatwave could cost taxpayers millions more as melting roads force changes to resurfacing
Cork roads chief says councils face rising resurfacing costs as climate change brings more frequent extreme heat and melting roads

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Historic Cork building still empty after council sold it to UCC a decade ago at a loss of €360k
Historic Cork building still empty after council sold it to UCC a decade ago at a loss of €360k
UCC says all options for George Boole House are being considered, from development to disposal. No decision has been made at this point

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

CPO of Bessborough site 'not a straightforward' option, says Taoiseach
CPO of Bessborough site 'not a straightforward' option, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin said purchasing the former mother and baby institution site could not be done 'by just pressing a button'

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

'Absolute monster' Crosshaven wildfire came within 2ft of homes as Cork firefighters battled blaze
'Absolute monster' Crosshaven wildfire came within 2ft of homes as Cork firefighters battled blaze
Firefighters, coastguard and local residents combined to contain a fast-moving wildfire that narrowly missed dozens of Crosshaven homes

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

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Taoiseach says Bessborough CPO is 'not a straightforward' option
Taoiseach and Holly Cairns clash in the Dáil over plans to develop apartments on the former Bessborough site

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Bill Kenneally and Waterford's open secret: The paedophile who ran rampant through the city 
Bill Kenneally and Waterford's open secret: The paedophile who ran rampant through the city 
The paedophile enabled by politicians, gardaí, church, school leaders and the health board to run rampant through Waterford city for decades

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Young radio hosts working in the studio
West Limerick radio closes down after 20 years on air
West Limerick 102 FM broadcasted for the last time today

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Limerick community 'devastated' following major blaze in Croom
Limerick community 'devastated' following major blaze in Croom
Firefighters worked overnight to bring the blaze under control.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Construction stock
Cork City Council rezones 260 hectares of land for housing despite strong local objections
Councillors voted against the plans for just one area of the city

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Boyfriend of Kerry murder victim Jamey Carney could be extradited from Jordan if charged
Boyfriend of Kerry murder victim Jamey Carney could be extradited from Jordan if charged
Gardaí are preparing a file for the DPP as the murder investigation into the Killarney woman's death continues

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Garda stock
Man taken to hospital after alleged assault in Blackpool in Cork City
Gardaí are investigating after a man in his 30s was injured in an incident on Monday evening

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Aughinish Alumina refinery
Tánaiste says it is 'hard to know' when Aughinish Alumina workers will get clarity
Government investigation is nearing completion, but the European Commission will determine whether sanctions affect the Limerick alumina refiner

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

'I saw 15 to 18 months, then death': Clare woman marks three years of living with incurable brain cancer
'I saw 15 to 18 months, then death': Clare woman marks three years of living with incurable brain cancer
Ennis woman Trish Blake urges fellow cancer sufferers to 'keep moving through life' and to seek help and support

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Cork County Council pays tribute to crews involved in major firefighting operation near Crosshaven
Cork County Council pays tribute to crews involved in major firefighting operation near Crosshaven
The Doyle Shipping Group had also deployed its firefighting escort tug to fight the fire from the water

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Firefighters battle gorse fire near Crosshaven
Firefighters battle gorse fire near Crosshaven
Locals fearful as embers comes close to their homes

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Cork City Council writes off €15.5m in commercial rates due to vacant buildings
Cork City Council writes off €15.5m in commercial rates due to vacant buildings
Green party councillor Honore Kamegni said at Monday night’s council meeting it 'rewards vacancy'

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

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Digital abuse in domestic violence cases has 'skyrocketed' West Cork charity warns
West Cork Beacon said an act as simple as buying groceries online could now be monitored and controlled by a perpetrator

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Suitcases multicolor stacked for transport one above the other
Holidaymakers left without luggage due to fault at Shannon Airport 
There were technical issues with Shannon airport's baggage carousel on Saturday

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Boyfriend of Kerry murder victim Jamey Carney detained by security services in Jordan
Boyfriend of Kerry murder victim Jamey Carney detained by security services in Jordan
Arrest of Ahmad Al-Saqar, 28, comes as funeral details are published for the American woman

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Met Éireann issues high temperature warning for five counties including Cork
Met Éireann issues high temperature warning for five counties including Cork
Met Éireann is warning of maximum temperatures in excess of 27C combined with overnight minimum temperatures in excess of 15C.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Commemorative concert  in Waterford to honour Cork traditional Irish singer Seán Ó Sé
Commemorative concert  in Waterford to honour Cork traditional Irish singer Seán Ó Sé
The Ballylickey native died in January, three days shy of his 90th birthday

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Survivor's burial claim reignites questions over missing children at Bessborough
Survivor's burial claim reignites questions over missing children at Bessborough
A woman born in Bessborough in the 1950s says that, as a child, she witnessed an illegal burial on the grounds of the notorious Cork mother and baby institution

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

St Augustine's Church in Cork overflows with emotion for its last-ever Mass
St Augustine's Church in Cork overflows with emotion for its last-ever Mass
There were tears as the Augustinians' 750-year history in Cork ended. But it was also a celebration of faith and good humour — including a moving rendition of 'The Banks of My Own Lovely Lee'

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

The St Augustine's Christy Ring chalice 'must remain in Cork'
The St Augustine's Christy Ring chalice 'must remain in Cork'
The hurling legend donated his eighth All-Ireland senior medal to St Augustine's Church — which celebrated its final Mass today — and it formed part of the base of a now-famous chalice

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

64-year-old Kerry grandmother cycles naked through Cork for World Naked Bike Ride
64-year-old Kerry grandmother cycles naked through Cork for World Naked Bike Ride
Elayne Van Keulen says: 'I was very body conscious when I was younger. I’m confident now, however, because I know my body tells a story.'

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

'Amazing person': High school friends remember Killarney murder victim Jamey Carney 
'Amazing person': High school friends remember Killarney murder victim Jamey Carney 
Investigators are hoping their American policing partners can help advance the search for a man who fled the country after the Kerry killing

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Cobh bandstand and Youghal Clock Gate Tower 'need urgent attention'
Cobh bandstand and Youghal Clock Gate Tower 'need urgent attention'
East Cork municipal meetings hear that iconic landmarks are in state of disrepair and that maintenance must be stepped up 

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Returning man linked to Jamey Carney murder to Ireland could be 'lengthy' process
Returning man linked to Jamey Carney murder to Ireland could be 'lengthy' process
28-year-old Ahmad Al-Saqar fled from Ireland last Tuesday morning before the 43-year-old mum was found dead in Co Kerry 

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Sink faucet dripping with the water drop in focus
Uisce Éireann failed to manage excessive aluminium level in Cork village water supply
EPA audit reveals excess alumninium and high turbidity — an indicator of pathogen and bacteria levels — in Glanmire in February and March

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Watch: Owner of iconic shop near Cork beach on the heatwave 
Watch: Owner of iconic shop near Cork beach on the heatwave 
Angela Cantwell from Angela's Shop & Coffee Docks tells the Irish Examiner how she and her shop fare in the current heatwave

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

International search for Jamey Carney's boyfriend after Killarney death
US police assisting gardaí in hunt for man linked to Jamey Carney murder investigation
Local plans for a vigil remain on hold as investigators pursue international inquiries and family members gather in Killarney

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Met Éireann extends heat alert as Cork and Munster brace for 30C and tropical nights
Met Éireann extends heat alert as Cork and Munster brace for 30C and tropical nights
A second heat warning has been issued as hot weather and warm nights are forecast to continue into next week

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

International search for Jamey Carney's boyfriend after Killarney death
International search for Jamey Carney's boyfriend after Killarney death
Gardaí are working with international police after a man they wish to question left Ireland before the woman's body was discovered

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

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