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Cork Lotto player wins €3.64m jackpot in latest draw
Cork Lotto player wins €3.64m jackpot in latest draw
The online player bought a Quick Pick ticket before Wednesday night’s draw and is now being urged to contact the National Lottery

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Cork weather and traffic: Heavy rain and strong winds to dominate Thursday
Cork weather and traffic: Heavy rain and strong winds to dominate Thursday
Even though the day will start bright, wet conditions will continue through the day into the night, with lows of 11C to 13C

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Minister contradicts Uisce Éireann denial it gave him assurances about opening of Cork special school
Minister contradicts Uisce Éireann denial it gave him assurances about opening of Cork special school
Special education minister Michael Moynihan stands by his claim he was given 'at least a dozen' assurances about opening of school in Carrignavar, despite Uisce Éireann officials saying there was no record of any such engagement

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Council urged to turn underused Cork car park into homes as parking charges jump 20%
Council urged to turn underused Cork car park into homes as parking charges jump 20%
A Cork councillor says combining parking facilities could free a valuable city centre site for much-needed residential development

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Man arrested as heroin, crack cocaine and weapons seized in major Cork garda operation
Man arrested as heroin, crack cocaine and weapons seized in major Cork garda operation
Six properties were searched in Mahon as gardaí worked with multiple agencies during the high-impact operation

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Free exhibition in UCC to display one of Ireland's most important medieval manuscripts
Free exhibition in UCC to display one of Ireland's most important medieval manuscripts
The Annals of Inisfallen document the history of Ireland; death, conflict, dramatic weather events and unusual occurrences from the late 11th century onwards

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Garda stock
Two arrested after suspected heroin worth €210k seized in Cork city
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Cork city car parking fees rise by up to 30% from today
Cork city car parking fees rise by up to 30% from today
Cork councillors question whether higher fees will encourage people into the city centre as council cites rising costs

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Unsettled conditions to continue, according to latest Met Éireann outlook
Cork traffic and weather: Unsettled conditions to continue, according to latest Met Éireann outlook
Regarding traffic updates, a closure is currently in place on a busy road in Cork city. 

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Metal gate Rural lane, edged by hedges, leading towards mountains in the distance
Cork council urged to crack down on landowners over overgrown roadside hedges
Cork councillors say overgrown hedges and ditches are creating hazards, with hundreds of warning letters issued to landowners this year.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

'A deep sense of sadness in the area': Fisherman named after boat sinks off West Cork coast
'A deep sense of sadness in the area': Fisherman named after boat sinks off West Cork coast
The experienced inshore fisherman had gone pollock fishing from Castletownbere before a major search operation was launched early on Tuesday

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

DENIS SCANNELL
Waterford locals fear losing rights-of-way after billionaire James Dyson's purchase of Ballynatray estate
Nearby communities are particularly concerned over alleged changes to Templemichael car park. The small parking facility sits 50m from a historic graveyard

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

'A true champion of the arts': Tributes paid after death of Cork broadcaster Elmarie Mawe
'A true champion of the arts': Tributes paid after death of Cork broadcaster Elmarie Mawe
The broadcaster, actor and teacher was remembered for her decades-long contribution to Cork’s cultural life and her support for emerging artists

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Man questioned by gardaí after €1.2m drugs seizure at Cork Airport
Man questioned by gardaí after €1.2m drugs seizure at Cork Airport
Revenue said the man was stopped on Monday as a result of routine profiling in Cork Airport

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Met Éireann predicts mixed conditions with heavy spells of rain
Cork traffic and weather: Met Éireann predicts mixed conditions with heavy spells of rain
Rain will start moving in from the southwest on Tuesday evening, with highest temperatures reaching between 16C and 19C.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Campus of the University of Limerick
UL president says college 'working closely' with student's union to rectify its financial issues
Shane Kilcommins told the university's staff it would be aiding Student Life as it undertakes 'significant governance and financial reforms' arising from an emergency internal audit probe of the union's finances

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

UL's lossmaking student union must act urgently on poor financial planning, review says
UL's lossmaking student union must act urgently on poor financial planning, review says
The quality review of UL Student Life also found 'a lack of transparency around budgets and financial performance'

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Cork and Kerry healthcare spend 'wildly over the pay budget', minister says
Cork and Kerry healthcare spend 'wildly over the pay budget', minister says
The Irish Medical Council heard that 'doctors are telling us that workload, administration and overcrowding are getting in the way of the care they want to provide'

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Man, 30s, arrested as Revenue officers seize €1.2m worth of cocaine at Cork Airport
Man, 30s, arrested as Revenue officers seize €1.2m worth of cocaine at Cork Airport
The illicit drugs were discovered concealed in packages within the baggage of a passenger.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Cork train used 'as drug corridor' between cities, transport union claims 
Cork train used 'as drug corridor' between cities, transport union claims 
National Bus and Rail Union said the Cork to Dublin train had been a 'hot spot' of antisocial behaviour for many years

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Sediment deposits dating back 1.5 million years found during Celtic Interconnector construction
Sediment deposits dating back 1.5 million years found during Celtic Interconnector construction
Archaeological works were undertaken on land along the cable route, with finds including fragments of a 9th- to 10th-century clay tuyere from the Killeagh pavement scheme

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Teachers and pupils to be screened for TB at Cork school
Teachers and pupils to be screened for TB at Cork school
Screening of staff and students at Coláiste Éamann Rís, Deerpark Cork city has  been started as a 'precautionary measure'

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Bright and breezy conditions as gardaí commence national slow down day
Cork traffic and weather: Bright and breezy conditions as gardaí commence national slow down day
This evening will also see cloudy conditions with the odd shower.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

HSE confirms distressing video circulating online was not filmed at UHL
HSE confirms distressing video circulating online was not filmed at UHL
The HSE said the patient involved has been identified and the family concerned has been informed.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Man with a skull on hat
‘Hard-man’ reputation seen as route to status for men shut out of jobs and education, Cork study finds
Researchers found violence and substance use became ways for socially excluded men to establish masculinity, status and respect within their communities

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Midleton mental health charity appeals to Cork County Council for permanent premises
Midleton mental health charity appeals to Cork County Council for permanent premises
Midleton Hub says demand is growing for affordable counselling and support, but its rented premises are limiting its ability to expand

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Cork village to honour Old IRA chief whose exploits made international headlines
Cork village to honour Old IRA chief whose exploits made international headlines
Clondulane community will honour Maurice ‘Moss’ Twomey, whose extraordinary life included daring escapes and a decade as IRA chief of staff

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Killarney clean-up under way after ‘unprecedented’ flash flooding overwhelms town
Met Éireann to be asked why no Kerry warning was issued before Killarney flash floods
Businesses and homes were damaged after 57mm of rain fell in four hours, overwhelming Killarney’s drainage systems

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Midleton could get outdoor lido as population growth puts pressure on sports facilities
Midleton could get outdoor lido as population growth puts pressure on sports facilities
A councillor says strong demand for outdoor swimming could justify a feasibility study as Midleton’s population continues to grow

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Cork drinking water reservoir fed by river contaminated by raw sewage for five months
Cork drinking water reservoir fed by river contaminated by raw sewage for five months
An apartment development was mistakenly connected to a storm drain, sending wastewater into the Butlerstown river

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Historic Cork Harbour stone walls get new lease of life after storm damage
Historic Cork Harbour stone walls get new lease of life after storm damage
Historic stone walls dating to the early 1800s are being restored after years of storm damage along Cork Harbour’s shoreline

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Group to seek judicial review of planning permission for development at Bessborough
Group to seek judicial review of planning permission for development at Bessborough
A judicial review involves a High Court judge examining the legality of a decision made by a lower court or public body

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Vaccination little girl.
RSV vaccine offered to Cork and Kerry babies as HSE programme enters final winter
Babies across Cork and Kerry will receive free RSV protection this winter, but the HSE has yet to confirm future funding

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Manager's absence prompts Hiqa inspection that finds several issues at Cork nursing home
Manager's absence prompts Hiqa inspection that finds several issues at Cork nursing home
Unappetising food, restricted access to toilets and unfamiliar staff leaving residents vulnerable to abuse were among issues highlighted

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

HSE set to pay €3.5m to private equity-backed British investment fund
HSE set to pay €3.5m to private equity-backed British investment fund
Since 2020, Valley Healthcare has held an operational lease on primary care centres in Ballincollig, Clonakilty, Fermoy, Listowel and Tralee, with plans to develop more centres in Bishopstown, Douglas, Glanmire, and Mayfield that will be leased to the HSE

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Killarney clean-up under way after ‘unprecedented’ flash flooding overwhelms town
Killarney clean-up under way after ‘unprecedented’ flash flooding overwhelms town
Homes, businesses and major roads were flooded after 30mm of rain fell in one hour, overwhelming drainage systems across the town

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Cork weather and traffic: Vehicle on fire leads to road closure near Bandon Rd roundabout
Cork weather and traffic: Vehicle on fire leads to road closure near Bandon Rd roundabout
"When approaching the hazard area drive with caution and reduce your speed" 

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Waterford's Mount Melleray to hold special Mass after conversion to US third-level campus
Waterford's Mount Melleray to hold special Mass after conversion to US third-level campus
Mount Melleray Abbey is now the Irish campus of US Catholic University Ave Maria which was founded by former Domino's Pizza owner and founder Tom Monaghan

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

CUH and HSE hold high-level talks as minister urged to visit hospital
CUH and HSE hold high-level talks as minister urged to visit hospital
Meetings focused on concerns around staffing numbers and potential patient safety issues

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Irish Rail passengers on Cork trains report being spat at, assaulted and victims of racist attacks
Irish Rail passengers on Cork trains report being spat at, assaulted and victims of racist attacks
The 119 complaints about antisocial behaviour on trains included details of drunk and aggressive passengers and smoking, vaping and drug use

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Rotunda Hospital row
Health minister should come to CUH and talk to doctors about staffing problems, consultant says
It comes after Professor Greg Fulton said there is now a 'wide discrepancy' between health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and CUH management and staff on staffing numbers at the hospital

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Shifts cancelled at Boston Scientific in Cork after cyberattack
Shifts cancelled at Boston Scientific in Cork after cyberattack
Employees across the multinational’s three Irish plants have reported a disorganised and confusing response to the crisis

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Adare Manor Resort
Patrickswell site set to become Ryder Cup park-and-ride facility
Limerick Twenty Thirty has been appointed to oversee the 'masterplanning' of a site that will serve as a major transport link during the Ryder Cup

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

NTA 'waiting for green light' to proceed with Limerick BusConnects scheme
NTA 'waiting for green light' to proceed with Limerick BusConnects scheme
'We’re anxious to get on with that as quickly as possible, and the city centre will improve as a result,' says NTA official

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Cork suburb residents threaten to chain themselves to trees earmarked for removal
Cork suburb residents threaten to chain themselves to trees earmarked for removal
A protest walk is due to take place on Saturday morning, with residents of Knockfree Avenue in Farranree calling on the community to help support their cause

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Limerick house badly damaged in early-morning petrol bomb attack
Limerick house badly damaged in early-morning petrol bomb attack
Gardaí and fire crews attended the scene on Lenihan Avenue in Prospect during the early hours of Thursday morning

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

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