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Limerick council fails to reach consensus on livestreaming and recordings of its meetings

Limerick council fails to reach consensus on livestreaming and recordings of its meetings

Concerns about livestreaming and recording of Limerick council meetings include the potential cost — and risks due to AI

Gardaí investigate after headstones vandalised at West Limerick workshop

Gardaí investigate after headstones vandalised at West Limerick workshop

Key West Cork coastal projects stalled due to funding 'pittance'

Key West Cork coastal projects stalled due to funding 'pittance'

€280k cocaine seizure in Tipperary, two arrested

€280k cocaine seizure in Tipperary, two arrested

‘Lab rats are biting back’: Cork City residents gather to oppose Manna Drone Deliveries

‘Lab rats are biting back’: Cork City residents gather to oppose Manna Drone Deliveries

The meeting heard a claim that the people of Blackrock and the surrounding areas are being used as lab rats in the nationwide introduction of drone deliveries

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Kerry writes off €655,000 in 'unenforceable' derelict site levies

Kerry writes off €655,000 in 'unenforceable' derelict site levies

Kerry County Council had to remove all the sites from its derelict sites register and write off unpaid levies of €655k after 'various inaccuracies' were found in the files

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Calls for investment in Tipperary rail lines as commuters face long journeys

Calls for investment in Tipperary rail lines as commuters face long journeys

'If I wanted to depart Nenagh for Dublin tomorrow, the earliest I could arrive in Dublin by using rail locally is 9.53am'

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Mobile X-ray service provides rapid diagnostics for elderly and supports UHL emergency services

Mobile X-ray service provides rapid diagnostics for elderly and supports UHL emergency services

The majority of the service’s activity in the Mid-West was in Co Clare and Co Limerick, with 1,193 x-rays completed

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Wooden sauna bucket in sauna

Laws introduced to regulate saunas on Kerry beaches

Twelve of Kerry’s 16 Blue Flag beaches will now have designated sauna service areas and will operate under council permit

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Cork man appointed president of Disneyland Paris

Cork man appointed president of Disneyland Paris

Christophe Murphy, from Bishopstown will oversee Europe’s most-visited tourist destination during a period of unprecedented growth

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Taoiseach aware of people's 'genuine concerns' over drone deliveries in Cork

Taoiseach aware of people's 'genuine concerns' over drone deliveries in Cork

Micheál Martin says there needs to be increased regulation around drone technology following complaints from Cork residents over privacy and noise pollution

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Cork City Marathon to pay special tribute to woman who died after last year's race

Cork City Marathon to pay special tribute to woman who died after last year's race

Ellen Cassidy became ill after completing the Cork City Half Marathon last June, and later died at Cork University Hospital

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Meet the boy who marches on Cork's streets calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza

Meet the boy who marches on Cork's streets calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza

The first year student of Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh in Bishopstown, whose family hails from Egypt, says he will advocate for a free Palestine for as long as it takes

Sun, 17 May, 2026

'Maybe he will help save a life': Cork couple hope baby Connie's death will raise awareness of Cholestasis

'Maybe he will help save a life': Cork couple hope baby Connie's death will raise awareness of Cholestasis

Cork University Maternity Hospital apologised to Amy and Jason Barry for 'missed opportunities' during the management of Amy’s pregnancy

Sun, 17 May, 2026

General Views of Adare Village

Minister dismisses 'cynical' claims that Adare bypass only approved due to Ryder Cup

Bypass forms part of the wider Foynes to Limerick Road project

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Government approves €750,000 support scheme for businesses impacted by Waterford fire

Government approves €750,000 support scheme for businesses impacted by Waterford fire

Between 30 and 40 small businesses were affected and around 200 jobs impacted after last week's fire

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Popular Cork beach among six locations to lose Blue Flag award for 2026

Popular Cork beach among six locations to lose Blue Flag award for 2026

Cork retained the highest combined total of coastal awards despite Fountainstown losing its Blue Flag designation

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Public to have their say on upgrades to Cork train services, including six new stations

Public to have their say on upgrades to Cork train services, including six new stations

Irish Rail has launched a public consultation on the preferred option for phase 2 of the Cork Area Commuter Rail rail improvement programme

Fri, 15 May, 2026

CUMH apologises to parents of stillborn baby as inquest returns narrative verdict

CUMH apologises to parents of stillborn baby as inquest returns narrative verdict

CUMH’s own internal review subsequently identified delayed recognition of worsening cholestasis, together with missed opportunities for escalation and intervention

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Fairyhouse Easter Festival - Day Two

Cork jockey's life cut prematurely short after fall from horse, inquest told

Jury records verdict of accidental death at inquest of Michael O'Sullivan who passed away after fall at last fence of Thurles Racecourse in February 2025

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Limerick in 'tough fight' to get BusConnects scheme started, says John Moran

Limerick in 'tough fight' to get BusConnects scheme started, says John Moran

The Limerick mayor has launched a petition calling for action on the project, saying 'it is now time to make our voices count'

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Public consultation opens on redevelopment of former Mars Cinema site in Kilrush

Public consultation opens on redevelopment of former Mars Cinema site in Kilrush

Proposed redevelopment aims to transform the historic Kilrush site into a multi-use community and cultural hub

Thu, 14 May, 2026

CUH has lost over 570 car park spaces in past three years, committee told

CUH has lost over 570 car park spaces in past three years, committee told

HSE communications and public affairs manager Ann Martin said the loss of car parking spaces at CUH is due to new developments on the site, including a surgical hub, helipad, and paediatric centre

Thu, 14 May, 2026

'World’s smallest public statue' proposed for Cork mosquito linked to death of Oliver Cromwell

'World’s smallest public statue' proposed for Cork mosquito linked to death of Oliver Cromwell

Green Party councillor Oliver Moran says the unusual proposal could become a quirky tourist attraction for Cork city

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Manna Aero drone is seen as it delivers essential household and medical supplies in the Irish village of Moneygall

Cork drones: 'Long-term safety zone’ planned for city skies

Irish Aviation Authority will drop controversial temporary measure facilitating Manna deliveries in favour of longer-term rules

Thu, 14 May, 2026

'It’s unbelievable he had to wait this long': Autistic Cork boy offered school place after 17 rejections

'It’s unbelievable he had to wait this long': Autistic Cork boy offered school place after 17 rejections

Boy's mother says it will be 'very tricky' to get to the school in Fermoy from the family home on Cork's northside but as it's the only place he has been offered, she had to accept

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Planning permission granted for almost 550 new homes in Ballincollig

Planning permission granted for almost 550 new homes in Ballincollig

Condition requires developers to confine sale of new homes to individual buyers, with a ban on any units being sold to corporate buyers or approved housing bodies

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Gardaí relaunch Coastal Watch urging Cork communities to report suspicious maritime activity

Gardaí relaunch Coastal Watch urging Cork communities to report suspicious maritime activity

Enhanced Coastal Watch initiative encourages coastal communities to report suspicious activity linked to drug trafficking and other crimes

Wed, 13 May, 2026

'It’s a disgrace what they’re doing': Council votes to reduce taxi ranks on Cork's St Patrick's Street

'It’s a disgrace what they’re doing': Council votes to reduce taxi ranks on Cork's St Patrick's Street

Taxi rank near Merchant’s Quay will be reduced from a seven-vehicle maximum to two vehicles, while two-taxi rank near junction with Bowling Green Street to be suspended

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Fatal accident in Nenagh 12th May 2026 involving woman in her 20's

Woman, 20s, dies following two-car crash in Tipperary

The incident happened on the Nenagh to Dromineer Road

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Cork City Council votes to revoke George Mitchell's freedom of the city

Cork City Council votes to revoke George Mitchell's freedom of the city

It comes after the former US senator George Mitchell lied about having continued a friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein after his 2008 conviction

Tue, 12 May, 2026

330-million year-old shark teeth discovered in the Burren

330-million year-old shark teeth discovered in the Burren

This is the first record of these unusual fossil shark teeth in the Burren

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Husband of Waterford murder victim thanks public for support after family tragedy

Husband of Waterford murder victim thanks public for support after family tragedy

A fundraiser launched to support the family of a Waterford mother has raised thousands within two weeks

Tue, 12 May, 2026

No need for Cork search and recovery group to move until new home found for it, council says

No need for Cork search and recovery group to move until new home found for it, council says

There had been concerns Cork City Missing Persons Search And Recovery would be displaced by new docklands development plans

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Animals in Their Natural Habitat

Cork food businesses closed over rat droppings, mould and spider egg sacs

Inspectors identified serious hygiene and contamination risks at food premises in Cork, Dublin, and Waterford during April

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Pizza chef in Cork takeaway who sent inappropriate texts to teen girl loses unfair dismissal case

Pizza chef in Cork takeaway who sent inappropriate texts to teen girl loses unfair dismissal case

The WRC heard evidence that the complainant was told on several occasions that his comments and interactions with young females was inappropriate

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Work begins on Cork houses left vacant since being built in 2000s

Work begins on Cork houses left vacant since being built in 2000s

A spokesperson for Cork County Council said the delay in transferring the homes was due to a legal dispute linked to a developer going out of business

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Patients in 'inhumane' conditions at UHL due to overcrowding

Patients in 'inhumane' conditions at UHL due to overcrowding

Privacy and dignity issues aired amid concern that plans for a new Limerick regional hospital will be put on back burner until smaller hospitals improve

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Páirc Uí Chaoimh sees plans for bus set-down and turning point rejected

Páirc Uí Chaoimh sees plans for bus set-down and turning point rejected

'We must protect the utility we have created in Marina Park,' council told

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Cork public library set for Counting House complex after €35m purchase

Cork public library set for Counting House complex after €35m purchase

Counting House complex 'emerged as the most affordable, lowest risk, and best performing option'

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Workers' Party councillor Ted Tynan retires from Cork City Council

Workers' Party councillor Ted Tynan retires from Cork City Council

Mr Tynan told the Irish Examiner: 'I’ve found the whole experience in public life very rewarding'

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Cork locals object to council's go-ahead for bus drop-off area at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Cork locals object to council's go-ahead for bus drop-off area at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Residents of nearby areas have written to Cork City Council in recent weeks to 'strongly object' to the plans, citing traffic management problems

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Cork ICU nurse: It’s a very stressful, sad place to work at times

Cork ICU nurse: It’s a very stressful, sad place to work at times

CUH nurse calls for better supports for nurses working in ICU units

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Support for Schull's Foreshore Walk to be named after late doctor in 'fitting tribute'

Support for Schull's Foreshore Walk to be named after late doctor in 'fitting tribute'

The late Dr Larry O’Connor was 'widely respected' and played a key role in the development of town's secondary school, council hears

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Scarlett Faulkner's 10-year-old cousin 'showing amazing progress' after car crash

Scarlett Faulkner's 10-year-old cousin 'showing amazing progress' after car crash

Teenager travelling in same car as Christopher was killed in crash

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Woman, 40s, seriously injured in Tipperary hit-and-run

Woman, 40s, seriously injured in Tipperary hit-and-run

The incident, involving an e-bike and a vehicle, happened in the early hours of Saturday morning

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Residents in Cork housing estate 'at wits' end' as raw sewage spills into children's play area

Residents in Cork housing estate 'at wits' end' as raw sewage spills into children's play area

Sewage spill in Castletownbere estate an environmental and health and safety hazard, councillor says

Mon, 11 May, 2026

'Serious risks to patients remain' at University Hospital Limerick, doctors warn

'Serious risks to patients remain' at University Hospital Limerick, doctors warn

The risks include severe overcrowding and an excessive number of patients waiting on trolleys for hospital beds, cared for by exhausted staff

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Cruise Ship MV Hondius Docks In Tenerife

French passenger on board hantavirus-hit ship tests positive as Irish passengers land home

The Irish evacuees from the MV Hondius will now quarantine in a HSE facility

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Cork commuter ferry dead in the water for now — but French connection will start in June

Cork commuter ferry dead in the water for now — but French connection will start in June

Aidan Coffey hopes to revisit paused Cork Harbour proposal. But for now he is concentrating on next month's launch of new Cork-Boulogne ferry

Sun, 10 May, 2026

War of Independence Podcast

A special four-part series hosted by Mick Clifford

Available on
www.irishexaminer.com/podcasts

Commemorating 100 years since the War of Independence

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