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<p>The courthouse in Macroom heard that trhe defendant was 'for the first time in his life free of alcohol'. File picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Illegal hunting charges dismissed as Cork man ‘turning his life around’

The judge ordered the accused to make a donation of €1,000 to the Cork Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

<p>Judge prohibited identification of the accused on the basis it might identify the injured parties. Picture: Larry Cummins </p>

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'You have shown no remorse': Kerry sports coach convicted of rape and sexual assault jailed for 14 years

<p>The alleged offence occurred on March 14 on St. Patrick’s St in Cork City. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Judge grants bail despite gardaí '100% objecting' to it for man accused of trying to rob two women in Cork

Young woman cycling in the park at sunset

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Cork woman who 'seems to have had a medical incident' could not remember hitting cyclist

Male driver is driving car and texting on mobile phone

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Motorist became irate when Cork garda caught him using handheld device while driving, court told

Gardaí send file to DPP in case against Cork man accused of murdering his mother

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Gardaí send file to DPP in case against Cork man accused of murdering his mother

Cork man accused of raping girl set for trial at Central Criminal Court

Cork man accused of raping girl set for trial at Central Criminal Court

The man is also charged with producing and possessing child sex abuse images

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Cork man admits possession of €185k of drugs in hotel room

Cork man admits possession of €185k of drugs in hotel room

The court was told that the defendant 'did have addiction problems'

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Four men to be sentenced exactly one year after smuggling €31m of cocaine into West Cork

Four men to be sentenced exactly one year after smuggling €31m of cocaine into West Cork

The four men — from Scotland, England and Germany — had already confirmed signed pleas of guilty to serious drugs charges in respect of the 440 kilos of cocaine

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Court extends free legal aid for senior counsel to represent two anti-immigration activists in Cork

Court extends free legal aid for senior counsel to represent two anti-immigration activists in Cork

Derek Blighe and Ross Lahive are both accused of harassing a member of An Garda Síochána

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Crazy ride on the night by car

'Young people can make mistakes': Teen convicted over incident during West Cork Rally weekend

Defendant stopped outside petrol station, blocking traffic, and performed a wheel-spin, throwing up clouds of black smoke

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Cork man convicted of drug-dealing after cocaine and cannabis found in mobile home

Cork man convicted of drug-dealing after cocaine and cannabis found in mobile home

Accused planned to build a home for his family on the site and he 'just needs to get on with his life'

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Woman 'battling addiction since she was young' jailed for shoplifting in Cork City

Woman 'battling addiction since she was young' jailed for shoplifting in Cork City

Cork District Court heard that the 39-year-old woman has 169 convictions

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Criminal damage charge withdrawn against Cork teenager accused of travelling in stolen cherry picker

Criminal damage charge withdrawn against Cork teenager accused of travelling in stolen cherry picker

The only charge now faced by Patrick Costin is of allowing himself to be carried in the stolen vehicle

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Man admits to having machete and dealing drugs in Cork City on St Patrick's Day

Man admits to having machete and dealing drugs in Cork City on St Patrick's Day

The case was adjourned for sentencing at the sessions of Cork Circuit Criminal Court commencing on April 27

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Judge fines woman deported from US by ICE over thefts in Cork

Judge fines woman deported from US by ICE over thefts in Cork

ICE had confiscated her $20,000 of savings, left her with $200 and deported her from Los Angeles to Cork to face two old shoplifting charges

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Cork woman who admitted possession of cocaine and cannabis is now drug-free, court hears

Cork woman who admitted possession of cocaine and cannabis is now drug-free, court hears

Clonakilty District Court heard that at the time of the search she was 'hanging around with the wrong people' but the incident had given her 'such a fright' that she had not touched drugs since

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

'Deceitful' woman admits using forged Xanax prescription in Cork pharmacy

'Deceitful' woman admits using forged Xanax prescription in Cork pharmacy

Court heard defendant had stolen the blank prescription from Cork University Hospital while she was visiting her uncle, who was a patient there

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Motorist convicted of assaulting cyclist in 'classic road rage' incident in Cork City

Motorist convicted of assaulting cyclist in 'classic road rage' incident in Cork City

The incident happened after the cyclist leaned into his car, grabbed his keys and threw them away

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Motorist who crashed car in Clonakilty admitted drink-driving to gardaí, court told

Motorist who crashed car in Clonakilty admitted drink-driving to gardaí, court told

The defendant was disqualified from driving for three years

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Judge gives DPP another week for directions or case against Cork teenager may be struck out

Judge gives DPP another week for directions or case against Cork teenager may be struck out

The judge expressed concerns about a teenager with health issues being remanded in custody for so long without directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Man accused of arsons at house in Cork to apply for bail at High Court

Man accused of arsons at house in Cork to apply for bail at High Court

Gardaí objected to bail because of the seriousness of the allegations and fears for the safety of the complainant

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

synthetic white crystal drugs, white powder cocaine amphetamine

'Extremely evasive' Cork man fined for cocaine possession

Man seemed to have 'plenty of time to be doing offences but cannot find time to do any work', says judge

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Cannabis ready to roll

Cork teenager 'was storing cannabis to pay off a drugs debt', court told

'The person I owe money to is threatening my house and my family'

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

'You're not f***ing Irish': Cork man convicted of multiple public order charges

'You're not f***ing Irish': Cork man convicted of multiple public order charges

The 49-year-old was ordered to do community service of 180 hours instead of going to jail for four months

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Cork man admits using tweezers to steal money from collection box at UCC's Honan Chapel

Cork man admits using tweezers to steal money from collection box at UCC's Honan Chapel

The heroin and gambling addict has an extensive history of committing exactly this type of offence at churches around Cork

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Woman deported from US by ICE over thefts in Cork unhappy about delay in case

Woman deported from US by ICE over thefts in Cork unhappy about delay in case

The case had to be adjourned again because it was not possible for her solicitor to attend

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Drug Use in West Midlands, England

No bail for Cork man with 'heavy addiction' to drugs accused of drug-dealing

The court was told the addiction is believed to be costing the accused several hundred per day

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Man who allegedly drove tractor through garda checkpoint at Cork fuel price protest charged

Man who allegedly drove tractor through garda checkpoint at Cork fuel price protest charged

More than 100 people gathered at Midleton Courthouse, many saying that they were there to support Darra O’Shea

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Cork teenager filmed gardaí dealing with fighting youths and called them 'c***s'

Cork teenager filmed gardaí dealing with fighting youths and called them 'c***s'

In a separate incident, defendant was also convicted of driving without licence or insurance

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Life of former underage player for Cork City and Ireland spiralled after brother's death, court told

Life of former underage player for Cork City and Ireland spiralled after brother's death, court told

The court heard the defendant had benefitted from being in custody for the last number of weeks

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Cork woman accused of slapping two neighbours across the head with a hurley

Cork woman accused of slapping two neighbours across the head with a hurley

Both men were said to have cuts to their heads, the court heard

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Accused had videos of arsons at Cork house while mother and children were inside, court told

Accused had videos of arsons at Cork house while mother and children were inside, court told

The court heard that the arsons are as a result of a drug debt

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Cork man's abuse of garda 'a cry for help', court told

Cork man's abuse of garda 'a cry for help', court told

Man found in highly intoxicated state, staggering and slurring his words. He was arrested for his own safety and the safety of others

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Dog walker found man having sex in vehicle at Cork car park

Dog walker found man having sex in vehicle at Cork car park

Court heard woman's daughter remained in vehicle in car park at popular walking area and witnessed BMW rocking from side to side

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Drug Abuse

Case against Dublin man accused of drug-dealing in Cork may be struck out over DPP delay

Garda previously told court the accused 'was caught red-handed'

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Cork woman admits stealing from Dunnes Stores twice before doing her grocery shopping

Cork woman admits stealing from Dunnes Stores twice before doing her grocery shopping

The accused was sentenced to three months in prison suspended for 12 months

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Cork woman who crashed into parked car convicted of drink-driving

Cork woman who crashed into parked car convicted of drink-driving

Court heard a blue Toyota Corolla was seen hitting another vehicle that was parked at the side of the road at Farran, Co Cork

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Cork man scratched stranger’s car with key and spat in his face

Cork man scratched stranger’s car with key and spat in his face

In another incident defendant had dialled 999 and shouted abuse down the line to the emergency call taker, court hears

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

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Cork man sent message to ex-partner saying 'I will chop you up', court told

It was among a number of texts and calls made in a two-hour period in the early hours of Sunday morning

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Prisoner

Cork man who 'used his car as weapon' against cyclist is jailed

The court heard that the defendant's car approached the cyclist and pushed him into the ditch

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

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Teenage Cork driver clocked at 175km/h could not explain why he was driving so fast

Defendant was convicted of careless driving, which does not carry a mandatory disqualification

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Barmans arms pulling a pint of beer

Cork pub fined as last orders continue too late after night of music

The court heard that when gardaí entered 'The Pub, around 10 people had drinks that looked freshly poured

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Young Belgian Shepherd malinois puppy running in the field. Selective focus on the dog

Cork man fined after unmuzzled dog injured another at St Patrick’s Day parade

A judge at Macroom District Court ruled that the German shepherd/Belgian malinois cross is a restricted breed

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Official Opening of the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane

'I am a dangerous man,' says man arrested with large serrated knife in Cork City

The accused man himself objected to his own bail saying: 'I think I should be in Dundrum for life. I am seeing things everywhere constantly.'

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Cork murder trial hears there may have been 'an attempt to amputate arm' of dead woman

Cork murder trial hears there may have been 'an attempt to amputate arm' of dead woman

State pathologist Dr Yvonne McCartney also said that Daena Walsh’s hand injuries were consistent with defensive-type injuries

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Man holding pepper spray (tear gas) in his hand. Self-defense. Blur background, close up

Cork woman sitting on toilet with knives had to be pepper-sprayed, court hears

The judge agreed to ask for a probation report and remanded the accused on continuing bail to appear again in June

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Cork murder trial hears accused told gardaí his partner's last words were 'this was not your fault'

Cork murder trial hears accused told gardaí his partner's last words were 'this was not your fault'

Garda tells Midleton murder trial Adam Corcoran was 'raving' and 'pretty much standing over' Daena Walsh

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Cork motorist gets three-year ban after driving away from gardaí while drunk

Cork motorist gets three-year ban after driving away from gardaí while drunk

A breath test recorded an alcohol level of 95mg per 100ml where the legal limit is 22mg

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Young American bully dog on grass

Macroom man fined after pit bull attacked dog and injured woman during walk

Woman required medical treatment after pit bull attacked her dog near De La Salle College in Macroom

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026