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<p>Court heard the incident with the parked car was due to the defendant becoming annoyed at the car being parked illegally at a location he knew had caused accidents. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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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

<p>The man was remanded in custody until March 30. File picture</p>

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

<p>For dangerous driving he was convicted and sentenced to three months in prison and disqualified from driving for two years. For assault he was convicted and sentenced to three months in prison. File picture</p>

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

Man who urinated in cell of Cork Garda station has paid enough compensation, says judge

Man who urinated in cell of Cork Garda station has paid enough compensation, says judge

The court heard that the total cost of cleaning the cell and the blanket was €284

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Gardaí found incoherent man 'staggering in front of traffic' on main road in Cork

Gardaí found incoherent man 'staggering in front of traffic' on main road in Cork

The defendant was remanded on continuing bail to April 4, 2026, by which time he was expected to make a €300 contribution to the court poor box

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Young man jailed for stabbing teenager in the head with bottle on Cork City centre street

Young man jailed for stabbing teenager in the head with bottle on Cork City centre street

The accused said he was homeless at that time and living in a container in Blackrock in Cork

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Billiard Balls

Father and son appear in Cork court over St Patrick’s Day pool game that got out of hand

Both men were given suspended sentences

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Cork man with no insurance lost house in fire and car in crash

Cork man with no insurance lost house in fire and car in crash

The man admitted he had no motor insurance and no driver’s licence and could not produce the documents at a Garda station

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Cork man jailed for threatening to kill partner’s grandfather

Cork man jailed for threatening to kill partner’s grandfather

Court told defendant and his mother had arrived at the injured party's house and and were 'throwing themselves at the front door', tried to break the kitchen window, and threatening to kill him and his daughter

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

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Man faces drug-dealing charge after gardaí seize cocaine in Bantry

The accused was released on bail subject to conditions

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Man found with knife in bloody bath in West Cork house convicted of assault

Man found with knife in bloody bath in West Cork house convicted of assault

Defendant was volatile and aggressive with gardaí and told them deep cut to his arm was self-inflicted, court told

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Official Opening of the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane

Court to continue search for psychiatric treatment for Cork man deteriorating in prison

Judge Boyle said: 'There simply are not enough beds to accommodate all the persons in the state who need them'

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Cork man to be sentenced for attacking victim moments after high fives greeting

Cork man to be sentenced for attacking victim moments after high fives greeting

The court heard the victim say: 'It's tough to be known as the fella who was laying on the street covered in his own blood'

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Ahead of the herd

West Cork farmer facing multiple animal cruelty charges

Defendant to be sent forward for trial to the circuit court for what the judge said were very serious charges

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Jail for 'vulnerable' Cork man who sexually abused his two nieces

Jail for 'vulnerable' Cork man who sexually abused his two nieces

Ms Justice Siobhán Lankford imposed a sentence of eight years with the last year suspended at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork today.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Woman can't explain why she refused to provide details during arrest for intoxication in Cork

Woman can't explain why she refused to provide details during arrest for intoxication in Cork

Judge Carroll said if the accused made a €200 donation to the court poor box the matter would be struck out, if she did not she would be convicted and fined €400

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Cannabis ready to roll

Disqualified Cork driver caught with cannabis in car while on suspended sentence

The judge said she would require evidence that the defendant was drug-free and asked for a probation report to be prepared as well as a reference letter from his employer

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

'We all make mistakes,' judge tells Cork man convicted of careless driving

'We all make mistakes,' judge tells Cork man convicted of careless driving

The court heard that the accused was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and required a medical certificate every three years to enable him to drive

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Bruna Fonseca told murder accused 'you need a doctor, Miller' days before her death, court hears

Bruna Fonseca told murder accused 'you need a doctor, Miller' days before her death, court hears

A recording of a conversation between Bruna Fonseca and Miller Pacheco also heard her say: 'I want to be single and you won’t let me.'

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Shirtless fisherman held up traffic by walking while drunk in middle of Skibbereen street, court told

Shirtless fisherman held up traffic by walking while drunk in middle of Skibbereen street, court told

The court heard that when gardaí approached the defendant he was found to be highly intoxicated, slurring his words and unsteady on his feet

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Man arrested at 3.30am in West Cork was so drunk he 'couldn’t stand or speak'

Man arrested at 3.30am in West Cork was so drunk he 'couldn’t stand or speak'

Gardaí found defendant in a highly intoxicated state outside of his house after he had had an arguement with his partner, court told

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Man allowed his bank account to be used for fake An Post text message scam

Man allowed his bank account to be used for fake An Post text message scam

Injured party was defrauded of €4,600 and Garda investigation found funds were deposited in defendant's Revolut account

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

West Cork man jailed for vicious assault on his mother who he told was 'going to die'

West Cork man jailed for vicious assault on his mother who he told was 'going to die'

His mother suffered swelling to the back of her head as well as bruises, cuts and abrasions to her arms and legs

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Man walked into Cork school at lunchtime and looked through students' lockers

Man walked into Cork school at lunchtime and looked through students' lockers

The court heard he walked through a hallway and entered the boy’s locker room, where he opened 'numerous lockers', looking inside them

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

In the dock: The colourful comings and goings of Cork District Court

In the dock: The colourful comings and goings of Cork District Court

Sarah Horgan spent a day at the courthouse on Anglesea Street and witnessed cases that were bizarre, fascinating, and sad

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Man who walked in on student nurses in early hours in West Cork B&B admits trespass charge

Man who walked in on student nurses in early hours in West Cork B&B admits trespass charge

Court heard accused was homeless and had mental health issues and had previously stayed at the B&B, and on the night in question he had entered the property because was 'desperate for somewhere to stay'

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Cork man left upturned car on Schull Main Street and went home

Cork man left upturned car on Schull Main Street and went home

Defendant had been very tired after a long day of work and had 'nodded off' at the wheel, court told

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Man who revved motorcycle 'to the max' in front of gardaí at West Cork Rally had no tax or insurance

Man who revved motorcycle 'to the max' in front of gardaí at West Cork Rally had no tax or insurance

The defendant was fined for driving without insurance, while the no tax charge was struck out

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

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Cork woman fined after Bichon Frisé dog bit neighbour

The 71-year-old defendant said the dog was now muzzled when out in public and she had also brought it for behaviour training

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Cyclist who woke up in ditch didn’t know how he got there, Cork court told

Cyclist who woke up in ditch didn’t know how he got there, Cork court told

Judge Joanne Carroll said 'it could have ended very differently' for Delacy as he was wearing dark clothes on a country road

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Woman who caused traffic accident distracted by brother having a seizure, court told

Woman who caused traffic accident distracted by brother having a seizure, court told

Court told defendant veered to the wrong side of the road after her brother, who has intellectual disabilities, 'came from the back seat' during a fit' and collided with an oncoming car

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Judge strikes out driving charge against former British policeman on Cork island

Judge strikes out driving charge against former British policeman on Cork island

The case involved a collision between two cars that were travelling in opposite directions along a narrow section of road

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Cork man convicted of 14 thefts in three months promises in letter he will 'never steal again'

Cork man convicted of 14 thefts in three months promises in letter he will 'never steal again'

Judge Carroll said she would place the letter 'on file' and would remind the accused of it if he ever came before her again on a theft charge

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Cork man convicted of multiple offences 'was drunk on every occasion'

Cork man convicted of multiple offences 'was drunk on every occasion'

The accused man's solicitor said Cronin was 'obviously a drug addict and alcoholic'

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Man was 'langers drunk' when he stole beer from West Cork store, court told

Man was 'langers drunk' when he stole beer from West Cork store, court told

The accused told the court he had been off alcohol for five weeks and previously had been drinking 'every day'

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Cork man fishing illegally 'foolishly' gave false name to inspectors, court told

Cork man fishing illegally 'foolishly' gave false name to inspectors, court told

Judge Joanne Carroll struck out the charges on condition that the accused made a €300 contribution to the court poor box

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Mercedes driver forced truck onto grass verge on major Cork road

Mercedes driver forced truck onto grass verge on major Cork road

Sergeant Trish O’Sullivan said the driver of the truck recorded the incident on dash cam and made a complaint to gardaí

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Cork driver removed number plates from car at crash scene

Cork driver removed number plates from car at crash scene

When gardaí were called to the scene of a single vehicle road traffic accident, there was no driver with the car, which did not have number plates visible, court heard

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Woman arrested for being drunk in public earlier told Cork gardaí she was assaulted

Woman arrested for being drunk in public earlier told Cork gardaí she was assaulted

The accused was convicted and fined €200 which was paid in court

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Serial Cork fraudster 'told a tissue of lies', says judge

Serial Cork fraudster 'told a tissue of lies', says judge

Defendant duped three people out of a total of €10,000 to help his father, who was in financial difficulties, court told

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Fisherman at work pulling fishing net on trawler

Three Cork men fined for illegally fishing with nets

One of the men was handed a suspended sentence and all three were fined for the offences

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025