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Criminal damage charge withdrawn against Cork teenager accused of travelling in stolen cherry picker
Criminal damage charge withdrawn against Cork teenager accused of travelling in stolen cherry picker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

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'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

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

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