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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

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Cork pub fined as last orders continue too late after night of music
The court heard that when gardaĂ­ 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

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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 gardaĂ­ his partner's last words were 'this was not your fault'
Cork murder trial hears accused told gardaĂ­ 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 gardaĂ­ while drunk
Cork motorist gets three-year ban after driving away from gardaĂ­ 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

GardaĂ­ found incoherent man 'staggering in front of traffic' on main road in Cork
GardaĂ­ 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 gardaĂ­ 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 gardaĂ­ 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 gardaĂ­ 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'
GardaĂ­ 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 gardaĂ­ at West Cork Rally had no tax or insurance
Man who revved motorcycle 'to the max' in front of gardaĂ­ 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 gardaĂ­ 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

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