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<p>The court heard defendant had been driving on a learner permit for 25 years and had failed his driving test twice. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Man who crashed into parked car and drove off may have suffered stroke, court hears

Accused said he felt the car was 'pulling to the left' and thought he may have hit a pothole, but did not realise he had hit another vehicle until he was shown the CCTV footage

<p> The courthouse in Clonakilty heard that the accused had 28 previous convictions, was banned from driving and also had a suspended sentence for theft at the time. File picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Cork car thief was cycling to work when he spotted keys left in SUV, court told

<p>(Left to right) Christopher Hibbett, Mark Doherty, Ben Sandford, and Levant Gulay are all charged in connection with the seizure of an estimated €31m of cocaine in West Cork. Pictures: Dan Linehan</p>

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Directions expected within two weeks in alleged €31m West Cork drug smuggling case

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Restricted breed German shepherd was uncontrolled and not muzzled, Cork court told

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Cork publican showed 'total disrespect for the law' by trading without a licence

Cork man accused of hunting without permission collapses in court

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Cork man accused of hunting without permission collapses in court

Close up of a car key on an auto insurance renewal document

Drunk driver who crashed in car with no insurance gets three-year ban

The Cork man was given a three-month postponement of the commencement of his disqualification

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Man fined for urinating in street of Cork town

Man fined for urinating in street of Cork town

Youghal District Court was told that a garda saw the highly intoxicated defendant staggering and urinating against a wall

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Drunk with 55 previous convictions smashed in window of rental car

Drunk with 55 previous convictions smashed in window of rental car

Accused asks for suspended sentence to act as a deterrent

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Close up of a car key on an auto insurance renewal document

Cork motorist caught with no insurance the day before court appearance for same offence

The defendant's solicitor told Bandon District Court the defendant sometimes had 'invasive thoughts' that compelled him to drive

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

West Cork locals persuade squatters who refused to move to leave the area

West Cork locals persuade squatters who refused to move to leave the area

Owner of disused pub said he was fearful the men may damage the building as there was a fire at the premises two nights previously that was caused by squatters

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Two people in East Cork told to contribute to court poor box over illegal possession of diazepam

Two people in East Cork told to contribute to court poor box over illegal possession of diazepam

One of the defendants was a nurse who worked shifts who had used the tablets to help her sleep when she was working nights

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Scales of Justice

Cork man fined for lying drunk in the street near school as parents collected children

Youghal District Court heard the defendant had 'long-standing alcohol issues' and was currently unemployed

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Man in prison hands of behind hold Steel cage jail bars. offender criminal locked in jail.

'People being threatened to commit violence against others' to clear debts, says Cork judge

Mallow District Court was told that the defendant was 'at the bottom of ladder' and the stealing was in part an effort to clear the debt he owed

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

West Cork man fined for crashing into two parked cars and going home

West Cork man fined for crashing into two parked cars and going home

The accused man's solicitor said his client was driving home after socialising on the night when all the lights on his dashboard 'lit up'

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

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Road traffic offending has reached epidemic proportions, says Cork judge

The defendant was banned from driving for six years and sent to prison

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Man granted legal aid has borrowed €10,000 for dental treatment abroad, Cork court told

Man granted legal aid has borrowed €10,000 for dental treatment abroad, Cork court told

The accused has succeeded in having his bail terms amended to allow him to travel abroad for dental treatment

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Cork teenager punched security guard in face before leaving supermarket with bottles of whiskey

Cork teenager punched security guard in face before leaving supermarket with bottles of whiskey

Accused stated he was going to steal items from the shop and that the security staff couldn't stop him, it was alleged

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Irish police

Crash outside cheese factory was due to 'error of judgement'

Accused pleads guilty to careless driving

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Cork hotel trespasser was found passed out drunk behind the bar

Cork hotel trespasser was found passed out drunk behind the bar

The defendant was given an 80-hour community service order in lieu of three months in prison

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Homeless man was sleeping in West Cork holiday home laundry

Homeless man was sleeping in West Cork holiday home laundry

Court was told accused was a rough sleeper at the time, and had spent several nights sleeping in the outbuilding of a Clonakilty holiday home

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Major drugs prosecution in Cork in danger of being struck out due to forensics delays

Major drugs prosecution in Cork in danger of being struck out due to forensics delays

Judge Colm Roberts said the prosecution was taking an inordinate amount of time and he would only adjourn the matter once more

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Woman who stole mug from store 'did not intend to', court told

Woman who stole mug from store 'did not intend to', court told

Judge tells accused that her domestic issues were not relevant to the theft but gives her another chance

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Cork truck driver succeeds in avoiding mobile phone conviction

Cork truck driver succeeds in avoiding mobile phone conviction

Accused told the court he was holding the air regulator control which can be used to adjust the suspension of the truck, and and not a phone

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Speedometer

Man caught driving at 152km/h in Cork avoids dangerous driving conviction

Unlike dangerous driving a careless driving conviction does not carry a mandatory driving disqualification

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Two-thirds back bid to reduce drink-drive limit

Cork driver who crashed into lamppost on busy street was five times over the limit

The defendant was convicted of driving while intoxicated and disqualified from driving for three years

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Motorist at crash scene was too drunk to talk, court hears

Motorist at crash scene was too drunk to talk, court hears

Man was found by gardaí slumped behind the wheel of his car smelling strongly of alcohol, court tols

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Cork man who smashed wing mirror for no reason 'struggling with addiction'

Cork man who smashed wing mirror for no reason 'struggling with addiction'

Judge Colm Roberts said that Murphy’s behaviour was not uncommon and people in general 'seem to be more angry' which he suggested may partly be due to the influence of social media

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

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Drunk Kerry man fell asleep in van on petrol station forecourt

Court was told there was a strong smell of alcohol and when accused awoke, his speech was slurred and he had to be assisted in getting out of the van

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Judge requests welfare report on homeless man charged with thefts from Cork supermarket

Judge requests welfare report on homeless man charged with thefts from Cork supermarket

The court was told that housing and alcohol were both issues for the defendant who had effectively been homeless since 2019

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Woman who stole €5k in cash she found at Cork garda station avoids jail

Woman who stole €5k in cash she found at Cork garda station avoids jail

The money belonged to a garda working at the station

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Concerned motorists pursued West Cork hairdresser after he overtook milk tanker and SUV at speed

Concerned motorists pursued West Cork hairdresser after he overtook milk tanker and SUV at speed

His driving forced vehicles coming in the opposite direction to take evasive action

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Irish Police, Garda, motorcycle on a street in Dublin

Homeowner woken by drunk man driving around his back garden

Accused revved engine repeatedly for about 20 minutes as he tried to drive the car up steep embankment

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Cork court to hear case against 77-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting four-year-old

Cork court to hear case against 77-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting four-year-old

A judge and jury will next month hear the case against the man, who is accused of sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl five times in 2022

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Jail for Cork woman who committed assault while on bail

Jail for Cork woman who committed assault while on bail

Judge tells accused she was 'deluded' if she thought she was going to get bail again

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Night out during Kinsale 7s ended in 'brawl in street', court told

Night out during Kinsale 7s ended in 'brawl in street', court told

Carpenter from Meath remanded on continuing bail to appear in court again in December

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Bus company in Cork can avoid defective vehicle conviction with €3k donation to charities

Bus company in Cork can avoid defective vehicle conviction with €3k donation to charities

The vehicle had a broken window on the rear left side as well as damage to various doors, compartments and panelling

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Cork man 'surrounded by beer cans' may have a drink problem, says judge

Cork man 'surrounded by beer cans' may have a drink problem, says judge

The man was arrested after gardaí were called to a disturbance at Kennedy Pier in Cobh

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Man in prison hands of behind hold Steel cage jail bars. offender criminal locked in jail.

'How many chances do you need?', judge asks Cork man with 157 previous convictions

Judge Colm Roberts also said: 'Guess what happens when you drink? You get drunk.'

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Man called gardaí because he was unhappy with pub security, Cork court told

Man called gardaí because he was unhappy with pub security, Cork court told

The defendant was fined €200 at Macroom District Court and given five months to pay and ordered to attend alcohol addiction services

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

'I will carry this pain for the rest of my life,' wife of man killed in farm accident tells Cork court

'I will carry this pain for the rest of my life,' wife of man killed in farm accident tells Cork court

Patricia Flynn told Macroom District Court that she had to sell the family home and move because passing the site of the accident on a daily basis was just too painful for her to bear

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Kerry student charged with five sexual offences on same day against child, 15, to face trial

Kerry student charged with five sexual offences on same day against child, 15, to face trial

The five offences are all alleged to have taken place on the same date in January 2025 at the same location in West Cork

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

COLOMBIA-MARIJUANA-PROTEST

Cork man gets suspended sentence for fourth conviction for drug possession again

The defendant told Macroom District Court he took cannabis to help with pain management and worked as a panel beater

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

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Englishman who failed to pay compensation to victim of West Cork assault sent to prison

Mark Fail, aged 37, with an address at Molaga St, Clonakilty, Co Cork and originally from England, appeared before Judge Joanne Carroll at Clonakilty District Court

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Dutch national accused of stabbing in West Cork refused bail

Dutch national accused of stabbing in West Cork refused bail

Judge Carroll refused bail based on the garda objections stating there was 'a real risk' the man could interfere with the witness or injured party

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Cannabis ready to roll

Man convicted for possession of drugs is 'at a crossroads', says judge

Kyle Fahy admitted to the possession of cannabis at his residence on November 7, 2024, and to the possession of cannabis and cocaine on January 12, 2025

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Cork woman, 60, tells court she was left to 'hitch hike home in the dark' following arrest

Cork woman, 60, tells court she was left to 'hitch hike home in the dark' following arrest

Accused told Skibbereen District Court that following release from Clonakilty Garda Station, she was forced to hitchhike to her home in Skibbereen as she had no money

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Cork man who performed 'donuts' in front of 150 people gets two-year driving ban

Cork man who performed 'donuts' in front of 150 people gets two-year driving ban

At Mallow District Court, the judge said he wasn’t aware of the part of the driving test exam that stated 'it’s grand to do donuts'

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Driving ban for drink driver whose car was 'veering from left to right' and had no lights on

Driving ban for drink driver whose car was 'veering from left to right' and had no lights on

Mallow District Court heard that when gardaí stopped the accused, he had to be helped to leave the vehicle and was very unsteady on his feet

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Man bought fake no claims bonus for car insurance on Facebook, Cork court told

Man bought fake no claims bonus for car insurance on Facebook, Cork court told

Judge Joanne Carroll said that the offence was 'a terrible deception'

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025