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Cork councillors to decide on Páirc Uí Chaoimh bus drop‑off plan despite zoning concerns
Cork councillors to decide on Páirc Uí Chaoimh bus drop‑off plan despite zoning concerns
Cork City Council is to consider the proposal but acknowledged it would 'contravene materially the objectives' of the city’s development plan

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Marie Keane, mother of Ireland and Manchester United legend Roy Keane, has died
Marie Keane, mother of Ireland and Manchester United legend Roy Keane, has died
Marie was the 'only boss I listen to', according to her son Roy

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

'Perfect storm' for East Cork as new homes will overwhelm creaking road network
'Perfect storm' for East Cork as new homes will overwhelm creaking road network
Warnings were made of looming mayhem if road and rail network does not keep up with population boom

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

'Sword of Damocles' hangs over North Cork village
'Sword of Damocles' hangs over North Cork village
Villages under threat because of a lack of critical water infrastructure, councillors claim

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Bessborough plan reawakened trauma of mother and baby home survivors – minister
Bessborough plan reawakened trauma of mother and baby home survivors – minister
Norma Foley acknowledges families' trauma as Cork TDs tell the Dáil the planned development should not go ahead

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

'We know it wasn't an accident,' says family of Cork man who died after incident in Sidetrax
'We know it wasn't an accident,' says family of Cork man who died after incident in Sidetrax
Cork man was 23 when he died at the Sidetrax nightclub on March 26, 2001, 25 years ago today. CCTV footage captured some of the final moments of Adrian’s life

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

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Man jailed for smashing two TVs and a protective screen in Cork City betting office
Cork District Court heard the man 'feels he should be hospitalised because of his psychotic disorder'

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Cork man threatened staff at pub he would burn it down and was later seen in area carrying bow and arrow
Cork man threatened staff at pub he would burn it down and was later seen in area carrying bow and arrow
Judge said she did not want to send the defendant to jail and said she would like to see the possibility of restorative justice being explored to deal with the matter

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

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Drug user told probation officer he was down from four to three joints a day, Cork court told
Cork District Court also heard that the accused believed that cannabis should be legalised

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Cork man loses appeal against conviction for murder of Paul Jones in row over property
Cork man loses appeal against conviction for murder of Paul Jones in row over property
The trial of Keith O'Hara and co-accused Helen Jones, the deceased’s sister, heard that the murder of Mr Jones arose out of a 'dispute' about the family home in Cork that was before the civil court

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Cork inquest hears woman died from stab wounds after fatal Ballinlough attack
Cork inquest hears woman died from stab wounds after fatal Ballinlough attack
Court hears details of fatal Ballinlough attack as inquest is adjourned amid ongoing criminal proceedings

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Judge wishes Cork man well in his future as she convicts him of stealing from his employer
Judge wishes Cork man well in his future as she convicts him of stealing from his employer
The court heard that the man had rehabilitated, had repaid the loss in full, had new employment, and had no previous convictions

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Cork man jailed for 'the rather awful nature of what happened' on Patrick's Street
Cork man jailed for 'the rather awful nature of what happened' on Patrick's Street
The accused was shirtless and shouting verbal abuse at passers-by with clenched fists, the court was told

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Family ‘turned upside down’ by death of beloved 21-month-old with Down Syndrome
Family ‘turned upside down’ by death of beloved 21-month-old with Down Syndrome
The coroner recorded a narrative verdict at the inquest into the death of Nancy Coote Guilfoyle who died on October 1, 2023

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Bank holiday getaway
Woman deported from US arrested for theft of two hams and cosmetics in Cork seven years ago
Accused pleaded guilty to stealing two hams worth €80 and cosmetics worth €264 in Boots

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Kinsale sees surge in American buyers with 14 homes selling for €23m
Kinsale sees surge in American buyers with 14 homes selling for €23m
There has been a surge in the number of American buyers entering the market

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

New principal and leadership team for Carrigaline special school
New principal and leadership team for Carrigaline special school
The school, which caters for students with a dual diagnosis of autism and an intellectual disability, was last year highlighted for its "alarming” pattern of suspensions

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

New Deis strategy and Deis Plus scheme to receive funding of €48m
New Deis strategy and Deis Plus scheme to receive funding of €48m
Schools in the new Deis Plus scheme — including 12 in Cork — will receive extra 'intensive, tailored supports'

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Cork murder accused misses court appearance as victim’s family travel from Ukraine
Cork murder accused misses court appearance as victim’s family travel from Ukraine
Family of slain Ukrainian man attend court as accused fails to appear, with case adjourned for two weeks

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

'I'm grateful': UCC student first to graduate under scholarship which supports refugees
'I'm grateful': UCC student first to graduate under scholarship which supports refugees
Engineer Kanku Biselele has just completed a postgraduate diploma in sustainable energy

Wed, 25 Mar, 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

Scarlett Faulkner still in critical condition at CUH after roadside attack
Scarlett Faulkner still in critical condition at CUH after roadside attack
'Doctors have told the family they have never seen a brain injury so bad,' says relative

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Gardaí send file to DPP in case against woman over Palestine protest in Cork
Gardaí send file to DPP in case against woman over Palestine protest in Cork
Her case was adjourned for two months

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Drunk Cork man who called gardaí 'fat pigs' during disturbance is jailed
Drunk Cork man who called gardaí 'fat pigs' during disturbance is jailed
In a second incident, relatives who were concerned about defendant's highly intoxicated state brought him to Gurranabraher Garda Station, where he was arrested for his own safety

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Woman gets five months for shoplifting crisps, alcohol and cosmetics in Cork
Woman gets five months for shoplifting crisps, alcohol and cosmetics in Cork
The last theft took place on St Patrick’s Day

Tue, 24 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

Funeral of Ukrainian man slain in Cork hears 'his greatest love in life was his family'
Funeral of Ukrainian man slain in Cork hears 'his greatest love in life was his family'
Oleksandr Zhyvytskyi's wife told mourners: 'He was my strength, my support, and my safe place in life.'

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Witness appeal after man, 70s, dies in Cork crash 
Witness appeal after man, 70s, dies in Cork crash 
The incident happened on the R639 in Ballinrush, Kilworth, just after 11.15am

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Inside the ‘demonic' murder of Daena Walsh
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Inside the ‘demonic' murder of Daena Walsh
Court reporter Liam Heylin unpacks the harrowing case, trial evidence, and aftermath of Daena Walsh’s killing

 Listen | Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

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Cork council decision to waive third of derelict site levy on former Magdalene laundry 'a disgrace'
Cork council decision to waive third of derelict site levy on former Magdalene laundry 'a disgrace'
Owners of Good Shepherd convent site in Sunday’s Well had accrued €823,943 in outstanding levies but Cork City Council accepted payment of €500,000

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Cork man 'caught rotten' breaking into pub with balaclava and crowbar, judge says
Cork man 'caught rotten' breaking into pub with balaclava and crowbar, judge says
Accused found trying to open till at Flannerys of Glasheen in the early hours of Saturday morning, court heard

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Case against Cork man accused of rape and false imprisonment delayed by second technicality
Case against Cork man accused of rape and false imprisonment delayed by second technicality
Another technical reason prevented service of the book of evidence last week

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Man admits twice shining laser at rescue helicopter searching River Lee for missing person
Man admits twice shining laser at rescue helicopter searching River Lee for missing person
Accused sent forward for sentencing at Cork Circuit Criminal Court

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Gardaí investigating Palestine protest at Collins Aerospace in Cork send file to DPP
Gardaí investigating Palestine protest at Collins Aerospace in Cork send file to DPP
Collins Aerospace has been targeted by pro-Palestine protesters as its parent company, RTX (formerly Raytheon), supplies defence systems to Israel

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

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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

Hacker group behind Stryker attack forced to 'reorganise' after key figures killed in military action
Hacker group behind Stryker attack forced to 'reorganise' after key figures killed in military action
The most recent statement from Stryker said its teams have 'continued to work around the clock' with external partners to make 'significant progress' on restoring systems

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Douglas Tidy Towns volunteers remove antisemitic graffiti from trail
Douglas Tidy Towns volunteers remove antisemitic graffiti from trail
Sinn Féin Cork South Central TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire said incidents such as this are 'deeply upsetting and worrying' for the Jewish community

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

There’s a ‘sense of belonging, fun, possibility, and excitement’ in Cork’s Field of Dreams
There’s a ‘sense of belonging, fun, possibility, and excitement’ in Cork’s Field of Dreams
The Curraheen charity has evolved to not only serve training courses for adults getting ready to join the workforce, it also tends to the needs of children too, writes Imasha Costa

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Cork City Council to develop 138 homes at site of former Blarney Park Hotel
Cork City Council to develop 138 homes at site of former Blarney Park Hotel
A civic centre is included in the plan, incorporating a public library, community café and a creche for 32 children

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

How an 1847 Choctaw donation to Ireland now funds students through UCC scholarship
How an 1847 Choctaw donation to Ireland now funds students through UCC scholarship
Historic act of generosity during the Great Famine continues to shape cultural ties and educational opportunities nearly two centuries later

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Council to begin badly needed repairs on national road in West Cork this year
Council to begin badly needed repairs on national road in West Cork this year
The poor condition of the section of the N71 road at Ballylickey near Bantry has been flagged at numerous council meetings by local councillors

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

'My soulmate, my safe place': Wife pays moving tribute to Ukrainian man killed in Cork stabbing incident
'My soulmate, my safe place': Wife pays moving tribute to Ukrainian man killed in Cork stabbing incident
Oleksandr Zhyvytskyi was attacked just metres from his home in Cork city on Monday evening

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

A killing in Midleton: The twisted lies that followed the tragic murder of Daena Walsh
A killing in Midleton: The twisted lies that followed the tragic murder of Daena Walsh
A jury ultimately saw through Adam Corcoran's myriad of deceptions, misdirection, and plain old lies

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Sentencing of Cork man for manslaughter of 'kind and good-natured' pensioner adjourned
Sentencing of Cork man for manslaughter of 'kind and good-natured' pensioner adjourned
Aaron Wolfe, who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Florence (Florrie) O’Sullivan on March 11, 2023, will be sentenced on May 11 after probation report is completed

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Cork man banned for life from keeping dogs after failing to treat pet's broken leg for several days
Cork man banned for life from keeping dogs after failing to treat pet's broken leg for several days
The 78-year-old man was also fined €350

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

A view of a form book and betting slip ahead of today's racing 15/3/2019
Cork racing tipster ordered to take down allegedly defamatory online article
Gearóid Norris alleges in the article that businessman Robert Heneghan threatened to put a bullet in his head

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

‘She’d be alive today’: Brother of murdered Cork woman speaks out after trial
‘She’d be alive today’: Brother of murdered Cork woman speaks out after trial
Victim’s brother and campaigner say greater transparency around convictions could have prevented deaths and protected families

Fri, 20 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

Close up plastic bag gathering with dog poop droppings on a blue background. Eco friendly solution for pet owners
'Get your sh*t together': Controversy over council's campaign on dog fouling
'I think it’s encouraging children to curse. This is going to be put up on bus shelters, parks — I don’t think it’s appropriate,' says Sinn Féin's Michelle Gould

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Cork man to be sentenced next week for killing elderly hospital patient
Cork man to be sentenced next week for killing elderly hospital patient
88-year-old Matthew Healy was killed in January 2023 at Mercy University Hospital

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

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