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Drunk driver who killed cyclist had children in car and open wine bottle on passenger seat
Drunk driver who killed cyclist had children in car and open wine bottle on passenger seat
Woman jailed for four and a half years for dangerous driving causing death of teacher

Tue, 12 May, 2026

A general view of the GAA National Games Development Centre 15/1/2017
Boy settles for €40k after bollard fell on hand
Accident occurred at the GAA National Sports Campus in Abbottstown

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Drunk Cork woman who was 'snarling' at tourists carried out 'rabid attack' on garda
Drunk Cork woman who was 'snarling' at tourists carried out 'rabid attack' on garda
Defendant punched and kicked arresting garda and spat into her face, court heard

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Pizza chef in Cork takeaway who sent inappropriate texts to teen girl loses unfair dismissal case
Pizza chef in Cork takeaway who sent inappropriate texts to teen girl loses unfair dismissal case
The WRC heard evidence that the complainant was told on several occasions that his comments and interactions with young females was inappropriate

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Official Opening of the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane
Man convicted of harassing Cork woman breached order banning him from Ireland for 20 years
At time of offence defendant suffered acute psychotic episode characterised by grandiose delusions where he was of the belief he was 'king of Ireland', court told

Mon, 11 May, 2026

synthetic white crystal drugs, white powder cocaine amphetamine
Dublin man facing charges over alleged stash of drugs discovered in Cork
Judge says charges against man will be struck out in October if DPP directions are not available

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Man jailed for €26k burglary of family-run woollen mills in West Cork
Man jailed for €26k burglary of family-run woollen mills in West Cork
The court was told the accused, who was jailed, was under pressure to pay a drugs debt

Mon, 11 May, 2026

'Potential for progress' for four men charged with terrorist plot to attack Galway mosque
'Potential for progress' for four men charged with terrorist plot to attack Galway mosque
Their trials will be heard before the three-judge, non-jury Special Criminal Court

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Keegan and Kennedy CCJ2
Cork couple sentenced for role in criminal scheme with convicted money launderer
Account was used to receive a sum of just over €180,000 from a Canadian medical cannabis start-up whose CEO believed this money would be used to secure $85m in funding

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Man jailed for nine years over sexual abuse while babysitting two young cousins
Man jailed for nine years over sexual abuse while babysitting two young cousins
The two women have waived their anonymity and said they hoped the long delay they experienced in getting justice will lead to a change in the way cases like this are dealt with

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Former Cork City player George O'Callaghan sentencing adjourned to next month
Former Cork City player George O'Callaghan sentencing adjourned to next month
Background details on the charge will be given at the sentencing hearing in June

Mon, 11 May, 2026

ROSE OSBORNE
Cancer patient speaks out as her son's killer seeks to have his life sentence reconsidered
Rose Osborne's son Glen was murdered six years ago, and as she fights cancer, his killer is seeking to have his life sentence reconsidered

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Evan Fitzgerald death
Mick Clifford: Fatal aftermath of Garda sting raises grave questions about policing failure
The Evan Fitzgerald case raises troubling questions about Garda tactics, accountability, vulnerable young people, and institutional transparency

Sun, 10 May, 2026

Cork man previously accused of attacking tourist found today with knife down his sock, court told
Cork man previously accused of attacking tourist found today with knife down his sock, court told
The young man was allowed out on bail

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Cork man burgled home while couple visited seriously ill child in hospital
Cork man burgled home while couple visited seriously ill child in hospital
Man sentenced to three years in prison after stealing cash being saved for a family holiday

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Bride-to-be was killed by banned driver hours after shopping for wedding dress, court told
Bride-to-be was killed by banned driver hours after shopping for wedding dress, court told
The mother-of-one had been due to marry her childhood sweetheart whom she had been dating since she was 16 years old

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Close-up of a man riding an electric scooter on a street. Ground view
Cork man who stole €800 e-scooter was so drunk he could not remember the theft, court told
Defendant pleaded guilty to stealing e-scooter from outside Cork City restaurant

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Cork man accused of stabbing his two brothers at their family home found not guilty
Cork man accused of stabbing his two brothers at their family home found not guilty
Jury took just one hour and 30 minutes to reach unanimous verdicts of not guilty on all charges against William Brennan

Thu, 07 May, 2026

close-up hand using phone in night time on street
Cork man warned ex-partner her 'whore’s protection order' would not save her
The judge imposed a sentence of two months on the accused man but suspended it on the basis that he would not re-offend in the next two years

Thu, 07 May, 2026

US HERCULES TRANSPORTER
Bail for Cork man charged with damaging US military plane at Shannon Airport
The defendant is also charged with the criminal damage of the perimeter fence at Shannon Airport

Thu, 07 May, 2026

James Holder court case
Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for raping woman
James Holder denied rape, claiming the sexual activity was consensual, but was convicted by a unanimous jury at Cirencester Courthouse last week

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Family of man who died of sepsis after discharge from UHL settle 'extremely long, arduous' case
Family of man who died of sepsis after discharge from UHL settle 'extremely long, arduous' case
'We can’t bring him back, but we went on this journey because we did not want other families to have to go through what we have had to go through.'

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Young sporty woman practicing yoga, doing upward facing dog exercise
Man banned from yoga studio said Christmas celebrates 'rape and abandonment of a child'
Peter McKeon expressed his view that the Catholic celebration of Christmas was 'hocus-pocus' and asserted that he did not celebrate the 'rape and abandonment of a child'

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Teaching Council
Teacher struck off after inquiry into relationship with former student
Teaching Council inquiry found teacher engaged in professional misconduct linked to relationship with former student after Leaving Certificate exams

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Garda wall emblem
Senior garda allegedly photographed detective whistleblower and three people with him in court
High Court hears that the image was sent to Garda WhatsApp group looking to put 'a name to a face'

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Cork man tells assault trial 'I was spurting out blood and I could not stop it'
Cork man tells assault trial 'I was spurting out blood and I could not stop it'
'It was like an electric fence around me — that kind of pain.'

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Cork man who told ex-partner: 'I will chop you up' sentenced to 120 hours community service
Cork man who told ex-partner: 'I will chop you up' sentenced to 120 hours community service
Defendant sent threatening voicemails and text messages to his former partner in the early hours of the morning, putting her in fear, court told

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Cork woman claims double vision in one eye due to delayed diagnosis by SouthDoc and GPs
Cork woman claims double vision in one eye due to delayed diagnosis by SouthDoc and GPs
Lisa Hayes also told the court she has had two accidents driving

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Cork man accused of smashing glass bottle on homeless man's face as he slept in a doorway
Cork man accused of smashing glass bottle on homeless man's face as he slept in a doorway
Injured party was sleeping in doorway on Oliver Plunkett Street when he was attacked, court heard

Wed, 06 May, 2026

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Jury fails to reach verdict in 'Irish Examiner' defamation trial
High Court jury unable to agree outcome after 24 hours’ deliberation in case taken by former planning institute executive

Wed, 06 May, 2026

'We ran for our lives': Cork man tells assault trial of blood 'firing' from his brother’s arm
'We ran for our lives': Cork man tells assault trial of blood 'firing' from his brother’s arm
John Brennan testified at the assault trial of his brother William that the stab wound to his own chest was four and a half inches deep

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Cork woman sues SouthDoc and GPs claiming she has been left with distorted vision in one eye
Cork woman sues SouthDoc and GPs claiming she has been left with distorted vision in one eye
She claims that there was an alleged delay in the diagnosis of a retinal detachment in her left eye

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Man charged with trying to throw a garda into the River Lee
Man charged with trying to throw a garda into the River Lee
The accused was allegedly trying to avoid a drugs search, the court heard

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Enoch Burke court case
Enoch Burke again refuses to purge his contempt of court order banning him from school
The judge said it was clear that Mr Burke did not wish to purge his contempt, and adjourned the matter for four weeks

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Katie Simpson death
‘Institutional misogyny’ blamed for warning signs missed in Simpson probe
A review has found that “institutional misogyny” contributed to “clear warnings signs” being missed following the death of showjumper Katie Simpson.

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Tributes paid as Judge Mary Dorgan retires from Cork District Court
Tributes paid as Judge Mary Dorgan retires from Cork District Court
Judge Mary Dorgan retires after decades in legal service, with colleagues praising her fairness, compassion and dedication

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case
Judge says it remains his ‘expectation’ that Donaldson trial begins on May 26
Proceedings against Donaldson and his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, have been delayed twice due to medical issues related to her

Tue, 05 May, 2026

‘Valerie’s Law' will strip murderers of guardianship rights to their children 
‘Valerie’s Law' will strip murderers of guardianship rights to their children 
Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan to seek Government approval for the Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2026

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Man released after being questioned over fire that killed boy, 4, and his grand-aunt
Man released after being questioned over fire that killed boy, 4, and his grand-aunt
The man, who is in his 20s, was arrested on Wednesday

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Police Stock
Motorcyclist charged after police officer injured in south Belfast
Two officers were responding to reports of a motocross-style bike travelling at speed when a motorbike collided with their vehicle

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Trial of man accused of directing organised crime in Cork proceeds in absence of jury
Trial of man accused of directing organised crime in Cork proceeds in absence of jury
Case opened on Thursday and will continue next week

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Irish Examiner defamation case: 'Incorrect' to suggest committee dictated investigation findings 
Irish Examiner defamation case: 'Incorrect' to suggest committee dictated investigation findings 
Irish Planning Institute’s former executive director claims allegations made about her in an EY investigation report were presented as fact in two published articles and damaged her reputation

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Man charged with criminal damage in relation to fatal Edenderry fire
Man charged with criminal damage in relation to fatal Edenderry fire
Four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and his great-aunt Mary Holt, 60, were killed in the blaze in Castleview Park, Edenderry, on December 6

Fri, 01 May, 2026

West Cork assault trial hears one man 'had a stab wound...which was actively hissing'
West Cork assault trial hears one man 'had a stab wound...which was actively hissing'
An emergency medicine specialist told the court 'it was suspected the lung had been breached'

Fri, 01 May, 2026

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