Place: Blarney

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'The gift of Blarney': US tourist thanks rescuers as he recalls day his heart stopped at castle
S 'The gift of Blarney': US tourist thanks rescuers as he recalls day his heart stopped at castle
David Motte, from North Carolina, was saved thanks to a combination of advanced first-aid training, expertise, a swift response by the emergency services, and a remarkable set of coincidences, writes Eoin English

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

Cork GAA chairman expresses disappointment at comments made by Bride Rovers supporters 
Cork GAA chairman expresses disappointment at comments made by Bride Rovers supporters 
Sheehan, a primary school principal, told delegates he was addressing the incident for personal and professional reasons.

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

More than 100 redundancies as manufacturer ILC Dover set to close Cork facility
More than 100 redundancies as manufacturer ILC Dover set to close Cork facility
The Blarney facility is to close early in the new year and the company said the decision to move all operations at its Cork facility to its locations in Poland and Mexico was 'difficult'

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

Michael Moynihan: Cork should think about the vista it presents to visitors as they arrive
S Michael Moynihan: Cork should think about the vista it presents to visitors as they arrive
We need gates to this city — not to keep people out, but as places where we can clearly declare to one and all: 'This is Cork' 

Thu, 29 Jun, 2023

Q&A: All you need to know about heat-pump technology
Q&A: All you need to know about heat-pump technology
We ask the pros key questions about how to attain a sustainable gold standard and whether a retrofit will suit every home

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

Traders hope stalled Cork flood relief scheme could be catalyst for 25km greenway 
Traders hope stalled Cork flood relief scheme could be catalyst for 25km greenway 
The traders said they have been working for some time to find a solution to both problems — the flooding and the lack of green infrastructure

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Young pit bull terrier dog in harness
Irish Examiner View: Stringent enforcement needed on new dog laws
Earlier this week Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue brought proposals to the Cabinet on this matter which look promising

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023

Cork's Catherina Casey to lead London St Patrick's Day parade
Cork's Catherina Casey to lead London St Patrick's Day parade
The Corkonian will also be bestowed with the freedom of the city of London in April

Fri, 10 Mar, 2023

IFA demands tighter dog control measures after Cork farmer's sheep 'torn to bits' 
IFA demands tighter dog control measures after Cork farmer's sheep 'torn to bits' 
The IFA will spell out its demands when it appears before the joint Oireachtas committee on agriculture on Wednesday

Tue, 07 Mar, 2023

Irish Rail to roll out new passenger information systems on Cork's commuter routes
Irish Rail to roll out new passenger information systems on Cork's commuter routes
The new digital displays will provide passenger information in Irish and English

Wed, 01 Mar, 2023

Cork residents threaten to block construction of social housing in estate
Cork residents threaten to block construction of social housing in estate
Residents have threatened to mount a blockade and halt construction in a row over plans to build 44 social housing units in their estate.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

Gardaí investigate 'sustained assault' near Blarney that left man with significant injuries
Gardaí investigate 'sustained assault' near Blarney that left man with significant injuries
It is understood that gardaí are waiting for medical clearance before interviewing the victim of the assault

Wed, 30 Nov, 2022

Garda stock
State seeks to strike out 'forced retirement' claim by former garda in Cork
Retired Garda John (Jack) Doyle, who was stationed in Blarney, had made allegations about senior officers in the 90s

Fri, 28 Oct, 2022

'We got back a new baby' - Cork grandmother hails Emma's miracle transplant
'We got back a new baby' - Cork grandmother hails Emma's miracle transplant
Emma had a world-first operation with a new intestine, stomach, liver, pancreas and spleen all on the same day in Spain

Fri, 14 Oct, 2022

Arrest warrant for Cork man who abused gardaí after crashing car
Arrest warrant for Cork man who abused gardaí after crashing car
 Gardaí investigating an early hours of the morning crash where a car caused extensive damage to the walls outside two houses in Blarney were later abused by the owner of the car.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2022

Watch: New Blarney Castle garden hoping to inspire love of jellyfish
Watch: New Blarney Castle garden hoping to inspire love of jellyfish
A new concept garden has been created near the iconic Cork landmark, featuring specialised plants and bespoke artwork, as well as a specialist aquarium that is home to moon jellyfish.

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

Minister may issue direction to Cork City Council over planning failures
Minister may issue direction to Cork City Council over planning failures
The Office of the Planning Regulator said that the Cork City Development Plan “fails to implement recommendations” it had suggested.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

Plan for almost 140 homes in Blarney approved despite council recommendation for rejection
Plan for almost 140 homes in Blarney approved despite council recommendation for rejection
An Bord Pleanála has approved plans on a 7.8-hectare site at Monacnapa under the fast-track planning process for strategic housing developments

Sun, 24 Jul, 2022

Almost 100 baby bats reunited with their mothers after being discovered in a Cork bank
Almost 100 baby bats reunited with their mothers after being discovered in a Cork bank
AIB Bank staff in Blarney noticed the tiny baby bats and called in the Bat Rehabilitation Ireland Centre

Sun, 03 Jul, 2022

Planning application lodged just hours after former hotel in Cork is gutted by fire
Planning application lodged just hours after former hotel in Cork is gutted by fire
A company called Oshawott Limited has signalled its intent to apply for planning permission for a a two-storey commercial building and 43 residential units

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022

'Mountain of manure' dumped on vacant site in world-famous tourist village of Blarney
'Mountain of manure' dumped on vacant site in world-famous tourist village of Blarney
The huge steaming pile of manure, about 30ft long and up to 6ft high in places, is rotting on the former O’Reilly Travel site, within sight of Blarney Castle

Thu, 26 May, 2022

Campaign to save Ireland's most south-westerly post office
Campaign to save Ireland's most south-westerly post office
TDs are issuing calls to save post offices in communities throughout Ireland, including in Goleen and Blarney in Cork.

Tue, 10 May, 2022

Blarney Castle gets permission to challenge primary care centre development
Blarney Castle gets permission to challenge primary care centre development
Blarney Castle Estate Partnership contend that the development would detract from the character of the castle and Blarney Town Centre

Wed, 30 Mar, 2022

Brave Cork family 'set the national agenda' on scoliosis treatment for hundreds
Brave Cork family 'set the national agenda' on scoliosis treatment for hundreds
Christine Terry named 2021 Blarney and District Person of the Year for speaking out on behalf of her son Adam 

Wed, 09 Feb, 2022

Major development on site of derelict Blarney Park Hotel gets go-ahead
Major development on site of derelict Blarney Park Hotel gets go-ahead
The mixed-use development includes a hotel, 70 residential units, a supermarket, cafe and an office building

Wed, 15 Dec, 2021

Fionn's parents told he wouldn't cope with mainstream schools — now he's off to college
Fionn's parents told he wouldn't cope with mainstream schools — now he's off to college
A bright young man who had been regarded as unlikely to do well at school is looking forward to studying engineering at MTU

Sat, 04 Sep, 2021

Watchdog upholds complaint over 'misleading' Waterford council waste disposal ad
Watchdog upholds complaint over 'misleading' Waterford council waste disposal ad
The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland upheld a complaint against Hertz Car Sales Blarney over an ad which showed a man with an older car being laughed at

Thu, 19 Aug, 2021

Former Blarney leisure centre told to repay membership fees after complex sold to HSE
Former Blarney leisure centre told to repay membership fees after complex sold to HSE
Solicitors working on behalf of members of the leisure centre at the former Blarney Hotel Golf Resort have written to former owners requesting monies owed to former members be repaid

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

Blarney riverbank to be repaired
Blarney riverbank to be repaired
A €240,000 plan to repair a 100m section of riverbank next to Mill Pond on a 'pristine' tributary of the River Lee has been approved

Fri, 19 Mar, 2021

'Vulnerable' Blarney man avoids jail for laundering €700k
'Vulnerable' Blarney man avoids jail for laundering €700k
The man's barrister told the court his client was preyed upon by a group of people to carry out the money-laundering

Sat, 06 Feb, 2021

Decision expected on eight-storey apartment block at Bessborough
Decision expected on eight-storey apartment block at Bessborough
More than 20 submissions have already been made regarding the scheme

Thu, 28 Jan, 2021

Blarney Woollen Mills owner appeals rejection of major development
Blarney Woollen Mills owner appeals rejection of major development
Cork City Council refused planning permission for a large mixed-use development, including an 80-bed hotel, 70 apartments and Lidl supermarket, on the site of the former Blarney Park Hotel in the village

Thu, 21 Jan, 2021

Garda stock
Gardaí break up 100-strong birthday party in Blarney
The birthday party is believed to have been held in a shed that normally contains machinery.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2021

Two jailed over '18th-century style faction fight' at Blarney garage
Two jailed over '18th-century style faction fight' at Blarney garage
Judge Olann Kelleher said the four defendants "beat the daylights" out of the lone man.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2020

NTA seeks experts to overhaul metropolitan Cork’s bus network
NTA seeks experts to overhaul metropolitan Cork’s bus network
Move is latest stage of the NTA’s €3.5bn Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy

Sat, 24 Oct, 2020

Blarney needs Budget support to avoid Covid kiss of death
Blarney needs Budget support to avoid Covid kiss of death
Support from Government and forbearance from creditors are vital to ensure recovery

Thu, 08 Oct, 2020

Blarney man signs guilty plea to €700k money-laundering charge
Blarney man signs guilty plea to €700k money-laundering charge
A Blarney man accused of laundering almost €700,000 in cash in 2017 has signed a plea of guilty to the crime. Andrew McCarthy (aged 28) of Chalwood, Blarney, County Cork appeared at Cork District Court on the money-laundering charge.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2020

Blarney Castle owner claims proposed housing estate would be a 'huge blemish'
Blarney Castle owner claims proposed housing estate would be a 'huge blemish'
The owner of Blarney Castle has expressed concern that a proposed new housing development would diminish the touristic value of the area.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2020

Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host Glen Rovers v St Finbarr’s as 43 venues get games
Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host Glen Rovers v St Finbarr’s as 43 venues get games
Páirc Uí Chaoimh will play host to just one game during the opening fortnight of Cork county championship action.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Cork ministers confirm controversial M20 motorway 'will be built'
Cork ministers confirm controversial M20 motorway 'will be built'
Two leading members of the new Government have insisted the controversial M20 motorway between Cork and Limerick “will be built", despite a review of the National Development Plan (NDP).

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

Public consultation commences on how Cork should develop over next decade
Public consultation commences on how Cork should develop over next decade
An extensive public consultation has commenced on how Cork should develop as a place to live and work over the coming decade.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Council buys 6.5 acres in Blarney village to create new park
Council buys 6.5 acres in Blarney village to create new park
A new park is planned for Blarney as Cork City Council has bought land there to create the amenity "for our children and grandchildren".

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

Farm for sale in North Cork with future residential development potential
Farm for sale in North Cork with future residential development potential
The village of Burnfort isimportant rural heartland, with a high concentration of competitive progressive farming interests, where dairying is the dominant sector.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

Movement on two key, major sites by Blarney and rail line will aid transformation of Cork’s northside
Movement on two key, major sites by Blarney and rail line will aid transformation of Cork’s northside
JCD Group drives on at Blarney Business Park, while mothballed Stoneview land sales coming down the line for Nama

Wed, 10 Jun, 2020

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