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<p>Logan Murphy from Macroom died at CUH in August 2024 due to viral myocarditis — inflammation of the heart muscle due to a virus. File picture</p>

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‘I can’t take it anymore,’ said six-year-old before he died in CUH

Boy's mother asks Coroner’s Court: 'Why did a doctor not come when I called? Why did they not listen to a mother’s instinct?'

<p>Mr O’Sullivan was arrested and taken to Macroom Garda Station where he continued to behave in an abusive manner while in custody. File picture</p>

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Macroom man who assaulted garda sent to prison

<p>The traffic in Macroom town centre ifollowing the opening of the bypass n December last year. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Macroom bypass reduces traffic and pollution in town, but cycling rates remain low — study

Fine Gael councillor Michael Creed seeks to replace cousin as election candidate in Cork

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Fine Gael councillor Michael Creed seeks to replace cousin as election candidate in Cork

Woman accused of Macroom murder 'not doing well' in prison while awaiting DPP directions

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Woman accused of Macroom murder 'not doing well' in prison while awaiting DPP directions

File Pics Japan has agreed to lift its ban on Irish beef imports with immediate effect.

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Cork farmer jailed for punching government official who was testing his 'wild' cattle for TB

Bambie Thug an 'international sensation' as make-up artist says interest in Cork singer 'incredible'

Bambie Thug an 'international sensation' as make-up artist says interest in Cork singer 'incredible'

'Bambie is also a very kind person, very inclusive and creative — people love that about them,' make-up artist reveals ahead of tonight's Eurovision final

Sat, 11 May, 2024

'Macroom is very excited': Bambie Thug’s hometown gearing up to support singer in Eurovision

'Macroom is very excited': Bambie Thug’s hometown gearing up to support singer in Eurovision

Some people will be watching the song contest for the first time in years, such is the buzz around Macroom for Bambie Thug’s Eurovision performance

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Scrap Cork BusConnects and build light rail on disused train lines

Letters to the Editor: Scrap Cork BusConnects and build light rail on disused train lines

A reader responds to 'Irish Examiner' articles about public transport to propose building more light rail on existing and former rail networks

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

'A testament to our cultural legacy:' Impressive sculptures installed on N22 road near Macroom

'A testament to our cultural legacy:' Impressive sculptures installed on N22 road near Macroom

Inspired by some of the archaeological findings near the N22, West Cork-based artist Sarah Goyvaerts’ created the sculptures

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Convicted rapist and killer Ian Horgan has sentence increased after DPP appeal

Convicted rapist and killer Ian Horgan has sentence increased after DPP appeal

His prison sentence for a vicious hammer attack on another man and his mother was increased to 11 years and three months

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Man accused of murdering Michael Foley in Macroom further remanded

Man accused of murdering Michael Foley in Macroom further remanded

Daniel Hourigan, with an address at Cork Simon, appeared via video link from Cork Prison before Clonakilty District Court on Tuesday

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Corkman who effectively 'gave himself up' avoids jail for having child abuse images

Corkman who effectively 'gave himself up' avoids jail for having child abuse images

The man has lost his wife and family as a result of his actions nine years ago

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Angry scenes outside Cork court as man is charged with murder of man in Macroom

Angry scenes outside Cork court as man is charged with murder of man in Macroom

Daniel Hourigan will appear before Clonakilty District Court by video link next Tuesday

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Man due in court in relation to death of 61-year-old in Macroom

Man due in court in relation to death of 61-year-old in Macroom

The man is due to appear before Bandon District Court on Friday afternoon.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Macroom murder victim Michael Foley will live on through his grandchildren, funeral told

Macroom murder victim Michael Foley will live on through his grandchildren, funeral told

Mr Foley was a kind-hearted 'gentleman', and would 'do anything for you' mourners heard

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

Macroom murder victim Michael Foley to be laid to rest on Monday

Macroom murder victim Michael Foley to be laid to rest on Monday

The murdered father of four was found dead at his home in Macroom, Co Cork, last week

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

Kerry plumber was 'ready for take off', says judge in speeding case

Kerry plumber was 'ready for take off', says judge in speeding case

Colum Anthony Griffin was recorded at a speed of 141km/h on the Macroom bypass

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Gardaí launch murder probe after autopsy confirms Cork man died violently

Gardaí launch murder probe after autopsy confirms Cork man died violently

Gardaí had been investigating since 61-year-old Michael Foley was found dead in his home in Macroom, Co Cork

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Gardaí expected to launch murder probe as Macroom victim named locally

Gardaí expected to launch murder probe as Macroom victim named locally

Michael Foley, 61, was found with apparent head and facial injuries, in the kitchen of his house

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

90-acre farm in West Cork a good opportunity at €6k/acre

90-acre farm in West Cork a good opportunity at €6k/acre

The executor sale involves the land only, with a house and outbuildings being retained

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Young Scientists assess impact of Macroom bypass on town

Young Scientists assess impact of Macroom bypass on town

Two students from Maria Immaculata Community College in Dunmanway also researched the prevalence of vaping among young teenagers

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Traders and residents say Macroom bypass brings 'new buzz' to the town

S Traders and residents say Macroom bypass brings 'new buzz' to the town

Not only has the traffic stranglehold been loosened in the town centre over the last year but the air quality has markedly improved also

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Co Cork cultural centre damaged in fire begins recruiting ahead of May reopening

Co Cork cultural centre damaged in fire begins recruiting ahead of May reopening

Macroom's Briery Gap needs an operations and finance manager and a technical manager

Sun, 17 Dec, 2023

Donal Hickey: Funding for greenways, walking trails, and beach access — at Ballybunion, Valentia, Macroom and more locations

Donal Hickey: Funding for greenways, walking trails, and beach access — at Ballybunion, Valentia, Macroom and more locations

€2.3million is to go towards 50 new outdoor recreation projects, including Ireland’s first underwater artificial reef at Killala Bay, in Mayo

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023

69-acre farm near Macroom bypass guiding at €700k

69-acre farm near Macroom bypass guiding at €700k

This is an executor sale, although the current tenant is in place up until the end of 2025

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Watch: Full Macroom to Baile Bhúirne bypass officially opens

Watch: Full Macroom to Baile Bhúirne bypass officially opens

The final section of the N22 Macroom to Baile Bhuirne bypass has been officially opened marking the completion of the €280 million project, funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, and progressed under the Government’s Project Ireland 2040.

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Macroom bypass to fully open on Monday

Macroom bypass to fully open on Monday

After nearly three years of construction, the final section is due to open on Monday

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

One overall agency should be in charge of waterways, says Cork County Council boss

One overall agency should be in charge of waterways, says Cork County Council boss

The council heard how the flooding of properties in Mitchelstown ironically saw many of them left without water for a number of days

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Market for sale plants. Many plants in pots

Garden Digest: Events to help you boost the room outside

Check out all the garden visits, tours, talks, events, campaigns and online resources

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023

Image of outdoor lounging area on sunny autumn garden decking with outdoor rug, grooved, whitewashed wooden deck, hardwood seati

Garden Digest: Events for September

Dates for your diary and ideas to make the most of your green spaces

Sun, 03 Sep, 2023

Lusitania passenger details among records uploaded online by Co Cork group

Lusitania passenger details among records uploaded online by Co Cork group

A team at Skibbereen Heritage Centre have been digitising burial registers for some time, creating a database of records

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

Traffic jams will return to Macroom, say protesters

Traffic jams will return to Macroom, say protesters

Cavalcade of more than 100 trucks, tractors, and cars slows traffic in protest over slip-road access to bypass

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023

Macroom's main streets to get multi-million euro upgrade

Macroom's main streets to get multi-million euro upgrade

Council engineers said TII is in the process of finalising a plan for additional traffic calming and pedestrian protection measures on the main street and its approaches

Fri, 04 Aug, 2023

Protestors to bring Macroom bypass traffic to standstill over lack of slip-road access to N22

Protestors to bring Macroom bypass traffic to standstill over lack of slip-road access to N22

Locals to protest on Saturday at 'huge injustice' at loss of access to the N22 at Carrigaphooka

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

Transport authority urged to 'U-turn' on absence of signs on Macroom bypass

S Transport authority urged to 'U-turn' on absence of signs on Macroom bypass

Under current plans, many Muscari Gaeltacht villages will not feature, putting them at a disadvantage in terms of attracting tourists, councillors told

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

State appeals 'undue leniency' of Ian Horgan's sentence for hammer attack in Cork

State appeals 'undue leniency' of Ian Horgan's sentence for hammer attack in Cork

During the sentence hearing, the court heard Horgan later sent a mocking video of the bloody aftermath of the attack with “Lovely Day” playing in the background

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Trucks could opt for Macroom again 'unless access road kept'

Trucks could opt for Macroom again 'unless access road kept'

The imminent opening of a section of the Macroom-Baile Mhúirne bypass has ignited a public campaign to retain a temporary access point deemed crucial for local traffic and business.

Sat, 22 Jul, 2023

Mundy and The Frank & Walters to play Macroom Music Fest

Mundy and The Frank & Walters to play Macroom Music Fest

New festival recalls Macroom Mountain Dew Festival, which ran from 1976 until 1982 and brought Rory Gallagher and other big names to the Mid-Cork town

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Donal Hickey: Summer's here and isn't the hawthorn just lovely this year?

Donal Hickey: Summer's here and isn't the hawthorn just lovely this year?

Lots of readers have been in touch to say they're hearing the cuckoo — have you heard it yet?

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Garden Digest: From Bloom to rare fairs to boost rooms outside

Garden Digest: From Bloom to rare fairs to boost rooms outside

Check out all the garden events, tours, talks, campaigns and online resources

Thu, 11 May, 2023

File Photo ALMOST 40% OF social housing developed in Ireland last year was provided by non-governmental housing bodies, a new re

Communal accommodation for people with brain injuries to be built as part of innovative housing project in Macroom

A collaboration will provide a five-bed communal unit in Macroom for people impacted by brain injury

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Red rose bloom in garden on background of blue sky

Garden Digest: Events to help you to enjoy your room outside

Check out all the upcoming garden visits, tours, talks, events and campaigns

Fri, 05 May, 2023

Spectacular Display Of Pink Hollyhocks

Garden Digest: Events to help you enjoy your green spaces

Check out all the garden visits, tours, talks, events, campaigns and online resources

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Headliners revealed for new musical festival in Macroom

Headliners revealed for new musical festival in Macroom

Taking place on Saturday, June 24, the outdoor concert will be held at the gates of the Castle in the Square in Macroom town

Tue, 04 Apr, 2023

US marching band locked down by covid in 2020 delighted to finally play in Irish town's parade

US marching band locked down by covid in 2020 delighted to finally play in Irish town's parade

Having arrived in Macroom on the day the first lockdown began, the Woodland String Band were delighted to finally participate in the Co Cork town's St Patrick's Day parade today

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Cork Gaeltacht area without a garda sergeant for three years due to lack of Irish speakers

Cork Gaeltacht area without a garda sergeant for three years due to lack of Irish speakers

Currently, a garda sergeant based in Macroom, around 20 minutes drive away, is helping to cover the area

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

'Macroom is truly the place of céad míle fáilte': US band return for St Patrick's Day parade

'Macroom is truly the place of céad míle fáilte': US band return for St Patrick's Day parade

The Philadelphian Woodland String Band, which spent a week in quarantine in the town's Castle Hotel at the start of covid in 2020, are delighted to be taking part in this year's parade

Thu, 09 Mar, 2023

Presidential Candidate Liadh Ni Riada

Former MEP and presidential candidate Liadh Ní Riada to step down from politics

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald led the tributes to Ms Ní Riada online.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2023

All eyes on West Cork ploughing final in Macroom

All eyes on West Cork ploughing final in Macroom

Fifteen competitors from Co Cork were among the medal winners at the 91st National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois last September, and many of them will be in action next Sunday in the West Cork County ploughing final at Macroom.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2023