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<p>The houses, which have A-rated energy efficiency, are available in two and three-beds with applications closing for them at noon on September 23.</p>

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Huge demand expected for affordable homes in Midleton as applications open

The homes at Tir Cluain are within easy walking distance of the town’s main street and its railway station

<p>Rsidents Alan and Orla Mahy and Brenda Mooney with stone deposits in the Owennacurra river near Moore's Bridge where local residents are living in fear of another flood. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Emergency dredging works approved to minimise flood risk in Midleton

<p>Midleton residents Alan and Orla Mahy and Brenda Mooney at the Owennacurra river near Moore's Bridge where local residents are living in fear of another flood. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Midleton flood victims accuse authorities of 'prioritising fish over people'

Funeral of Daena Walsh

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Daena Walsh a 'beautiful sister that I will always look up to and love'

Man arrested as woman, 27, found dead after incident in Midleton apartment

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Man arrested as woman, 27, found dead after incident in Midleton apartment

Concern at 18-month delay in roll out of electric vehicle fast chargers across Cork and Kerry

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Concern at 18-month delay in roll out of electric vehicle fast chargers across Cork and Kerry

Drug Packets

Corkman faces sentencing for having '15 deals of cocaine in his undergarments'

The man's defence solicitor told the court his client 'was in a situation to hold the cocaine on behalf of another party.'

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Kevin Aherne on his next plan after Midleton's Sage Restaurant closes

Kevin Aherne on his next plan after Midleton's Sage Restaurant closes

Mr Aherne said he is 'running out of energy' to juggle both the restaurant and the catering business, while caring for his young family

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

In fine Spirits: The creation of Midleton Distillery and the rise of Irish whiskey

In fine Spirits: The creation of Midleton Distillery and the rise of Irish whiskey

One man’s brave gamble 40 years ago helped revive the ailing fortunes of Irish whiskey, writes Joe McNamee

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Blackpool South by-election

S RTÉ sidelines Patrick Mulcahy from GAA coverage until after local elections

Mulcahy, who provides commentary on GAAGo and RTÉ radio, is running for election for Fianna Fáil in Midleton

Tue, 21 May, 2024

Plan for new expert team to tackle flooding in Cork county held up by red tape, councillors told

'We feel abandoned': Midleton residents to protest over lack of interim flood relief after Storm Babet

More than 1,500 people expected at protest march taking place this Saturday

Wed, 15 May, 2024

AIB Press Photographer of the Year Award 2024

Cork County Council gets new engineering team dedicated to flood defence

Midleton will get priority, but the council and the OPW plan a total of 30 flood prevention projects in the region

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Flood warning systems should be further developed, report warns

Flood warning systems should be further developed, report warns

Storm Babet saw significant flooding in Cork in late October, and weather stations in the area recorded a month's rainfall over a period of 24 hours

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Senior man looking at field with sheep

Cork sheep farmer challenges 'unknown reasons' for revoking gun licence

The case of a Cork sheep farmer whose guns were seized after his licence was revoked for unknown reasons was described as “Kafka-esque” in court.

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Craft work: Carpenter-turned cooper at Cork distillery honing his skills

Craft work: Carpenter-turned cooper at Cork distillery honing his skills

Derek Cronin has become just the second cooper in almost half a century to be appointed to Irish Distillers’ facility in Cork

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

Two men killed in Cork and Kerry road crashes are named

Two men killed in Cork and Kerry road crashes are named

It comes as Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says all uniformed gardaí must complete 30 minutes of roads policing during shifts

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

'Biblical' flooding spurs Midleton rebranding with new website

'Biblical' flooding spurs Midleton rebranding with new website

Organiser Niamh Hegarty said the website will be used to help attract business, not just from around the local area but also nationally and internationally.

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Unidentified remains were exhumed and placed on Midleton's old railway line, says coroner

Unidentified remains were exhumed and placed on Midleton's old railway line, says coroner

The belief that the woman may have been buried previously is because a crucifix and other items found close to the remains are believed to have been from a coffin

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Man due in court on Monday over fatal attack on Ian Baitson in Cobh

Man due in court on Monday over fatal attack on Ian Baitson in Cobh

Funeral arrangements announced for Cork chef Ian Baitson who died last Tuesday after attack in Cobh

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Four more engineers expected to help Midleton householders tackle flood risk

Four more engineers expected to help Midleton householders tackle flood risk

The engineers 'will be focused on the delivery of interim flood mitigation measures' in Midleton and other nearby communities

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Man charged with conspiracy to import drugs denies being involved in drug-smuggling

Man charged with conspiracy to import drugs denies being involved in drug-smuggling

Two men charged with conspiracy with others to import controlled drugs in excess of €13,000 between February 27 and March 14 in the State

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Countryside Properties Plc Construction Site As Homebuilding Expanded At Fastest Pace In A Year

Plans to build almost 90 new homes in North Cork blocked

Elsewhere, plans for some 330 residential units at Knockgriffin in Midleton may be set to proceed

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Letters to the Editor: New stretch of greenway is a welcome boost to our wellbeing

Letters to the Editor: New stretch of greenway is a welcome boost to our wellbeing

One reader expresses his delight with Ireland's latest stretch of greenway, while others write about topics including the recent referenda, sustainability, and conflict in the Middle East

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Midleton businesses to set up early warning system to prepare for floods

Midleton businesses to set up early warning system to prepare for floods

System could potentially give businesses an early warning of about 25 minutes

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

Section of Midleton to Youghal greenway officially open

Section of Midleton to Youghal greenway officially open

New 8km link between Midleton and Mogeely village opened on Thursday

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Two men due in Cork court in connection with international human trafficking operation

Two men due in Cork court in connection with international human trafficking operation

The two men, aged in their 30s and 40s, were arrested by gardaí last Saturday

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

BELGUIM-EEC

Irish Examiner view: Fishing industry faces a perfect storm

Immediate and imaginative support is needed to rescue Ireland's fishing industry from an existential threat

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Midleton family living 'in constant fear' almost five months after floods destroyed their home

Midleton family living 'in constant fear' almost five months after floods destroyed their home

Family of five who moved back home last week say they had to fund repairs themselves, with no Government help, and fear being flooded again

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Midleton looking at introducing pay parking to free up spaces and attract more shoppers

Midleton looking at introducing pay parking to free up spaces and attract more shoppers

Councillor says lack of parking spaces 'stifling business in the town'

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

'Anger is an understatement': Midleton locals still fighting for promised funding

'Anger is an understatement': Midleton locals still fighting for promised funding

Householders whose homes were badly damaged in last October's flooding say they are facing great difficulty accessing the humanitarian aid promised by the Government

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Residents in fear as Storm Babet a 'calling card' for future flooding

Residents in fear as Storm Babet a 'calling card' for future flooding

Midleton home-owners are still grappling with huge bills for damage after last October's floods, compounded by a complicated process of drawing down humanitarian aid

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

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Storm Babet: 'Blind luck that we avoided a worse catastrophe' in Midleton

The study, carried out by leading international climate scientists, found that the chances of such heavy rainfall occurring are now 120% more likely

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Planning granted for new centre at Owenacurra mental health facility

Planning granted for new centre at Owenacurra mental health facility

Approval for the new 10-bed facility has been granted just two months after the initial application was lodged on December 20

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Development of 89 Waterford homes to proceed as appeal rejected

Development of 89 Waterford homes to proceed as appeal rejected

Planning Notes: Elsewhere the HSE has been granted planning permission for the demolition of a mental health centre in East Cork

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Time to call out bad practices

Irish Examiner view: Time to call out bad practices

Another weekend brings the dreaded news for families and friends of loved ones that road collisions have claimed the lives of more of our citizens.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

'I was flooded three times — I can't do a fourth': Midleton businesses facing struggle for survival

'I was flooded three times — I can't do a fourth': Midleton businesses facing struggle for survival

Premises have reopened but owners face costs and lack of insurance, while fears the town may be hit again mean they are 'constantly on alert'

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Gardaí seize over €670,000 in cash from East Cork suspect

Gardaí seize over €670,000 in cash from East Cork suspect

A significant player in the East Cork drugs trade, the man was arrested in Dublin on Tuesday and detained under drug trafficking law

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

East Cork group protests at Dáil over lack of action following flood devastation

East Cork group protests at Dáil over lack of action following flood devastation

A 15,000-signature petition has been delivered to the Dáil from protestors angry at what they claim is a lack of urgency to protect East Cork from future flood devastation.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Funding to deal with storms wholly inadequate – Cork County Council

Funding to deal with storms wholly inadequate – Cork County Council

Irish local authorities are struggling to prepare for, and respond to, extreme weather events related to climate change

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

Man arrested after seizure of over €62,000 cash in Co Cork

Man arrested after seizure of over €62,000 cash in Co Cork

Gardaí from the Midleton District Drug Unit, assisted by gardaí from Cobh, Midleton, and Fermoy, carried out a search at a home in Cobh

Sun, 11 Feb, 2024

Cork-Midleton-Youghal train line reopening not ruled out by Irish Rail

Cork-Midleton-Youghal train line reopening not ruled out by Irish Rail

Iarnród Éireann project manager says land set aside for the greenway is wide enough to accommodate a railway line or bus corridor

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Israel responds with two fingers to the ICJ

Letters to the Editor: Israel responds with two fingers to the ICJ

Much of the commentary on the historic International Court of Justice (ICJ) Ruling last Friday has underplayed some key factors, namely:None of the Israeli legal team’s arguments, including its lengthy right to self-defence in occupied territories, ...

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

Jameson in Midleton gets approval to expand into country's first carbon-neutral distillery

Jameson in Midleton gets approval to expand into country's first carbon-neutral distillery

One of the conditions of Irish Distillers' €250m expansion is they must allow the public to gauge environmental emissions generated by the project

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Gardaí renew appeal to help identify Cork skeletal remains

Gardaí renew appeal to help identify Cork skeletal remains

Gardaí have issued a fresh appeal to the public for information on the identity of skeletal remains found at a construction site in Cork in January 2021.

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

€3.5m paid out to Cork businesses impacted by Storm Babet

€3.5m paid out to Cork businesses impacted by Storm Babet

Money has been paid out under Government schemes set up in the aftermath of October’s weather event

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Plans lodged for new 10-bed mental health facility at Owenacurra

Plans lodged for new 10-bed mental health facility at Owenacurra

The HSE applied on December 20 for permission to demolish the existing facility, which before being marked for closure in 2021 had accommodated 20 long-term residents, and to replace it with a new single-storey building

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

It may take two years to repair bridges damaged by Storm Babet in Cork

It may take two years to repair bridges damaged by Storm Babet in Cork

It is because continuing high river and stream levels have made it almost impossible for engineers to examine the bases of bridges and assess what structural damage may have occurred

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

Nurturing nature and agriculture can co-exist, says Cork farmer

Nurturing nature and agriculture can co-exist, says Cork farmer

Paul Moore is a member of Farming For Nature, a non-profit initiative whose mission is to support, encourage and inspire farmers who farm, or who wish to farm, in a way that will improve the natural health of our countryside

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

Ireland must brace for further flood damage in 2024, says Eamon Ryan

Ireland must brace for further flood damage in 2024, says Eamon Ryan

Environment minister calls for a focus on climate adaptation

Sat, 30 Dec, 2023

Eamon Ryan prioritising Castlemartyr bypass ahead of Midleton road

Eamon Ryan prioritising Castlemartyr bypass ahead of Midleton road

Transport Minister said there isn't 'that much through traffic' in Midleton as the town has already been bypassed to the south

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023