Gardaí are investigating after a woman in 50s was found dead in a house in Cork

The Department of Agriculture is liaising with international veterinary authorities following confirmation of rabies in an imported pet in Cork.

The HSE is running tests on a number of people in Cork to see if they have detect rabies.

Conor Power Located just 10km north of Kinsale and only 15km from Cork City centre, a 214-acre residential holding will be certain to turn a lot of heads over the coming weeks and months.

A diehard fan of Home & Away, Megan O’Brien made sure that a stop-off at the soap’s iconic “Summer Bay” set was firmly on the itinerary during her holiday in Australia with her boyfriend Peter Murphy.

Aileen Lee talks to Tony Farrell about his work, career and thoughts on design.

Plans for a large, new housing estate a short distance outside Riverstick have been blocked amid concern that the development would be out of character with the village.

It’s been a lot of trial and error, countless kitchen table board meetings, but a Cork family firm has come up with what it is calling a revolutionary way to treat wastewater in a sustainable way.

A senior garda says the era of leaving car doors unlocked at night — even in country areas — is over after a weekend spree saw as many as four cars stolen and items taken from 35 vehicles.

A teenager who suffered life-changing neck injuries in a fall while taking photos of the snow is expected to be transferred to Dublin for specialist treatment.

Experienced civil defence volunteers have advised people to stay off the roads across West Cork.

A vet has admitted to operating a system of "madness" supplying animal medications without prescription at three pharmacies he owns in Cork.

Rose Martin looks at events in the design world this week

Job done. Having put a roof over the heads of a family with seven children, this 1991-built 3,000 sq ft home called Stonewalls at Glinny near Riverstick and within a short drive of Kinsale, is up for sale, and ready to do service all over again.

A restored 1800s mill structure and a newly built lodge combine charm with comfort, says Tommy Barker.

Prices go from €225,000 for a mid-terraced four-bed, end ones are €230,000, and three-bed semis are €240,000. Four-bed semis are tops, at €250,000, and some are already pre-booked.

Tommy Barker takes the long view with this spectacular house overlooking Riverstick from a lofty perch.

Cork-born furniture designer Joseph Walsh has built an international reputation in just over 16 years for making pieces that embody the definition of design as a combination of beauty and utility.

A part-completed residential development between Cork Airport and Business Park and Kinsale, in Riverstick village with nine townhouses and one apartment is being offered for receiver Ken Fennell of Deloitte, at €650,000.

Country came to town last Sunday as a tourist town celebrated its new streetscape after months of upheaval due to resurfacing and drainage works.

Valley Rovers 1-16 Courcey Rovers 1-12: This was a magnificent Cork PIHC battle at Riverstick last night as two highly-charged teams overcame really challenging conditions to produce a game to remember.

The outgoing mayor of Co Cork is preparing to leave the Fianna Fáil party and run as an independent candidate in the next general election.

A fashion designer whose gowns have been worn by Oprah Winfrey is to be honoured at University College Cork later this week, along with an accomplished furniture maker and a cultural historian.

Rubbish is being dumped recklessly all over Ireland. In Co Cork, between Belgooly and Riverstick and between Riverstick and the Rising Sun, household rubbish has been discarded on the side of the road. 

A former banker, turned financial consultant, played on the worries of friends and acquaintances about the safety of banking money in Ireland in 2011 and got them to pay him €145,000 by deception.

Within a week of going on the market, No 19 Brookdale in Riverstick got an offer in excess of the asking price of €385,000

A businessman who ended up in debt on 25 properties resorted to making a false insurance claim for €16,000 for a crashed car and yesterday said it was a desperate attempt to pay banks.

Irish Water has sanctioned a new €12m waste water treatment plant which will enhance an east Cork town’s potential for further industrial and residential development.

With flood preventing works almost complete in Fermoy (see report below), the following is the situation in Cork City and other Cork county towns with their works timeline.

Belgooly, Cork €479,000

In each of the previous two seasons since their promotion to the senior hurling grade in Cork, Courcey Rovers have lost the first round before winning their second match.

The appointment of the first female chief executive of Cork City Council was finally ratified last night.

The chief executive designate of Cork City Council is poised to have her appointment rubber-stamped on Monday.

This 17-acre holding at Glinny, Riverstick, Co Cork, is perfect for a farmer looking for that extra bit.

Ballinhassig, Cork €650,000