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<p>Cork-based singer, rapper, and trumpeter Diamond at the opening of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. Diamond performs at Live at St Luke’s Friday night. For more see guinnesscorkjazzfestival.com</p>

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Cork Jazz Festival kicks up a storm at launch in the Opera House

It has long been a tricky task for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival to strike a balance between commercial appeal and musical credibility, but this year’s line-up has been praised both sides of that divide

<p>The judge said the charges amounted to an allegation that 'this man went on a rampage' and there was no guarantee he would not commit further offences if granted bail. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Woman accuses Cork man of squeezing her neck until she lost consciousness

<p>Garda Paul McCarthy previously testified the Mary Elmes Bridge in Cork city was damaged with portion of it crashing into the River Lee when the cherry picker was driven on to the pedestrian bridge, causing some of the bridge floor to crash into the River Lee. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Man admits driving cherry picker through Cork City and causing criminal damage

'This is not stealing for subsistence': Judge jails Cork woman for shoplifting

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'This is not stealing for subsistence': Judge jails Cork woman for shoplifting

Funeral details announced of Mallow murder victim

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Funeral details announced of Mallow murder victim

All Cork shoppers want for Christmas is Debenhams unwrapped, six years on

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All Cork shoppers want for Christmas is Debenhams unwrapped, six years on

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Watch: Selector Ian Keeler on the Barrs' journey back to another Cork finale

Watch: Selector Ian Keeler on the Barrs' journey back to another Cork finale

The Blues take on old rivals Nemo Rangers at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh on Sunday.

The Replay with Seánie McGrath: How the Glen got it done against the Barrs, Ballincollig bounce back

S The Replay with Seánie McGrath: previewing Nemo Rangers v St Finbarr's

CBC off to a flyer with Harty Cup win over Hospital

CBC off to a flyer with Harty Cup win over Hospital

Watch: Bríain Murphy on Nemo Rangers' ambitions to go one better against old rivals St Finbarr's

Watch: Bríain Murphy on Nemo Rangers' ambitions to go one better against old rivals St Finbarr's

Business

Cork City Council to discuss 7% rates rise and increase in income from social housing rents

Cork City Council to discuss 7% rates rise and increase in income from social housing rents

Some councillors are considering asking that some of the additional income generated by a business tax increase be set aside to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

New Cork city apartments to offer rents 25% below market rates for local workers

New Cork city apartments to offer rents 25% below market rates for local workers

Ice rink to open in Cork's North Main Street Shopping Centre

Ice rink to open in Cork's North Main Street Shopping Centre

Back for the jazz, Cork’s pearl, The Oyster Tavern

Back for the jazz, Cork’s pearl, The Oyster Tavern

Opinion & Analysis

Michael Moynihan: Cork's precious built heritage is not getting the respect it deserves

Michael Moynihan: Cork's precious built heritage is not getting the respect it deserves

The sighting of the limestone kerbs, removed from old footpaths at Madden’s Buildings in Blackpool recently, 'stored' in a secure Cork City Council depot raises questions about how the council treats this city's built heritage

Irish Examiner view: An Garda Síochána's shocking response to holsters issue

Irish Examiner view: An Garda Síochána's shocking response to holsters issue

As a 15-year-old growing up in West Belfast, Disco Pigs changed my life

As a 15-year-old growing up in West Belfast, Disco Pigs changed my life

Michael Moynihan: Is architecture a huge part of our history that has been overlooked?

Michael Moynihan: Is architecture a huge part of our history that has been overlooked?

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Stryker accused of breaching health and safety regulations after fatal explosion at Cork site

Stryker accused of breaching health and safety regulations after fatal explosion at Cork site

John Murphy died nearly two months after an industrial incident at the Stryker plant in Carrigtwohill

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Health minister slams CUH over trolley numbers despite highest level of staff recruitment

Health minister slams CUH over trolley numbers despite highest level of staff recruitment

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill questioned why CUH has not reduced trolley numbers despite recruiting 233 staff, citing improvements at other hospitals

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Stock house building

‘North Cork cannot afford to wait another 25 years’: Councillors demand action on housing delays

Councillors warn water and sewerage capacity shortages are preventing housing developments and threatening the future of rural communities across Cork

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Scientist analyze biochemical samples in advanced scientific laboratory. Medical professional use microscope look microbiologica

What is Shamonda virus? First human infection reported as virus spreads among European livestock

The midge-borne virus has been detected in livestock across Europe, including Ireland, but experts say there is no evidence of sustained human transmission

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Storm Austen to bring up to 60mm of rain as Cork and five other counties face orange warnings

Storm Austen to bring up to 60mm of rain as Cork and five other counties face orange warnings

Met Éireann warns of surface flooding and difficult Friday morning commutes as councils prepare for heavy rainfall and possible disruption

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Cork weather and traffic: Heavy congestion ahead of Storm Austen's arrival

Cork weather and traffic: Heavy congestion ahead of Storm Austen's arrival

The N20 between Grenagh and N72 Mallow is currently closed due to a collision, with TII warning of significant delays

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Winter weather Dec 9th 2025

Storm Austen: Ireland's climate policy compared to 'plaster on a gash' that needs A&E

Country braces for Storm Austen with weather warnings due to come into effect

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Ukrainian families living in Trabolgan told they will no longer be allowed make their own food

Ukrainian families living in Trabolgan told they will no longer be allowed make their own food

Move to fully catered meals in the East Cork holiday village has caused 'considerable concern' among residents

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Storm Austen: Cork, Kerry and Waterford under orange rain warning as flooding threatens

Storm Austen: Cork, Kerry and Waterford under orange rain warning as flooding threatens

Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow will also face orange-level rain warnings, with a nationwide yellow wind and rain alert in place overnight

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Cork man accused of stealing alcohol from shop 'grateful' to be remanded in custody

Cork man accused of stealing alcohol from shop 'grateful' to be remanded in custody

Defendant was 'going down a bad road on the streets', court heard as he admitted stealing €60 worth of alcohol on August 15 at Blarney filling station and returning a short time later and stealing €54 worth of alcohol

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Cork man accused of drug-dealing kisses partner during court case

Cork man accused of drug-dealing kisses partner during court case

The defendant's solicitor told the judge it was his client's 41st birthday

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Man accused of €44k Cork City Hall deception served with book of evidence

Man accused of €44k Cork City Hall deception served with book of evidence

The alleged deception is said to have happened between 2012 and 2019

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Application, hands writing and retirement home document with tab and checklist for agreement. Paperwork, person and registration

Cork council warns community groups risk losing out on unclaimed grants

Cork County councillors said groups were struggling with a short spending window, paperwork and difficulties accessing the council’s online portal

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

'My arms are black and blue', woman says as ex-husband remanded in custody for breaching domestic violence order

'My arms are black and blue', woman says as ex-husband remanded in custody for breaching domestic violence order

Woman told court defendant called to the house at 9am and one of her children asked her to leave him in because the defendant was causing an embarrassing disturbance in the neighbourhood by banging on the door

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Cork farmer given until April to arrange farm affairs before two-year drink-driving ban

Cork farmer given until April to arrange farm affairs before two-year drink-driving ban

James O’Sullivan was stopped by gardaí after his car was seen swerving, with a breath test recording 45 micrograms of alcohol

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Four Courts Building on the river Liffey in Dublin Ireland

Only reason Gaza student not at UCC today is because she was refused visa, High Court hears

A Palestinian student living in Gaza has challenged the refusal of an Irish study visa, with the outcome of the High Court case potentially affecting 38 similar actions brought by students over decisions by Jim O'Callaghan

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

U2's Adam Clayton finds what he’s looking for with plans to construct mansion in Kinsale

U2's Adam Clayton receives the green light for Kinsale mansion

Planning permission is granted for a lavish seven-bedroom retirement mansion in Kinsale, featuring a spa, gym, and underground parking.

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Three bids shortlisted for €150m-plus Cork Event Centre

Three bids shortlisted for €150m-plus Cork Event Centre

Event centre proposals — for South Main St, the Marina, and Páirc Uí Chaoimh — have passed Cork City Council's SAQ process

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Mallow murder: Victim had links to armed robberies across Cork in 1990s and 2000s

Mallow murder: Victim had links to armed robberies across Cork in 1990s and 2000s

Gardaí are investigating the fatal shooting of Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor as an arrested man remains in custody and searches continue near Mallow

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Man, 62, charged with 119 counts of indecent assault against two boys over 10-year period

Man, 62, charged with 119 counts of indecent assault against two boys over 10-year period

The complainants are now in their 40s. The alleged offences occurred between January 1980 and June 1990

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Cork man admits to stealing almost €50k from not-for-profit organisation in six years

Cork man admits to stealing almost €50k from not-for-profit organisation in six years

EIL Intercultural Learning is described on its website as an Irish educational organisation which provides intercultural learning opportunities

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Cork man pleads guilty to drunken disturbance on flight from Barcelona to Cork

Cork man pleads guilty to drunken disturbance on flight from Barcelona to Cork

Gardaí received report of incoming flight with drunk man onboard and arrested him when he stepped off the plane, court told

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

DENIS SCANNELL

Move to open sealed Bessborough burial documents

The Government will apply to the High Court to unseal technical documents relating to burials at Bessborough, where the burial records of hundreds of children and women remain missing

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

West Cork house fire: Couple in their 70s found dead named locally

West Cork house fire: Couple in their 70s found dead named locally

The couple’s bodies were removed from their Raheen home as firefighting crews continued working at the scene and gardaí investigated

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Woman accuses ex-partner of threatening to kill her after wrapping belt around his fist

Woman accuses ex-partner of threatening to kill her after wrapping belt around his fist

'Pepper spray was deployed and he was arrested,' garda tells bail hearing in Cork

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

McDonald's refused planning permission for 24-hour Cork drive thru

McDonald's refused planning permission for 24-hour Cork drive thru

Setback for the fast-food giant's plans to open 25 new restaurants

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

'No apology can ever bring George back': Cork couple settle case over death of two-day-old baby

'No apology can ever bring George back': Cork couple settle case over death of two-day-old baby

The High Court heard that the parents had George’s funeral and burial on Christmas Eve

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who was Mallow shooting victim Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who was Mallow shooting victim Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor?

Irish Examiner southern correspondent Liz Dunphy is today’s guest

Listen | Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Christmas in Cork: Markets, live music and family events announced for city centre

Christmas in Cork: Markets, live music and family events announced for city centre

Bishop Lucey Park markets, a festive hub and live entertainment will feature as Cork prepares for its annual Christmas celebrations

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Man, 30s, arrested in connection with execution-style murder of Cork man in Mallow

Man, 30s, arrested in connection with execution-style murder of Cork man in Mallow

Investigators are appealing for witnesses and camera footage after the 56-year-old was found dead near the River Blackwater

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Patient admits openly masturbating in front of staff at Cork hospital

Patient admits openly masturbating in front of staff at Cork hospital

After gardaí arrived, the Waterford man continued to masturbate with his genitals exposed, court heard

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Cork man with 202 convictions for being drunk and a danger told: 'It’s not a record but it is not far off it'

Cork man with 202 convictions for being drunk and a danger told: 'It’s not a record but it is not far off it'

Judge said though it was not the record for drunkenness offences, 'it is in the bronze or silver category'

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

A small pile of white powder on a dark surface

Cork man jailed for drug-dealing 'actually thanked the guards' for their handling of his case

The man was caught with €2.4k of cocaine at his Cork apartment on New Year's Day

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Man gets three years for setting fire to three vehicles at Cork Airport Business Park

Man gets three years for setting fire to three vehicles at Cork Airport Business Park

The man was 'found concealed in the luggage area of the bus parked nearby' shortly after the arsons occurred

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Senior man doing physical therapy in the water

Work begins on hydrotherapy pool at leisure centre in Dunmanway

Work is now under way on the pool at West Cork Leisure Centre in Dunmanway

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Clonakilty man jailed for his part in attack on Skibbereen home over drug debt

Clonakilty man jailed for his part in attack on Skibbereen home over drug debt

Judge said 'it was a very violent crime'

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Military accident

Cyclist, 60s, hospitalised with serious injuries following road traffic incident in Cork

The man was found unresponsive on the R591 at Corthna, Schull, shortly after 9:30am

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

From garda to nude performance artist — 'Bare' star Janette Towey on pushing herself out her comfort zone

From garda to nude performance artist — 'Bare' star Janette Towey on pushing herself out her comfort zone

Former garda Janette Towey is one of the stars of 'Bare' - an immersive experience in Bolt Theatre, Cork City, from Saturday, October 17, until Sunday, November 15

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

'We hope this will be an Olympic sport one day': Players make a splash at Cork Underwater Hockey Club

'We hope this will be an Olympic sport one day': Players make a splash at Cork Underwater Hockey Club

Barry Murray, who formed the team in Cork, said the sport is going from strength to strength locally

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Silhouette of Race Horses Jumping a Fence

Cork horse trainer loses High Court appeal to clean up protected lagoon

Court hears the cost of remediation could be as high as €5m

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Inaction on flood defence scheme sees hundreds protest in Midleton

Inaction on flood defence scheme sees hundreds protest in Midleton

'What people may not realise is there was a scheme in planning for the Midleton flood protection scheme since 2014,' said East Cork Flood Protection Group spokesperson Mona Stromsoe. 'The first flood risk assessment was done in 2012.'

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Council demands answers over inadequate Cork bus services

Council demands answers over inadequate Cork bus services

Commuters making the 50km trip from Youghal to Cork city can now face journey times of almost two hours during peak morning periods

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Riders and Horses sculpture could be on the move again in Mallow

Riders and Horses sculpture could be on the move again in Mallow

Councillors say they are not happy with the location and that it doesn’t do the sculpture justice

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Mallow murder investigation after Cork man Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor found dead

Mallow murder investigation after Cork man Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor found dead

Investigators are examining CCTV and appealing for witnesses who travelled between Cork and Mallow or visited the River Blackwater area

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Zack Coughlan court case

Student who grew up in Cork killed housemate after being threatened with kitchen knife, UK court told

Man admits the manslaughter of Jamie Collins but denies murdering him at their home in south Gloucestershire in April

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Man, 31, accused of sexual attack as woman walked home from bus stop in Cork suburb

Man, 31, accused of sexual attack as woman walked home from bus stop in Cork suburb

A 31-year-old man charged with sexual assault and the robbery of a woman's mobile phone appeared before Cork District Court by video link from prison

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

‘People are getting sick from the worry of it’: Cape Clear residents frustrated by lack of local healthcare

‘People are getting sick from the worry of it’: Cape Clear residents frustrated by lack of local healthcare

The island was without a single nurse on 51% of days between January last year and August this year

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Bus Eireann bus and school bus depot Skibbereen County Cork Ireland

Bus escorts left out of pocket by school transport rules, says Cork TD

School transport escorts accompanying children with additional needs can travel significant distances without compensation under current rules, prompting calls for a review of payment arrangements

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Judge jails Cork man for 10 years for callous killing of Paula Canty

Judge jails Cork man for 10 years for callous killing of Paula Canty

The sentencing judge said: 'Paula Canty was a vulnerable person, and was much smaller and physically weaker than Joseph Butler.'

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Cork stars Kyla Cobbler and Simon Zebo among guests on tonight’s Late Late Show

Cork stars Kyla Cobbler and Simon Zebo among guests on tonight’s Late Late Show

Patrick Kielty will also speak to Live Aid veterans, comedian James Acaster and former Munster rugby star Simon Zebo

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

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