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Man due in court after drugs and 3D-printed firearm seized in East Cork
Gardaí seized cocaine, cannabis and a 3D-printed firearm during a search of a residential property in Ballymacoda

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Rain and heavier showers forecast as traffic builds on N40
Cork traffic and weather: Rain and heavier showers forecast as traffic builds on N40
Cork motorists face heavier traffic on key routes as Met Éireann forecasts rain developing through Monday afternoon and evening

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

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Cork gardaí welcome new e-scooter rules as €100 fines introduced for safety breaches
Riders face €100 penalties for safety breaches, while seizure and storage charges will rise and an under-18 ban is planned

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Lost racing pigeons: Cork fancier Ger O’Sullivan on rescuing birds from Taiwan and Romania
Lost racing pigeons: Cork fancier Ger O’Sullivan on rescuing birds from Taiwan and Romania
Ger O’Sullivan has spent decades breeding racing pigeons and now helps reunite lost birds with owners across Ireland and beyond

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

From the Nile to North Cork: The extraordinary life of Jimmy Durham, Fermoy’s first Black resident
From the Nile to North Cork: The extraordinary life of Jimmy Durham, Fermoy’s first Black resident
Taken from Sudan as a toddler after a brutal battle, Jimmy Durham became a soldier, musician and cherished figure in North Cork

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Cork charity seeks homes for 80 cats and kittens as surrendered numbers spiral
Cork charity seeks homes for 80 cats and kittens as surrendered numbers spiral
'I don’t think there’s been a day this year where I haven’t had kittens in every room of my house'

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Gardaí appeal for information after alleged assault in Whitegate
Gardaí appeal for information after alleged assault in Whitegate
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Cork teenager accused of driving stolen BMW wrong way on road remanded in custody
Cork teenager accused of driving stolen BMW wrong way on road remanded in custody
The 17-year-old was in Cork District Court on a total of 10 charges

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Gardaí object to bail for man accused of unprovoked assault on another man as he left optician in Cork City 
Gardaí object to bail for man accused of unprovoked assault on another man as he left optician in Cork City 
Man, 64, was violently struck on the right-hand side of his face under his right eye with a closed fist after he left appointment on Lavitt's Quay, court told

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Man jailed for eight months after assaulting drag queen on Cork city street
Man jailed for eight months after assaulting drag queen on Cork city street
Martin Ekhosuehi was already serving a lengthy sentence when he was jailed for the separate Cork city centre assault

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Elmarie Mawe obituary: The 'matriarch of the arts in Cork' brought joy to everyone she touched
Elmarie Mawe obituary: The 'matriarch of the arts in Cork' brought joy to everyone she touched
My friend and fellow broadcaster introduced listeners to voices that may never have been heard, were it not for her love and profound knowledge of the Cork arts scene, writes PJ Coogan

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Cork weather and traffic: Light rain expected amid overcast weather
Cork weather and traffic: Light rain expected amid overcast weather
Temperatures are expeted to peak around 18℃ in the afternoon

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Racist and homophobic abuse, drug taking and brawling among complaints on Cork trains
Racist and homophobic abuse, drug taking and brawling among complaints on Cork trains
Freedom of Information records reveal complaints about drunken disorder, racist and homophobic abuse, intimidation and suspected drug taking

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

€100 device has 'empowered' heart patients in Cork to understand symptoms
€100 device has 'empowered' heart patients in Cork to understand symptoms
Project at clinic in Bantry General Hospital treats patients with heart rhythm problems, but more nurses are needed to expand it

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Cork men accused of pouring boiling water over woman charged with assault causing harm
Cork men accused of pouring boiling water over woman charged with assault causing harm
The two accused had previously been charged with burglary and criminal damage, arising out of the same alleged incident

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

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Two appear in court charged with possessing €210k worth of heroin at house in Cork City
The 60-year-old man was granted bail but the 43-year-old woman was remanded in custody

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

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No bail for Cork teenager accused of driving stolen car wrong way down carriageway at 110km/h
Garda also told Cork District Court that the teenager jumped a garden fence and climbed onto a roof to avoid arrest

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Cork Lotto player wins €3.64m jackpot in latest draw
Cork Lotto player wins €3.64m jackpot in latest draw
The online player bought a Quick Pick ticket before Wednesday night’s draw and is now being urged to contact the National Lottery

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Cork weather and traffic: Heavy rain and strong winds to dominate Thursday
Cork weather and traffic: Heavy rain and strong winds to dominate Thursday
Even though the day will start bright, wet conditions will continue through the day into the night, with lows of 11C to 13C

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Man faces extra charges, including threatening to kill four people at a Cork credit union
Man faces extra charges, including threatening to kill four people at a Cork credit union
Judge David Waters refused bail and remanded the accused in custody until September 8

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

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Solicitor involved in free legal aid dispute asks for €400,000 drugs case to be struck out due to delays
Solicitor told court minister for justice said solicitors were not pressing strongly enough to have delayed cases struck out

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

See inside the historic Cork City church that you could own for €375,000
See inside the historic Cork City church that you could own for €375,000
St Vincent’s Church in Sunday's Well is on the market for €375,000 following a change of heart by potential purchaser UCC

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Minister contradicts Uisce Éireann denial it gave him assurances about opening of Cork special school
Minister contradicts Uisce Éireann denial it gave him assurances about opening of Cork special school
Special education minister Michael Moynihan stands by his claim he was given 'at least a dozen' assurances about opening of school in Carrignavar, despite Uisce Éireann officials saying there was no record of any such engagement

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Council urged to turn underused Cork car park into homes as parking charges jump 20%
Council urged to turn underused Cork car park into homes as parking charges jump 20%
A Cork councillor says combining parking facilities could free a valuable city centre site for much-needed residential development

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Man arrested as heroin, crack cocaine and weapons seized in major Cork garda operation
Man arrested as heroin, crack cocaine and weapons seized in major Cork garda operation
Six properties were searched in Mahon as gardaí worked with multiple agencies during the high-impact operation

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Free exhibition in UCC to display one of Ireland's most important medieval manuscripts
Free exhibition in UCC to display one of Ireland's most important medieval manuscripts
The Annals of Inisfallen document the history of Ireland; death, conflict, dramatic weather events and unusual occurrences from the late 11th century onwards

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Cork city car parking fees rise by up to 30% from today
Cork city car parking fees rise by up to 30% from today
Cork councillors question whether higher fees will encourage people into the city centre as council cites rising costs

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

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Cork council urged to crack down on landowners over overgrown roadside hedges
Cork councillors say overgrown hedges and ditches are creating hazards, with hundreds of warning letters issued to landowners this year.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

'A deep sense of sadness in the area': Fisherman named after boat sinks off West Cork coast
'A deep sense of sadness in the area': Fisherman named after boat sinks off West Cork coast
The experienced inshore fisherman had gone pollock fishing from Castletownbere before a major search operation was launched early on Tuesday

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Burglar warned woman taking photo of him will be 'the sorriest thing she ever did', court hears
Burglar warned woman taking photo of him will be 'the sorriest thing she ever did', court hears
The court heard the accused was applying for bail as he was presently in Wheatfield Prison where he was getting no visits from his family in Cork

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Driver involved in Cork crash swung plank at first responder before fleeing, court told
Driver involved in Cork crash swung plank at first responder before fleeing, court told
The accused man was refused bail

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Cork man who stole bag of coins from petrol station 'handed himself in' at Garda station
Cork man who stole bag of coins from petrol station 'handed himself in' at Garda station
Defendant later felt guilty about the theft, court heard

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

'A true champion of the arts': Tributes paid after death of Cork broadcaster Elmarie Mawe
'A true champion of the arts': Tributes paid after death of Cork broadcaster Elmarie Mawe
The broadcaster, actor and teacher was remembered for her decades-long contribution to Cork’s cultural life and her support for emerging artists

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Partner of Cork postman heard someone shout 'I’m going to kill you' outside her house, murder trial told
Judge praises garda investigation as she hands down life sentence for Cork postman's murder
Alex Deady wrote a letter of apology to the Daly family saying: 'I understand the children will grow up without a father and I think about it daily and will for the rest of my life.'

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Gardaí spent 45 minutes trying to coax man out of locked store room at Cork supermarket, court told
Gardaí spent 45 minutes trying to coax man out of locked store room at Cork supermarket, court told
Man appeals for bail, saying: 'I will stay out of any shops you want. There was no intention to commit any burglary. I was in fear for my life, that is why I went into that room'

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Cork and Kerry healthcare spend 'wildly over the pay budget', minister says
Cork and Kerry healthcare spend 'wildly over the pay budget', minister says
The Irish Medical Council heard that 'doctors are telling us that workload, administration and overcrowding are getting in the way of the care they want to provide'

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Man, 30s, arrested as Revenue officers seize €1.2m worth of cocaine at Cork Airport
Man, 30s, arrested as Revenue officers seize €1.2m worth of cocaine at Cork Airport
The illicit drugs were discovered concealed in packages within the baggage of a passenger.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Cork train used 'as drug corridor' between cities, transport union claims 
Cork train used 'as drug corridor' between cities, transport union claims 
National Bus and Rail Union said the Cork to Dublin train had been a 'hot spot' of antisocial behaviour for many years

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Teachers and pupils to be screened for TB at Cork school
Teachers and pupils to be screened for TB at Cork school
Screening of staff and students at Coláiste Éamann Rís, Deerpark Cork city has  been started as a 'precautionary measure'

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Did Éamon de Valera’s government conspire to cover up the deaths of nearly 700 children in Bessborough?
Did Éamon de Valera’s government conspire to cover up the deaths of nearly 700 children in Bessborough?
Donal O’Keeffe looks at the State’s 1947 decision to abandon a threatened investigation into the Bessborough mother and baby institution in Cork

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

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‘Hard-man’ reputation seen as route to status for men shut out of jobs and education, Cork study finds
Researchers found violence and substance use became ways for socially excluded men to establish masculinity, status and respect within their communities

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

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Cork first-time buyers need to earn almost double the median income to afford a home
Families in Cork need to earn €92k to borrow enough to buy a first home — €45k more than the county’s median income 

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Midleton mental health charity appeals to Cork County Council for permanent premises
Midleton mental health charity appeals to Cork County Council for permanent premises
Midleton Hub says demand is growing for affordable counselling and support, but its rented premises are limiting its ability to expand

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Cork village to honour Old IRA chief whose exploits made international headlines
Cork village to honour Old IRA chief whose exploits made international headlines
Clondulane community will honour Maurice ‘Moss’ Twomey, whose extraordinary life included daring escapes and a decade as IRA chief of staff

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Midleton could get outdoor lido as population growth puts pressure on sports facilities
Midleton could get outdoor lido as population growth puts pressure on sports facilities
A councillor says strong demand for outdoor swimming could justify a feasibility study as Midleton’s population continues to grow

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Cork drinking water reservoir fed by river contaminated by raw sewage for five months
Cork drinking water reservoir fed by river contaminated by raw sewage for five months
An apartment development was mistakenly connected to a storm drain, sending wastewater into the Butlerstown river

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Historic Cork Harbour stone walls get new lease of life after storm damage
Historic Cork Harbour stone walls get new lease of life after storm damage
Historic stone walls dating to the early 1800s are being restored after years of storm damage along Cork Harbour’s shoreline

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Group to seek judicial review of planning permission for development at Bessborough
Group to seek judicial review of planning permission for development at Bessborough
A judicial review involves a High Court judge examining the legality of a decision made by a lower court or public body

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

No timeline for restoration of operations at Boston Scientific after cyberattack
No timeline for restoration of operations at Boston Scientific after cyberattack
The €62bn medical device maker confirmed this week that it had suffered an attack which has disrupted its global operations

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

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RSV vaccine offered to Cork and Kerry babies as HSE programme enters final winter
Babies across Cork and Kerry will receive free RSV protection this winter, but the HSE has yet to confirm future funding

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

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