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Cork County Council moves to stop polling cards being sent to deceased voters
Cork County Council plans reforms to prevent polling cards being sent to deceased voters following repeated complaints from families

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Tributes paid to John O'Shea, co-founder of Cork's Everyman Theatre
Tributes paid to John O'Shea, co-founder of Cork's Everyman Theatre
Everyman Theatre CEOs said John O'Shea’s 'vision, generosity, and belief in the power of theatre' shaped the former Palace Cinema into a theatre at the heart of Cork’s cultural life

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Moby Dick’s bar in Youghal closes, ending a Cork pub’s extraordinary Hollywood story
Moby Dick’s bar in Youghal closes, ending a Cork pub’s extraordinary Hollywood story
From Hollywood stars to toasted sandwiches, Moby Dick’s closure marks the loss of a cultural anchor in Youghal

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

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Body found during search for missing man in Kerry
Gardaí have thanked local volunteers, the coastguard and civil defence for their help in finding Mr Downing

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

Cork and Limerick among worst hit as hospital overcrowding varies widely across Munster
Cork and Limerick among worst hit as hospital overcrowding varies widely across Munster
New INMO data highlights major disparities between Munster hospitals, with overcrowding levels varying dramatically from site to site

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

OPW minister to meet creator of Midleton flood early warning system
OPW minister to meet creator of Midleton flood early warning system
Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran will assess whether a locally developed alert system could inform future flood warnings nationwide

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

Brazilian woman Bruna Fonseca’s family to be present for murder trial in Cork
Brazilian woman Bruna Fonseca’s family to be present for murder trial in Cork
The family of the 28-year-old librarian will attend proceedings as the accused faces trial at the Central Criminal Court

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

Probe into mother and baby homes
Mother and baby home survivors challenge bishop to help them find over 1,000 children buried there
It comes after the Bishop of Killaloe, Fintan Monaghan, urged his parishioners to 'name evil for what it is' in his Christmas message

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

'Why wouldn't you challenge them? : Gardaí call out drink drivers to help save lives
'Why wouldn't you challenge them? : Gardaí call out drink drivers to help save lives
In the past week, the road traffic enforcement operation has seen gardaí carry out nearly 2,100 checkpoints

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

'Midleton flood left my family in despair': Cork residents write to Government about their plight
'Midleton flood left my family in despair': Cork residents write to Government about their plight
Midleton, Mogeely, and Rathcormac residents prominent among those making submissions to the consultation stage of the Accelerating Infrastructure plan

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Man installing thermal roof insulation layer - using mineral wool panels. Attic renovation and insulation concept
Retrofit of Cork council houses will see tenants save thousands on heating
Figures provided by the council show that two previously retrofitted properties recorded an annual drop in fuel consumption from €3,440 to €771.60 and €3,740 to €1,311.60

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

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Ballyvolane primary care centre in Cork gets green light
Four-storey centre off the Ballyhooly Rd on Cork's northside is also expected to serve Mayfield, the Glen, St Luke’s, and Dublin Hill

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Funeral of man killed in Cork crash to take place in his native India
Funeral of man killed in Cork crash to take place in his native India
The remains of 34-year-old Joice Thomas, who lived in Ballynoe, were repatriated from Dublin on Sunday

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

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Teen who died in tractor crash named locally
16-year-old TJ Chambers was a promising hurler with Ballyea GAA 

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

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Boy, 16, killed after tractor collision in Clare
The collision happened on the R458 at Bunnahow at 2pm on Saturday.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Shannon Airport, Ireland - December 27th 2016: Shannon Airport is Irelands 2nd largest airport in Ireland County Clare. A key ai
State Papers: Nasa wanted to use Shannon Airport as a landing site for the space shuttle
At the time, NASA was preparing to launch the space shuttle, Atlantis, in June 1995 on a mission to dock with the Russian Mir space station

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

'I do miss the buzz': St Stephen's Day sale shoppers in Cork are a dying breed
'I do miss the buzz': St Stephen's Day sale shoppers in Cork are a dying breed
Bargain hunters in Cork city centre say the queues outside stores are more 'civilised' these days, as more people stay home and shop online

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

E-scooter driver who died in Waterford collision on Christmas Day named locally 
E-scooter driver who died in Waterford collision on Christmas Day named locally 
The father of two died following a collision in Waterford on Christmas Day

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Cork Luas build ‘to start in lifetime of this government’
Cork Luas build ‘to start in lifetime of this government’
The project has recently concluded a public consultation, with 1,003 submissions received

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Cork cancer campaigner Natasha O’Byrne dies aged 26
Cork cancer campaigner Natasha O’Byrne dies aged 26
The mother​-of​-two from Blackpool died on December 23 surrounded by her family and in the 'tender and exceptional care' of the staff at Cork University Hospital

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

‘Holding the little white coffin in your hands is an experience so unimaginable’
‘Holding the little white coffin in your hands is an experience so unimaginable’
A Limerick mother who buried her two daughters has penned a book that offers solace to grieving children and families, and helps them navigate their loss, writes Manon Gilbart

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

In Pictures: Thousands take to sea for Christmas Day swims 
In Pictures: Thousands take to sea for Christmas Day swims 
Thousands of plucky swimmers started their this morning. In Cork, where sea temperatures were around 10C to 11C, hundreds of swimmers flocked to Myrtleville beach for the annual Christmas swim.

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Féile O'Sullivan's recovery has been like 'zero to 100' since farming accident
Féile O'Sullivan's recovery has been like 'zero to 100' since farming accident
It has been a huge change for the girl who loved to roam on horse-back and played football with Garnish GAA and Beara Ladies, as well as gymnastics and other sports, her mother Maureen says

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Christmas Eve collision in Limerick leaves one dead
Christmas Eve collision in Limerick leaves one dead
A motorist has died following a crash involving a lorry and a car in Co Limerick in the early hours of Wednesday morning.  Gardaí attended the scene of the incident on the N20 road in the Bruree area at around 2am.

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Cork and Waterford on itinerary of book tour highlighting abusive relationships
Cork and Waterford on itinerary of book tour highlighting abusive relationships
Ennis-based national charity is finalising venues for all-Ireland tour of 'Five books that could save your life' focused on the prevention of domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

'I’m definitely on the nice list': Cork kids tell us what they want for Christmas 
'I’m definitely on the nice list': Cork kids tell us what they want for Christmas 
What happens when Santa and the tooth fairy cross paths on Christmas eve? The Junior Infants from Scoil Bhríde Eglantine National School in Ballinlough tell Sarah Horgan

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

'No school forever': The kids from Rainbow Club Cork on what they want for Christmas
'No school forever': The kids from Rainbow Club Cork on what they want for Christmas
'A nicer world for our children to live in' was another request to Santa Claus and Daidí na Nollag from children with disabilities or their parents in letters from across Munster and Dublin shared with the Irish Examiner

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Pedestrian, 80s, dies following collision in Clare earlier this month
Pedestrian, 80s, dies following collision in Clare earlier this month
The man was injured following a crash involving a car in the Abbey Street area of Ennis on December 8 at around 1pm.

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

'It's amazing for the kids': Meet Bella the therapy dog at UHL
'It's amazing for the kids': Meet Bella the therapy dog at UHL
The miniature schnauzer regularly does her rounds of the children's wards, offering the young patients chocolate treats in exchange for a few pets

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Cork hospital ordered to pay €5k for firing medical secretary who failed to disclose medical condition
Cork hospital ordered to pay €5k for firing medical secretary who failed to disclose medical condition
The WRC heard she had not disclosed that she had been on medical treatment for an abnormal heart rhythm

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Clonmel in shock after 'heartbreaking' discovery of woman's body near local landmark
Clonmel in shock after 'heartbreaking' discovery of woman's body near local landmark
Gardaí said they are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery, which occurred shortly after 3pm near Holy Years Cross

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Government to see plans for taskforce to rejuvenate Cork City in early January
Government to see plans for taskforce to rejuvenate Cork City in early January
The Cork focus is on areas such as North Main St, with a key driver being providing living spaces over shops and businesses

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Pilot raised concerns about aircraft minutes before fatal Waterford crash
Pilot raised concerns about aircraft minutes before fatal Waterford crash
Turkish pilot flying the plane from Sligo to Slovenia reported problems with an alternator and low fuel pressure to air traffic control

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Row over Limerick plans to develop modular rental properties
Row over Limerick plans to develop modular rental properties
Projected 2,000 units in Limerick City slashed to 150 as Government downgrades plan and cuts staff provision from six to two

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

LauraLynn's home service praised for helping Kerry family through 'extremely stressful time'
LauraLynn's home service praised for helping Kerry family through 'extremely stressful time'
The Falveys in Annascaul were one of the first families to sign up when the community regional service was launched, and they are now one of the more than 100 families in Munster who have since benefitted

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Man killed in Cork river crash named as nursing home worker and father of two
Man killed in Cork river crash named as nursing home worker and father of two
Joice Thomas lived in Ballynoe in east Cork with his wife and their two children, the youngest of whom was born just four months ago.

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

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Man, 30s, dies after car found in Cork's River Bride
Gardaí are investigating after a man in his 30s died when his car was found submerged in the River Bride

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Family welcomes boost to bid for inquest into boy's death at Cork mother and baby home
Family welcomes boost to bid for inquest into boy's death at Cork mother and baby home
'It doesn’t mean they have granted us an inquest, but it does mean the case will be reviewed entirely again.'

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Driving car at motorway at high speed
'Fairly alarming' statistics prompt calls for more speed checks in North Cork
Gardaí are to be provided with data gathered by county council

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Happy family on train station
Homeless hub needed for the 70% refused emergency accommodation in West Cork, says councillor
It comes after an FOI request from Deputy Holly Cairns’ office last month revealed that Cork County Council refused 563 people emergency accommodation in 2024

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

‘Fantastic day’ as Fota Wildlife Park reopens following bird flu crisis
‘Fantastic day’ as Fota Wildlife Park reopens following bird flu crisis
Fota Wildlife Park has reopened after a prolonged closure caused by avian influenza that led to significant bird losses

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Man in critical condition after serious assault in Cahir
Man in critical condition after serious assault in Cahir
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 20s suffered severe injuries during an early-morning assault in Cahir

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Mother of brain-injured Kinsale boy calls on minister to sign new payment system into law
Mother of brain-injured Kinsale boy calls on minister to sign new payment system into law
Parents of an 11-year-old with catastrophic brain injury say repeated court assessments are avoidable with delayed Government regulations

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Roy Keane among the arrivals at Cork Airport as Christmas homecomings spark joyous scenes
Roy Keane among the arrivals at Cork Airport as Christmas homecomings spark joyous scenes
Tears of joy as some of the 164,000 passengers Cork Airport will greet between now and Little Christmas arrive home

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Tipperary gardaí seek help to find missing teenagers believed to be in Dublin
Tipperary gardaí seek help to find missing teenagers believed to be in Dublin
Julia Laskowska, 15, and Sadie Nally, 13, were last seen in Tipperary Town this afternoon and are believed to be travelling together

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

People in Midleton should not be 'angry going to bed on Christmas night if it's raining', minister says
People in Midleton should not be 'angry going to bed on Christmas night if it's raining', minister says
OPW minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran says he is to ask council officials to explain issues around the delayed roll-out of a scheme to install flood mitigation barriers in homes destroyed during Storm Babet

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

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