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Limerick council bans food trucks from park near Gaelic Grounds after damage
Limerick council bans food trucks from park near Gaelic Grounds after damage
Residents raised concerns after damage to green area, prompting council to restrict trading and explore alternative match-day locations

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Man charged in connection with fatal assault of mother of three in Waterford
Man charged in connection with fatal assault of mother of three in Waterford
Woman in her 40s, named locally as Yveta Donovalova, found with serious injuries at her home as man in his 30s charged.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Delayed Government grants holding up projects to stop erosion of Cork's coastline, councillor says
Delayed Government grants holding up projects to stop erosion of Cork's coastline, councillor says
'If central government cannot act on these urgent matters, the public and the State will ultimately lose land to the sea.'

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Limerick diocese puts land between city schools up for sale for €2.27m amid financial strain
S Limerick diocese puts land between city schools up for sale for €2.27m amid financial strain
The 5.6-acre greenfield site, which is zoned for housing, is being sold to address 'sustained' budget deficit in the diocese

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Fake drone light show in Cork prompts council warning over online ticket sales
Fake drone light show in Cork prompts council warning over online ticket sales
Council says no permission granted for advertised drone show as scam page circulates offering tickets and event packages

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Funeral details announced for Limerick man who died in workplace incident
Funeral details announced for Limerick man who died in workplace incident
Health and Safety Authority investigates incident in west Limerick as funeral arrangements confirmed for man in his early 20s

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Work on two new Cork train stations set to start next year
Work on two new Cork train stations set to start next year
Blackpool and Dunkettle stations expected to exceed 5,200 daily passenger journeys by 2035

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

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Ryder Cup 2027 ticket warning as resale prices soar and fans risk being denied entry
Organisers urge fans to avoid unofficial platforms as demand surges and resale prices skyrocket following rapid ticket sell-out

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Rain warning issued for Cork and Waterford as sunny spell set to end
Rain warning issued for Cork and Waterford as sunny spell set to end
The warning will come into place at 3am on Thursday and stay in place until 6pm

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Man charged over assault that left Limerick artist blind in one eye
Man charged over assault that left Limerick artist blind in one eye
Limerick artist describes being followed before violent attack as suspect in his 20s faces court on assault charges

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

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Primary teaching among careers in new degree course pathways outside CAO 'points race'
Nursing, social work, business, ICT, the arts, and public health among new career paths opened up as ministers launch 32 new tertiary bachelor’s degrees

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Man lying on sofa with feet up on armrest
Cork homelessness figures do not capture scale of problem, new research shows
Cork Simon spokesperson said: 'The man living in a broken-down car may never be encountered during a street count. The woman moving between the sofas of friends and family does not appear in any official figure'

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Close-knit Waterford community 'in shock' as 'lovely lady' who died violently named locally
Close-knit Waterford community 'in shock' as 'lovely lady' who died violently named locally
Deceased woman was originally from Czechia but had been living in Grange Heights for some years

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Taoiseach leads tributes to former Cork lord mayor Donal Counihan
Taoiseach leads tributes to former Cork lord mayor Donal Counihan
MicheĂĄl Martin said Donal Counihan 'was in politics for all the right reasons, to improve the lives of the people and community he represented'

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

General Views of Adare Village
Adare residents get free passes to Ryder Cup
One villager also revealed that he has been given an option to buy four further one-day tickets for the tournament

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

'Supporters outweigh sceptics' on modular homes plan, says Limerick mayor
'Supporters outweigh sceptics' on modular homes plan, says Limerick mayor
Limerick councillors voted unanimously not to proceed with the development of 500 modular homes at Boro Park

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Celtic Interconnector delayed until 2028, deepening energy concerns
Celtic Interconnector delayed until 2028, deepening energy concerns
The project’s delay strengthens Ireland’s dependency on imported gas for electricity generation

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

'An amazing community': Faulkner family thanks public for support after latest heartbreak
'An amazing community': Faulkner family thanks public for support after latest heartbreak
Christopher Mikey John was seriously injured in the fatal two-car collision occurred in Nutts Corner, Belfast on Sunday 

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Young man dies following workplace incident in West Limerick
Young man dies following workplace incident in West Limerick
It is understood that a wall fell on top of the young man while he was working.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

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Man arrested after woman, 40s, dies following assault at Waterford city house
A man has been arrested for questioning as part of the investigation into how she sustained the injuries

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Rising costs may cut amount of work done on Cork's roads, councillors told
Rising costs may cut amount of work done on Cork's roads, councillors told
Inflation will eat into the record €239m funding from the Government this year, Cork County Council’s director of roads and transportation said

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

BRENDA O CONNELL & MAGS ROGERS
HSE apologises to neurology patients on lengthy waiting lists in Cork and Kerry
Neurological Alliance of Ireland's warned of 'stark inequalities' between care in Dublin and other parts of the country, and as national waiting lists have doubled in a decade

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Teen injured after alleged slash hook assault in Limerick
Teen injured after alleged slash hook assault in Limerick
It is understood the teen and his father were both injured in the incident

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Cork teen died after reportedly falling from moving vehicle in Little Island
Cork teen died after reportedly falling from moving vehicle in Little Island
Conor Coleman, aged 19, died from his injuries

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

'I don't know how much more they can take': Faulkner family hit by fresh heartache
'I don't know how much more they can take': Faulkner family hit by fresh heartache
A 10-year-old cousin of the Faulkner family is in critical condition after a road accident in Belfast

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Bright days ahead but sunshine may be patchier by weekend 
Bright days ahead but sunshine may be patchier by weekend 
Temperatures are set to reach 19 degrees in places this week

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Names of Bessborough children read aloud as campaigners vow to fight on against development plan
Names of Bessborough children read aloud as campaigners vow to fight on against development plan
Of 923 children, burial records exist for only 64, meaning the final resting place of 859 children is unknown

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

New doctors 'feel supported', but GP infrastructure 'lags behind' housing expansion
New doctors 'feel supported', but GP infrastructure 'lags behind' housing expansion
Many new doctors are working in Ireland under a plan by the Irish College of GPs to boost numbers, which are lacking in many expandng areas.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

‘I wouldn't have survived’: Limerick woman gets hysterectomy at 33 after years of severe pain
‘I wouldn't have survived’: Limerick woman gets hysterectomy at 33 after years of severe pain
The cause of the chronic condition, which usually resolves after menopause, is unknown

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

'It makes you feel more welcome. I didn’t have that in previous jobs' 
'It makes you feel more welcome. I didn’t have that in previous jobs' 
Businesses in East Cork which give employment to people with intellectual disabilities — an initiative that has brought many rewards to both workers and employees — were recently honoured at an event in Midleton

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

North Cork war memorial in such poor state that names of dead 'illlegible'
North Cork war memorial in such poor state that names of dead 'illlegible'
Fermoy has a long military history and once had the biggest barracks on the entire island

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Reduced motorway toll or bridge over river put forward as solution to Cork town's traffic gridlock
Reduced motorway toll or bridge over river put forward as solution to Cork town's traffic gridlock
One councillor said she knows four people in one family who live on the southside of Fermoy who pay tolls daily to commute to and from Mitchelstown for work

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

AI-doctored images of Whitegate fuel protests falsely portray gardaĂ­ violence as threats grow
AI-doctored images of Whitegate fuel protests falsely portray gardaĂ­ violence as threats grow
Doctored protest images and false claims have led to harassment, doxxing and threats against gardaĂ­ and their families

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

'An institution in Cork politics': Taoiseach leads tributes to former mayor Joe Carroll following death
'An institution in Cork politics': Taoiseach leads tributes to former mayor Joe Carroll following death
Political colleagues and community leaders remember longtime councillor’s contribution to West Cork and his lasting local impact

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

'I didn’t want any special treatment': Dancer Joanna Banks on touring Ireland aged 86
'I didn’t want any special treatment': Dancer Joanna Banks on touring Ireland aged 86
The founding member of Dance Ireland had to relocate to sheltered accommodation after anti-social behaviour forced her out of her previous home in Cork, writes Sarah Horgan

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Jason Faulkner laid to rest a week after his sister Scarlett
Jason Faulkner laid to rest a week after his sister Scarlett
Jason Faulkner was heartbroken with grief following his sister’s death, his funeral heard

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Ryder Cup 2027 tickets sell out in under an hour amid huge demand
Ryder Cup 2027 tickets sell out in under an hour amid huge demand
Unprecedented demand sees Irish allocation of Ryder Cup tickets sell out rapidly, despite some users reporting website difficulties

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

'I think we made history here': Movie screens in Limerick venue where it was once filmed 
'I think we made history here': Movie screens in Limerick venue where it was once filmed 
Once Upon A Time In Cinema was screened at the Royal Cinema on Cecil Street

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Call for timeline on protocol around administration of medicinal cannabis in hospitals
Review group to be set up to consider protocol on administration of medicinal cannabis in hospitals
Review to include consideration for introduction of Ava's Protocol after Cork girl Ava Barry

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Watch: Rotary Club plants a grove of native Irish oak trees
Watch: Rotary Club plants a grove of native Irish oak trees
Approximately 50 native Irish oak trees were planted by families and volunteers of the Rotary Club to celebrate the clubs 100th anniversary.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Limerick hospital expands access to robotic-assisted surgery for public patients
Limerick hospital expands access to robotic-assisted surgery for public patients
New robotic surgery programme at St John’s Hospital aims to widen access, shorten recovery times, and improve patient outcomes

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Drug Use in West Midlands, England
Extra gardaĂ­ in Cork City pushing drug addicts out to suburbs, locals claim
Cork Social Democrat TD Pádraig Rice said there had been increased public drug use in Ballyphehane and Turner’s Cross, and needles have been found at bus stops, in playgrounds and outside schools

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Close-up of a firefighter's equipment
Probe launched after man dies in Cork house fire
An investigation is under way after a man in his 50s died in a house fire in Cork on Thursday. Emergency services were called to the scene near Rylane shortly after 12. 30pm, where fire services extinguished the fire.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Modular homes debate intensifies as Limerick falls thousands behind housing targets
Modular homes debate intensifies as Limerick falls thousands behind housing targets
Decision to halt modular housing at Boro Park raises concerns over delays, costs, and meeting urgent housing demand

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

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Clare council to acquire 20 derelict properties in efforts to increase housing supply
The council has begun the compulsory acquisition of the properties

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

IT glitch sees parents overcharged and children booked into sold-out CĂșl Camps 
IT glitch sees parents overcharged and children booked into sold-out CĂșl Camps 
CĂșl Camps registration was suspended on Wednesday due to the errors

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

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