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Friends of young man killed in Limerick car crash to hold vigil in his memory
Friends of young man killed in Limerick car crash to hold vigil in his memory
Two other young men were injured in the collision

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Council decides against ban on barbecues and campfires at parks and beaches during heatwaves
Council decides against ban on barbecues and campfires at parks and beaches during heatwaves
Cork County Council heard that current bylaws do not contain a provision for the temporary restrictions

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Court to decide soon if man accused of shooting Cork bishop in LA is fit to stand trial
Court to decide soon if man accused of shooting Cork bishop in LA is fit to stand trial
An independent expert brought in to assess Carlos Medina believed he was not well enough to stand trial

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

'Difficult days' ahead for students as language school closes in Limerick
'Difficult days' ahead for students as language school closes in Limerick
The Limerick Language Centre is the second language school to close in Limerick in recent months.

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Young father who tragically died in Limerick house fire to be laid to rest
Young father who tragically died in Limerick house fire to be laid to rest
Robert Duggan has been remembered as a young man who was "bursting with life and love".

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Humid conditions included in latest outlook from Met Éireann 
Cork traffic and weather: Humid conditions included in latest outlook from Met Éireann 
Traffic is moving well in many areas of Cork this morning. However, there is some queuing on the N40 at junction five east, junction four east and on approach to the Kinsale Rd Roundabout from the Ballincollig side. 

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Garda Sign/Lantern Naas Garda Station
Gardaí appeal for witnesses following fatal collision involving car and bus in Waterford 
The driver of the car, a male in his mid 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

'The State isn't doing anything': Cork father urges action on family's visa application
'The State isn't doing anything': Cork father urges action on family's visa application
Leonard Lyons from West Cork fears for his baby's health due to delays in processing his wife’s visa application

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

'Rooms are not being filled and this is costing them': UCC urges landlords to cut rents
'Rooms are not being filled and this is costing them': UCC urges landlords to cut rents
UCC president John O’Halloran said the college is urging landlords to cut prices to try to address its accommodation crisis

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Military accident
Four people killed in separate crashes in four counties on Sunday
A person has been killed in a crash between a car and a bus in County Waterford. In Limerick, a man aged in his 20s died, and two more people were injured with one in a critical condition. In Wexford, a motorcyclist in his 50s died. In Meath, a man aged in his 50s died 

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Blue Flash Light Of Police Car Against Red Fire Truck
Gardaí investigate suspected petrol bomb attack in Cork City
The incident occurred in the Bride Valley Park area of Fairhill on the northside of Cork City on Saturday night

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Tributes to 'beautiful, kind' Liz Lynch who died in Limerick site
Tributes to 'beautiful, kind' Liz Lynch who died in Limerick site
Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Lynch, 44, died at a construction site for a house in Co Limerick on Friday when a septic tank trench collapsed

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Gaza student misses start of UCC course amid visa appeal delays 
Gaza student misses start of UCC course amid visa appeal delays 
Some 58 students from Gaza granted scholarships to Irish third-level institutions remain unable to travel after visa refusals, despite many having lodged appeals months ago

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 - Belfast
Councils could collaborate to bring Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to Cork
Hosting the national Irish cultural event in 2028 or 2029 could provide the region with a €100m windfall

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Garda inscription on a police jacket from Ireland
Limerick mother-of-three dies after trench collapses during septic tank work
Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Lynch, 44, died after a trench collapsed at a site in Kilmeedy, with gardaí referring the investigation to the HSA

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

King John's Castle and River Shannon in Limerick Ireland
King John’s Castle to transform into magical Christmas experience in Limerick
Castle Christmas will combine immersive theatre, festive activities and a Santa experience at King John’s Castle from November 21

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Limerick councillor reveals mayor has issued no monthly reports since March
Limerick councillor reveals mayor has issued no monthly reports since March
John Moran responds saying 'insufficient resources and funding have been put, in my opinion, into telling the good story of the transformation which is taking place in Limerick'

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Woman lying on bed, suffering from strong stomach pain, endometriosis, menstruation.
‘Incredibly difficult and very isolating’: New endometriosis peer support group launches in Limerick
The new group was established after people living with endometriosis said they lacked a local space to connect with others

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Dispute over right-of-way sparked violent clashes at Cork's Spring Lane halting site last month
Dispute over right-of-way sparked violent clashes at Cork's Spring Lane halting site last month
Traveller advocates say cramped living conditions, limited services and housing shortages are increasing pressure on families at the Cork site

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Iran War
Iranians rally in biggest show of defiance against US since war began
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians have rallied in a government-organised show of defiance after months of war, pledging their readiness to take up arms in the biggest such demonstration since the United States and Israel attacked in February.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Cork weather and traffic: Heavy rain to dominate morning 
Cork weather and traffic: Heavy rain to dominate morning 
Highs of 15C to 18C are in store for the day before light rain and drizzle take over the evening

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

'I get to continue watching my children grow up': Cork cancer trial to provide more personalised treatment
'I get to continue watching my children grow up': Cork cancer trial to provide more personalised treatment
Melody trial will use routine blood tests to identify the genetic characteristics of advanced breast cancers, helping doctors tailor treatments

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Limerick CCTV system faces funding shortfall as council urges Government action
Limerick CCTV system faces funding shortfall as council urges Government action
Limerick City and County Council says funding cuts could leave the CCTV service facing a €660,000 shortfall in 2027

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Stock house building
Limerick TD calls for faster housing delivery as up to 12 people live under one roof
Maurice Quinlivan said funding delays are leaving hundreds of local authority homes vacant while families face severe overcrowding

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Four taken to hospital after serious head-on collision in Limerick
Four taken to hospital after serious head-on collision in Limerick
Two drivers, a woman and a teenager were taken to University Hospital Limerick following the Wednesday evening collision

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Cork lotto player wins €120,000 in latest EuroDreams draw
Cork lotto player wins €120,000 in latest EuroDreams draw
The Cork player will receive €2,000 per month for the next five years.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Man charged after more than €310,000 worth of suspected drugs seized in Carrigtwohill
Man charged after more than €310,000 worth of suspected drugs seized in Carrigtwohill
Gardaí seized more than two kilograms of suspected cocaine and vacuum-packed packages of cannabis during the search

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Brother pays heartfelt tribute to Cork man who died in crash
Brother pays heartfelt tribute to Cork man who died in crash
Rory Ross was remembered as a 'thoughtful rogue'

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Sunny spells and showers expected 
Cork traffic and weather: Sunny spells and showers expected 
Temperatures are expected to hover around 15 to 17 degrees, in moderate to fresh and gusty winds.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Coillte asked for funding to restore historic 30ft cross on Corrin Hill in Fermoy
Coillte asked for funding to restore historic 30ft cross on Corrin Hill in Fermoy
Councillors backed a request for funding after concerns were raised about the deteriorating 30ft structure and its importance to local heritage

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Cork politicians call for proposed public transport fare hikes to be overturned
Cork politicians call for proposed public transport fare hikes to be overturned
Cork City Council unanimously backed a motion opposing fare increases, while the Green Party is seeking €85 million in Budget funding

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Decision due on plans to demolish Cork house linked to notorious 2019 murder
Decision due on plans to demolish Cork house linked to notorious 2019 murder
The remains of 64-year-old Frankie Dunne were found in the garden of the property in 2019

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Boxing In Dublin - Pierce O'Leary v Mark Chamberlain
Boxer Lee Reeves remains in critical condition as family awaits postponed operation
Lee Reeves has remained in critical condition since his August 1 knockout, with his family seeking a new date for surgery

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Historic Aer Lingus de Havilland Dragon replica makes special return to Cork Airport
Historic Aer Lingus de Havilland Dragon replica makes special return to Cork Airport
The de Havilland Dragon replica marks 90 years of Aer Lingus and 65 years of Cork Airport, returning to the city after 40 years

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Two endangered red panda cubs born at Cork's Fota Wildlife Park
Two endangered red panda cubs born at Cork's Fota Wildlife Park
In celebration of International Red Panda Day on Saturday, September 19, Fota is inviting visitors to help choose names for the red panda cubs in keeping with the species native range and cultural heritage.

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Cork v Galway - Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 Final
Limerick football club tells parents to ‘keep your mouths closed’ and respect referees
Moyross Utd said sideline behaviour influences children and urged parents to leave coaching and refereeing to those responsible

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Drought warning
Hosepipe ban lifted across Cork, Dublin and 11 other counties two weeks early
Úisce Éireann said improved rainfall and water availability, alongside reduced consumption, allowed the restrictions to end ahead of schedule

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Areas of city experiencing congestion as overcast conditions to linger
Cork traffic and weather: Areas of city experiencing congestion as overcast conditions to linger
Traffic is heavily congested around areas of Cork city. 

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Hiqa calls for changes to monitoring of seriously ill patients at Kerry hospital
Hiqa calls for changes to monitoring of seriously ill patients at Kerry hospital
Inspectors identified gaps in VTE monitoring, reviews of deteriorating patients and the management of delayed hospital discharges

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

'A significant vote of confidence': Limerick receives nearly €23m for regeneration projects
'A significant vote of confidence': Limerick receives nearly €23m for regeneration projects
The allocation is part of a national investment package of €409m.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Cork councillor threatens to chain himself to trees over €7m cycle path project
Cork councillor threatens to chain himself to trees over €7m cycle path project
Councillors and residents have called for changes to the Knockfree Avenue scheme, while officials say work is already 60% complete

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Limerick mayor 'deeply disappointed' by homophobic abuse throughout summer initiatives
Limerick mayor 'deeply disappointed' by homophobic abuse throughout summer initiatives
Mr Moran said he has seen Limerick coming alive again, and that 'Limerick’s appetite for change is very real'

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Close-Up Of Woman Burning Cigarette
More than 560 deaths in Ireland linked to second-hand smoke in 2023, UCC study finds
Ireland ranks fifth in the EU for second-hand smoke exposure, with 1.37 million people exposed in 2023, researchers say

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Man, 50s, dies following crash involving van on Cork’s Lee Road
Man, 50s, dies following crash involving van on Cork’s Lee Road
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses and camera footage as the scene remains closed for a technical examination

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Man, 60s, dies following four-vehicle crash in Tipperary
Man, 60s, dies following four-vehicle crash in Tipperary
The road is currently closed for gardaí to carry out a technical examination of the scene. Local diversions are in place

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Military accident
Cork traffic: Gardaí at the scene of serious collision
In traffic news, the N28 has started to see congestion build early on Tuesday morning between Shanbally and Carr's Hill. 

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

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