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Free age-friendly expo in Millstreet to offer advice and support for older people
Free age-friendly expo in Millstreet to offer advice and support for older people
The free event will feature workshops and local service providers promoting positive ageing, independence and community participation

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Cork heavyweight boxing legend Mick Jordan to be honoured in Fermoy
Cork heavyweight boxing legend Mick Jordan to be honoured in Fermoy
The former Irish heavyweight champion also made his mark in handball and became a familiar figure on Fermoy nightclub doors

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

One man dead and another injured in suspected stabbing at Tralee IPAS centre
One man dead and another injured in suspected stabbing at Tralee IPAS centre
A man in his late 40s is being detained as gardaí investigate the early morning incident at the Ballymullen centre

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Road Markings: Dividing Line
Cork County Council trials new approach to road markings amid delays with contractors
Trials of pre-formed and cold-applied markings could give local teams more flexibility to renew crossings, junctions and disabled parking bays

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Cork County Council paid €655,000 tax on undeveloped housing land in 2025
Cork County Council paid €655,000 tax on undeveloped housing land in 2025
The liability covered 11 residentially zoned sites, including lands in Kinsale, Carrigaline and the planned Water-Rock expansion in Midleton

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Launch of three Women's Health Fund projects
Hiqa to carry out fresh assessment of CUH after safety concerns
An additional Hiqa review of Cork University Hospital is to be carried out amid concerns over staffing and patient safety, although consultants continue to seek a separate independent inquiry

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Garda stock
Gardaí investigate allegations of rape and coercion against prominent Kerry man
The man’s wife has alleged she was raped and coerced into attending sex parties involving cocaine, according to reports

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Cork weather and traffic: Delays on N28, sunny spells forecast for Halloween weekend 
Cork weather and traffic: Delays on N28, sunny spells forecast for Halloween weekend 
Trick or treaters can expect mild and mainly dry weather 

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

'I sent a message into the group chat, and it just erupted': Cork Lotto syndicate wins €5.6m
'I sent a message into the group chat, and it just erupted': Cork Lotto syndicate wins €5.6m
The group claimed the jackpot prize after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket during a shopping trip in Mahon Point

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Winter Flu Stock
Hospital overcrowding crisis: Almost 100 patients wait more than 24 hours on trolleys
HSE figures show 720 patients awaiting beds nationwide, while Cork University Hospital faces staffing delays and pressure to open 21 additional beds

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Kerry man on mother's dementia diagnosis at age 50: 'I’d tell her I love her and she’s an inspiration'
Kerry man on mother's dementia diagnosis at age 50: 'I’d tell her I love her and she’s an inspiration'
The Alzheimer Europe Conference in Dublin also heard about the progress being made with the Irish Dementia Registry

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Waterford clock known by locals as a timekeeping 'embarrassment' set for €55k makeover
Waterford clock known by locals as a timekeeping 'embarrassment' set for €55k makeover
The timepiece has been in a state of disrepair for years, but the €55,000 e-tender will see works put in place to 'recondition and renew the clock dials, glass, and moving parts'

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Former Waterford school principal sentenced to four years for child sexual abuse
Former Waterford school principal sentenced to four years for child sexual abuse
The former principal was convicted of nine counts of indecent assault and has previous convictions for similar offences against children

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

TikTok removes account of Cork influencer after Instagram ban over harassment
TikTok removes account of Cork influencer after Instagram ban over harassment
Vladyslav Morhulets posted videos of interactions with members of the public, including vulnerable people, filmed using smart glasses

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

UL students warned anti-social behaviour may 'constitute a criminal offence' with 'consequences'
UL students warned anti-social behaviour may 'constitute a criminal offence' with 'consequences'
The University of Limerick warned students that incidents, such as the housewrecking earlier this month that went viral on social media, contravenes the student code of conduct

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Electric car plugged in outside house
EV charging cables stolen from two locations in Tipperary
The cables were taken from a Link Road car park and a business in Bohercrowe during overnight incidents on October 27 and 28

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Cork weather and traffic: Dry weather set for day as M8 sees delays
Cork weather and traffic: Dry weather set for day as M8 sees delays
Dry weather will dominate much of Thursday, with a mix of cloud and some bright or sunny spells, and highs of 12C to 14C.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Cork County Council to explore funding first section of Bantry bypass
Cork County Council to explore funding first section of Bantry bypass
Officials will approach the Department of Transport about advancing a section from Newtown to Hospital Cross that already has planning approval

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Blue lights on the roof of a Garda Siochana Irish police car
Woman (80s) dies following fatal road collision in Tipperary
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene in Cashel

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Petition supporting Domino service to be handed into Cork University Maternity Hospital
Petition supporting Domino service to be handed into Cork University Maternity Hospital
The midwife-led service was used by around 400 women annually

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after large quantity of cash stolen in Cork burglary
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after large quantity of cash stolen in Cork burglary
Investigators are seeking information and camera footage from anyone who was in the area around Johnstown on Thursday morning

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

'Digging up 60km of very busy streets' in Cork City needed to fix wastewater treatment system
'Digging up 60km of very busy streets' in Cork City needed to fix wastewater treatment system
Uisce Éireann told the Public Accounts Committee it would cost 'roughly €2 billion to fix the network in Cork City today'

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Former De La Salle school principal Con Desmond found guilty of sexually abusing pupil
Former De La Salle school principal Con Desmond found guilty of sexually abusing pupil
The jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts after hearing how the abuse continued for more than two years before the victim fought back

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

First refurbished homes under Limerick mayor's plans could be ready early next year
First refurbished homes under Limerick mayor's plans could be ready early next year
Limerick mayor John Moran said a proposed Abbeyfeale pilot would provide six refurbished homes at 'fair rents for people from the locked-out middle', if approvals are secured at both local and national level

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Tenancy Agreement
Tribunal rules landlord's move to raise elderly Cork woman's rent from €675 to €2,000 is invalid
The landlord observed that the €675 monthly rent was a very low rent and also claimed that only a pittance had been paid in rent over the years

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Cloudy conditions forecast with scattered showers 
Cork traffic and weather: Cloudy conditions forecast with scattered showers 
Highest temperatures of 13C to 15C with moderate to fresh south-westerly winds are expected.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Potential contamination issues closed CUH's newly-opened €90m surgical hub for a fortnight
Potential contamination issues closed CUH's newly-opened €90m surgical hub for a fortnight
The facility reopened on October 12 after failing environmental tests, but staffing and recruitment issues are limiting its activity

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Gardaí renew appeal for information on 2005 killing of Limerick man
Gardaí renew appeal for information on 2005 killing of Limerick man
In the 21 years since the killing of David Nunan, gardaí have arrested 17 people in connection with the murder investigation.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Cork influencer's Meta glasses video of young woman's medical emergency removed by TikTok
Instagram removes account of Cork-based influencer 'Rendy Vlad'
Meta, Instagram's parent company, said it had removed the account of Cork-based Ukrainian-born influencer Vladyslav Morhulets, known online as Rendy Vlad.

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'Limerick version of The Polar Express': Council's use of AI to promote Christmas events criticised
'Limerick version of The Polar Express': Council's use of AI to promote Christmas events criticised
The Limerick Festivals and Events team shared the video on social media and closed off the comments section after receiving backlash from the public

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Unrecognizable female gynocologist looking at a mammogram at the hospital
BreastCheck unit will not be withdrawn from Clare
The National Screening Service confirmed the Ennis unit is a mobile facility that operates on a rotating basis and will return to Ennis when the next round of screening is due

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

More than 1,800 applications for just 85 cost-rental homes in Cork
More than 1,800 applications for just 85 cost-rental homes in Cork
One cost-rental scheme attracted more than 56 applicants for every home available

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Councillors in major Cork town reject 'inadequate' budget for 2027
Councillors in major Cork town reject 'inadequate' budget for 2027
Carrigaline councillors said allocated funding of €8m would not support infrastructure needed to serve the 5,000 new homes projected to be built over the next five years

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Garda lantern sign
Woman arrested after incident involving imitation firearm in Cork
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed that no injuries have been reported as a result of the incident

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Bandon community projects stalled by uncertainty over relief road route, meeting hears 
Bandon community projects stalled by uncertainty over relief road route, meeting hears 
The council’s director of services for roads and transport said he hoped to show council members the selected option before Christmas

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Met Éireann forecasts possible hail and thunder
Cork traffic and weather: Met Éireann forecasts possible hail and thunder
It will become cloudy and wet on Tuesday evening with outbreaks of rain, clearing to well scattered showers by morning.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

'He lost half his scrotum and a testicle': Cork surgeon warns of dangers of Halloween fireworks
'He lost half his scrotum and a testicle': Cork surgeon warns of dangers of Halloween fireworks
Ann McKenna, a consultant plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon at the Bon Secours Hospital in Cork, says young people can be left with life-altering injuries from bonfires and fireworks

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

More than 6% of Cork City buses did not run as planned in the first half of year
More than 6% of Cork City buses did not run as planned in the first half of year
Of the main city bus routes, the worst performing was the 208 from Lotabeg to Curraheen, with 13% of scheduled trips not operating in the first half of this year, followed by the 202 from Hollyhill to Mahon Point at 9%

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Cork's Brenda Dennehy tells her story of addiction and recovery in new book
Cork's Brenda Dennehy tells her story of addiction and recovery in new book
Ms Dennehy spoke to The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast about her new book 

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

'The south of Ireland needs this': Campaign urges stem cell transplant unit at CUH
'The south of Ireland needs this': Campaign urges stem cell transplant unit at CUH
The number of patients referred for cellular therapy from Cork and Kerry alone stood at 77 by the end of September 2026

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Man, 20s, arrested over Waterford family deaths released without charge
Man, 20s, arrested over Waterford family deaths released without charge
A garda statement on Monday said a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Cork County Council prepares to seek bids for Ilen Bridge scheme backed by €1m allocation
Cork County Council prepares to seek bids for Ilen Bridge scheme backed by €1m allocation
Alongside the road realignment, the scheme has been designed to incorporate construction methods intended to reduce its carbon footprint

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Bridge demolition advances €456m Cork road improvement project
Bridge demolition advances €456m Cork road improvement project
The works are part of the €456m M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy road, covering an 11km motorway from the N40 Bloomfield Interchange to Barnahely

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Man charged over death of Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor in Cork
Man charged over death of Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor in Cork
The man who has been charged will appear before a special sitting of Fermoy district court at 2.30pm on Monday afternoon

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Presence of endangered birds in two Cork villages to restrict flood prevention efforts
Presence of endangered birds in two Cork villages to restrict flood prevention efforts
While the mammal and aquatic reports are still pending, the draft bird survey is said to have identified significant ecological sensitivities

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Cork shop owners fear hike in commercial rates 'will cause more places to go out of business'
Cork shop owners fear hike in commercial rates 'will cause more places to go out of business'
Traders in Cork City spoke about their fears of a commercial rates hike at a time when cost-of-living pressures are already impacting consumer spending power

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

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