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Waterford Council refuses planning permission for major Kilmeaden data centre
Kilmeaden data centre plans rejected amid concerns over power demand and rural landscape
The proposed 203-megawatt development faced hundreds of objections, with the council also citing wastewater, flooding and village character concerns

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Gardaí investigate after woman in her 70s injured in Limerick car park incident
Gardaí investigate after woman in her 70s injured in Limerick car park incident
The woman was taken to University Hospital Limerick with non-life-threatening injuries following the incident on October 12

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

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Limerick boxer Lee Reeves begins physiotherapy at UHL
The 31-year-old was transferred to University Hospital Limerick to be closer to family after treatment in Dublin hospitals

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

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Garda Commissioner expects further arrests in Waterford arson investigation
Two people remain in custody as investigators pursue an organised crime group, while the justice minister urges cocaine users to consider the consequences

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Water running from tap into kitchen sink
Fears Ireland may be experiencing its first 'saltwater intrusion' after salt found in Kerry water supply
The North Kerry incident may be linked to prolonged drought conditions this year

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: mixed conditions with colder temperatures
Cork traffic and weather: mixed conditions with colder temperatures
It will be cooler than recent days with highest temperatures of 11C to 13C in light, occasionally moderate, northwesterly winds.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Waterford City house fire deaths
Families plagued by drug-related intimidation plan Leinster House protest
Families plan a Leinster House protest as new figures reveal rising drug-related arson attacks and intimidation cases across Ireland

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Waterford Council refuses planning permission for major Kilmeaden data centre
Waterford Council refuses planning permission for major Kilmeaden data centre
The proposal attracted hundreds of submissions and faced local opposition over its scale, infrastructure demands and potential environmental impact

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

'We’re only upsetting ourselves thinking we can stop them': Glen locals wary of new prison plans
'We’re only upsetting ourselves thinking we can stop them': Glen locals wary of new prison plans
Proposal by justice minister Jim O’Callaghan to demolish derelict old Cork Prison to make way for two new prison facilities on the site — one for 230 men and the other for 100 women

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Bus parking in Cork tourist town causing 'carnage'
Bus parking in Cork tourist town causing 'carnage'
Officials hope to locate designated spaces for coaches which don’t cause traffic issues and make it safer for passengers

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Gardaí investigate discovery of historical human remains at Limerick cemetery
Gardaí investigate discovery of historical human remains at Limerick cemetery
The remains, believed to date to the mid-19th century, may have been moved accidentally during excavation work at another cemetery

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

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Limerick boxer Lee Reeves transferred to UHL after major operation
The 31-year-old remains unconscious following surgery, as a 30-day running challenge helps raise funds for his recovery and family

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Funeral details announced for Waterford arson attack victims as man and woman arrested
Funeral details announced for Waterford arson attack victims as man and woman arrested
The arrests come as it has been confirmed the victims will be buried on Monday

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Government visa policy having 'material impact' on UCC finances
Government visa policy having 'material impact' on UCC finances
The Oireachtas committee on further and higher education heard that student numbers have grown by more than 50% since 2008, but that State funding per student is 34% less now in real terms than in 2008

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

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Waterford family murder: Drug debt intimidation a 'scourge' on communities, says minister
What happened in Waterford this week was not an isolated incident and many families are the victims of drug-related intimidation, says Helen McEntee

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Waterford City house fire deaths
Waterford family murder: Manhunt under way after fatal Birchwood estate arson attack
Two children remain critically ill after the suspected petrol-bomb attack, as gardaí search properties and appeal for information

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Council to consider retrofitting more accessible public toilets across West Cork
Council to consider retrofitting more accessible public toilets across West Cork
Stoma-friendly facilities can include a shelf, hooks, a mirror and a suitable disposal bin within a cubicle

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

'Big boots to fill': Clonakilty Courts Service welcomes new manager
'Big boots to fill': Clonakilty Courts Service welcomes new manager
The new manager of the Clonakilty Courts Service Office is known for his love of playing guitar

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Cork family celebrates €3.6m Lotto win after grass-cutting plans are abandoned
Cork family celebrates €3.6m Lotto win after grass-cutting plans are abandoned
A Cork syndicate plans family celebrations and extra holidays, while a Wexford player is urged to claim a €500,000 EuroMillions Plus prize

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Collision leading to N25 queues, wet start to Thursday 
Cork traffic and weather: Collision leading to N25 queues, wet start to Thursday 
There has been reports of a collision between Youghal and Killeagh, with motorists advised to take care on approach

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Waterford family's deaths in fire 'due to a €20k drug debt’
Waterford family's deaths in fire 'due to a €20k drug debt’
One of Philip English's sons stated that the fire bombing was due to a drug debt as gardaí said their investigation is 'intense in nature and very active'

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Waterford City house fire deaths
Waterford murders: Bishop Phonsie Cullinan and Fr Gerry Chestnutt lead vigil for family
Fr Chestnutt said: 'The person responsible for this has to have the courage now to stand up and admit what you did and face the consequence'

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Teachers’ strike: School staff warn there is ‘not much left to give’ amid pay dispute
Teachers’ strike: School staff warn there is ‘not much left to give’ amid pay dispute
Teachers, principals and special needs assistants cite rising living costs, classroom pressures and stalled pay negotiations as they warn further action may follow

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Campaign group applies to challenge Blackpool flood relief scheme
Campaign group applies to challenge Blackpool flood relief scheme
Save Our Bride Otters says the plans to cover over the river will permanently destroy the habitat for fish, birds, bats and otters while severing the community’s connection to its industrial history

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

‘The rent for a family of four is €2,500 — how can a nurse afford that?’
‘The rent for a family of four is €2,500 — how can a nurse afford that?’
Firefighters, healthcare staff, university workers and other public-sector employees say rising bills and stalled pay negotiations have left them struggling

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Overhanging roadside trees in West Cork putting council workers 'in danger' during winter storms
Overhanging roadside trees in West Cork putting council workers 'in danger' during winter storms
Councillors said it was the responsibility of landowners to take action to remove dangerous overhanging trees and branches

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Limerick hospital staff say rising living costs make Government pay offer inadequate
Limerick hospital staff say rising living costs make Government pay offer inadequate
SIPTU, INMO and Fórsa representatives say inflation, commuting costs, high rents and staffing pressures are adding to workers’ financial strain.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Waterford City house fire deaths
Waterford family murders: Number of vehicles and electronic devices seized by gardaí
Philip and Kim English died alongside their sons Callum and Jayden in the attack on their home at the Birchwood estate

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

HSE official 'horrified' that council has never carried out air pollution monitoring in gridlocked Cork town
HSE official 'horrified' that council has never carried out air pollution monitoring in gridlocked Cork town
Council director of services said recent assessment of traffic and air quality has been carried out by team designing proposed upgrade of the N20 road to motorway status

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Rain due for the evening with highs of 14C to 16C
Cork traffic and weather: Rain due for the evening with highs of 14C to 16C
There will be disruptions to Met Éireann's website on Wednesday due to industrial action

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Waterford family murders: Gardaí raid homes after firebomb attack that killed four
Waterford family murders: Gardaí raid homes after firebomb attack that killed four
The investigation follows a series of incidents that reportedly left the family fearing for their safety, while tributes and fundraising continue

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

'I will never forget it': Neighbours describe horror of Waterford arson attack as children named 
'I will never forget it': Neighbours describe horror of Waterford arson attack as children named 
'It’s a sound that has just shocked me — people screaming for their lives inside a burning house.'

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Surveillance cameras in the city
Concerns GDPR issues hindering installation of CCTV in Cork communities 
Councillors say communities are demanding greater CCTV coverage following a series of anti-social incidents, but concerns remain data protection issues are slowing progress

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Nurse cleaning hospital ward
Food restrictions leave children at short-staffed Cork mental health unit ‘very hungry’, report finds
Residents at the Eist Linn in-patient unit in Bessborough told inspectors they faced strict limits on food and wanted greater access to snacks, while the service continued to grapple with significant staffing shortages

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

As it happened: Gardaí launch murder probe as couple killed in Waterford arson attack named
As it happened: Gardaí launch murder probe as couple killed in Waterford arson attack named
Two other children remain in critical condition as Gardaí investigate a possible drug debt connection and previous incidents at the property

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Waterford arson attack: Gardaí investigate possible link to drug debt after four deaths
Waterford arson attack: Gardaí investigate possible link to drug debt after four deaths
Two other children remain critically ill as investigators examine information about a debt allegedly taken on by their father

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Pressure mounts for safety fix at busy junction in Clonakilty
Pressure mounts for safety fix at busy junction in Clonakilty
West Cork Municipal District heard a wheelchair user living nearby faced difficulty crossing the road

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Birchwood estate fatal house fire
Waterford house fire: Two adults and two children dead as two other children critically injured
Emergency services remain at the scene in Birchwood as local representatives pay tribute to the victims and a support hub opens for residents

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Mostly dry and clear conditions ahead of heavy rain later this week
Cork traffic and weather: Mostly dry and clear conditions ahead of heavy rain later this week
In traffic news, the M8 is once again seeing some delays as traffic comes in southbound to the Dunkettle Interchange

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Justice minister to meet with local residents ahead of planned extension of Cork Prison
Justice minister to meet with local residents ahead of planned extension of Cork Prison
One local resident said she wanted to meet the minister in her home so he could see how her family life was being impacted by living next door to the current prison, with her garden walls being used by people to throw drugs into the prison yard

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Cork survivor of George Gibney: 'I knew I was telling the truth'
Cork survivor of George Gibney: 'I knew I was telling the truth'
Gibney, a former Irish Olympic swimming coach, was convicted of 39 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape following a trial earlier this year

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Eight of 10 Cork City Council road projects cost total of €3m over budget
Eight of 10 Cork City Council road projects cost total of €3m over budget
The exceptions were Innishmore active travel scheme in Ballincollig, which came in about €4,400 under budget, and the Parnell Bridge works which was exactly on budget

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

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Limerick faces traffic restrictions as EU ministers gather for two-day meeting
The events begin this Monday with a gala dinner at Adare Manor to take place in the evening and will continue until Tuesday evening

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Annals of Inisfallen island in Kerry dating back to 12th century on loan to UCC from University of Oxford
Annals of Inisfallen island in Kerry dating back to 12th century on loan to UCC from University of Oxford
Records of medieval life on the island, which has yet to be excavated, on display at the Glucksman Gallery this month

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

MTU researchers and Defence Forces nullify simulated cyberattack on Irish port in exercise
MTU researchers and Defence Forces nullify simulated cyberattack on Irish port in exercise
Hybrid warfare has become an increasingly effective tool to wreak havoc, with cyberattacks now capable of quickly paralysing critical infrastructure

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Heavy rain set to hit as delays build on key routes
Cork traffic and weather: Heavy rain set to hit as delays build on key routes
In traffic updates, parts of the Dunkettle Interchange have started to see delays, especially at the M8 going southbound into the city 

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

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