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Limerick fuel protesters undeterred by Defence Forces removal threat
Limerick fuel protesters undeterred by Defence Forces removal threat
Masted lights, blue barrel bins and a Portaloo were installed at the demonstrators’ base

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

'Something has to be done': Cork protesters determined to send a message on fuel prices
'Something has to be done': Cork protesters determined to send a message on fuel prices
As the day progressed, participant numbers grew with many existing protesters reaching out to friends and family to encourage them to join the blockade

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

A young woman smokes electronic cigarettes
'Vaping is disgusting': Number of vape shops in Limerick City 'hugely concerning', says minister 
On Limerick City's O’Connell St, signs on a new retail space due to open read: 'Coming soon. Relax, it’s not a coffee and vape shop'

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

West Cork buildings to see new life with €360,000 investment
West Cork buildings to see new life with €360,000 investment
The main aim of the fund is to facilitate large-scale conservation work on heritage structures which are deemed to be significant and in need of urgent support

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Taoiseach 'shows zero' respect' after using back entrance to avoid fuel protesters in Macroom 
Taoiseach 'shows zero' respect' after using back entrance to avoid fuel protesters in Macroom 
They said the reason why they are protesting against rising fuel costs is so families won’t have to pay €5 for a loaf of bread

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Panic buying and blockades leave Cork facing severe petrol and diesel shortages
Panic buying and blockades leave Cork facing severe petrol and diesel shortages
Whitegate blockade and panic buying leave Cork particularly exposed as fuel shortages spread across Munster and beyond

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Whitegate fuel protest grows as gardaí issue legal warning to demonstrators
Whitegate fuel protest grows as gardaí issue legal warning to demonstrators
Crowds gather at Whitegate refinery amid fuel protests, with Gardaí warning of enforcement and possible legal consequences

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Restoration of Cork City's fireman’s rest surges past €400,000
Restoration of Cork City's fireman’s rest surges past €400,000
The conservation work was completed last year, yet the structure already appears to be rusting

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

After 59 years, Baldy Barber's successor opens doors of his own premises
After 59 years, Baldy Barber's successor opens doors of his own premises
Donncha O’Connell went viral internationally, including on Fox News in the US, for cutting the hair of Evan O’Dwyer, a young boy who is non-verbal, in his mothers’ car

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Man charged after gardaí uncover illegal cockfighting operation in Tipperary
Man charged after gardaí uncover illegal cockfighting operation in Tipperary
Seven roosters and suspected fighting equipment seized during multi-agency operation targeting illegal animal cruelty activity in Tipperary

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

National school in large Cork town concerned about accommodating classes in next two years
National school in large Cork town concerned about accommodating classes in next two years
A site was identified in January 2023 and subsequently purchased in Janeville for Owenabue Educate Together, but it doesn’t appear on the list of projects prioritised to proceed in 2026 or 2027

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

stressed woman sitting on sofa at home
80% of women in Cork addiction services also have mental health conditions, study finds
Nearly half of the women reported at least one attempted suicide, while nearly four out of 10 said they had experienced domestic violence

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

The Almhouses, erected in 1610, in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland (Eire).
Cork council to seek 'alternative funding sources' to renovate historic alms houses in Youghal
Three of the five houses, known as Boyle’s Alms Houses, are occupied by county council tenants

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Fuel protests: Commuters still face chaos as major roads and bridges blocked 
Fuel protests: Commuters still face chaos as major roads and bridges blocked 
Slow-moving convoys disrupt major routes nationwide as protesters highlight fuel costs and motorists face significant delays

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Cork to get €13m funding for new fire station, with former Ballincollig station to become training centre
Cork to get €13m funding for new fire station, with former Ballincollig station to become training centre
Cork City and county to receive a total allocation of €19.4m, with €3.2m going to a new station in Dunmanway, and €3m for a new station in Mitchelstown, while Crosshaven fire station is to get a €250,000 refurbishment

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

'They're capable of so much': Cork support hub urges firms to employ people with intellectual disabilities
'They're capable of so much': Cork support hub urges firms to employ people with intellectual disabilities
Sandra Egan, who has an intellectual disability, has been working at flower shop Juniper Rose in Midleton thanks to Horizon’s hub in the East Cork town

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Man, 50s, dies in crash in north Cork
Man, 50s, dies in crash in north Cork
The man was the driver and sole occupant of the car involved

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Cork sports clubs find out about impact of changed Luas route day after Irish Examiner report
Cork sports clubs find out about impact of changed Luas route day after Irish Examiner report
Officers of both clubs have asked to see maps showing the precise revised route, the Transport Infrastructure Ireland has declined to do so

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Garda Covid-19 Checkpoint - N7 Motorway, Dublin
Tipp driver caught travelling at 138km/h in 50km/h zone in Easter crackdown
A total of 138 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs between Thursday morning and Monday

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Kerry Babies: Ex-detective says people should not forget 'brutality inflicted on Baby John' 
Kerry Babies: Ex-detective says people should not forget 'brutality inflicted on Baby John' 
Alan Bailey was speaking in the wake of a lengthy file being submitted to the DPP in recent days in relation to the child’s murder

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

'Teddy was a great guy': Cork woman to make final charity climb for late husband
'Teddy was a great guy': Cork woman to make final charity climb for late husband
Noreen Daly and supporters are making a final climb of Slievenamon in Co Tipperary in memory of her late husband Teddy Daly

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Council probe balcony safety after children's fall in Waterford
Council probe balcony safety after children's fall in Waterford
A report into the condition and safety of all balconies at Mount Suir Manor in Waterford City is expected in two weeks

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Cork council to create ‘step down’ housing projects for elderly and infirm residents
Cork council to create ‘step down’ housing projects for elderly and infirm residents
As well as building social housing to keep the elderly in the community, it would also free up larger houses for young families

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

'Moby Dick' novel signed by film cast donated to museum in Youghal
'Moby Dick' novel signed by film cast donated to museum in Youghal
The dozen or so signatures include those of director John Huston and of stars Leo Genn, Royal Dano, Friedrich von Ledebur, and Noel Purcell — and possibly the legendary Gregory Peck

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

AIB Press Photographer of the Year Award 2024
Get my flood warning system for free, inventor tells communities
Businessman Colin James' system was inspired by the tsunami early warning network in his native New Zealand

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Death announced of hospital reform campaigner James Johnston
Death announced of hospital reform campaigner James Johnston
Mr Johnston and his family had publicly campaigned for reform and change at UHL in the wake of his daughter Aoife’s death in December 2022 

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Kerry Babies: Gardaí submit file to DPP after 'extensive investigation'
Kerry Babies: Gardaí submit file to DPP after 'extensive investigation'
The infant was discovered on the beach at White Strand, Caherciveen on April 14 1984 with 28 stab wounds.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Naked truth: Cork performers strip away more than just clothes in bold new show
Naked truth: Cork performers strip away more than just clothes in bold new show
Performers in Cork strip back physically and emotionally in immersive show designed to challenge perceptions of nudity and connection

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Cork bus complaints surge past 2,700 as busiest routes hit by delays and cancellations
Cork bus complaints surge past 2,700 as busiest routes hit by delays and cancellations
Key Cork routes plagued by delays and cancellations as pressure mounts for urgent improvements to city’s bus network

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Planning board allows Dingle pub to keep outdoor dining area for two more years after appeal
Planning board allows Dingle pub to keep outdoor dining area for two more years after appeal
Kerry County Council wants operators to remove, or in some cases improve, the temporary developments outside pubs, cafes and restaurants

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Drunk driver crashed three times in one week but may avoid charges due to testing time limit
Drunk driver crashed three times in one week but may avoid charges due to testing time limit
Medical and policing experts warn current laws hinder prosecutions as alcohol-related crashes continue to place growing strain on emergency services

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Cork Luas preferred route to be unveiled with major changes later this month
Cork Luas preferred route to be unveiled with major changes later this month
Revised Cork light rail route expected to include western extension and changes in Bishopstown ahead of public consultation

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Cork influencer's Meta glasses video of young woman's medical emergency removed by TikTok
Cork influencer's Meta glasses video of young woman's medical emergency removed by TikTok
Munster Technological University student filmed young woman receiving medical attention from emergency services in Cork City that TikTok said violated its rules around adult sexual abuse

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

'Prayers are working’: Sedation gradually reduced for Scarlett Faulkner as doctors assess brain function
'Prayers are working’: Sedation gradually reduced for Scarlett Faulkner as doctors assess brain function
Family of young mother critically injured in Tipperary assault say reduced sedation marks hopeful step in recovery process

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Close up hand of Asian Senior elderly disabled man patient walk slowly with walker at nursing home. Older handicapped male have
INMO raises concerns as Killarney nursing home remains closed past opening date
It is one of seven announced in 2022 to be built by a joint venture company, Equisisk, for the HSE with 530 beds by 2024. None are open

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Fatal Cork crash may lead to reform of laws on intoxicated driving
Fatal Cork crash may lead to reform of laws on intoxicated driving
Cork sergeant wants to extend window for taking sample from a suspected intoxicated driver from three hours to five, giving gardaí more time to obtain evidence after a crash

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Cork Luas route change could see homes and sports grounds compulsorily purchased
Cork Luas route change could see homes and sports grounds compulsorily purchased
Proposed changes to Cork’s light rail route could affect housing estates and sports clubs, sparking concern among local representatives

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Teenager and man injured in overnight shooting in Limerick
Teenager and man injured in overnight shooting in Limerick
Gardaí probe early-morning firearm incident in Garryowen that left two people injured with non-life-threatening wounds

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Brothers who drowned while fishing in Clare named locally
Fundraiser launched to repatriate brothers who drowned off Clare coast
Hundreds attend Limerick vigil as funds raised to return brothers’ bodies to Afghanistan after tragic Clare fishing accident

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Cork City Futures Group 'a pointless exercise' without funding to back it, says councillor
Cork City Futures Group 'a pointless exercise' without funding to back it, says councillor
Among its aims are maximising Cork City’s potential as a university city, and considering how Cork City’s arts and culture offering could be strengthened

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Garda inscription on a police jacket from Ireland
Man smashes windows of Macroom home before fleeing scene
Gardaí are trying to track down a man who they believe smashed the windows of a home in Macroom before leaving the area. At approximately 11.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Military accident
Woman (70s) seriously injured after being struck by bus in Cork city centre
A woman in her seventies was seriously injured after being struck by a bus on Patrick St in Cork on Wednesday afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted shortly after 2.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Law concept - Open law book with a wooden judges gavel on table in a courtroom or law enforcement office isolated on white backg
High Court dismisses challenge seeking to quash permission for Kerry power plant
Judicial review challenge was brought by Friends of the Irish Environment

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Brothers who drowned while fishing in Clare named locally
Brothers who drowned while fishing in Clare named locally
Limerick community in mourning after two brothers, originally from Afghanistan, die in fishing tragedy off Clare coast

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Appointments missed and letters gone astray but An Post denies Cork service 'in meltdown'
Appointments missed and letters gone astray but An Post denies Cork service 'in meltdown'
'Elderly person sent important application form containing sensitive personal details by registered post, only to be informed that it has been lost'

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Limerick chief councillor hits back after alleged 'demeaning' comment by mayor in meeting 
Limerick chief councillor hits back after alleged 'demeaning' comment by mayor in meeting 
Catherine Slattery demanded but did not receive an apology after alleged comment made by mayor John Moran

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

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