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Man arrested after stabbing at Cobh business
A man has been arrested after an alleged stabbing at a business in Cobh. The victim, a man in his 50s, was rushed to hospital following the alleged attack yesterday evening in the east Cork coastal town.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

Grand day out at Fountainstown — but some sun-lovers concerned about climate change too
Grand day out at Fountainstown — but some sun-lovers concerned about climate change too
A lively sea breeze kept beachgoers pleasantly cool on the hottest day of the year so far

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

'Heartbreaking': Minister urged to help after Limerick school closure leaves 250 students 'in the dark'
'Heartbreaking': Minister urged to help after Limerick school closure leaves 250 students 'in the dark'
Meanwhile, over 300 others have already paid fees to attend the language school, but have yet to arrive in the country

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

A Waterford oyster industry is on the brink of collapse
A Waterford oyster industry is on the brink of collapse
The oyster farm covers 60 hectares in Dungarvan Bay, and it's a mystery as to why the oysters are dying

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

'May you ride free now': Family remember West Cork show jumper Shane Dalton, 29
'May you ride free now': Family remember West Cork show jumper Shane Dalton, 29
Hundreds of mourners gather in Rosscarbery to pay tribute at funeral of champion show jumper, who passed away last week

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Children Boarding a School Bus on a Rainy Day With Backpacks
29 Waterford students without place on school bus service 
The secondary school students paid on time but did not receive a ticket due to capacity issues, according to Bus Éireann

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Survivors to hold vigil to ensure children buried in Bessborough 'are not forgotten'
Survivors to hold vigil to ensure children buried in Bessborough 'are not forgotten'
Organisers of Saturday’s vigil say members of the public are welcome to attend in a 'spirit of respect and reflection'

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Council receives number of submissions for Cork event centre
Council receives number of submissions for Cork event centre
Shortlisting of projects to take place after return date for proposals to develop the site expired on June 23

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Glastonbury Festival 2025
Sign interpreter assigned for Lewis Capaldi concert in Limerick after fans ask for accessibility
Since February, Sarah O’Neill and her family have been asking organisers for an Irish Sign Language interpreter for Lewis Capaldi's Thomond Park on Friday

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Ukrainian families have 'nowhere to go' after being told to leave Trabolgan accommodation
Ukrainian families have 'nowhere to go' after being told to leave Trabolgan accommodation
'Every day I search for rental accommodation, but we face obstacle after obstacle,' says mother of two

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Essex-based cyclist travelling around Ireland to raise money for Irish groups in Britain 
Essex-based cyclist travelling around Ireland to raise money for Irish groups in Britain 
Departing from Rosslare, Aidan Spence's route will take him through Waterford before continuing on to Cork, Kerry, Clare and Limerick

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

€9m worth of oysters found dead in Waterford – it's a mystery as to why
€9m worth of oysters found dead in Waterford – it's a mystery as to why
The public is being asked to report anything unusual in the water, with fears more oysters could perish 

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Pupil designs logo to help tackle health inequalities in Limerick
Pupil designs logo to help tackle health inequalities in Limerick
The Health Equity Region aims to tackle child poverty in Limerick

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Tributes after death of 108-year-old Cork nun Sr Colette Hickey, who was Ireland's oldest woman
Tributes after death of 108-year-old Cork nun Sr Colette Hickey, who was Ireland's oldest woman
Sr Colette joined the Good Shepherd Sisters over 90 years ago at the age of 17, and founded Edel House in 1972. She become Ireland's oldest living person just weeks ago

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Military accident
Man, 20s, dies in early morning crash in Co Kerry
The incident happened at around 2.20am on the N72 near Calfmount, Barraduff

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Government agrees to proceed with Cork docklands redevelopment despite rising cost
Government agrees to proceed with Cork docklands redevelopment despite rising cost
It is the country’s largest urban regeneration project and is expected to be fully completed by 2038

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

'Do Cork people not care?' Catherine Corless calls on people to fight Bessborough development
'Do Cork people not care?' Catherine Corless calls on people to fight Bessborough development
'Do Cork people not care? All those little children and young babies. And does the church not care?'

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Dig at Waterford Viking site sees archaeologists find a host of artefacts
Dig at Waterford Viking site sees archaeologists find a host of artefacts
Archaeologists find a range of artefacts from a belt strap to a silver coin that originated in Iraq and share plans to re-create the historic site 

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Emergency Department
'She was in so much pain': Waterford woman, 70s, left waiting three hours for ambulance
In the end, the fire service ended up helping the woman

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Public toilets in busy West Cork village 'way beyond needing an upgrade'
Public toilets in busy West Cork village 'way beyond needing an upgrade'
Recent inspection of Ballydehob's public toilets identified a number of problems, including a slippery floor during wet weather, and a door design that allows wind and rain into the building

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Woman kicked down stairs, pinned to a bed, and held against her will in Waterford
Woman kicked down stairs, pinned to a bed, and held against her will in Waterford
Thomas Connors, of 58 O'Connell Street, Waterford City was facing two counts of assault contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act and a further charge of false imprisonment

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Two men charged as Garda injured after patrol car rammed in Cork City
Two men charged as Garda injured after patrol car rammed in Cork City
A female garda was injured during the incident and taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Road Markings: Dividing Line
Tourists in West Cork 'darting out onto main roads' because of faded road markings
Danny Collins says Cork County Council should explore purchasing its own road-marking truck in partnership with Kerry County Council

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

'An endlessly kind, humble, and talented young man': Tributes after death of Cork show jumper
'An endlessly kind, humble, and talented young man': Tributes after death of Cork show jumper
A well-known figure in Irish show jumping, Shane Dalton, 29, enjoyed success at national and international level during his career.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

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Garda injured after patrol car rammed in Glanmire
Two men have been arrested after a stolen vehicle struck a patrol car at an industrial estate, leaving a garda hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

'There is going to be a major accident': Calls for traffic calming on Bantry’s unofficial bypass
'There is going to be a major accident': Calls for traffic calming on Bantry’s unofficial bypass
Councillor said residents had repeatedly raised concerns about speeding and dangerous parking conditions along the route, where many children walk to school

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Shadow of notorious predator hovers over the election of the new mayor of Waterford city
Shadow of notorious predator hovers over the election of the new mayor of Waterford city
The shadow of one of the most notorious predators in the Irish state hovered over the election of the new Mayor of Waterford City.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Waterford basks in sunshine as runners take to streets for Viking Marathon 
Waterford basks in sunshine as runners take to streets for Viking Marathon 
On the longest day of the year, Waterford basked in the heat and an atmosphere of celebration, achievement and community spirit at the weekend as a record-breaking 5,200 participants took part in the largest WLR Waterford Viking Marathon in the ...

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Ciaran O'Lionaird celebrate taking bronze in the Men's 3000m Final 2/3/2013
Olympian Ciarán Ó Lionáird to be laid to rest in Cork 
The 38-year-old athlete was found dead in a hotel in Vancouver in Canada on June 9

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Motorcyclist, 40s, dies following crash involving car in Co Cork
Motorcyclist, 40s, dies following crash involving car in Co Cork
The incident happened at around 1.40pm on the N73 near Mitchelstown

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Carrigaline amenities ‘not keeping pace’ with plans for 5,000 new homes
Carrigaline amenities ‘not keeping pace’ with plans for 5,000 new homes
Elected members warn recreational infrastructure must keep pace with major population and housing growth

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Cork fundraiser will honour Siege of Jadotville soldiers
Cork fundraiser will honour Siege of Jadotville soldiers
'Jadotville Remembered' aims to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of Irish soldiers who served in the Congo in the 1960s

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Huge crowds, giant white cows, and vintage charm: Cork Summer Show remains a firm favourite
Huge crowds, giant white cows, and vintage charm: Cork Summer Show remains a firm favourite
City dwellers can read about food production, but meeting farmers and seeing animals, equipment, and techniques up close makes that knowledge real

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Funeral mass of Noreen Daly hears of 'incredible life' of 'amazing woman'
Funeral mass of Noreen Daly hears of 'incredible life' of 'amazing woman'
Noreen 'had an enormous enthusiasm for education and helped countless students reach their potential'

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Limerick 'superblock' street trial to entice footfall and community activity
Limerick 'superblock' street trial to entice footfall and community activity
The measures are designed to prioritise pedestrians, cyclists and public transport, as well as local access

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Council-run allotments could allow Cork residents to grow their own food
Council-run allotments could allow Cork residents to grow their own food
New development plan could include community growing spaces aimed at improving food security and wellbeing

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Rathcormac residents ‘sick of’ lorries creating road safety hazards, councillors told
Rathcormac residents ‘sick of’ lorries creating road safety hazards, councillors told
Safety concerns raised over long-term lorry parking and school drop-off access in north Cork communities

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Graduation Ceremony, Garda College, Templemore
Garda HQ concerned as pipe bomb found outside Cork home of Ipas accommodation developer
The viable device was found in the driveway of a house in Bandon on Thursday night, sparking an evacuation

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Eight CUH doctors demand HSE action to mitigate 'risk of preventable paediatric deaths'
Eight CUH doctors demand HSE action to mitigate 'risk of preventable paediatric deaths'
Cork University Hospital clinical directors co-sign letter criticising issues including shortages in children’s care and outpatient plans

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

CUH consultants warn of risks to children's services amid delays and staffing shortages
CUH consultants warn of risks to children's services amid delays and staffing shortages
Senior clinicians cite treatment delays, staffing gaps and infrastructure concerns in correspondence to health chiefs

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

West Cork population set to grow by 20% as council plans major housing expansion
West Cork population set to grow by 20% as council plans major housing expansion
Housing, infrastructure and transport planning will be shaped by significant population growth forecasts across the region

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Could a €1,400 fee price mobile food and sauna businesses out of rural Cork?
Could a €1,400 fee price mobile food and sauna businesses out of rural Cork?
Mobile traders fear new licensing costs could threaten services, while some operators welcome greater certainty

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Cork's new Lord Mayor sums up his philosophy in two words: 'Be sound'
Cork's new Lord Mayor sums up his philosophy in two words: 'Be sound'
Fine Gael councillor Damian Boylan is the 16th past pupil of the North Monastery to serve as lord mayor, among them Tomás Mac Curtain and Terence MacSwiney

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Bandon suspected pipe bomb was at home of man who develops Ipas accommodation 
Bandon suspected pipe bomb was at home of man who develops Ipas accommodation 
No one was in the targeted home at the time. Neighbours were evacuated around 7pm on Thursday evening but were permitted to return at 10pm

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

'The first place that made me feel safe': Sex abuse survivor praises Cork SATU on its 25th anniversary
'The first place that made me feel safe': Sex abuse survivor praises Cork SATU on its 25th anniversary
Janet — not her real name — moved people to tears today as she spoke candidly about her experience as a service user with the Cork Sexual Assault Treatment Unit

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Cork residents welcome Manna decision to pause drone deliveries in Ireland
Cork residents welcome Manna decision to pause drone deliveries in Ireland
Campaigners say noise, privacy and planning concerns remain despite the company's decision to suspend operations

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

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