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Cork community groups could get public liability insurance through IPB
Cork community groups could get public liability insurance through IPB
Rising insurance costs have put pressure on voluntary groups, with IPB now engaging with Cork County Council over extending cover

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

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Public urged to be vigilant after capture of deadly Asian hornet in Cork
Sighting of single Asian hornet in Ringaskiddy triggered 'a rapid response plan' that was led by the National Parks and Wildlife Services

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Funeral details announced for Limerick teenager killed in Listowel hit-and-run
Funeral details announced for Limerick teenager killed in Listowel hit-and-run
Rory O’Connor had celebrated his 17th birthday the day before he was struck by a van in Listowel

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Multiple weather warnings in place including for Cork, Kerry and Waterford
Multiple weather warnings in place including for Cork, Kerry and Waterford
Cork City Council said it is predicting localised surface flooding at high tide on Tuesday on a number of low-lying city centre quays including Wandesford Quay, Lavitt's Quay, Union Quay, Kyrl's Quay and South Terrace.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Graduation! Cap, motarboard and tassel with dilploma on desk. Education.
Graduation ceremonies postponed at Mary Immaculate College due to industrial action
In an email, the college announced to students that their graduation ceremonies would be deferred to the spring semester due to industrial action by public service unions. MIC said the decision had "not been taken lightly". 

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

State-of-the-art surgical hub opens at CUH but concerns remain over hospital staffing levels 
State-of-the-art surgical hub opens at CUH but concerns remain over hospital staffing levels 
Labour Party senator Laura Harmon said she was “sceptical” about Government launches of new facilities before full staffing was in place.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Difficult travelling conditions expected with rain and wind warnings 
Cork traffic and weather: Difficult travelling conditions expected with rain and wind warnings 
"Cork City Council is closely monitoring the situation and will have crews on standby to respond as required," a council spokesperson said. 

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

RTÉ Cork takes step towards new One Albert Quay home as broadcaster plans relocation
RTÉ Cork takes step towards new One Albert Quay home as broadcaster plans relocation
The broadcaster is negotiating with the owner of a ground-floor premises as it plans an expanded Cork production centre

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

MTU outlines measures which have 'strengthened' cybersecurity
MTU outlines measures which have 'strengthened' cybersecurity
MTU was hit by a significant ransomware attack in February 2023, paralysing much of its IT systems

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Local group threatens to sue Limerick council following Halloween funding dispute
Local group threatens to sue Limerick council following Halloween funding dispute
Lumen Theatre sent a cease-and-desist letter to the council after withdrawing from the annual Halloween parade

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

'Special twist' on Oktoberfest announced as part of Halloween celebrations in Limerick
'Special twist' on Oktoberfest announced as part of Halloween celebrations in Limerick
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran said: “Following the success of the first year of Limerick’s participation in Fáilte Ireland’s three-year Home of Halloween initiative, a huge amount of work has been taking place behind the scenes to build on that momentum and create an even more exciting Halloween experience for 2026.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Cork could net €18.5m annually from €5-a-night tourist levy, study finds
Cork could net €18.5m annually from €5-a-night tourist levy, study finds
Tax could generate an estimated €20.8m for Kerry council, €8.2m in Galway County, and €5.7m in Waterford

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Yellow warnings for rain and wind to come into effect on Tuesday 
Cork traffic and weather: Yellow warnings for rain and wind to come into effect on Tuesday 
The wind warning for Cork and Kerry comes into effect at 1pm on Tuesday. 

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

'Horrific' experience as musician stopped from boarding flights at Cork Airport
'Horrific' experience as musician stopped from boarding flights at Cork Airport
Professional travelling with two instruments had to reschedule via Dublin, costing him an extra €1,060

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Young Scientist winner wins Special Jury Award at European contest
Young Scientist winner wins Special Jury Award at European contest
Using AI, Aoibheann Daly's project aims to help doctors diagnose and treat brain cancer and improve patient care.

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Drugs worth €323,000 seized and man, 20s, arrested in Cork
Drugs worth €323,000 seized and man, 20s, arrested in Cork
Cannabis worth €323,000 has been seized and a man in his 20s has been arrested in Cork.

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

The cases are still coming — but West Cork solicitors say they cannot finish them
The cases are still coming — but West Cork solicitors say they cannot finish them
Solicitors say criminal cases are piling up as a dispute over a new flat-fee legal aid system continues

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

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Man arrested after teenage boy dies in hit-and-run near Listowel in Kerry
A man in his 30s is being detained after a van struck the teenager and failed to remain at the scene

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Campaign to save old Cork Prison supported by Terence MacSwiney's grandson
Campaign to save old Cork Prison supported by Terence MacSwiney's grandson
Plans to demolish the former jail to build two new prison facilities stand opposed by local residents and campaigners

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Cork business owner says staff ‘no longer feel safe’ amid calls for more garda patrols
Cork business owner says staff ‘no longer feel safe’ amid calls for more garda patrols
House of Nails owner says staff have faced repeated anti-social behaviour and wants increased patrols around Bishop Lucey Park

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Permission granted for controversial Rhebogue homes purchased by UL for over €12m
Permission granted for controversial Rhebogue homes purchased by UL for over €12m
University of Limerick was accused of 'throwing money around like confetti'

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

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Warning 'curtailed' CCTV in Limerick could delay criminal investigations
Councillors warned minister 'consequences will rest' with the Government if funding for the system continued to be reduced

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Three arrested after man, 20, assaulted in Kerry
Three arrested after man, 20, assaulted in Kerry
The incident happened in The Square in Listowel between 8.15pm and 9.15pm on Thursday

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Cork weather and traffic: Rain and sunny spells expected with highs of up to 17C
Cork weather and traffic: Rain and sunny spells expected with highs of up to 17C
Saturday will start off dry and bright with a mix of sunny spells and isolated showers which will become more frequent in the northwest of the province later

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Cork County Council mistakenly bought property for social housing — in Limerick
Cork County Council mistakenly bought property for social housing — in Limerick
A property bought by Cork County Council is expected to be transferred to Limerick council for allocation to a local family

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Three Cork hospitals well above HSE targets on staff absence rates
Three Cork hospitals well above HSE targets on staff absence rates
New figures show only one Cork hospital met the HSE's 4% absence target, with rates reaching as high as 8% at Mallow General Hospital

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

'It is all going towards my rent': MTU students walk out on lectures in protest at cost of living
'It is all going towards my rent': MTU students walk out on lectures in protest at cost of living
'You’re looking at students spending anywhere from €14,000 a year to an excess of €16,000 a year to attend and survive in university'

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

'Enchanting' Waterford home of much-loved publican hits the market for €649,000
'Enchanting' Waterford home of much-loved publican hits the market for €649,000
The late Geoff Power established his pub as a haven for Waterford's creative community, a title it keeps to this day

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Completing second phase of Bandon bypass 'particularly challenging'
Completing second phase of Bandon bypass 'particularly challenging'
Councillors warned amid concerns that traffic congestion in the Cork town is worsening

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

New Cork nursing home beds among 230 public places expected this year
New Cork nursing home beds among 230 public places expected this year
Kieran O’Donnell said nine public nursing home facilities will be announced or opened this year amid ongoing sector concerns

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Kerry €1m lotto winner didn't realise winning ticket was in glovebox
Kerry €1m lotto winner didn't realise winning ticket was in glovebox
"I heard there had been a win in the town, and I had even been chatting to people about the win" 

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Cork weather and traffic: Queues building on N28 and elsewhere, rain expected
Cork weather and traffic: Queues building on N28 and elsewhere, rain expected
Traffic delays seen building early on a number of commuter routes this morning, with reports of a number of collisions 

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Wheelchair access plans scrapped at two Cork Blue Flag beaches over storm concerns
Wheelchair access plans scrapped at two Cork Blue Flag beaches over storm concerns
Council engineers said exposed conditions and tidal activity made beach matting at the two South Cork beaches impractical

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Parents being 'pushed, forced, or guilted' into reduced timetable at Cork special school
Parents being 'pushed, forced, or guilted' into reduced timetable at Cork special school
Families from Carrigaline Community Special School travelled to Leinster House to raise concerns about reduced school hours and what they describe as pressure to accept them

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Boxing In Dublin - Pierce O'Leary v Mark Chamberlain
Senator urges HSE to approve 'vital operation' for Lee Reeves
Lee Reeves is breathing independently but urgently requires further surgery, Chris Andrews told the Seanad as he appealed for action on the boxer's treatment

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Newly opened Waterford garden centre and café destroyed in suspected arson attack
Newly opened Waterford garden centre and café destroyed in suspected arson attack
'But we don't want to give up. We want to clean it, rebuild it and open our doors again'

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

UHL maternity hospital to add 21 new staff but remains short of approved numbers
UHL maternity hospital to add 21 new staff but remains short of approved numbers
New staffing figures show planned recruitment at UHL alongside continuing shortages and severe pressure on its emergency department

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

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Limerick council to seek Government approval on tourist tax ahead of Ryder Cup
While Ireland does not currently impose a tourist tax, there have been debates regarding the introduction of an overnight levy in cities across the country.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Cork City Council inspected less than 10% of new buildings last year, way below minimum requirements
Cork City Council inspected less than 10% of new buildings last year, way below minimum requirements
Just 9.52% of new buildings were inspected in Cork City compared to 82.59% in Dublin City in 2025, according to a report from an oversight body

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

'We’ve had enough': MTU students to hold walkout over cost of living issues 
'We’ve had enough': MTU students to hold walkout over cost of living issues 
Among the issues highlighted will be the need for more affordable student accommodation.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Cork bus station flag remains ‘ragged and torn’ four months after replacement promised
Cork bus station flag remains ‘ragged and torn’ four months after replacement promised
A Cork man says repeated requests to replace the damaged flag at Parnell Place bus station have gone unanswered

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Image of flames on disposable barbecue, charcoal bbq on beach
Cork County Council rules out temporary beach barbecue ban during hot weather
Councillors sought temporary restrictions on barbecues and open fires after a gorse blaze threatened homes near Camden Fort Meagher

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2026 - Belfast
Cork councils to join forces in bid to host Fleadh Cheoil with €100m boost predicted
Cork County Council says it will work with the city on a joint bid to host the national traditional music festival

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Dozens arrested in Limerick as gardaí seize drugs, weapons and vehicles in multi-agency operation
Dozens arrested in Limerick as gardaí seize drugs, weapons and vehicles in multi-agency operation
During the course of the operation, four residential properties were searched under the Misuse of Drugs legislation.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Cork special school: Parents want appointment system overhaul to disqualify those with exclusion track record
Cork special school: Parents want appointment system overhaul to disqualify those with exclusion track record
Parents are also calling for a new, Hiqa-type section of the Department of Education to carry out spot checking and planned inspections, and an immediate overhaul of the vetting and appointment system to safeguard children

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Funeral details announced for beloved mother-of-three who died at Limerick site
Funeral details announced for beloved mother-of-three who died at Limerick site
Elizabeth (Liz) Lynch was at a construction site for a house in Kilmeedy when a septic tank trench collapsed on her.

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

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