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Pre-Marathon shakeout run in memory of Ellen Cassidy
Pre-Marathon shakeout run in memory of Ellen Cassidy
The Cassidy family, friends, workmates, runners, and swimmers were remembering and celebrating the life of Ellen Cassidy on her anniversary on 30th May 2026.

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Tears of joy as 12,000 runners take over Cork City 
Tears of joy as 12,000 runners take over Cork City 
25,000 spectators are in attendance

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Carrigaline schools to join air quality monitoring project as new pollution monitor installed
Carrigaline schools to join air quality monitoring project as new pollution monitor installed
New monitoring equipment and a proposed schools programme aim to boost air quality awareness in Carrigaline

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Coronas share update after guitarist suffers medical emergency on stage in Limerick
Coronas share update after guitarist suffers medical emergency on stage in Limerick
Their performance at King John's Castle had to be suspended on Friday 

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Cork City Marathon: All you need to know for race day
Cork City Marathon: All you need to know for race day
Thousands of runners and supporters are in Cork City 

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Calls for traffic warden in Midleton as illegal parking causes gridlock
Calls for traffic warden in Midleton as illegal parking causes gridlock
Business owners say poor enforcement of parking bylaws is worsening congestion and hurting trade in Midleton

Sat, 30 May, 2026

How Adare is preparing to welcome the world for the Ryder Cup
How Adare is preparing to welcome the world for the Ryder Cup
Organisers expect record attendance, significant tourism revenue and a lasting legacy for the Mid-West region

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Ryder Cup 2027 sparks business optimism in Adare as traders plan for global spotlight
Ryder Cup 2027 sparks business optimism in Adare as traders plan for global spotlight
Local traders are embracing new branding, infrastructure upgrades and opportunities ahead of the global sporting event

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Ryder Cup volunteers fear accommodation prices could price them out of Adare event
Ryder Cup volunteers fear accommodation prices could price them out of Adare event
Applicants from around the world hope to secure volunteer places, but accommodation costs are causing concern

Sat, 30 May, 2026

‘Everyone is talking about the Ryder Cup’: Adare embraces countdown to golf’s biggest event
‘Everyone is talking about the Ryder Cup’: Adare embraces countdown to golf’s biggest event
Complimentary tickets, celebrity sightings and rising visitor numbers are fuelling anticipation across the Limerick village

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Coronas gig halted after guitarist suffers medical emergency in Limerick
Coronas gig halted after guitarist suffers medical emergency in Limerick
It is understood the performance was only a few minutes in when the incident happened and emergency services rushed to help Lar Kaye.

Fri, 29 May, 2026

'Decluttering' facelift to Cork City's main street proves controversial among taxi drivers
'Decluttering' facelift to Cork City's main street proves controversial among taxi drivers
Derry Coughlan, of the Cork Taxi Association, said the decision to remove taxi ranks would result in 'security issues', and would mean tourists would no longer feel safe in the city centre

Fri, 29 May, 2026

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Gardaí confident of arrests connected to Cork City petrol bomb attacks 'in the near future'
Residents of Meadow Park Avenue in Ballyvolane, where the most recent firebomb attack took place, are now 'terrorised', Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central Thomas Gould said

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Gardaí recover wild bullfinch after search warrant in Limerick 
Gardaí recover wild bullfinch after search warrant in Limerick 
The operation was part of an ongoing investigation targeting the illegal trapping of wild birds

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Cork council to zone enough land for 50,000 homes after requests from housing minister
Cork council to zone enough land for 50,000 homes after requests from housing minister
The bulk of the new homes are earmarked for the commuter rail corridor between Little Island, Glounthaune, Carrigtwohill and Midleton

Fri, 29 May, 2026

N21 near Adare closed after two-vehicle collision in Co Limerick
N21 near Adare closed after two-vehicle collision in Co Limerick
Emergency services responded to the incident near Adare, with motorists advised to avoid the area

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Bog roll bandit leaves toilet goers discommoded in East Cork town
Bog roll bandit leaves toilet goers discommoded in East Cork town
Council staff replenish supplies each morning, but public toilets are reportedly stripped bare within minutes

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Two men died within 10 minutes of each other at Youghal Ironman, inquest hears
Youghal Ironman deaths 'no accident', family tells inquest
At Friday’s hearing, the coroner gave a narrative verdict which was that the 45-year-old died 'in difficult conditions' as a result of drowning while competing in the Ironman contest

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Close up of a female pet owner putting a harness on her pet dog, buckles the strap outdoor in park, getting ready for a walk
Cork dog owners fined for licences but not microchipping, councillor claims
A Cork councillor says weak enforcement of microchipping laws is undermining responsible dog ownership and animal welfare

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Landscape Scenery With White Bus Driving On Empty Scenic Road With Mountains At Mayo, Ireland
Youghal children travel up to 120km to get appropriate support due to lack of special school unit, councillors told
The mayor of Co Cork, Mary Linehan-Foley, said a group of parents, known as Bridging the Gap Youghal, have been campaigning to get the issue resolved, but as yet to no avail

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Transport Infrastructure Ireland waiting on 'proposed interventions' for roads sparks concern from Cork councillors
Transport Infrastructure Ireland waiting on 'proposed interventions' for roads sparks concern from Cork councillors
The council is understood to have highlighted the deteriorating state of the N20 and sections of the N72 and N73 in North Cork

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Ultra runner Chris Amour rings Shandon bells after finishing 300km run in aid of Pieta
Ultra runner Chris Amour rings Shandon bells after finishing 300km run in aid of Pieta
Mr Amour said he was alarmed by statistics from the Central Statistics Office which showed that, in 2022, a total of 500 people died by suicide in Ireland, 79% of whom were men

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Traffic congestion builds in Bishopstown as 6,000 children attend Cork sports event
Traffic congestion builds in Bishopstown as 6,000 children attend Cork sports event
Drivers are being urged to avoid the Bishopstown area as thousands gather for Cork’s annual primary schools sports event

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Gardaí investigate firebomb attack on family home in Cork city
Gardaí investigate firebomb attack on family home in Cork city
Occupants escaped and were treated for smoke inhalation after a firebomb attack on a Cork city home

Thu, 28 May, 2026

CUH theatre nurses set for ballot on industrial action
CUH theatre nurses set for ballot on industrial action
The INMO will ballot members in Cork University Hospital’s theatre department amid concerns over staffing shortages, hours owed, and what it described as unsafe working conditions

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Luas Cork extensions ‘more than likely’ within decade
Luas Cork extensions ‘more than likely’ within decade
TII head of light rail projects Paolo Carbone said that, once all planning stages are cleared, construction of the rail line would take five years and could be completed by 2036

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Plans submitted to revive long-idle Waterford hotel 
Plans submitted to revive long-idle Waterford hotel 
The Grand Hotel in Tramore has lain idle since 2014

Wed, 27 May, 2026

President Catherine Connolly on song during first official visit to Cork
President Catherine Connolly on song during first official visit to Cork
Her visit also saw a performance from members of The Kabin Studio, who are students at Gaelcholáiste Mhic Shuibhne in Knockanaheeny

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Cork one of four counties under status yellow thunderstorm warning
Cork one of four counties under status yellow thunderstorm warning
Forecasters said scattered thunderstorms moving northwards from the south could still bring lightning, hail, poor visibility and localised flooding in affected areas.

Wed, 27 May, 2026

HSE to incorporate maternity hospital into new Limerick hospital development
HSE to incorporate maternity hospital into new Limerick hospital development
A longstanding national policy to co-locate maternity hospitals with acute hospitals for safety reasons has seen little progress

Wed, 27 May, 2026

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Woman, 80s, killed and two others injured in Co Clare crash
The incident, which involved two cars, happened on the R352 near Tulla at around 3.30pm on Monday

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Ireland breaks May record again as temperatures hit 30.6C in Co Clare 
Ireland breaks May record again as temperatures hit 30.6C in Co Clare 
Met Éireann says temperatures could climb further as Ireland experiences record-breaking heat, with the forecaster also issuing a high-temperature warning

Tue, 26 May, 2026

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Man arrested after brandishing a knife at Cork beach
The incident happened at Loughbeg Beach in Ringaskiddy

Tue, 26 May, 2026

WRC dismisses nurse's unfair dismissal claim against Cork hospital
WRC dismisses nurse's unfair dismissal claim against Cork hospital
The nurse had worked night shifts only, stating that a combination of anxiety and her son’s serious mental health illness precluded her from working during the day

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Two critically endangered lemur babies born at Fota Wildlife Park
Two critically endangered lemur babies born at Fota Wildlife Park
The twin lemurs, born in April as part of an international breeding programme, are critically endangered native Madagascan animals

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Car park at one of Kerry's most popular beaches to close from this weekend
Car park at one of Kerry's most popular beaches to close from this weekend
Annual lease agreement for a car park on land owned by a private landowner, which has been in place for 20 years, has yet to be renewed

Tue, 26 May, 2026

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Easing rural housing rules would deepen ‘two-tier’ system, warns expert
Restrictions on one-off housing include requirements to have a residential connection to the area and cause to live in the locality for work reasons

Tue, 26 May, 2026

€1.5m boost for water sports at popular East Cork beach
€1.5m boost for water sports at popular East Cork beach
Development at Claycastle Beach in Youghal to include indoor and outdoor showers, changing rooms, and toilets

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Ten Cork music venues among 60 nationwide to get Government funds to nurture local talent
Ten Cork music venues among 60 nationwide to get Government funds to nurture local talent
Other notable venues to get between €5,000 and €20,000 are Dolans, the Commercial Bar and Wickham Way in Limerick city, and Bank Lane and the Reg in Waterford city

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Gardaí concerned for missing man last seen in Cork City centre
Gardaí concerned for missing man last seen in Cork City centre
Ronan O'Connor, aged 38, was last seen on Bridge St

Mon, 25 May, 2026

How South Main St was chosen as location for Cork City's new city library
How South Main St was chosen as location for Cork City's new city library
The site earmarked for the event centre is separate to the Beamish & Crawford Counting House which the council recently purchased for the library

Mon, 25 May, 2026

close up of empty children swing on children playground in the outdoor park in the soft-focus background
Securing playgrounds across Cork could cost up to €1m annually
Vandal attacks after dark are costing the council a small fortune in repairs to playground equipment, and it’s not just happening in large urban areas but at playgrounds in rural villages

Mon, 25 May, 2026

US-Iran war eroding Cork county road budget by nearly €50m
US-Iran war eroding Cork county road budget by nearly €50m
The council has received €240m from the government for road projects in the county this year

Sun, 24 May, 2026

East Cork tourist town landmark set for unveiling of lighthouse platform after five year wait
East Cork tourist town landmark set for unveiling of lighthouse platform after five year wait
The platform will be installed on the lighthouse’s eastern facade, overlooking a rocky cove, accessible by steps

Sun, 24 May, 2026

West Cork 'spoiled for choice' when it comes to festivals, with events taking place all year, council told
West Cork 'spoiled for choice' when it comes to festivals, with events taking place all year, council told
Councillors heard 90 applications for funding were received, with demand significantly exceeding the available budget. Thirty-seven new events were approved

Sun, 24 May, 2026

'You are causing a lot of difficulty for a lot of people in Bandon', judge tells woman who shouted abuse at gardaí
'You are causing a lot of difficulty for a lot of people in Bandon', judge tells woman who shouted abuse at gardaí
Woman before the court now 'a different person' after issues with alcohol and drugs sent her into 'a different stratosphere'

Sat, 23 May, 2026