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Cork traffic and weather: Conditions to turn noticeably colder later today 
Cork traffic and weather: Conditions to turn noticeably colder later today 
Tonight will remain mostly dry with clear spells, although it will be noticeably colder, with temperatures as low as –1 to +3 degrees

Wed, 11 Nov, 2026

Anti-social behaviour concerns to influence location of first East Cork skatepark
Anti-social behaviour concerns to influence location of first East Cork skatepark
Councillors have highlighted concerns about intimidation and late-night gatherings at playgrounds in Youghal and Midleton

Wed, 11 Nov, 2026

UL students warned over ‘off campus’ behaviour ahead of Christmas Day event
UL students warned over ‘off campus’ behaviour ahead of Christmas Day event
For the second time in less than a month, students were warned that incidents of such behaviour could constitute a criminal offence

Wed, 11 Nov, 2026

CUH operating with no ICU beds as chief executive warns of pressures
CUH operating with no ICU beds as chief executive warns of pressures
Pressures at the hospital already at levels 'comparable to January at the height of the flu and winter season, warns Jennifer Kearney in internal email to staff

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

Concerns raised over delays to Charleville community hall and new fire station
Concerns raised over delays to Charleville community hall and new fire station
A councillor has called for renewed urgency on the projects, warning that residents and firefighters are still waiting for improvements

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

UCC conference to examine coercion and abuse in mental health care
UCC conference to examine coercion and abuse in mental health care
Researchers, activists, and mental health professionals from around the world are gathering at UCC this week to discuss responses to mental distress beyond the conventional medical model

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

Waterford arson attack: Family 'facing overwhelming period of grief' ahead of funeral of Elliot English, 6
Waterford arson attack: Family 'facing overwhelming period of grief' ahead of funeral of Elliot English, 6
A month's mind Mass for the rest of the family will take place alongside his funeral

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

Plan for Limerick Christmas market at The Crescent scrapes through after 'extensive discussion'
Plan for Limerick Christmas market at The Crescent scrapes through after 'extensive discussion'
While they initially met to vote on a report from the executive on whether or not a licence should be issued for Christmas in Limerick, the debates quickly intensified as an amendment was proposed

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

Carrigtwohill infrastructure audit sought amid concerns over major population growth
Carrigtwohill infrastructure audit sought amid concerns over major population growth
Councillors say roads, parks and sports facilities are not keeping pace with development along the Cork commuter rail corridor.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

CUH staffing crisis: Minister says hospital must assess how increased funding was used
CUH staffing crisis: Minister says hospital must assess how increased funding was used
Cian O’Callaghan and Ivana Bacik criticised conditions at the hospital, as the minister pointed to increased funding, staffing and bed numbers

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

Gardaí seize €100k in cash in searches targeting Eastern European crime group in Cork
Gardaí seize €100k in cash in searches targeting Eastern European crime group in Cork
Around 100 gardaí took part in searches of homes and businesses as part of an ongoing Criminal Assets Bureau investigation

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

Carrie Mullane missing
Carrie Mullane-Noonan: Family pay tribute after body recovered from Lough Erne
The 39-year-old had been missing since travelling to Enniskillen on October 10, with three people arrested in connection with her death

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

Wind,Farm,In,West,Texas.
Permission granted for 12-turbine wind farm in Limerick despite local opposition
A total of 309 submissions were lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála objecting to the development

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

Cork City Council considers charging full rates on vacant buildings
Cork City Council considers charging full rates on vacant buildings
Labour’s Peter Horgan told the Irish Examiner: “It’s unacceptable that businesses that are paying their rents and rates are staring at vacant commercial buildings enjoying a discount on what they owe"

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

10 members walk out of Cork City Council meeting in support of public workers' pay dispute
10 members walk out of Cork City Council meeting in support of public workers' pay dispute
The councillors left shortly after 5pm, arguing that remaining at the meeting would conflict with union directives, as council staff were being required to work beyond their normal hours

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

30 kilometers per hour speed limit sign
Council to bring in 30km/h speed limits in parts of Cork City next year
The by-laws will also provide for 20km/h speed limits in certain pedestrian zones, shared spaces, and narrow laneways

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

Irish national community safety strategy launch
Waterford community scheme transforms 'unsafe' area, conference hears
The project was developed by the Waterford Community Safety Partnership, one of 36 local bodies around the country set up under a national structure

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

Carrie Mullane missing
Body found in Lough Erne suspected to be missing Limerick woman
Carrie Mullane (Noonan), 39, has been missing since travelling from Limerick to Enniskillen on October 10

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

Limerick Chamber opposes 'duration, timing and location' of road closures for Christmas market
Limerick Chamber opposes 'duration, timing and location' of road closures for Christmas market
The plans proposed diverting traffic from The Crescent for six weeks, with most not wanting the market located at the top of O’Connell Street

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

UCC researchers and students join world leaders at Cop31
UCC researchers and students join world leaders at Cop31
Speaking ahead of the delegation's departure, UCC president, professor John O'Halloran said Cop31 is "an important opportunity to ensure that scientific evidence remains at the heart of global climate negotiations"

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

Road markings on an empty suburban road in spring
West Cork councillor calls for faded road markings to be renewed while contractors are already on site
Better coordination between Cork County Council and contractors carrying out utility or road works could improve safety and make public money go further, councillors told

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

Cork County Council seeks Irish language artists for Seachtain na Gaeilge events in 2027
Cork County Council seeks Irish language artists for Seachtain na Gaeilge events in 2027
Workshops, performances and talks are among the formats being sought, with the invitation open to artists who can deliver events entirely in Irish or bilingually.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Misty and foggy start with spots of drizzle expected later 
Cork traffic and weather: Misty and foggy start with spots of drizzle expected later 
Temperatures will range from 9 to 12 degrees during the day

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

Grave concerns: As cemeteries reach capacity, fears East Cork could run out of burial space
Grave concerns: As cemeteries reach capacity, fears East Cork could run out of burial space
Available plots are running out across Midleton, Lisgoold, Whitegate, Aghada, Ballymacoda, and Youghal

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

‘I’m living proof it is possible to beat cancer’: GAA clubs help detect cancer for 40 people
‘I’m living proof it is possible to beat cancer’: GAA clubs help detect cancer for 40 people
Con Shanahan says: 'When I was younger and I heard lung cancer mentioned I’d think ‘How long have they got?’ It was feared. The word ‘cured’ wasn’t in my vocabulary'

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

Military accident
Pedestrian dies after crash on the M20 in Limerick
The road remains closed on Sunday night as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carry out a technical examination

Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

Cork's former nighttime economy adviser hopes 'great initiatives' will continue in city 
Cork's former nighttime economy adviser hopes 'great initiatives' will continue in city 
The Department of Culture has advised that the nighttime economy pilot project will conclude in June 2027

Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

Cork's Sanctuary Runners set to go global with new toolkit to establish groups worldwide 
Cork's Sanctuary Runners set to go global with new toolkit to establish groups worldwide 
The partnership will see the first Sanctuary Runners group developed on the continent of Africa, in Dakar, Senegal

Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

Vapes and Tobacco Sign
Action urged on vape shops 'congregating' in towns across Cork and Kerry
Nothing to prevent this in the planning process, councillors tell regional health forum

Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

Carrie Mullane missing
Man charged with murder of missing Limerick woman Carrie Mullane
Michael Lynch, 35, appeared in court after police outlined evidence recovered from a property and camper van in Enniskillen

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

Mid-West Health Planning Board patients' rep questions its newly published terms of reference
Mid-West Health Planning Board patients' rep questions its newly published terms of reference
Patient representative John Wall said 'we are still talking about mitigating the risks' nearly four years since the death of Aoife Johnston

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Waterford City house fire deaths
Six-year-old child left critically injured in last month's Waterford fire dies
Elliot English, who was just six, died at Children's Health Ireland in Crumlin

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Cork County Council budget could raise commercial rates by 8%
Cork County Council budget could raise commercial rates by 8%
Council bosses say they need it to bridge a shortfall of €12m between expenditure and income to avoid reducing services next year

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Met Éireann warns of dense fog across Munster and Leinster this weekend
Met Éireann warns of dense fog across Munster and Leinster this weekend
Motorists are being warned of hazardous travelling conditions, with fog expected to linger in some areas into Sunday

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Police appeals for public help as Limerick woman believed to be murdered
Police appeals for public help as Limerick woman believed to be murdered
Detectives believe Carrie Mullane (Noonan) came to harm shortly after her arrival in Northern Ireland

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Minister opens 'light, open and bright' nursing unit in Killarney
Minister opens 'light, open and bright' nursing unit in Killarney
When fully staffed, some 130 people will be accommodated in the new Killarney Community Nursing Unit

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Happy family on train station
Cork family spent five nights sleeping in Ballincollig church after presenting homeless
Labour TD Eoghan Kenny challenged the Government over gaps in emergency accommodation provision after the family was referred between services

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Cork traffic and weather: Mist and fog expected ahead of a largely dry weekend 
Cork traffic and weather: Mist and fog expected ahead of a largely dry weekend 
It will be mostly cloudy and dry this evening with some isolated showers.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

'Thousands of children and families will miss out' if Christmas Fayre is cancelled, says Limerick mayor
'Thousands of children and families will miss out' if Christmas Fayre is cancelled, says Limerick mayor
Limerick councillors are due to make a decision on Tuesday following legal advice that the location of the Christmas event cannot be moved from The Crescent, on O’Connell Street

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Teenager charged with murder of Limerick man in Dublin
Teenager charged with murder of Limerick man in Dublin
Jamie Bailey, 38, was found with fatal injuries on Blackhorse Place in October and later laid to rest

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Crash between bus and e-scooter had 'devastating consequences'
Crash between bus and e-scooter had 'devastating consequences'
Defence pleads with jury not to convict bus driver who has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving causing the deaths of two teenage boys

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Surveillance Camera
Limerick risks return to 'feuding violence of the past' if CCTV funding not secured
Limerick TD Conor Sheehan said the cameras were put in place after children were burnt in a car 20 years ago

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Inquest to take place in January over five years after death of Cork mother at CUMH
Inquest to take place in January over five years after death of Cork mother at CUMH
Geraldine Yankeu, aged 31, died in intensive care at the hospital on August 8, 2021. Her daughter, Mary, was stillborn

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Bike lane and traffic
Kinsale walking and cycling works set to start in 2027
The council’s director of services for roads and transport, Pádraig Barrett, said undertaking the entire scheme at once would not be practical for the town

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Europe Flights Bomb Threats
Cork Airport security alert and Dublin flight diversion part of wave of European bomb threats
At least 25 flights were affected on Thursday, with fighter jet escorts and emergency inspections reported at airports across Europe

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Cork councillors to invite OPW minister to Youghal to explain why flood works have not started
Cork councillors to invite OPW minister to Youghal to explain why flood works have not started
Councillors heard while some coastal protection flood works had been undertaken in the town, a second phase promised around 2011 still had not started and residents were suffering repeated flooding

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026