Cymbal of creativity: President opens popular music academyIT’S OFFICIAL: Michael D Higgins rocks! That was the clear message from Cork this weekend when the President proved his sense…Mon Jul 23 2012 - 01:00
Irishman dies attempting to swim English ChannelA POSTMORTEM is expected to be carried out in France today on the body of an Irishman who got into difficulty and died just about…Mon Jul 23 2012 - 01:00
Restaurant owner jailed for sexual assault of teenagerA RESTAURANT owner has been sentenced to nine years in jail with three suspended for a series of offences, including sexual …Fri Jul 20 2012 - 01:00
Man jailed in Cork for sexual assaultA restaurant owner (34) was today sentenced to six years in jail for a series of offences, including sexual assault and defilement…Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
Two charged with assaults on women in CorkTWO MEN have been remanded on bail after they were charged in connection with attacks on two young women walking home in the …Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
Flood relief fund extended to CorkTHE EXPANSION of a €10 million flood assistance fund has been welcomed by victims of last month’s flooding in Cork, where it …Wed Jul 18 2012 - 01:00
Irish scientist was ahead of his time in trying out medicines for specific diseasesLeading 17th-century Irish scientist Robert Boyle was ahead of his time in trying to test specific medicines for the treatment…Mon Jul 16 2012 - 01:00
European Court agrees to hear abuse victim appealA WOMAN who was sexually abused as an eight-year-old by her teacher has been told by the European Court of Human Rights that …Sat Jul 14 2012 - 01:00
New Ross honours Fionnula FlanaganIRISH ACTOR Fionnula Flanagan is to be honoured along with the late folk singer, Liam Clancy, at a special ceremony in New Ross…Mon Jul 02 2012 - 01:00
Cork to commemorate 'the most dangerous woman in America'A LEADING figure in the history of the American labour movement is to be commemorated in her native Cork later this summer with…Mon Jul 02 2012 - 01:00
Early alert system urged as cost of flood havoc countedLOCAL POLITICIANS and businesspeople in Cork have called for the introduction of an early warning text alert system to give people…Sat Jun 30 2012 - 01:00
Sex case jury fails to reach verdictTHE CASE against a former Christian Brother accused of sexual assault on five boys at the North Monastery secondary school in…Sat Jun 30 2012 - 01:00
Flooding clean up gets under wayBusiness people and homeowners across Cork city and county are engaged in a major clean-up operation after heavy, localised flooding…Fri Jun 29 2012 - 01:00
Homeowners are left to clean up after torrentsBUSINESSES PEOPLE and homeowners across Cork city and county were yesterday engaged in a major clean-up operation after heavy…Fri Jun 29 2012 - 01:00
Further flooding possible, Met warnsMet Éireann has warned of further possible flooding throughout the country today after last night’s heavy rains left many areas…Thu Jun 28 2012 - 01:00
Seven years in jail for attacks in CorkA MAN who went on the rampage in Cork last year has been jailed for seven yearsThu Jun 28 2012 - 01:00
Prison term welcomed by political colleaguesREACTION: YESTERDAY’S HANDING down of a six-year jail term to former Dungarvan town councillor Fred Forsey was welcomed by politicians…Thu Jun 28 2012 - 01:00
Man jailed for seven years for rampageA 38-year-old man has been jailed for seven years for a series of offences which saw him attack a garda, steal his 4x4 and then…Wed Jun 27 2012 - 01:00
New dedicated unit to benefit Cork stroke patientsTHE OPENING of a new acute stroke unit at the Mercy University Hospital in Cork has been described as a significant development…Tue Jun 26 2012 - 01:00
Men jailed over €5m Cork drug smugglingTWO MEN have each been jailed for eight years for their part in an international drugs smuggling operation after they were caught…Tue Jun 26 2012 - 01:00
Man killed in Cork house fireGarda technical experts are to carry out an examination later this morning to try and establish the cause of a blaze which killed…Mon Jun 25 2012 - 01:00
Two jailed over drug smugglingTwo men have been jailed for eight years each for their part in an international drug smuggling operation to bring almost €5 …Mon Jun 25 2012 - 01:00
Moore invites ex-Vita Cortex staff on stageSinger-songwriter Christy Moore paid tribute to the former Vita Cortex workers who spent five months fighting for redundancy …Mon Jun 25 2012 - 01:00
Gardaí investigate Cork city deathGardaí in Cork have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a homeless man in Cork following…Sat Jun 23 2012 - 01:00
Charities to gain as Ireland Funds raises targetsIRELAND FUNDS GALA: HUNDREDS OF Irish charities will benefit after the Worldwide Ireland Funds last night announced an increase…Sat Jun 23 2012 - 01:00
Man convicted over airport rampageA MAN who threatened to kill a garda and went on a rampage at Cork Airport in a stolen airport-police vehicle has been remanded…Sat Jun 23 2012 - 01:00
Festival to honour Commodore BarryWexford is this weekend preparing to honour one of its most famous sons, with thousands of visitors expected to attend a two-…Fri Jun 22 2012 - 01:00
Man hurt in blast at Cork city plantA man has been injured in an explosion at an oxygen-bottling plant on the outskirts of Cork city this afternoon.Thu Jun 21 2012 - 01:00
Psychiatrist blames drugs for rampageA MAN who went on the rampage at Cork Airport was not insane at the time but acted as he did as a result of being intoxicated…Thu Jun 21 2012 - 01:00
Cork Airport director to step down as his contract expires in OctoberDirector of Cork Airport Pat Keohane is to step down when his seven-year contract expires in October and he will be replaced …Wed Jun 20 2012 - 01:00
Anchors recovered from arms-smuggling vessel scuttled in plan to aid Easter RisingDIVERS YESTERDAY recovered two anchors from the wreck of German vessel the Aud used in a foiled attempt to smuggle some 20,000…Wed Jun 20 2012 - 01:00
Smart technologies centre co-ordinates Mallow trialsA local community in Co Cork is involved in a collaboration with a third-level institution following the opening of a new centre…Wed Jun 20 2012 - 01:00
Former cleric on trial for indecent assault of boysA former Christian Brother yesterday went on trial at Cork Circuit Criminal Court on charges of indecently five schoolboys while…Wed Jun 20 2012 - 01:00
Cork dentist who sexually assaulted nurse avoids jailA 60-YEAR-OLD dentist was given a 15-month suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old dental nurse just days after…Tue Jun 19 2012 - 01:00
Four-year suspended sentence for bank manager who stole €25,000A 38-YEAR-OLD former Bank of Ireland manager has been given a four-year suspended jail term after she pleaded guilty to stealing…Tue Jun 19 2012 - 01:00
'I'm glad I reported it and glad at the outcome - it was always about being believed'THE WOMAN at the centre of the John Tait sexual assault trial spoke of her relief that the case was finally over and that a jury…Tue Jun 19 2012 - 01:00
Dentist sentenced for sexual assaultA dentist has been given a 15-month suspended jail sentence for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old dental nurse at his surgery…Mon Jun 18 2012 - 01:00
Teenager charged with arson costing €3 millionA teenager has been charged in connection with an arson attack that caused €3 million worth of damage to an apartment complex…Sat Jun 16 2012 - 01:00
Woman injured by Garda vehicleThe Garda Síochana Ombudsman Commission has launched an investigation after a pedestrian was hit by a Garda vehicle in Cork.Fri Jun 15 2012 - 01:00
Teen charged over €3m arsonA teenager has been charged in connection with an arson attack that caused €3 million worth of damage to an apartment complex…Fri Jun 15 2012 - 01:00
Airport incident man was insane, court toldA MAN who threatened a garda at knifepoint, stole a Garda vehicle and later drove dangerously around an airport apron almost …Thu Jun 14 2012 - 01:00
Inaugural Robert Boyle Summer School set for JulyLeading 17th-century Irish scientist Robert Boyle is to be honoured next month with a summer school in his name in Lismore, Co…Wed Jun 13 2012 - 01:00
Potential for major loss of life at airport incident, trial toldAN INCIDENT where a man drove a stolen airport fire vehicle around an airport apron, narrowly missing one aircraft by inches …Wed Jun 13 2012 - 01:00
Garda feared for life, court toldA GARDA has told a court how he feared for his life when a man put a knife to his throat and told him he was going to die.Tue Jun 12 2012 - 01:00
Ten years' jail for sex attack on womanA 25-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for 10 years for falsely imprisoning and orally raping a mother of three after he dragged her…Sat Jun 09 2012 - 01:00
Flash floods inundate several Midleton outletsBUSINESS OWNERS in Midleton, east Cork, are counting the cost of sudden torrential rainfall on Tuesday night which flooded up…Thu Jun 07 2012 - 01:00
Pfizer confirms it will cut workforce in Cork by 177US PHARMACEUTICAL giant Pfizer yesterday confirmed that it would cut its workforce in Cork by 177 in response to a fall in demand…Thu Jun 07 2012 - 01:00
Up to 50,000 fans predicted for Live at the Marquee showsPromoter Peter Aiken is predicting that up to 50,000 fans will attend this year’s Live in the Marquee series, which has attracted…Thu Jun 07 2012 - 01:00
Inquiry advises that safety gear is kept accessibleAn inquiry into the drowning of three friends on a fishing trip has recommended that life jackets, personal flotation devices…Thu Jun 07 2012 - 01:00
