Vandals damage new monument to Francis DrakeVandals who daubed a slogan and smashed a plaque on a newly erected monument in Carrigaline, Co Cork to British seafarer, Sir…Tue Jul 12 2005 - 01:00
Cork School of Music project to begin soonConstruction work on the long awaited €60 million Cork School of Music moved a step closer yesterday as the Department of Education…Sat Jul 09 2005 - 01:00
Irish couple escaped from train after explosionSurvivors An Irish couple caught up in the London bombings yesterday spoke of their narrow escape and the impressive way in …Sat Jul 09 2005 - 01:00
50,000 turn out to see Tall ShipsThe River Suir may not have been at her sparkling best beneath a glum dark sky but the Waterford quays never looked so lively…Fri Jul 08 2005 - 01:00
Tall ships dock in festive WaterfordIt may not have been the sunny fare that the southeast prides itself on but the grey clouds and occasional squalls did little…Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
Rossiter inquiry terms too limited, says solicitorThe solicitor acting for the family of Brian Rossiter has expressed concern that the legislation being used to set up a statutory…Sat Jul 02 2005 - 01:00
Boy (14) killed in stolen car in CorkGardaí have launched an investigation into the death of a 14-year-old boy who was killed when the stolen car in which he was …Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Rossiters welcome inquiry into son's deathThe family of a 14-year-old boy found in a coma in Garda custody yesterday broadly welcomed the announcement by Minister for …Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Concerts could inject up to €10m into Cork economyThe Live At the Marquee concerts organised by Aiken Promotions in Cork over the next three weeks could inject up to €10 million…Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
FG mayors elected in Cork city and countyFine Gael made it a double in Cork city and county yesterday when former FG Cork North West TD Michael Creed was elected Mayor…Wed Jun 29 2005 - 01:00
Redundancy deal saves over 30 jobs at Cork butchersThe union representing workers at a Cork butchers which closed last week announced yesterday that they had reached an agreement…Wed Jun 29 2005 - 01:00
Canada's premier to decide Air India inquiry by autumnCanadian prime minister Paul Martin said yesterday he hoped to decide by autumn what form of inquiry to hold into the Air India…Fri Jun 24 2005 - 01:00
Service remembers Air India passengersThe elements may have conspired against them but yesterday the relatives of the 329 people who perished on Air India flight 182…Fri Jun 24 2005 - 01:00
Union suspends rail strike actionThreatened industrial action by 200 Iarnród Éireann staff in Cork, which would have led to the cancellation of rail services …Thu Jun 23 2005 - 01:00
Services to mark 20 years since Air India crashCanadian prime minister Paul Martin flew into Cork airport amid tight security yesterday evening to attend a commemoration in…Thu Jun 23 2005 - 01:00
Gardai question two over Clonmel assaultGardaí in Co Tipperary were last night questioning two men arrested early yesterday morning in connection with an assault which…Wed Jun 22 2005 - 01:00
Man wounded in Iraq returns to CorkA 35-year-old Irishman wounded in a gun battle in Iraq in which 22 of his 28 companions were killed has returned home to his …Tue Jun 14 2005 - 01:00
Spanish Civil War victim remembered in his native TipperaryIn the cool shade of a leafy ash tree in south Tipperary, and far from the parched but bloody olive groves of Jarama, Kit Conway…Mon Jun 13 2005 - 01:00
Ambush victim due homeAn Irishman wounded in a gun battle in Iraq in which 22 of his 28 companions were killed is expected to return to Ireland this…Sat Jun 11 2005 - 01:00
Two held after shot is fired in Garda chaseGardaí were last night continuing to question two men after a car chase in which a shot was fired at detectives.Sat Jun 04 2005 - 01:00
David Marcus honoured for patronage of writersAuthor and patron of Irish writing David Marcus was honoured for his work in discovering some of the most celebrated of Irish…Sat Jun 04 2005 - 01:00
Man died in lorry ramp accidentA 30-year-old father of two was fatally injured when a ramp on a lorry collapsed on him as he investigated a leak in the truck…Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
No house alarm where baby diedThe absence of smoke alarms was noted at an inquest yesterday into the death of a 17-week-old baby in a house fire.Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
Disappointment at sentence given to serial sex abuserSome of the victims and their families who suffered at the hands of serial abuser James Lombard, Blarney Street, Cork, expressed…Wed Jun 01 2005 - 01:00
Minister defends giving project details to groupMinister of State for the Environment Batt O'Keeffe has defended his action in passing on information about a controversial housing…Mon May 30 2005 - 01:00
Galtee boss warns meat plant costs must be cutDairygold chief executive Jerry Henchy yesterday confirmed that the co-op had substantially concluded its rationalisation programme…Sat May 28 2005 - 01:00
Campaigners seek to stop deportation of ArmenianMental health campaigners are seeking to prevent the deportation of a mentally-ill 34-year-old Armenian asylum seeker because…Fri May 27 2005 - 01:00
Agencies urged to help homelessCo-operation by agencies, especially health service providers, is needed to solve the problem of homelessness, Baroness Rabbi…Thu May 26 2005 - 01:00
Group welcome decision on Jurys hotel in CorkA group who appealed a decision by Cork City Council to grant planning permission to a €135 million hotel development in the …Thu May 26 2005 - 01:00
Simon survey looks at CorkA home, a job and more social activities - particularly in the evening time - were identified as the most important things to…Wed May 25 2005 - 01:00
Going ... going ... but not gone as auction painting stays in CorkCrawford Municipal Gallery curator Peter Murray yesterday expressed satisfaction after he successfully bought an important 18th…Wed May 25 2005 - 01:00
Historic painting at auctionHope was expressed yesterday that one of the earliest known paintings of Cork city might be retained in Cork when it goes up …Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
Use of cocaine is a greater threat than heroin, seminar toldCocaine use among young people has reached far greater levels than heroin use ever has, a leading figure on drug abuse claimed…Fri May 20 2005 - 01:00
Councillors join rights protest as Cork is twinned with ShanghaiThe twinning of Cork and Shanghai has been hailed by Cork Lord Mayor Cllr Seán Martin as an important development that will lead…Fri May 20 2005 - 01:00
Praise for Cork council urban design projectCork City Council was yesterday commended by the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland for promoting high quality contemporary…Thu May 19 2005 - 01:00
Martin seeks views on below-cost sellingMinister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin yesterday admitted that he is likely to face extensive lobbying …Tue May 17 2005 - 01:00
Labour and FG challenged on funding for educationEducation: The Green Party has challenged both Fine Gael and Labour to say how they propose to finance education after years…Mon May 16 2005 - 01:00
Cork gardai satisfied man is not in illegal organisationGardaí are satisfied that a man charged with the false imprisonment of a couple and possession of firearms in Cork earlier this…Fri May 13 2005 - 01:00
Former Irish priest gives deposition on abuse to US lawyerDetails of how a former Irish priest convicted of child abuse groomed his victims have emerged in the transcript of a deposition…Thu May 12 2005 - 01:00
Radical changes planned for Cork universityUniversity College Cork president Prof Gerry Wrixon has outlined a series of radical restructuring moves which will see the university…Thu May 12 2005 - 01:00
Waterford plan pledge despite garda inquiryWaterford county manager Ray O'Dwyer yesterday assured county councillors that allegations of misconduct involving council staff…Tue May 10 2005 - 01:00
Harney to submit plan on nursing chargesThe statute of limitations will not be applied in the issue of illegal nursing home charges to anyone living or anyone who died…Tue May 10 2005 - 01:00
Gardai in Cork question Continuity IRA suspectGardaí in Cork were last night questioning a suspected leading member of the Continuity IRA following his arrest in the city …Sat May 07 2005 - 01:00
Redundancy talks begin at Waterford CrystalUnion officials representing 1,100 workers at Waterford Crystal yesterday met with senior management to discuss redundancy terms…Fri May 06 2005 - 01:00
Cork imprisonment suspect releasedGardaí are to prepare a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions after releasing without charge a 50-year-old Dundalk man…Fri May 06 2005 - 01:00
Work death fineA 35-year-old company owner was yesterday fined €25,000 for failing to provide a safe system of work, following an accident in…Thu May 05 2005 - 01:00
Two charged over holding of familyTwo men were last night remanded in custody after they appeared at a special court sitting charged in connection with the imprisonment…Thu May 05 2005 - 01:00
Gardai say two members of abduction gang have IRA linksGardaí investigating an extortion attempt in which a family was held at gunpoint early yesterday believe it was a freelance operation…Wed May 04 2005 - 01:00
Cork family describes abduction ordealRelatives of the family held hostage at gunpoint in their home in Cork city paid tribute last night to the gardaí for their quick…Wed May 04 2005 - 01:00
Bringing the stage on to the streetsOn The Town: It may have been coming down in buckets but the promise of teatro alfresco and some fine Italo-Cork cuisine helped…Sat Apr 30 2005 - 01:00
