Cork presents programme for its year as capital of cultureOrganisers of Cork 2005 expect to attract 60,000 visitors and generate €100mFri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Inquiries into Waterford bus crash launchedBus Éireann and An Garda Síochána have launched separate investigations into an incident in which a bus mounted a footpath near…Thu Oct 07 2004 - 01:00
Racist attacks prompt call for tougher legislationThe Government was yesterday urged to introduce tougher anti-racism legislation by a group working with asylum seekers and refugees…Wed Oct 06 2004 - 01:00
Funding approved for music school buildingEfforts to begin construction work on the planned €60 million Cork School of Music received a boost yesterday after it emerged…Wed Oct 06 2004 - 01:00
Three injured as crane arm breaks on Cork siteThe Health and Safety Authority yesterday launched an investigation into a building site accident in which one construction worker…Tue Oct 05 2004 - 01:00
Grandparents may face US warrantsThe Department of Justice last night declined to comment on whether it had received extradition warrants for a Cork couple accused…Tue Oct 05 2004 - 01:00
Post-mortems show victims drownedPost-mortems on the bodies of a mother and her three-year-old daughter has found they died from drowning after their jeep was…Sat Sept 18 2004 - 01:00
Three stabbed in Cork cityGardaí yesterday ruled out any link between an incident in which three teenagers were stabbed and Junior Certificate celebrations…Fri Sept 17 2004 - 01:00
Mother and daughter die as torrent sweeps jeep awayA community was last night coming to terms with a tragedy which claimed the life of a young mother and her 3½-year-old daughter…Fri Sept 17 2004 - 01:00
Boy abused at swimming, court toldA former Christian Brother has been remanded for sentencing after he pleaded guilty yesterday to sexually assaulting a nine-year…Fri Sept 17 2004 - 01:00
Men questioned after assaultGardaí investigating the assault and robbery of a 92-year-old shopkeeper are to send a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
Inquest told of father entering burning homeA 63-year-old father of six died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to smoke inhalation after he went back into his burning farmhouse…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
Jubilation replaces relief for 40,000 by the LeeAnd so it goes. Twelve months ago, a promise was made on the streets of Cork, and last night an tUasal Ó Grada, sound man that…Tue Sept 14 2004 - 01:00
SHB peer initiative targets suicide crisisCork: A pioneering pilot programme to help young people develop listening and communication skills has been launched by the …Tue Sept 14 2004 - 01:00
Port chief urges aid to boost cruise businessThe Government was yesterday urged to pledge grant aid for a €4 million terminal in Cobh within the next six weeks to allow the…Sat Sept 11 2004 - 01:00
Unemployed man charged with murder in WaterfordA Waterford man was remanded in custody yesterday after he was charged with the murder of a 33-year-old man who died from stab…Fri Sept 10 2004 - 01:00
Smith defends his position and blames mediaThe Minister for Defence, Mr Smith, yesterday reiterated his belief that his continuation in the Cabinet was a matter solely …Fri Sept 10 2004 - 01:00
Elderly man in hospital after Cobh robberyGardaí yesterday appealed to the public for assistance in tracking down the person or persons responsible for a robbery in which…Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
Two men held after death of stabbing victimGardaí investigating the murder of a 33-year-old man, who died in Waterford Regional Hospital early yesterday morning, have arrested…Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
Foul play ruled out in death of baby boyGardaí have ruled out foul play in the death of a new-born baby boy following the results of a post-mortem on the remains of …Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
Body of baby found in west CorkGardaí who are investigating the discovery of the body of a newborn baby boy in a house near Dunmanway in west Cork are awaiting…Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
ESB workers fatally injured in explosionTwo ESB employees were fatally injured when they were caught up in an electrical explosion while testing equipment at the ESB…Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
Waterford Crystal to introduce short-time workingWaterford Crystal yesterday announced that it is to introduce short-time working at its plants at Kilbarry in Waterford city …Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
Waterford town rejoices at awardNews of Lismore's success was greeted with delight in the West Waterford town which has been working assiduously over the last…Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
Waterford Crystal staff may be facing short timeExpectations are mounting that more than 1,200 Waterford Crystal production staff at its plants at Kilbarry in Waterford City…Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
Hundreds attend village funeral of murdered mother of twoTributes were paid by family and friends to the murdered 54-year-old mother of two, who was laid to rest amid emotional scenes…Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00
Couple held over Waterford mother's killingGardaí were last night continuing to question a couple arrested in connection with the murder of a 54-year-old mother of two …Fri Sept 03 2004 - 01:00
Waterford community shocked by murderThe community of Killrossanty and Leamybrien, Co Waterford, in the shadow of the Comeragh mountains, was in a state of shock …Fri Sept 03 2004 - 01:00
Curtin drink-driving case is adjournedJudge Brian Curtin was yesterday charged with a number of offences relating to an alleged drink-driving incident but he had the…Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00
Folk festival celebrates 25 yearsThe Beamish Cork Folk Festival celebrated its 25th birthday with the launch last night of six days and nights of music and story…Wed Sept 01 2004 - 01:00
Health group backs opponents of proposed Cork incineratorA consumer health group has made a donation to an environmental group campaigning against a proposed incinerator for Cork Harbour…Wed Sept 01 2004 - 01:00
Appeals for restraint made at funeral of stabbing victimAt the funeral Mass in Cork yesterday for a father of six stabbed to death, a priest appealed for reflection and restraintFri Aug 27 2004 - 01:00
Cork music school deal will go ahead, says firmThe managing director of the construction firm appointed to build the new €60 million Cork School of Music yesterday predicted…Fri Aug 27 2004 - 01:00
Notable Cork ship to go under the hammerA tender vessel used to ferry passengers from some of the world's most luxurious liners into Cork Harbour could be lost to Cork…Fri Aug 27 2004 - 01:00
Cork town honours William TrevorIt was easy to see why William Trevor is such an acclaimed writerThu Aug 26 2004 - 01:00
Unusual partnership has impact on healthCommunity health: A partnership between the Southern Health Board and the Simon Community in Cork involving a multi-disciplinary…Tue Aug 24 2004 - 01:00
Generations of hurling captains gather to relive winning rivalriesIt was a day for memories, of titanic struggles, fierce rivalries, great scores, thrilling wins and later, firm friendships.Mon Aug 23 2004 - 01:00
Protest in Mitchelstown at plant closureBusiness people and townsfolk joined with workers and pig producers in Mitchelstown in north Cork yesterday to protest at Dairygold…Sat Aug 21 2004 - 01:00
Angry response to ferry cancellationThousands of Irish and French holidaymakers yesterday began making alternative travel arrangements after Brittany Ferries cancelled…Fri Aug 20 2004 - 01:00
Four students get eight A1 grades in examThe high achievers Just four students - three in Cork and one in Carlow - learned yesterday that they obtained eight A1s in …Thu Aug 19 2004 - 01:00
Court attempt to stop UCC inquiryA UCC academic who is alleged to have assaulted a college employee by grabbing her round the neck and throat is to go back to…Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Hurler's death left people 'numb and confused'The small north Cork village of Glanworth came to a standstill yesterday as hundreds braved heavy rain to pay their last respects…Tue Aug 17 2004 - 01:00
Hurler (18) dies while playing league match in north CorkAn 18-year-old hurler died while playing in a match in Shanballymore in north Cork last nightSat Aug 14 2004 - 01:00
Why it's boom time in Pharmachem CityThe growing cluster of plants is a boost to jobs but still worries environmentalists, writes Barry Roche , Southern Correspondent…Sat Aug 14 2004 - 01:00
'We're turning into a ghost town'Reaction News of Dairygold's decision to close its Galtee Meats pig slaughtering and boning plant in Mitchelstown with the loss…Thu Aug 12 2004 - 01:00
Dairygold cites costs as it cuts 270 jobs in two plant closuresOperating costs Dairygold chief executive Mr Jerry Henchy yesterday warned that the company may cut further jobs as part of …Thu Aug 12 2004 - 01:00
RTE boost for Cork's Capital of Culture programmeCork's hosting of the European Capital of Culture received a boost yesterday when Cork 2005 and RTÉ announced details of a major…Wed Aug 11 2004 - 01:00
Galtee Meats to decide on closure of Cork unitConcern is growing over the future of the Galtee Meats pig slaughtering operations at Mitchelstown in Cork where it is feared…Wed Aug 11 2004 - 01:00
Teacher questioned after allegation of sexual assault on boyA teacher has been arrested and questioned by gardaí after they received a complaint that he had sexually assaulted a 13-year…Wed Aug 11 2004 - 01:00
Council takes first step in Ispat clean-upThe first step towards the estimated €30 million clean-up of hazardous material at the steel mill on Haulbowline Island in Cork…Sat Aug 07 2004 - 01:00
