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Key figures of revolutionary period should not be reduced to just their deaths, says historian

Key figures of revolutionary period should not be reduced to just their deaths, says historian

Figures such as republican leader Dick Barrett should be remembered for their achievements, Gabriel Doherty says

Sat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00
Gardaí arrest suspect who allegedly returned to raid same post office one week on

Gardaí arrest suspect who allegedly returned to raid same post office one week on

The masked assailant (49) is believed to be responsible for three Cork robberies at knifepoint

Fri Nov 18 2022 - 18:47
Wounded Ukrainian soldier returns home following surgery and rehab in Cork

Wounded Ukrainian soldier returns home following surgery and rehab in Cork

Tributes paid to staff at CUH and people in Cork for the support they gave Myroslav (24) and his mother, Liudmila

Thu Nov 17 2022 - 22:10
Gardaí tracking cattle rustler gang after theft of €10,000 worth of livestock in West Cork

Gardaí tracking cattle rustler gang after theft of €10,000 worth of livestock in West Cork

Crew made off with five Friesian heifers and three Aberdeen Angus bullocks in raid that would have required preparation

Thu Nov 17 2022 - 15:08
Tom Dooley’s children witnessed murder, gardaí say as two are charged

Tom Dooley’s children witnessed murder, gardaí say as two are charged

The 43-year-old father of seven was fatally assaulted while attending a funeral last month

Wed Nov 16 2022 - 12:37
Gardaí investigating Tralee graveyard murder arrest two more men for questioning

Gardaí investigating Tralee graveyard murder arrest two more men for questioning

Tom Dooley, a father of seven, died after being attacked by a group of men while attending a funeral

Tue Nov 15 2022 - 10:00
Garda injured in Youghal collision was responding to call from elderly motorist in difficulty

Garda injured in Youghal collision was responding to call from elderly motorist in difficulty

Unmarked patrol car was struck by another vehicle on N25 in east Cork, resulting in life-changing injuries for garda (40s)

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 21:07
Two charged in connection with mugging woman (93) after she collected pension in Cork

Two charged in connection with mugging woman (93) after she collected pension in Cork

Court hears that woman was knocked and dragged along the ground during incident on Cork’s northside

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 18:41
Man remanded on bail over knife attack on bar staff

Man remanded on bail over knife attack on bar staff

The Cork man (43) was charged with two counts of assault causing harm in Briar Rose pub

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 14:26
First Garda to die on duty honoured at ceremony marking centenary of his death

First Garda to die on duty honoured at ceremony marking centenary of his death

Garda Henry Phelan (21) was shot dead in Mullinahone, Co Tipperary, on November 14th 1922

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 10:04
Hospital consultant contract with improved salary of €275,000 to be discussed

Hospital consultant contract with improved salary of €275,000 to be discussed

Acceptance of offer by Government and doctors would facilitate recruitment, ease pressures and help cut waiting lists

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 06:00
No decision on Cabinet reshuffle until party leaders meet, says Martin

No decision on Cabinet reshuffle until party leaders meet, says Martin

Martin refuses to be drawn on speculation that Fine Gael is anxious to take over Agriculture portfolio

Sun Nov 13 2022 - 20:52
Taoiseach welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Ceta trade deal

Taoiseach welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Ceta trade deal

Credit due to Green’s Patrick Costello for bringing challenge to Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Martin says

Sun Nov 13 2022 - 20:29
Man suffers facial injury during knife attack on staff in Cork pub

Man suffers facial injury during knife attack on staff in Cork pub

Gardaí question man (43) who had been asked to leave pub when he became unruly and disruptive

Sun Nov 13 2022 - 14:42
‘We are listening’: Taoiseach defends Government handling of cost-of-living crisis

‘We are listening’: Taoiseach defends Government handling of cost-of-living crisis

A number of protests against rising prices take place as Martin says interventions will make a difference

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 18:44
Sexual abuse at Blackrock College should be investigated by gardaí, Taoiseach says

Sexual abuse at Blackrock College should be investigated by gardaí, Taoiseach says

‘What we’ve learned is sickening’: Micheál Martin says as at least 233 men make allegations of abuse against 77 Irish priests from the Spiritans

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 15:15
‘The beauty of great music’: A Vatican astronomer’s 50-year love for Rory Gallagher

‘The beauty of great music’: A Vatican astronomer’s 50-year love for Rory Gallagher

Br Guy Consolmagno has long admired the songwriting of the Cork-raised blues guitarist

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 11:57
Gardaí search for thief who held Cork post office customer hostage

Gardaí search for thief who held Cork post office customer hostage

Customer was held at knifepoint at a post office on South Douglas Road on Friday

Fri Nov 11 2022 - 19:47
Man arrested after throwing soup at painting in Cork’s Crawford Art Gallery

Man arrested after throwing soup at painting in Cork’s Crawford Art Gallery

Gardaí were alerted shortly before 5pm following reports of an alleged incident of criminal damage

Thu Nov 10 2022 - 22:05
Former scout leader acquitted of indecent assault charges in Cork

Former scout leader acquitted of indecent assault charges in Cork

Defendant (63) had denied indecently assaulting then ten-year-old boy by fondling him through his clothing during scout inspections

Thu Nov 10 2022 - 15:43
Man lured by ‘paedophile hunters’ has sentence adjourned for rehabilitation

Man lured by ‘paedophile hunters’ has sentence adjourned for rehabilitation

Court hears man was arrested by gardai after they were contacted by paedophile hunters who posed on social media as a 14 year old girl

Thu Nov 10 2022 - 13:59
Event recalls arrival of An Garda Síochána to Cork 100 years ago

Event recalls arrival of An Garda Síochána to Cork 100 years ago

The arrival of 60 Civic Guards in Cork on November 10th remembered at ceremony attended by senior garda management and rank and file members, past and present

Thu Nov 10 2022 - 11:38
Bertie Ahern says Civil War affected Ireland’s success in Boundary Commission talks

Bertie Ahern says Civil War affected Ireland’s success in Boundary Commission talks

Former taoiseach to give oration at leading republican Dick Barrett’s grave in West Cork in December

Wed Nov 09 2022 - 09:43
Man alleges he was subjected to regular indecent assaults by scout troop leader over 40 years ago

Man alleges he was subjected to regular indecent assaults by scout troop leader over 40 years ago

Complainant says abuse he suffered was much less horrific than abuse from another scout leader in Cork

Tue Nov 08 2022 - 19:38
‘Blackwater is like Ireland’s Bayeux tapestry’: TV presenter takes to river for TG4

‘Blackwater is like Ireland’s Bayeux tapestry’: TV presenter takes to river for TG4

Munster river carries Irish history from Neolithic to modern times, says Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil

Tue Nov 08 2022 - 08:54
High tides cause flooding and traffic disruption in Cork city as businesses ‘dodge bullet’

High tides cause flooding and traffic disruption in Cork city as businesses ‘dodge bullet’

Homeowners and businesspeople in express relief as high tide passes without major flooding

Tue Nov 08 2022 - 08:46
Cork avoids heavy flooding as yellow weather alerts remain in place for several counties

Cork avoids heavy flooding as yellow weather alerts remain in place for several counties

National forecaster says there will be spells of heavy rain that may lead to localised flooding

Mon Nov 07 2022 - 08:40
Two men charged in connection with €100,000 drugs seizure in Cobh

Two men charged in connection with €100,000 drugs seizure in Cobh

Arrests were made by gardaí responding to reports of illegal fireworks in Cobh estate

Wed Nov 02 2022 - 21:33
Gardaí recover €100,000 of drugs after stopping pair over fireworks

Gardaí recover €100,000 of drugs after stopping pair over fireworks

Cobh officers find drugs in backpacks of men suspected of selling illegal fireworks

Tue Nov 01 2022 - 11:17
Commemoration Committee member hails Taoiseach’s address at Béal na Bláth

Commemoration Committee member hails Taoiseach’s address at Béal na Bláth

Dermot Collins awarded Cork Person of the Month for his efforts to remember Michael Collins’s legacy

Mon Oct 31 2022 - 18:36
Former taoiseach warns against holding Irish unity referendum

Former taoiseach warns against holding Irish unity referendum

Bertie Ahern says that even nationalists would vote no to Irish unity unless all the necessary preparatory work is completed

Mon Oct 31 2022 - 18:00
Donal Moynihan: Taoiseach leads tributes to former Cork North-West TD

Donal Moynihan: Taoiseach leads tributes to former Cork North-West TD

TD who served for 22 years in Dáil Éireann died on Saturday aged 81

Sun Oct 30 2022 - 13:51
UK may be using NI protocol as leverage for finance concessions, says Bertie Ahern

UK may be using NI protocol as leverage for finance concessions, says Bertie Ahern

Ahern questions whether the UK's delay in holding meaningful talks with the EU over the NI Protocol is to give them leverage on other outstanding issues with the EU

Sat Oct 29 2022 - 18:10
Bertie Ahern: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael may merge due to lack of distinct policies

Bertie Ahern: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael may merge due to lack of distinct policies

Former Taoiseach believes it could happen ‘down the road’ but he wouldn’t vote for it

Fri Oct 28 2022 - 20:13
Irish Government entitled to greater consultative role in North — Bertie Ahern

Irish Government entitled to greater consultative role in North — Bertie Ahern

No provision for joint authority in Belfast Agreement, but days of direct rule are ‘gone’, says former taoiseach

Fri Oct 28 2022 - 20:10
Broadcaster Derek Mooney awarded doctorate by UCC for his work highlighting importance of nature

Broadcaster Derek Mooney awarded doctorate by UCC for his work highlighting importance of nature

UCC President, Prof John O Halloran said Mooney is the voice of nature broadcasting in Ireland as he pays tribute to him for his work in capturing the Dawn Chorus

Thu Oct 27 2022 - 19:24
Gross understaffing leading to delays in holding of inquests, says coroner

Gross understaffing leading to delays in holding of inquests, says coroner

Family of woman who died days after daughter’s stillbirth receives apology from coroner over his office’s failure to respond to emails

Thu Oct 27 2022 - 19:00
Boost for Cork tourism as new Italian air services announced

Boost for Cork tourism as new Italian air services announced

Cork Airport announces new winter service to Rome and the extension of services to Milan and Venice

Thu Oct 27 2022 - 15:20
Cork Simon reports record numbers moved out of homelessness

Cork Simon reports record numbers moved out of homelessness

Last two years ‘probably most difficult’ in Cork Simon’s history due to Covid pandemic.

Thu Oct 27 2022 - 08:06
HSE appeals decision to reduce capacity at Bantry mental health unit by 40%

HSE appeals decision to reduce capacity at Bantry mental health unit by 40%

Court hears €1.2m to be spent on safety improvements at only acute in-patient unit in West Cork

Thu Oct 27 2022 - 08:05
Street artist criticises Taoiseach for using homelessness mural on Tiktok without permission

Street artist criticises Taoiseach for using homelessness mural on Tiktok without permission

Asbestos says he does not endorse Micheal Martin or his government's handling of the housing crisis

Tue Oct 25 2022 - 19:55
Woman avoids conviction for planning law breaches after agreeing to demolish holiday letting

Woman avoids conviction for planning law breaches after agreeing to demolish holiday letting

Judge says that he will not impose any penalty on the defendant over the embarrassment and ignominy she has suffered due to coverage of her failure to comply with council order to demolish unauthorised chalet at scenic West Cork location

Tue Oct 25 2022 - 16:27
Michael Collins ‘dismissed threats days before he was killed at Béal na Bláth’

Michael Collins ‘dismissed threats days before he was killed at Béal na Bláth’

Papers of Diarmuid L Fawsitt include a letter by Collins dismissing threats to his life by anti-Treaty Irish Americans

Tue Oct 25 2022 - 13:30
Monthly payment for those housing Ukrainian refugees expected to rise to €800

Monthly payment for those housing Ukrainian refugees expected to rise to €800

Modular housebuilding programme to be expanded to provide accommodation for refugees

Mon Oct 24 2022 - 20:31
Two brothers jailed for rape and sexual assault of cousin at their family farm

Two brothers jailed for rape and sexual assault of cousin at their family farm

The court heard the events occurred in the mid-1990s when the complainant and the two defendants were in their early teens

Mon Oct 24 2022 - 15:17
Limerick Greenway sees huge increase in visitor numbers to boost tourism in West Limerick

Limerick Greenway sees huge increase in visitor numbers to boost tourism in West Limerick

The route, which opened in July 2021, has seen over 800,000 visits since coming into use

Mon Oct 24 2022 - 15:01
Waterford’s Museum of Time shortlisted for prestigious visitor attraction award

Waterford’s Museum of Time shortlisted for prestigious visitor attraction award

Horological museum celebrates historic links between city and Swiss watch and clock makers

Sun Oct 23 2022 - 13:41
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern stresses need for principles of non-violence in post-Brexit era

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern stresses need for principles of non-violence in post-Brexit era

Ahern says that legacy of Daniel O'Connell continues to have relevance today in relation to Northern Ireland and the challenges ahead over Brexit and constitutional change

Sat Oct 22 2022 - 15:16
Simon Coveney urges DUP to reconsider refusal to restore Stormont executive

Simon Coveney urges DUP to reconsider refusal to restore Stormont executive

Simon Coveney says the DUP demand to resolve issues over the Northern Ireland protocol by October 28th when there is no British PM in place to negotiate a deal with the EU is "an impossible ask"

Fri Oct 21 2022 - 17:24
Government will do ‘everything’ to prevent refugees being left without accommodation, says Taoiseach

Government will do ‘everything’ to prevent refugees being left without accommodation, says Taoiseach

Ministers will meet on Monday in an attempt to address deteriorating situation

Fri Oct 21 2022 - 15:57
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