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OPW engineer defends Cork flood defence plan amid criticism

OPW engineer defends Cork flood defence plan amid criticism

Cork City Council confident issue behind overflows at Atlantic Pond resolved

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 18:44
Author of Cork review explains decision to expand city area

Author of Cork review explains decision to expand city area

Inclusion of Ballincollig, Blarney and Carrigtwohill ‘warranted by high housing density’

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 20:34
RTÉ ‘Seascapes’ presenter prepares to come ashore for last time

RTÉ ‘Seascapes’ presenter prepares to come ashore for last time

Marcus Connaughton leaves ‘niche’ radio show with ‘remarkable following’ after 15 years

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 06:42
Fears that Cork city expansion will result in threats to services

Fears that Cork city expansion will result in threats to services

Proposed extension of city into areas now overseen by county council ‘excessive’

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 19:47
Appeal for witnesses after pub assault leaves 19-year-old in critical condition

Appeal for witnesses after pub assault leaves 19-year-old in critical condition

The young man was injured during a dispute outside The Cotton Ball pub in Mayfield, Cork

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 13:00
Cork sculpture recalls generosity of Choctaw Nation during Famine

Cork sculpture recalls generosity of Choctaw Nation during Famine

Unveiling in Midleton marks bonds between the Irish and the Native American tribe

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 20:05
Political and family life of late Austin Deasy recalled

Political and family life of late Austin Deasy recalled

Fine Gael minister described as politician who delivered for his Waterford constituents

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 17:37
Cork City Council to agree plan today to increase city  boundary

Cork City Council to agree plan today to increase city boundary

While city council supports plan, county council warns of potential negative impacts

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 12:14
Get a load of Blarney: Cork village branches out from stone-kissing

Get a load of Blarney: Cork village branches out from stone-kissing

Attempt to broaden Blarney’s appeal sees launch of heritage trail and map

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 20:26
State’s €140m plan ‘will not solve’ Cork’s flooding problem

State’s €140m plan ‘will not solve’ Cork’s flooding problem

Flood protection plan needs to consider tidal barrier in Cork Harbour, says climate expert

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 17:39
Expansion of Cork city ‘will lead to merger of councils’

Expansion of Cork city ‘will lead to merger of councils’

Alf Smiddy warns new proposals will affect county’s rate base and ability to fund services

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 11:36
Former minister Austin Deasy dies at the age of 80

Former minister Austin Deasy dies at the age of 80

Former Fine Gael TD dies in University Hospital Waterford following a short illness

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 10:29
Terror attack prevention ‘must examine motivations’

Terror attack prevention ‘must examine motivations’

Christina Lamb speaks out ahead of her Lismore Immrama Festival of Travel Writing address

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 15:07
Report on  Cork councils criticised as a ‘missed opportunity’

Report on Cork councils criticised as a ‘missed opportunity’

Cork County Council disappointed with recommendation to maintain separate bodies

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 12:49
Cork City Council expansion to boost population by  100,000

Cork City Council expansion to boost population by 100,000

Government-commissioned report proposes extending city boundary into parts of the county

Fri Jun 09 2017 - 20:09
Weather alert forces route change for Cork’s Ocean to City race

Weather alert forces route change for Cork’s Ocean to City race

Over 200 craft set to compete along new river route from Port of Cork to Blackrock Castle

Fri Jun 09 2017 - 19:57
Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin trade insults over Westminster abstention

Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin trade insults over Westminster abstention

Micheál Martin accuses SF of abdicating responsibility by refusing to take seats

Fri Jun 09 2017 - 16:59
Coveney hopes DUP can ensure a soft Brexit after Tory deal

Coveney hopes DUP can ensure a soft Brexit after Tory deal

Sinn Féin decision to abstain at Westminster not easy to understand, says Fine Gael Minister

Fri Jun 09 2017 - 16:16
Carbon monoxide killed Cork chef who slept in van

Carbon monoxide killed Cork chef who slept in van

Inquest returns accidental death verdict in case of 43-year-old Frank Murphy

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 19:19
Teachers and  gardaí criticise  new public service pay deal

Teachers and gardaí criticise new public service pay deal

GRA says requirement for gardaí to pay more for pensions ‘deeply disappointing’

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 18:33
File for DPP on murder of former Real IRA chief-of-staff

File for DPP on murder of former Real IRA chief-of-staff

Aidan O’Driscoll died after he was shot multiple times in Cork in December 2016

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 12:48
Gardaí seeking missing woman end search of house in Youghal

Gardaí seeking missing woman end search of house in Youghal

Officers are perplexed by disappearance of Tina Satchwell (45) from her home in March

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 08:38
Buzz Aldrin bound for  prestigious space studies event in Cork

Buzz Aldrin bound for prestigious space studies event in Cork

Over 300 space experts due at Space Studies Program hosted by Cork Institute of Technology

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 14:55
Man jailed for stealing from pensioners while impersonating a garda

Man jailed for stealing from pensioners while impersonating a garda

Judge describes accused’s targeting of elderly vulnerable people as ‘despicable’ behaviour

Tue Jun 06 2017 - 19:00
Cork Film Festival participates in European project

Cork Film Festival participates in European project

Only seven film festivals in Europe taking part in Audio Visual Access initiative

Mon Jun 05 2017 - 14:36
Cork’s Jewish community commemorated in new exhibition

Cork’s Jewish community commemorated in new exhibition

‘Small communities can remain true to traditions and play a full part in the life of a city’

Mon Jun 05 2017 - 14:02
Coveney says leadership contest has brought ‘buzz’ back to Fine Gael

Coveney says leadership contest has brought ‘buzz’ back to Fine Gael

Leadership candidate says hustings and debates have helped to re-invigorate the party

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 06:26
Man who declared delight at Bataclan killings jailed for threatening  to kill flatmate

Man who declared delight at Bataclan killings jailed for threatening to kill flatmate

Judge orders that accused receive appropriate psychiatric treatment while in custody

Wed May 31 2017 - 17:27
Man  fired shot when he tripped over  dog after threatening to kill  couple, court hears

Man fired shot when he tripped over dog after threatening to kill couple, court hears

Accomplice crashed into pole near Cork GAA match after high-speed chase, court told

Wed May 31 2017 - 15:11
Tributes paid to Cork photographer Ted McCarthy

Tributes paid to Cork photographer Ted McCarthy

Colleagues recall late photographer's irreverence, disrespect for authority and eye for a story

Wed May 31 2017 - 15:01
Man jailed for eight years for attack and false imprisonment

Man jailed for eight years for attack and false imprisonment

Gardaí had to force entry into Cork house and use Taser on Bernard Ring, court hears

Tue May 30 2017 - 21:29
Commission of Inquiry to examine Bill Kenneally case

Commission of Inquiry to examine Bill Kenneally case

Inquiry will examine role of gardaí, HSE and church in handling abuse complaint in 1980s

Tue May 30 2017 - 21:07
Former school principal sentenced over €250,000 fraud

Former school principal sentenced over €250,000 fraud

Teacher used money to ‘keep show on road’ at Gaelscoil

Tue May 30 2017 - 18:04
Fine Gael MEP says selection of leader could be more democratic

Fine Gael MEP says selection of leader could be more democratic

Sean Kelly calls for weighting of votes in favour of parliamentary party to be reduced

Tue May 30 2017 - 14:02
OPW defends €450m estimate for Cork city tidal barrier

OPW defends €450m estimate for Cork city tidal barrier

Campaign group’s costing far too low and plan not economically viable, says State body

Tue May 30 2017 - 13:35
Donncha O’Callaghan named Cork Person of the Month

Donncha O’Callaghan named Cork Person of the Month

Munster rugby legend honoured for glittering career and work as Unicef ambassador

Mon May 29 2017 - 21:43
Coveney team member may face sanctions over tweet

Coveney team member may face sanctions over tweet

Sister of TD claimed Mitchell O’Connor is supporting Varadkar to save her ministry

Mon May 29 2017 - 20:14
Man jailed for sexual exploitation of teenager with autism

Man jailed for sexual exploitation of teenager with autism

Dahesh Patel (56) had denied charge of molesting boy in toilet of Cork shopping centre

Mon May 29 2017 - 19:17
Coveney remains bullish after Fine Gael leadership debates

Coveney remains bullish after Fine Gael leadership debates

Minister rejects claim he was ‘divisive and dishonest’ in comments about Varadkar

Mon May 29 2017 - 12:55
Varadkar denies he  would move Fine Gael to right

Varadkar denies he would move Fine Gael to right

Minister rejects Coveney’s criticism on compassion as Cork TD pushes ‘Just Society’ agenda

Sun May 28 2017 - 22:24
Roche’s Point Lighthouse to open to public for first time

Roche’s Point Lighthouse to open to public for first time

About 1,500 visitors expected at Cork landmark ahead of exhibition on US navy arrival

Sun May 28 2017 - 16:45
Gardaí await toxicology results after Cork mother’s death

Gardaí await toxicology results after Cork mother’s death

Children found 29-year-old mother-of-four from Bandon unconscious in sittingroom

Sun May 28 2017 - 15:01
Creed reticence on FG leadership rooted in 2010 heave, activists say

Creed reticence on FG leadership rooted in 2010 heave, activists say

Sidelining by Kenny after heave is behind reluctance to speak, local party figures say

Sat May 27 2017 - 05:25
All drivers in fatal accidents should be breathalysed, says inquest

All drivers in fatal accidents should be breathalysed, says inquest

Cork Coroners Court hears inquest into accidental death of motorcyclist Joe Holten

Fri May 26 2017 - 19:09
‘There was nothing I could have done to avoid this collision’

‘There was nothing I could have done to avoid this collision’

DPP satisfied that gardaí properly investigated crash in which Joe Holten was killed

Thu May 25 2017 - 19:46
‘Just after I would doze off, I would see myself on the ground with the bull butting me’

‘Just after I would doze off, I would see myself on the ground with the bull butting me’

David Bird is the fourth generation of his family to farm at Mayfield in West Cork

Wed May 24 2017 - 14:58
Minister defends Naval Service rescue role in Mediterranean

Minister defends Naval Service rescue role in Mediterranean

Paul Kehoe refuses to comment on criticism of LE ‘Niamh’

Tue May 23 2017 - 14:48
Save Cork City Group outlines €135m tidal barrier plan

Save Cork City Group outlines €135m tidal barrier plan

Campaign group says their plan will remove need for flood defences in the city centre

Sun May 21 2017 - 11:22
Coveney’s scrupulous sense of fair play is widely  acknowledged

Coveney’s scrupulous sense of fair play is widely acknowledged

While TD is considered measured, he is also seen as very engaging on one-to-one basis

Fri May 19 2017 - 21:00
Gardaí investigate theft of over €200,000 from Cork  credit union

Gardaí investigate theft of over €200,000 from Cork credit union

Gurranebraher inquiry follows internal investigation which led to staff member’s dismissal

Wed May 17 2017 - 16:56
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