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Businessman denies spiking teenager’s drink and sexually assaulting her at his premises

Businessman denies spiking teenager’s drink and sexually assaulting her at his premises

Man claims allegation a ‘fantasy’ on third day of trial at Waterford Circuit Criminal Court

Fri Oct 25 2024 - 19:00
Man (67) accused in sexual assault case groomed woman from age of 14, she tells trial

Man (67) accused in sexual assault case groomed woman from age of 14, she tells trial

‘Father figure’ was aware of complainant’s ‘chaotic’ home life, she said

Thu Oct 24 2024 - 19:00
Teenager’s ‘father figure’ allegedly sexually assaulted her after plying her with drink, court hears

Teenager’s ‘father figure’ allegedly sexually assaulted her after plying her with drink, court hears

Man who employed 19-year-old part-time performed oral sex on her as she slept and said ‘we’re just having fun’, court told

Wed Oct 23 2024 - 19:00
Occupied Territories Bill to come before Cabinet

Occupied Territories Bill to come before Cabinet

Proposed legislation stalled in 2018 because of legal advice that concluded Bill contrary to EU trade law

Tue Oct 22 2024 - 05:00
Tánaiste says new eye unit in Cork hospital will reduce numbers travelling to Belfast for cataract surgery

Tánaiste says new eye unit in Cork hospital will reduce numbers travelling to Belfast for cataract surgery

New Ophthalmological Unit at the South Infirmary VIctoria University Hospital will cater for 45,000 patients a year needing eye treatment

Mon Oct 21 2024 - 21:36
McDonald to make ‘unequivocal’ apology in Dáil to teenager who received inappropriate texts

McDonald to make ‘unequivocal’ apology in Dáil to teenager who received inappropriate texts

SF leader confirms she will correct Dáil record after ex-party member confirms he was 16, not 17 when messages were sent

Mon Oct 21 2024 - 17:50
Finance Bill to be brought forward to ensure it is passed before general election, says Chambers

Finance Bill to be brought forward to ensure it is passed before general election, says Chambers

Once polling date is announced, legislation will be sequenced to be completed and become law before Oireachtas is dissolved

Mon Oct 21 2024 - 14:57
Micheál Martin to bring Occupied Territories Bill before Cabinet on Tuesday

Micheál Martin to bring Occupied Territories Bill before Cabinet on Tuesday

Tánaiste says legislation may not be passed during Dáil term because existing bill is ‘unconstitutional’ and will need to be amended

Mon Oct 21 2024 - 12:45
Tánaiste hints State could move to secure Rory Gallagher’s guitar at London auction

Tánaiste hints State could move to secure Rory Gallagher’s guitar at London auction

Martin says purchasing the guitar is a matter for Irish national cultural institutions but these things are not done by "megaphone"

Mon Oct 14 2024 - 07:07
Midleton after the flood: ‘You’ve no idea of the mental trauma of doing business in this town, let alone living here’

Midleton after the flood: ‘You’ve no idea of the mental trauma of doing business in this town, let alone living here’

A year on from Storm Babet, homeowners and businesses in the town are still counting the cost and fear a repeat before defence works are undertaken

Sat Oct 12 2024 - 06:00
Bantry flooding fears: ‘People are stressed every time there is a weather warning’

Bantry flooding fears: ‘People are stressed every time there is a weather warning’

The most recent flood in the west Cork town happened at low tide, making locals fearful of what might occur in similar conditions at high tide

Sat Oct 12 2024 - 06:00
Coroner recommends recording of all adverse reactions to Covid vaccines at inquest into Waterford man’s death

Coroner recommends recording of all adverse reactions to Covid vaccines at inquest into Waterford man’s death

Narrative verdict returned at inquest into death of Roy Butler (23) five days after receiving Janssen Covid-19 vaccine

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 18:06
Two angel sharks tagged off Kerry coast in ‘landmark moment’ for conservation efforts

Two angel sharks tagged off Kerry coast in ‘landmark moment’ for conservation efforts

The sharks were released northwest of Maharees, and the tags will transmit habitat and migration data for the next year

Wed Oct 09 2024 - 12:26
Bantry floods: Minister pledges to speed up culvert works

Bantry floods: Minister pledges to speed up culvert works

Torrential rain on Saturday flooded the streets and came up through the drains, damaging about 20 premises in the town centre

Sun Oct 06 2024 - 19:19
Lennox’s chipper in Cork: One man travels from Denmark as hundreds queue for one last takeaway

Lennox’s chipper in Cork: One man travels from Denmark as hundreds queue for one last takeaway

Hundreds brave orange rain warning to queue for hours to get their last supper at Lennox's

Sun Oct 06 2024 - 16:06
Heavy rain floods parts of Cork amid Met Éireann orange weather warning

Heavy rain floods parts of Cork amid Met Éireann orange weather warning

Local units of fire service assisted business owners

Sat Oct 05 2024 - 21:48
Man charged with ‘savage assault’ after kicking man in head and leaving him unconscious on Cork bus

Man charged with ‘savage assault’ after kicking man in head and leaving him unconscious on Cork bus

William O’Sullivan of Comeragh Close alleged to have continued assault after victim was unconscious

Sat Oct 05 2024 - 09:44
Ireland and Unifil reject Israel’s request to remove peacekeepers from Lebanese border outpost

Ireland and Unifil reject Israel’s request to remove peacekeepers from Lebanese border outpost

Request rejected on day when 24 Irish citizens managed to leave country with Dutch and Canadian assistance

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 17:17
Man attacked and left unconscious on Cork city bus

Man attacked and left unconscious on Cork city bus

Man (41) suffered a suspected bleed to the brain as well as four broken ribs in Wednesday attack

Wed Oct 02 2024 - 21:51
Man dies in Cork house fire that gardaí believe started accidentally

Man dies in Cork house fire that gardaí believe started accidentally

Man (71) was pronounced dead at the scene at a bungalow on Grange Road near Douglas

Wed Oct 02 2024 - 21:04
Gardaí arrest three men in early morning raid during investigation into Cork feud

Gardaí arrest three men in early morning raid during investigation into Cork feud

Gardaí found two shotguns and a firearm as well as thousands of Xanax tablets during a search of the house in Charleville

Wed Oct 02 2024 - 17:31
Cork chip shop Jackie Lennox’s to close after serving more than 14 million bags of chips

Cork chip shop Jackie Lennox’s to close after serving more than 14 million bags of chips

Family-run chipper on Bandon Road has been serving Corkonians for almost 75 years

Tue Oct 01 2024 - 21:28
Phones and computers seized in Cork raids

Phones and computers seized in Cork raids

Garda National Economic Crime Bureau leading an investigation into suspected fraud at Cork city-based investment company

Tue Oct 01 2024 - 16:33
Rory Gallagher: Joe Bonamassa to play tribute concerts in Cork to mark 30th anniversary of guitarist’s death

Rory Gallagher: Joe Bonamassa to play tribute concerts in Cork to mark 30th anniversary of guitarist’s death

Bonamassa will play the entire set from Gallagher's famous Irish Tour 74 concerts that drew thousands to Cork, Belfast and Dublin

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 11:26
Ireland weather: Hundreds still without power but relief in Cork after fears of flooding during storm

Ireland weather: Hundreds still without power but relief in Cork after fears of flooding during storm

Status orange and yellow weather warnings had been in place across a number of counties on Sunday

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 10:37
Thousands left without power while rivers burst banks in stormy conditions

Thousands left without power while rivers burst banks in stormy conditions

Weather forecast: Motorists advised to take extra care with heavy rain forecast in Munster and much of Leinster

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 00:10
Role of Covid vaccine in Waterford man’s death ‘cannot be ruled in or out’ says pathologist

Role of Covid vaccine in Waterford man’s death ‘cannot be ruled in or out’ says pathologist

Roy Butler (23), who complained of feeling unwell after getting Covid vaccine, died five days later at Cork University Hospital

Thu Sept 26 2024 - 14:23
Men accused of beating three people with a crowbar during Cork apartment burglary denied bail

Men accused of beating three people with a crowbar during Cork apartment burglary denied bail

Court told Aidan Cullinane (32) and Gerard Quinlan (41) could be a danger to public if released due to their desire to feed drug habits

Wed Sept 25 2024 - 19:46
Waterford man among 60 people worldwide to suffer brain bleeds after receiving Covid-19 vaccine, inquest hears

Waterford man among 60 people worldwide to suffer brain bleeds after receiving Covid-19 vaccine, inquest hears

Representative of pharma company tells inquest of Roy Butler (23) he does not know have data on how many people died after receiving jab

Wed Sept 25 2024 - 18:34
Man (23) died from ‘catastrophic’ brain bleed five days after having Covid-19 vaccine, inquest hears

Man (23) died from ‘catastrophic’ brain bleed five days after having Covid-19 vaccine, inquest hears

Counsel for Roy Butler’s family notes 59 people suffered intercranial bleeds after having Janssen jab, which company says was out of a total of 616 million doses

Tue Sept 24 2024 - 20:06
Number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Cork increases by over a third, Cork Simon reports

Number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Cork increases by over a third, Cork Simon reports

Numbers availing of Cork Simon's nightly soup run more than doubles, says charity

Sun Sept 22 2024 - 14:06
Sinn Féin adds former party press officer to its general election ticket in Cork

Sinn Féin adds former party press officer to its general election ticket in Cork

Joe Lynch will run with sitting TD Thomas Gould in Cork North Central, which has gone from a four-seat to a five-seat constituency

Sat Sept 21 2024 - 14:10
Call for former Bessborough mother and baby home site to be converted into memorial garden

Call for former Bessborough mother and baby home site to be converted into memorial garden

Campaigners urge Cork City Council to purchase land after apartment development plans near site of burial ground are rejected

Thu Sept 19 2024 - 20:08
‘It gives us hope’: Cork mother and baby home survivors welcome rejection of apartments plan for site

‘It gives us hope’: Cork mother and baby home survivors welcome rejection of apartments plan for site

Planning board decision the latest setback in efforts by firm to build on grounds of former mother and baby home

Wed Sept 18 2024 - 21:02
Part-time farmer pleads guilty over effort to burn furze on mountain to clear it for sheep

Part-time farmer pleads guilty over effort to burn furze on mountain to clear it for sheep

Destruction of vegetation on uncultivated land is an offence between March 1st and August 31st, in a wildlife protection measure

Wed Sept 18 2024 - 17:06
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes found guilty of dangerous driving in Co Cork

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes found guilty of dangerous driving in Co Cork

Five time All-Ireland winner is disqualified from driving for two years

Tue Sept 10 2024 - 13:19
Planning granted for hundreds of homes in Cork on land owned by GAA

Planning granted for hundreds of homes in Cork on land owned by GAA

Lands on which 319 homes can be built will be sold to offset the costs of redeveloping Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Tue Sept 10 2024 - 06:38
Man (24) charged following stabbing outside Cork city centre cafe

Man (24) charged following stabbing outside Cork city centre cafe

Aaron Bohane was also charged with producing a bladed weapon while committing an offence

Sun Sept 08 2024 - 12:46
Man arrested in relation to stabbing outside cafe in Cork city

Man arrested in relation to stabbing outside cafe in Cork city

Detectives arrested the suspect on Saturday morning for questioning

Sat Sept 07 2024 - 14:36
Gardaí to investigate whether sex abuse rings operated in schools

Gardaí to investigate whether sex abuse rings operated in schools

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says force will investigate if abusers were working together

Thu Sept 05 2024 - 13:25
Abuse suffered at Brothers of Charity school once described as ‘little short of permanent crucifixion’

Abuse suffered at Brothers of Charity school once described as ‘little short of permanent crucifixion’

Brothers of Charity failed in their duty of care to vulnerable and at-risk children at its school at Lota in Cork, report finds

Wed Sept 04 2024 - 19:35
Gardaí disrupt Cork drugs supply network with €170,000 cocaine find

Gardaí disrupt Cork drugs supply network with €170,000 cocaine find

Man (35) arrested after almost 2.5kg of drug was discovered in a car in Mitchelstown

Tue Sept 03 2024 - 21:32
Irish politics needs more tolerance for ‘conscientious objectors’, says Independent Senator

Irish politics needs more tolerance for ‘conscientious objectors’, says Independent Senator

Michael McDowell describes party whip system as ‘one of the strictest in the free world’

Sat Aug 31 2024 - 16:49
Man (31) returned for trial over murder of man found dead in Cork sheltered housing complex

Man (31) returned for trial over murder of man found dead in Cork sheltered housing complex

Book of evidence served on Daniel Hourigan in connection with the death of Michael Foley (61) earlier this year

Thu Aug 22 2024 - 16:43
Judge defers decision on free legal aid for man accused of stabbing brothers in land dispute

Judge defers decision on free legal aid for man accused of stabbing brothers in land dispute

William Brennan, along with his father, is charged with assault causing harm to family members Jerry Brennan jnr and John Brennan

Thu Aug 22 2024 - 15:29
Michael Collins was involved in armed stand-off with anti-Treaty IRA men in Cork months before he was killed, new research reveals

Michael Collins was involved in armed stand-off with anti-Treaty IRA men in Cork months before he was killed, new research reveals

Historian Liz Gillis finds credible witness statement that Collins and anti-Treaty IRA men squared up in Clonakilty hotel just days before the start of the Civil War

Wed Aug 21 2024 - 18:21
Gardaí investigate if house attack where 12-year-old was injured was linked to slash hook assault on caravan

Gardaí investigate if house attack where 12-year-old was injured was linked to slash hook assault on caravan

Girl needed emergency brain surgery after armed men attacked family home late at night

Wed Aug 21 2024 - 13:56
Girl (12) hospitalised with head injury after masked gang attacks house in Charleville

Girl (12) hospitalised with head injury after masked gang attacks house in Charleville

It’s understood that the girl was standing inside the front door of a house when the glass panel was smashed with a slash hook

Tue Aug 20 2024 - 18:55
Boy (16)  facing Co Cork sex assault charges freed on bail

Boy (16) facing Co Cork sex assault charges freed on bail

Teenager accused of attacking woman in Island Wood near Newmarket last month

Tue Aug 20 2024 - 15:29
Father and son remanded in custody after two other family members had to undergo surgery following alleged attack

Father and son remanded in custody after two other family members had to undergo surgery following alleged attack

Court hears “blood was up” in feud over property that has been ongoing for 14 years

Mon Aug 19 2024 - 17:32
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