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Watch: Ukrainian Kalyna Choir perform Christmas concert at Cork City Hall
Watch: Ukrainian Kalyna Choir perform Christmas concert at Cork City Hall
Cork's Kalyna Choir sang traditional Christmas songs at a Christmas Concert at City Hall plaza. People also enjoyed the traditional Kalyta game, where they jump and take a bite out of hanging bread, similar to the game Snap Apple.

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024

Many roads in West Cork will fail to retain 80km/h speed limit
Many roads in West Cork will fail to retain 80km/h speed limit
Local authorities are allowed to retain the upper speed limit if the road meets strict criteria, which include an adequate road width and a lack of potentially dangerous junctions

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024

Victim of Limerick hit-and-run named locally as new mother in her 20s
Victim of Limerick hit-and-run named locally as new mother in her 20s
The woman has been named locally as Marguerita Sheridan who was the mother of a young child, born last month

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024

Clare church spire collapses in flames after lightning strike
Clare church spire collapses in flames after lightning strike
A ‘huge flash of lightning’ was seen and a ‘massive bang’ heard across a wide area of Co Clare

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024

Driver sought after woman, 20s, killed in Limerick hit-and-run incident
Driver sought after woman, 20s, killed in Limerick hit-and-run incident
The collision occurred around 12.15pm at Bank Place, a narrow road in the town of Rathkeale

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

Michael O’Flynn calls for radical rethink of housing policy
Michael O’Flynn calls for radical rethink of housing policy
In an article in today's 'Irish Examiner', the developer says measures in new and recent legislation would be an impediment rather than a stimulus to housing delivery

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

The Toy Collectors: 'I love taking something home and giving it a second lease of life' 
The Toy Collectors: 'I love taking something home and giving it a second lease of life' 
The 37-year-old’s Mallow property is heaving with nostalgia

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

The Toy Collectors: How quitting smoking gave birth to a 3,525-strong porcelain doll collection
The Toy Collectors: How quitting smoking gave birth to a 3,525-strong porcelain doll collection
A trip to a car boot sale in West Cork as a distraction from cigarettes and the impulse purchase of five porcelain dolls proved a fateful day for Schull couple Mary and Billy O’Keeffe

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

The Toy Collectors: 'I probably have between 4,000 and 5,000 military pieces'
The Toy Collectors: 'I probably have between 4,000 and 5,000 military pieces'
Cork man Noel Quinn has been fascinated with model making and all things military-themed since he was given a metal Meccano set when he was six years old

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

Watch: High emotion, family reunions, and true Christmas spirit at Cork Airport
Watch: High emotion, family reunions, and true Christmas spirit at Cork Airport
There were carols, hugs, presents — and more than a few tears of joy — as hundreds of the Irish abroad returned home to Cork Airport 

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Cork council unveils new plan to improve access between city centre and south docklands
Cork council unveils new plan to improve access between city centre and south docklands
Scheme, which could cost between €10m to €15m to deliver, includes new public transport, walking and biking links, new landscaping and quayside parklets, and major improvements to the streetscape of the inner-city neighbourhoods adjoining the south docks

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Appeal for witnesses after man discovered with 'serious injuries' in Mullingar
Woman, 30s, found dead near Limerick park
The woman was aged in her 30s

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Garda appeal after woman, 60s, hospitalised following collision in Bantry
Garda appeal after woman, 60s, hospitalised following collision in Bantry
Gardaí are appealing for information about the incident in Bantry on Saturday, November 30

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Boil water notice for 15,000 people in Cork over Christmas
Boil water notice for 15,000 people in Cork over Christmas
Uisce Éireann said the boil water notice introduced in the Whitegate public water supply on October 18, 2023, remains in place

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Here are the new Cork county councillors replacing those who won Dáil seats
Here are the new Cork county councillors replacing those who won Dáil seats
Five new councillors took their seats at meeting of Cork County Council

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Cork City's Marina Promenade reopens after multimillion euro revamp
Cork City's Marina Promenade reopens after multimillion euro revamp
The promenade project included the protection and retention of the iconic formal tree planting along the route and the restoration of old stone walls

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Fundraiser to help pay for funeral of homeless woman killed in Cork City raises over €6k
Fundraiser to help pay for funeral of homeless woman killed in Cork City raises over €6k
Vanessa O’Callaghan , aged 36, a mother of three, was attacked shortly after she availed of the services of a volunteer-run on-street soup kitchen on St Patrick’s Street

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Man arrested after gardaí seize €840k worth of cocaine near Cork City
Man arrested after gardaí seize €840k worth of cocaine near Cork City
Gardaí stopped a car travelling southbound on the motorway at Glanmire on Wednesday and carried out a search of the vehicle

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Family of Aoife Johnston repeat call for statutory inquiry on second anniversary of her death
Family of Aoife Johnston repeat call for statutory inquiry on second anniversary of her death
The family's solicitor, Damien Tansey, said 'there was no reason why' a statutory inquiry into Aoife's death should take years, as previously claimed

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Imaginary cadastral map with buildings, land parcel and vacant plot - property registry and real estate concept seen through a m
Cork City Council gives go-ahead for 246 homes in Blarney, with more planned
It includes 101 apartments — a mix of one- and two-bed units across four-storeys — along with 30 duplex homes and 115 houses

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Mary Tierney on coping with the death of her husband, former Munster scrum-half Tom
Mary Tierney on coping with the death of her husband, former Munster scrum-half Tom
For the second year in a row, Mary will spend the holidays without the love of her life, her late husband and former Munster and Ireland scrum-half, Tom Tierney. She tells Manon Gilbart how she gets through her grief

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Cork's Lord Mayor honours Tidy Towns winners, with volunteers from nine to 90
Cork's Lord Mayor honours Tidy Towns winners, with volunteers from nine to 90
The members of Ballincollig Tidy Towns were praised by the Tidy Towns committee for its 'truly exceptional level of community involvement'

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

'A few of us in Cork were joking that in London they should start importing loads of Murphy’s and Beamish'
'A few of us in Cork were joking that in London they should start importing loads of Murphy’s and Beamish'
As pubs in England say they are running out of Guinness, Irish punters say they are happy once the stout 'doesn’t stop flowing here'

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Military accident
Man, 20s, in critical condition following Limerick crash
The man had been travelling on an electric motorbike and was discovered with serious injuries on the road

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

'Absolute disbelief' in Tipperary village as father and son killed in fire named locally 
'Absolute disbelief' in Tipperary village as father and son killed in fire named locally 
Investigating gardaí said the fire occurred at around 2.30am on Monday in Littleton, near Thurles

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Garda sign lamp
€340k in cash seized as man arrested in Cork by gardaí investigating fraud 
The investigation is being led by gardaí in Skibbereen Garda Station in West Cork 

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Volunteers distribute hampers so there is food for all this Christmas
Volunteers distribute hampers so there is food for all this Christmas
Many families struggle to put enough food on the table over the festive period

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Gardaí examining Ian Bailey's writings for link to du Plantier murder
Gardaí examining Ian Bailey's writings for link to du Plantier murder
Ms Toscan du Plantier’s uncle, Jean-Pierre Gazeau, says her family are not expecting justice for her murder in the lifetimes of her elderly parents

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Diocese hopes Marian Grotto can be used as holy place despite safety concerns
Diocese hopes Marian Grotto can be used as holy place despite safety concerns
The Killarney-based quarry owner, Aidan Forde, said that falling rocks and other concerns means he has had to close off a public area

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Actor Jeremy Irons pleads with public to make wastewater plant upgrade 'a priority concern'
Actor Jeremy Irons pleads with public to make wastewater plant upgrade 'a priority concern'
'Allowing our coastline to become littered with sewage seems a curious way to protect our population,' the actor told UCC

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

University College Cork set to record €7m surplus
University College Cork set to record €7m surplus
Remarkable financial turnaround comes less than a year after university posted an €8m deficit 

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Coroner at inquest of elderly Cork couple who died in house fire urges people to buy smoke alarms
Coroner at inquest of elderly Cork couple who died in house fire urges people to buy smoke alarms
John O’Donnell died of natural causes while his wife Gabrielle O’Donnell had an accidental death due to smoke inhalation, the inquest heard

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Cork woman killed in car being driven by drunk friend died from brain injury
Cork woman killed in car being driven by drunk friend died from brain injury
Sheila Dunne also suffered a cardiac arrest, Cork Coroner's Court told

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Shannon Estuary ships asked to cut speed after 'unprecedented' sighting of humpback whale
Shannon Estuary ships asked to cut speed after 'unprecedented' sighting of humpback whale
Fears have been raised of potential 'ship-strike' if speeds in the estuary are not reduced to 10 knots or 19km/h, which could damage vessels and injure or kill the young whale.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Cocaine worth €3m found in banana box at Port of Cork
Cocaine worth €3m found in banana box at Port of Cork
The drugs were discovered during routine risk profiling in a container of bananas imported from South America

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Rubble nativity scene in solidarity with people of Gaza unveiled at UCC
Rubble nativity scene in solidarity with people of Gaza unveiled at UCC
It will be on display between December 12 and December 20

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Cork hospital staff say they see pregnant victims of domestic violence every week
Cork hospital staff say they see pregnant victims of domestic violence every week
Signs range from bruising to missing appointments to not speaking during appointments while partners answer any questions from staff

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Children helped by Chernobyl charity reunite with Adi Roche at UCC ceremony
Children helped by Chernobyl charity reunite with Adi Roche at UCC ceremony
As voluntary CEO of Chernobyl Children International, Adi Roche has overseen the delivery of more than €108m of humanitarian aid and services to the Chernobyl-affected regions

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Cork County Council gives green light for 122 new homes in Little Island
Cork County Council gives green light for 122 new homes in Little Island
Ruden Homes Ltd had lodged application for 172 homes

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Gardaí investigating robbery at popular Cork City cafe
Gardaí investigating robbery at popular Cork City cafe
The incident occurred around 3.30pm in the Lough area, with a sum of cash reported stolen

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

68th Eurovision Song Contest - Grand Final
New Eurovision code of conduct after controversy involving Cork's Bambie Thug and Israel
A number of controversies led the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to appoint an independent expert to review the contest

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Macroom man withdraws appeal as private school in Cork City gets go-ahead for major extension
Macroom man withdraws appeal as private school in Cork City gets go-ahead for major extension
It follows the withdrawal by Con Murphy — a businessman from Macroom, Co Cork who owns three houses adjacent to the school’s main entrance — of an appeal he had lodged with An Bord Pleanála

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Statue Of Lady Justice
Cork drunk driver who tried to smear faeces on garda appeals prison sentence 
A drunk driver who attempted to smear his own faeces on a garda has appealed his prison sentence in the Circuit Court.  James Healy, 62, of Ring, Clonakilty, Co.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Opioid Overdose Medicine Naxolone Available Via Vending Machine In Brooklyn
Cork City firefighters to begin carrying drug that reverses overdoses
Naloxone is a prescription-only medication used as an antidote to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid drugs

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Cork's Winter Solidarity Dinner helps more than 100 migrants and refugees make new friends
Cork's Winter Solidarity Dinner helps more than 100 migrants and refugees make new friends
Migrants, refugees and Irish citizens gathered to share stories of their lives, cuisines from different parts of the world, music, and laughter

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Voluntary housing body gets council approval for apartment scheme in Cork
Voluntary housing body gets council approval for apartment scheme in Cork
The site, located between Victoria Cross and Dennehy’s Cross, is sandwiched between a council depot to the west and offices to the east

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

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