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Historic Cork building may be used for new city centre public library
Historic Cork building may be used for new city centre public library
Cork City Council is examining the feasibility of locating a new city centre public library in the striking Counting House on South Main St

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

UCC launches ‘Great Irish Fossil Hunt’ to map Ireland’s fossil heritage
UCC launches ‘Great Irish Fossil Hunt’ to map Ireland’s fossil heritage
Citizen scientists are encouraged to find and log fossils in urban and natural settings to create a national fossil map

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

HSE's plans for Nenagh nursing unit remain 'unclear'
HSE's plans for Nenagh nursing unit remain 'unclear'
The new build intended as a nursing home was switched into use as an overflow and rehabilitation unit linked to University Hospital Limerick just over a year ago

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

'Too young to be here': Parkinson’s patient, 47, trapped in Cork nursing home due to lack of State support
'Too young to be here': Parkinson’s patient, 47, trapped in Cork nursing home due to lack of State support
With no alternative care options, young Parkinson’s patients like Colm O’Catháin are left to fade away in nursing homes

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

American wood used for West Cork mining huts to make journey home after hundreds of years
American wood used for West Cork mining huts to make journey home after hundreds of years
Such kit homes were very rare in Ireland, and when mining finished in the village of Allihies in the late 1800s, the wood from them was auctioned off and was recycled to build houses

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Electric car stock
Cork council to appoint someone to deliver electric vehicle charging network across city
It is unlikely initial targets of having dozens of EV charging points in place by the end of this year will be met

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

90m ducting pipes at East Cork beach 'a key milestone' for EirGrid project
90m ducting pipes at East Cork beach 'a key milestone' for EirGrid project
High voltage direct current (HVDC) technology, used to transport electricity over long distances, will transfer electricity to a converter station at Ballyadam

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Defence Forces join search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine
Defence Forces join search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine
Up to 50 Defence Forces members assist in searching rough terrain as gardaí appeal for public information on his whereabouts

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

End of an era as 'Cork retail icon' Mannix & Culhane closes its doors after 95 years in business
End of an era as 'Cork retail icon' Mannix & Culhane closes its doors after 95 years in business
Closure follows that of the Denim Store on Cook Street, which also ceased trading in recent days

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Watch: Solar eclipse at Blackrock Castle Observatory
Watch: Solar eclipse at Blackrock Castle Observatory
Crowds gathered at Blackrock Castle Observatory to witness the partial solar eclipse. Despite cloudy skies, eclipse watchers soaked in the experience as the observatory provided guidance on safe viewing, ensuring everyone could enjoy the rare event.

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Council to tackle Cork village's accident blackspot with traffic calming measures
Council to tackle Cork village's accident blackspot with traffic calming measures
Meanwhile, the council meeting heard that the council’s National Roads Design Office has contacted Transport Infrastructure Ireland seeking permission and funding for a pedestrian crossing in Ballyhooly

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Cork's dirty water: Bakery owner fears she may be forced to close her business
Cork's dirty water: Bakery owner fears she may be forced to close her business
Confectioner Desislava Petkova says she cannot see a way out for her business if the problem is not resolved

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Arrests made and animals seized following major garda operation opposite Apple site in Cork City 
Arrests made and animals seized following major garda operation opposite Apple site in Cork City 
The search is part of ongoing investigations into multiple incidents in Cork

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Road carnage as crashes in Cork and Waterford leave three dead
Road carnage as crashes in Cork and Waterford leave three dead
Two women died and two children were injured in a crash in Mallow

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Cork residents grow weary of water issues as council meeting with Uisce Éireann looms 
Cork residents grow weary of water issues as council meeting with Uisce Éireann looms 
an unreliable water supply is forcing some to spend hundreds, if not thousands on bottled water each year

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Ongoing water issues a case of 'wash, rinse, repeat' for salon
Ongoing water issues a case of 'wash, rinse, repeat' for salon
While welcoming works being done now by Uisce Éireann in the area, Aislinn said addressing the issues with the water supply 'will not be an overnight job' 

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Garda probe after body of man, 70s, found in Cork City house 
Garda probe after body of man, 70s, found in Cork City house 
The body was discovered by gardaí at around 9pm on Saturday

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Cork punter scoops €1m in Saturday's Daily Million draw
Cork punter scoops €1m in Saturday's Daily Million draw
The punter won the top prize in Saturday night's Daily Million draw

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Some Cork roads the same 'as they were when donkeys and carts travelled on them'
Some Cork roads the same 'as they were when donkeys and carts travelled on them'
Cork County Council has sought €32m from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to repair crumbling sections of three national secondary routes

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Michael Gaine missing
Search for missing Kerry farmer continues as calls grow for Defence Forces assistance
Local councillors urge Defence Forces involvement in the search for missing Kenmare farmer Michael Gaine, last seen a week ago

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

Daffodil Day: Cork woman who lost husband to cancer won't let her own diagnosis hold her back
Daffodil Day: Cork woman who lost husband to cancer won't let her own diagnosis hold her back
Julie Murtagh O’Connell, from Cobh, who will stage her 10th Strictly Cobh Dancing event next weekend. spoke about her own 10-year cancer journey

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

Harbor at the Coast of Dingle in Ireland
Opening of US third-level college in Kerry town 'a massive achievement'
Connecticut’s Sacred Heart University has expanded it initial arts and spirituality programmes in Dingle to include scientific courses such as microbiology, environmental studies, and nursing

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

Watch: Chainsaw sculptor breathes new life into dead trees in Ballincollig park
Watch: Chainsaw sculptor breathes new life into dead trees in Ballincollig park
Chainsaw artist Will Fogarty is transforming two dead elm trees in one of Cork’s biggest public parks into wonderful wooden works of art, inspired by the river Lee and native Irish wildlife.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

Limerick TD reaches out to UL following 'alarming' harassment campaign against Ella Deasy
Limerick TD reaches out to UL following 'alarming' harassment campaign against Ella Deasy
Culture and media minister Patrick O'Donovan said he is confident the university will 'act swiftly to prevent something like this happening again'

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Multimillion-euro road across Cork City's northside draws opposition from campaign group
Multimillion-euro road across Cork City's northside draws opposition from campaign group
Public consultation on the preferred corridor continues until April 10

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Limerick council denies city park gates close early after visitors complain of being locked in
Limerick council denies city park gates close early after visitors complain of being locked in
On Tuesday, several people found themselves locked inside the city's People's Park, as the park keeper had locked the gates

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Garda lantern sign
Gardaí carry out major operation against Eastern European drug gang in Cork City
A total of seven searches were conducted and seven men arrested

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Owenacurra mental health centre replacement works yet to begin
Projected cost to build Owenacurra replacement centre now €15.9m
The HSE said some €508,260 has been spent on the build to date, despite the fact that it has yet to even break ground, adding that the overall budgeted cost 'may change as the project progresses'

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Chainsaw artist transforms dead trees into wildlife sculptures at Cork’s Regional Park
Chainsaw artist transforms dead trees into wildlife sculptures at Cork’s Regional Park
Inspired by the River Lee and Irish wildlife, artist Will Fogarty breathes new life into two fallen elm trees.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Gardaí renew appeal for missing Kilkenny man last seen on New Year's Eve
Gardaí renew appeal for missing Kilkenny man last seen on New Year's Eve
Jamie Collins, 23, has been missing since December 31, 2024. Gardaí urge public assistance in locating him

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Unrecognizable health visitor and a senior woman during home visit.
Tipperary nursing home stops taking new residents over governance and safety issues
Hiqa inspectors described how challenging it was to get in contact with someone responsible for the home

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Song from late musician Eoin French to help raise funds for Irish Cancer Society
Song from late musician Eoin French to help raise funds for Irish Cancer Society
The Cork musician passed away last year after a short battle with cancer, and one of his songs is being used to raise awareness as part of Daffodil Day

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Michael Gaine missing
Gardaí renew dashcam footage appeal in search for missing farmer Michael Gaine
Gardaí made a fresh appeal for information this morning, saying that they are not requesting the assistance of the general public for further searches at this time

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Cork’s iconic Shandon Bells to receive €250,000 for restoration
Cork’s iconic Shandon Bells to receive €250,000 for restoration
St Anne’s Church in Shandon, home to the famous four-faced clock tower, will be restored through the Historic Structures Fund

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

UL student targeted in harassment campaign by 200 men after TikTok video
UL student targeted in harassment campaign by 200 men after TikTok video
Influencer Ella Deasy shares her experience of intimidation and harassment at the University of Limerick student accommodation

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

'If this is happening to my mother, it is everyone': Fears for patient safety at mental health unit
'If this is happening to my mother, it is everyone': Fears for patient safety at mental health unit
Mental Health Commission have inspectors downgraded the compliance rating of the centre to just 61% from 79% in 2020

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Lack of speech and language therapist in deprived area of Limerick having profound effect on children
Lack of speech and language therapist in deprived area of Limerick having profound effect on children
School principal says lack of speech and language therapy support affecting children's long-term academic, social, and emotional outcomes

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Cork County Council failed to collect €362,000 in derelict site levies in 2023, new figures show
Cork County Council failed to collect €362,000 in derelict site levies in 2023, new figures show
'During 2023, invoices totalling just €28,000 were issued, with no amounts collected during the year, resulting in a year-end debtor of €362,000,' audit says

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Board to be asked to consider renaming Kerry Airport after Daniel O'Connell
Board to be asked to consider renaming Kerry Airport after Daniel O'Connell
'Daniel O’Connell is the most significant Kerry and Irish person of all time'

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Department provides new special school in Cork with temporary plot until permanent site ready
Department provides new special school in Cork with temporary plot until permanent site ready
Capacity at other existing special schools is also being 'significantly' increased for the 2025/26 school year to accommodate children who have yet to receive an offer of a school place

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Garda divers brought in to help search for missing Kerry sheep farmer 
Garda divers brought in to help search for missing Kerry sheep farmer 
Michael Gaine, 56, has not been seen since about noon last Thursday

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

'Serious concerns' raised about standards at mental health unit in Cork University Hospital
'Serious concerns' raised about standards at mental health unit in Cork University Hospital
Mental Health Commission inspectors raised red flags around patient safety, quality of the building, and staff shortages

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Families waiting for special school places plan 5k run on Mother's Day
Families waiting for special school places plan 5k run on Mother's Day
Parents from Waterford, Cork, and Tipperary have been protesting the lack of places at St John’s Special School in Dungarvan

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Demand for improved clinical care for cerebral palsy sufferers 'an undeniable call to action'
Demand for improved clinical care for cerebral palsy sufferers 'an undeniable call to action'
A survey by the Cerebral Palsy Foundation found 93% of people with the disease see 'improved clinical care' as their biggest need, reflecting the fears of Cork mother Lisa Hayes

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Mary MacSwiney
New exhibition pays tribute to 12 women who had major impact on local government in Cork
Exhibition is currently running in Cork City Library on Grand Parade, with book on women due to be published later this year

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

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