Fuel protesters’ blockade of Ireland’s only oil refinery to stay ‘until diesel capped’Irving Oil’s refinery at Whitegate in east Cork, supplies around 40 per cent of Ireland’s petroleumThu Apr 09 2026 - 17:52
Inquest hears of final hours of experienced young climber before tragic fallCoroner praises emergency services for recovering body of Lorenzo De Bonis from the sea in Baltimore, Co CorkWed Apr 01 2026 - 19:00
Public give Fota Wildlife Park’s newest cheetah cubs Swahili names Over 1,000 people offered possible names for the animals with Nia and Nuru ultimately chosenTue Mar 31 2026 - 18:48
Man given suspended sentence after dog suffered ‘extreme and horrific’ facial injuriesPatterdale Terrier had part of his nose bitten off and face scarred and cut, Clonmel court toldTue Mar 31 2026 - 11:00
Investigation into stabbing of Cork father at advanced stage, inquest hearsFather of three Mark O’Connell (36) died in Hollyhill following incident last NovemberThu Mar 26 2026 - 17:51
Cork mother of four died from stab wounds to the chest, inquest hearsCoroner adjourns inquest to allow Garda investigation to take its course, with eldest son chargedThu Mar 26 2026 - 13:50
Two people arrested over attack on Scarlett Faulkner in Birdhill Woman and teenager detained in connection with assault that left victim with critical head injuriesThu Mar 26 2026 - 10:48
Diocese apologises over priest’s sermon claiming autism is caused by ‘evil demons’Diocese says comment was not appropriate and that apology was issued for any hurt or offence Wed Mar 25 2026 - 17:45
Young widow pays poignant tribute to husband and father of one who died in stabbing incident in Cork cityOleksandr Zhyvytskyi’s funeral hears he was ‘an example to others with his humanity, kindness and honesty’ Wed Mar 25 2026 - 08:32
Woman begs judge not to jail husband following death of child and parents in car crashDefendant, four times over legal alcohol limit, had denied driving car after crash killed three of his family members Fri Mar 20 2026 - 17:52
Man charged with murder of father-of-one in Cork cityJonathan Hennessy was charged with the murder of Oleksandr Zhyvystkyi (31) on Knapp’s Square, Cork on March 16thThu Mar 19 2026 - 18:18
‘What was done to Daena was evil’: Man found guilty of murdering mother-of-two Daena WalshAdam Corcoran had denied murdering partner of 10 years at their Cork apartment in August 2024Thu Mar 19 2026 - 15:48
Jury in Daena Walsh murder trial told they must be confident of intent to killAdam Corcoran denies murdering partner of 10 years at their Cork apartment in August 2024Wed Mar 18 2026 - 20:40
Man (42) arrested for questioning following fatal stabbing of father-of-one in CorkOleksandr Zhyvystkyi (31) died in city centre incident on MondayWed Mar 18 2026 - 17:00
Murder inquiry begins after man dies in apartment after Cork City street stabbing Gardaí are set to open a murder investigation into death of father of oneTue Mar 17 2026 - 14:51
Man (31) dies after suspected stabbing incident in Cork cityFather of one understood to have left wife and child in apartment on Carroll’s Quay to go and get food but returned with with injuriesMon Mar 16 2026 - 22:04
Murder accused admits killing Daena Walsh despite previously insisting she died by suicideAdam Corcoran (31) tells Cork court he was not acting in self-defence and denied inventing story to fit the facts of caseMon Mar 16 2026 - 19:00
Foul play ruled out in death of Cork mother Kelly Cremin from Innishmore Square in Ballincollig suffered head injuries from fall Sat Mar 14 2026 - 14:44
Woman found dead at house in Cork named locally as Kelly Cremin (32)Neighbours found the mother of one, named locally as Kelly Cremin, after becoming concerned about not having seen her since Thursday Fri Mar 13 2026 - 18:59
Man accused of Daena Walsh’s murder told gardaí he did not kill his ‘soul mate’Central Criminal Court trial hears Garda Technical Bureau members found knives in bags in Co Cork apartment and items of bloodstained clothingFri Mar 13 2026 - 18:14
Irish-British defence agreement updated to boost co-operation, tackle Russia ‘shadow fleet’Cyber security, information-sharing and joint procurement initiatives also covered in dealThu Mar 12 2026 - 21:51
Starmer calls for more UK-Irish co-operation in ‘age of dramatic uncertainty’UK PM arrives in Cork after addressing fuel cost concerns in NorthThu Mar 12 2026 - 19:24
Pathologist found 25 knife wounds on Daena Walsh’s body, murder trial toldAccused Adam Corcoran (31) called emergency services and claimed his partner was stabbing herself in their Midleton apartmentThu Mar 12 2026 - 18:47
Murder accused told gardaí his partner was ‘the best woman in the world’Adam Corcoran denies murder of partner Daena Walsh at apartment in Midleton, Co Cork Thu Mar 12 2026 - 10:00
‘I have lost my self-worth completely,’ influencer tells court after assaultConor Greaney said he assaulted Selina Regazzoli after mistaking her for someone elseWed Mar 11 2026 - 07:10
Campaign group to march on Cork City Hall seeking delivery of ‘world class’ libraryCouncillors due to vote on motion urging replacement of existing facility on Grand Parade with a building almost three times largerSun Mar 08 2026 - 19:00
Man (45) convicted of sexually assaulting six boys at fast-food outlet after psychotherapist alerted gardaíDaniel Connolly of Arndathrush, Glengarriff, Co Cork, remanded in custody for sentencing in JuneSat Mar 07 2026 - 10:00
Man (84) jailed for five years for sexual abuse of girl he used to mind in her homeGirl was six when abuse began and is now in her mid-teensThu Mar 05 2026 - 19:50
Man who threatened to cut off students’ fingers jailed for nine yearsMartin Ekhosuehi (22) denied charges of aggravated burglary, assault causing harm, and making threats to killWed Mar 04 2026 - 20:11
Man convicted on dog neglect charges must pay more than €15,000 in fines and costsPat O’Neill banned from keeping a dog for 10 years after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to seven dogs in his careMon Mar 02 2026 - 20:11
Religious order to end near 800-year association with Cork when it closes church in city centre‘Accelerating decline’ in vocations means St Augustine’s on Washington Street will shut its doors in JulySun Mar 01 2026 - 19:00
Ministers flag up opportunities for Irish exporters in muted Mercosur responseOpposition and farmers condemn EU move to allow South America trade deal to operate provisionallyFri Feb 27 2026 - 19:23
Former pro soccer player jailed for raping woman (19) at knifepoint in her homeTiago Damasceno Sousa threatened to kill victim and her parents during ordeal, court hearsFri Feb 27 2026 - 16:47
American Michael Kelley charged with murder of Kerry farmer Michael GaineTight security as man (54) is brought before Tralee District CourtWed Feb 25 2026 - 16:44
Full Central Mental Hospital could get more beds ‘in near future’, says MinisterJim O’Callaghan says he’s aware people with serious mental health issues are being sent to prison due to lack of spaces at hospitalWed Feb 25 2026 - 10:03
Man arrested for questioning about murder of Co Kerry sheep farmer Michael Gaine Detectives arrested the suspect in Tralee shortly after 8am on Tuesday Tue Feb 24 2026 - 08:58
Man (22) and girl (9) injured in petrol bomb attack on house in Cork cityMan in intensive after after helping sister escape burning houseTue Feb 24 2026 - 08:03
Two Youghal Ironman competitors drowned in event organisers felt was safe, inquest hearsVerdict of accidental death due to drowning returned in case of Ivan Chittenden, while inquest of Brendan Wall adjournedMon Feb 23 2026 - 20:30
CIÉ pensioners to march on Taoiseach’s office in protest over pension increaseRise agreed nearly 10 months ago has yet to be paidMon Feb 23 2026 - 07:38
O’Callaghan considering appeal of damages awards to asylum seekers left homeless on arrivalMinister for Justice says he will examine Judge Cian Ferriter’s ruling closely before deciding on appealSat Feb 21 2026 - 14:30
Man remanded in custody after pleading guilty to his grandmother’s manslaughter in Co CorkBrian Nnadi Ogbo (38), who has mental health issues, dragged Stella Ejiatu Nnadi down stairs after going into a rage and attacking his motherFri Feb 20 2026 - 19:00
UN human rights report on Garda pepper spray ‘ill-informed and inaccurate’, Minister saysRapporteurs criticised use of strong spray and potential deployment of TasersFri Feb 20 2026 - 19:00
Temple Bar attack victim’s injuries make identification difficult as gardaí pursue suspectsMinister and Garda Commissioner say Dublin still a ‘safe city’ in wake of city centre assaultFri Feb 20 2026 - 15:32
Man who kicked ‘good-natured’ pensioner to death after chance meeting admits manslaughterAaron Wolfe attacked Florrie O’Sullivan hours after they got talking in pub, court hearsThu Feb 19 2026 - 08:00
Farmer tells gardaí he’s ‘no Pablo Escobar’ after arrest for cannabis farm in west CorkWest Cork sheep farmer Daniel Kelleher (53) pleads guilty over growing more than €100,000 worth of plantsWed Feb 18 2026 - 09:00
No option but to order man to Central Mental Hospital again despite lack of space, judge saysPsychiatric condition of Patrick Sibanyoni deteriorating in prison – but all beds in Portrane occupiedTue Feb 17 2026 - 19:40
Central Mental Hospital at capacity with all 111 beds occupied and of 38 waiting, court hearsInformation emerges after judge seeks place for man deemed unfit to plead because of mental illnessTue Feb 17 2026 - 07:00
‘I’ve always been terrified of him’: Woman voices relief at jailing of husband for assaults with hammer and boiling waterSentence reduced after Noel Twomey (64) presented at Garda station, made admissions and entered guilty pleaMon Feb 16 2026 - 17:12
Man (24) suffers injuries after jumping from window to escape suspected arson attack in CorkGardaí say they are keeping an open mind in relation to the incidentMon Feb 16 2026 - 11:25
Government backs Cork Event Centre despite 10 years of inaction, Taoiseach saysDerelict site branded ‘biggest white elephant’ in Cork City by Social Democrats Sun Feb 15 2026 - 16:21
