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Open Streets Festival returns to Cork city centre this weekend 
Open Streets Festival returns to Cork city centre this weekend 

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Dave O’Brien, president of the Cork Business Association, said the aim of the initiative is “to bring vibrancy to the city streets”.
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Man tells Cork court ‘I will be killed’ if  deported

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Ahmed Ibrahim was charged yesterday with escaping from custody as he was being taken into Cork Prison
Last chorus as Cork's Martin Leahy ends marathon Dáil housing protest
Last chorus as Cork's Martin Leahy ends marathon Dáil housing protest

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Once a week since May 2022 Martin Leahy travelled from Cork to Dublin’s Kildare St to perform his song ‘Everyone Should Have A Home’
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US firm to create up to 50 jobs after establishing R&D hub in Cork

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

US firm Qumulo said it will create 50 positions over the next three years, offering highly skilled roles in research and development, engineering, and customer services
Roy Keane's mother Marie passes away
Roy Keane's mother Marie passes away

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Marie Keane died 'in the tender loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of St Anne’s Ward at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice'
New principal and leadership team appointed to Cork special school
New principal and leadership team appointed to Cork special school

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Carrigaline Community Special School was closed for a number of days following an incident last month in which staff sustained injuries
Bessborough should not be developed, even in housing crisis, Cork TD says
Bessborough should not be developed, even in housing crisis, Cork TD says

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Despite the housing crisis, some sites should not be developed, and the former Bessborough mother and baby institution is one of them, a Government TD from Cork has said.
Man jailed for urinating in holding cell at Cork garda station
Man jailed for urinating in holding cell at Cork garda station

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Sergeant Gearóid Davis said Jordan Murphy had 78 previous convictions including counts for theft, criminal damage and being drunk and a danger.
‘Perfect storm’ predicted for commuters with key East Cork road set to be 'overwhelmed' by traffic
‘Perfect storm’ predicted for commuters with key East Cork road set to be 'overwhelmed' by traffic

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Mayor of County Cork, Independent councillor Mary Linehan-Foley, said there needs to be a complete overhaul of public transport in the region if they’re to stave-off traffic mayhem
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Cork man who scratched car and spat in the face of motorist spared jail 

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Macroom District Court was told that Aidan Smoker was charged with four offences relating to two separate incidents.
Cork Fringe Festival promises to be a celebration of 'brave, weird and independent art'
Cork Fringe Festival promises to be a celebration of 'brave, weird and independent art'

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

This year’s festival, which will run over the weekend of May 8-10, will feature more than 50 performances across 15 venues
New sandwich shop opens at Cork's English Market
New sandwich shop opens at Cork's English Market

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Uncles, situated at the market’s Grand Parade entrance, specialises in made to order rotisserie chicken sandwiches
Cork man threatened staff at pub he would burn it down and was later seen in area carrying bow and arrow
Cork man threatened staff at pub he would burn it down and was later seen in area carrying bow and arrow

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Judge said she did not want to send the defendant to jail and said she would like to see the possibility of restorative justice being explored to deal with the matter
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Cork man who broke two TV screens at city centre betting shop jailed 

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Cormac Fitzpatrick pleaded guilty at Cork District Court to charges of causing criminal damage and being intoxicated to such an extent that he was a danger to himself or others
Gardaí in Cork seek help in finding missing man 
Gardaí in Cork seek help in finding missing man 

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Thabo Blessing Mhlanga was last seen two weeks ago in the South Main Street area of Cork city centre.
Inquest hears Cork woman died from stab wounds after fatal attack near her home
Inquest hears Cork woman died from stab wounds after fatal attack near her home

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Court hears details of fatal Ballinlough attack as inquest is adjourned amid ongoing criminal proceedings
Number of resolved planning enforcement complaints dropped by 89% in Cork city 
Number of resolved planning enforcement complaints dropped by 89% in Cork city 

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Court action was initiated in six cases last year, and none in either of the two previous years
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Woman deported from US to face theft charges in Cork - including stealing two hams

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Ciocolata Munteanu was arrested at Dublin Airport on Tuesday when she arrived on a deportation flight
Civil engineer who fled war torn home country first to graduate from UCC refugee scholarship scheme
Civil engineer who fled war torn home country first to graduate from UCC refugee scholarship scheme

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

The EU passworld scholarship allows refugee scholars to go directly from graduation to meaningful employment and contribute to the Irish economy
Inmate numbers at Cork Prison reach new record high 
Inmate numbers at Cork Prison reach new record high 

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

On Tuesday there were 425 people in custody at the prison, 123 of them sleeping on mattresses on the floor
Apartment plan at Cork Bessborough site to be raised in the Dáil
Apartment plan at Cork Bessborough site to be raised in the Dáil

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Labour Party city councillor Peter Horgan has lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála an objection against the development, joining the 700-strong Bessborough Mother and Baby Home Support Group which has separately objected
Irish fans flood Prague as Ireland chase vital World Cup playoff win
Irish fans flood Prague as Ireland chase vital World Cup playoff win

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Today, Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side will take on Czechia in arguably the most important game Ireland will have played for a generation, with a semi-final qualification spot at stake.
Examiner appointed to Cummins Sports as Cork retailer seeks to save jobs and restructure
Examiner appointed to Cummins Sports as Cork retailer seeks to save jobs and restructure

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Ms Justice Nessa Cahill said 48 out of 74 jobs at the sporting goods retailer are expected to be saved in the process
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Cork man pleads guilty to having drugs for sale or supply on two occasions

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Defence solicitor, Frank Purcell, said Tommy O’Driscoll had a gambling addiction, which had led him to run up substantial debts and that he had been selling cannabis to pay off the debts.
'Friendship Day' trip to US was not part of St Patrick’s Day, says Cork council
'Friendship Day' trip to US was not part of St Patrick’s Day, says Cork council

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

A Cork County Council spokesperson said the ‘Irish Friendship Day’ visit to Oklahoma was separate to the local authority's delegations that visited Chicago, Detroit, and New York as part of the 2026 St Patrick’s Day engagements
‘Cork people must have say on drone use’, says city councillor
‘Cork people must have say on drone use’, says city councillor

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Cork City councillor Peter Horgan is seeking the opinions of residents to help inform future strategies for drone use above Cork
Volkswagen issues EV vehicle recall over battery issues 'which could lead to fire'
Volkswagen issues EV vehicle recall over battery issues 'which could lead to fire'

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

A spokesperson from Volkswagen Group Ireland said it affects a small number of vehicles — 1% of all ID series models sold here
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Shirtless man on Patrick Street warned passers-by he would 'f*** them up'

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Judge Mary Dorgan has jailed Jake O’Sullivan, aged 25, of 22 Fairfield Rd, Farranree, for two months for 'the rather awful nature of what happened'
EPA carried out 50 inspections at creamery in North Cork last year
EPA carried out 50 inspections at creamery in North Cork last year

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

North Cork Creameries in Kanturk was ordered last month by the EPA to stop discharging effluent from the site into the River Allow due to ongoing non-compliance with emission limit values, plunging its future into uncertainty.
Cork murder accused not in courtroom as victim's family travel from Ukraine
Cork murder accused not in courtroom as victim's family travel from Ukraine

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

As the case against Jonathan Hennessy was called a prison officer at the video link from Cork Prison said there was a sick note stating the accused could not appear.
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Names and addresses of 'dodgy box' users to be given to Sky

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

The names and addresses of 300 "dodgy box" users are to be given to Sky in its continuing efforts to tackle illegal streaming of its content, the High Court has heard.
Cork chair of construction federation says industry needs more women
Cork chair of construction federation says industry needs more women

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Patsy Supple  said the recruitment of young women remains one of the greatest untapped resources of potential in the construction sector.
Hundreds of Defence Forces members forced to live in Cork military bases due to high rents
Hundreds of Defence Forces members forced to live in Cork military bases due to high rents

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

More than 500 personnel are living at Collins Barracks in the city and at the navy base in Haulbowline,
Sidewalk Trouble
Councillors call for urgent action on North Cork footpath repairs

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

The condition of footpaths in Mallow town, where a number of elderly people have fallen and hurt themselves, have come under the spotlight, 
Decision due next month on planning for Cork air ambulance base
Decision due next month on planning for Cork air ambulance base

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

The application seeks the overhaul, renovation and reconstruction of the existing facility at Knockcahill, Rathcool, near Mallow.
Collins Aerospace protestors 'caused thousands of euro of damage'
Collins Aerospace protestors 'caused thousands of euro of damage'

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Various slogans were spray-painted on numerous walls and monitors and windows were smashed, it is alleged
Six weeks jail for man who called gardaí 'fat pigs'
Six weeks jail for man who called gardaí 'fat pigs'

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

John Burke was "highly abusive towards gardaí", Cork District Court heard
Woman stole items from Penneys in Cork in shoplifting sprees
Woman stole items from Penneys in Cork in shoplifting sprees

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Hunky Dory crisps, cider, wine and cosmetics were among the products stolen by a 34-year-old woman in the course of several shoplifting incidents and now she has been sentenced to a total of five months in jail.
Cork county has highest number of vacant homes in Ireland
Cork county has highest number of vacant homes in Ireland

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Cork County has the highest number of homes lying vacant across any local authority in the country, the latest figures have shown, with over 8,500 empty homes across Cork as a whole.
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Snapchat predator from Cork given additional sentence to reflect gravity of crimes

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

A predatory sex offender who used Snapchat to “groom and manipulate” two girls when they were aged ten and 14, whom he later raped, will now serve an additional four-and-a-half years in prison after the State successfully objected to the undue ...
'I will chop you up': Voicemails threatening young woman read out in court
'I will chop you up': Voicemails threatening young woman read out in court

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

“I will chop you up” – that was one of the voicemails received in the early hours of the morning by a young woman from her ex-partner.
'He loved his little daughter dearly': Funeral takes place of Ukrainian man who was stabbed in Cork
'He loved his little daughter dearly': Funeral takes place of Ukrainian man who was stabbed in Cork

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

A young Ukrainian man who died last week following a stabbing incident in Cork city centre was a devoted husband whose baby daughter meant the whole world to him, his funeral Mass heard.
'That should seriously concern the government': Rise in Defence Forces personnel living in Cork's military bases
'That should seriously concern the government': Rise in Defence Forces personnel living in Cork's military bases

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

A record number of Defence Forces personnel are living in Cork’s two military installations, as many of them can’t afford huge rents in the city and surrounding areas.
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Significant drop in people buying dog licences in Cork 

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Are Corkonians falling out of love with man’s best friend or are they too financially squeezed with energy inflation to afford a licence for their dog?That’s a question some perplexed councillors are asking after figures released by County Hall ...
Oxford English Dictionary additions
'Ah sure look' and 'holliers' among 12 Irish-isms entering Oxford English Dictionary 

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

‘Ah sure look’ is an absolutely invaluable phrase for an Irish person who doesn’t quite know what to say about a particular situation, and it is now receiving its richly deserved acknowledgement with a place in the latest Oxford English Dictionary ...
County Hall launches survey to identify over-the-shop home options
County Hall launches survey to identify over-the-shop home options

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Cork County Council has announced the launch of a new survey aimed at evaluating commercial property for "crucial” residential accommodation conversions.
Incorrect number delays book of evidence charge in Cork rape case 
Incorrect number delays book of evidence charge in Cork rape case 

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

The book of evidence could not be served on a 44-year-old man accused of falsely imprisoning and raping a woman at her home in Cork city while he was carrying two knives, because the judge found that the number on one of the charges was incorrect.
Plan for hundreds of student apartments at former convent site on Cork's northside 
'It's a disgrace': Outrage as Cork council writes off €300k in derelict levies on Good Shepherd site

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central, said he believed the decision to write off more than €300,000 was 'in breach of the Derelict Sites Act'
Cork student’s groundbreaking project can track and identify suspicious ships
Cork student’s groundbreaking project can track and identify suspicious ships

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Seán Fitzgerald's Fleet Monitor project cross-references live vessel positions in real time against official EU and Nato sanction lists to identify known or suspected shadow-fleet ships
Hiqa inspectors raise a number of concerns about Cork care centre
Hiqa inspectors raise a number of concerns about Cork care centre

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

The Glyntown Care Centre in Glanmire was found compliant across six areas, substantially compliant in a further six, and not compliant in four
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Cork man jailed for using ‘his car as a weapon’ against cyclist

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Macroom District Court told that Brian O'Sullivan became abusive towards the cyclist, using foul language and warning him not to report the matter
HSE confirms case of meningitis at UCC — no known link to UK outbreak
HSE confirms case of meningitis at UCC — no known link to UK outbreak

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

The affected person has recovered well, the HSE said, and no further cases of meningitis have been reported since
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Cork man 'caught rotten' breaking into pub with balaclava and gloves, says judge

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Accused found trying to open till at Flannerys of Glasheen in the early hours of Saturday morning, court heard
Patrician Academy students to represent Cork at national enterprise event
Patrician Academy students to represent Cork at national enterprise event

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

In the Intermediate category, Dylan Walsh will showcase his business, DW Sports, alongside Rory O’Leary, Bill Palmer, Conor O’Leary and Ben Norton with their business, Crius AI, in the senior category
Interim examiner appointed to Cork retailer Cummins Sports 
Interim examiner appointed to Cork retailer Cummins Sports 

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

An interim examiner has been appointed to long-standing Cork retailer Cummins Sports.
Man confessed to shining laser into cockpit of rescue helicopter from balcony of Cork city apartment
Man confessed to shining laser into cockpit of rescue helicopter from balcony of Cork city apartment

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

The crew of Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 117 reported a green laser being pointed into the cockpit while it was involved in searching for a missing person in the River Lee
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Waiting list figures for treatment at Cork hospitals ‘too long’, says HSE

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Figures, published by the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF), show there were 82,937 people awaiting treatment at the end of February, a 4% increase on the same month last year 
Biodiversity of 'magical' Cork city woodland ecological corridor highlighted 
Biodiversity of 'magical' Cork city woodland ecological corridor highlighted 

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Local biodiversity experts joined members of Douglas Tidy Towns for a litter pick, providing a fascinating insight into the biodiversity of Doman's Wood 
Marine event in West Cork to address future of Ireland's seas 
Marine event in West Cork to address future of Ireland's seas 

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Hosted by the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG), the event will feature workshops highlighting the latest developments in marine conservation
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'I didn't know it was stolen', says Cork man accused of handling property

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

David Hill appeared before Judge Joanne Carroll at Bandon District Court, where he was remanded on bail until May 26
'No place for this in our community': Antisemitic hate messages daubed on signs and walls at Cork nature trail
'No place for this in our community': Antisemitic hate messages daubed on signs and walls at Cork nature trail

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

The messages, which were written in German, praised Adolf Hitler, and translated to the popular 1930s antisemitic slogan, ‘Jews out’.
Cork's St Peter's to hold Open Walls arts collective exhibition
Cork's St Peter's to hold Open Walls arts collective exhibition

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Established in 2024, Open Walls supports the artistic community in Cork and beyond
Cork family living with 'tsunami of human sewage' in their home
Cork family living with 'tsunami of human sewage' in their home

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Pat Flanagan, who has a terminal illness, said he fears the situation may result in the death of his wife who is recovering from heart surgery 
Jack Crowley launches Down Syndrome Centre Cork 'Challenge 21' fundraiser
Jack Crowley launches Down Syndrome Centre Cork 'Challenge 21' fundraiser

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

The annual initiative sees participants walk, jog, or run 21km from Haulbowline Island to Páirc Uí Chaoimh. This year it takes place on Sunday, June 14.
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Cork woman who burgled city centre restaurant has jail term reduced 

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Sergeant John Kelleher said the burglary at Scoozi's restaurant on Winthrop Street, Cork, was carried out at 6.55am on November 1, 2024
Pioneering Cork firm behind Ireland's first native seaweed supplements
Pioneering Cork firm behind Ireland's first native seaweed supplements

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

The products, derived from red seawed, have gone to market in Ireland and the UK, with plans to expand further into European and Asian markets later this year
Fishing fleet could be grounded within weeks due to fuel costs
Fishing fleet could be grounded within weeks due to fuel costs

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisation CEO John Lynch has warned: 'The industry urgently needs help or it is just going to have to stop fishing'.
Students gather in Cork for semi-final ofEco-Unesco Environmentalist awards
Students gather in Cork for semi-final ofEco-Unesco Environmentalist awards

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Across two days, 42 teams of young people aged 10 to 18 pitched innovative environmental projects to a panel of expert judges for a place in the national finals.
Cork man to be sentenced next week for punching elderly patient to death
Cork man to be sentenced next week for punching elderly patient to death

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

After a trial Dylan Mage was found not guilty of murder but guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility
Council to start on badly needed West Cork road resurfacing works
Council to start on badly needed West Cork road resurfacing works

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

The poor condition of the section of the N71 road at Ballylickey near Bantry has been flagged at numerous council meetings by local councillors.
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Cork racing tipster ordered to take down allegedly defamatory online article

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Mr Justice Brian Cregan made the order against tipster, Gearóid Norris, of Harold Place, Mallow, Co Cork, over an article in which he alleges that businessman Robert Heneghan threatened to put a bullet in his head.
Councillor stresses need for traffic calming measures in Cork city housing estate 
Councillor stresses need for traffic calming measures in Cork city housing estate 

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Council official said that following the taking-in-charge process, Shournagh Grove will be added to the list of locations for assessment of traffic calming needs.
Cork County Council looking at natural solutions to stabilise coastal erosion
Cork County Council looking at natural solutions to stabilise coastal erosion

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

More than 400km of Cork's coastline is considered soft coastline described as vulnerable as it’s made up of beaches, mudflats and soil cliffs
Progress on West Cork road improvement schemes 'abysmal', council told
Progress on West Cork road improvement schemes 'abysmal', council told

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Social Democrats councillor Ann Bambury said proposed road improvements were taking 'years and years and years' to come to fruition, and 'people are sick of it'
 
 

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

 
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Man charged with Christmas Eve assault outside Cork city nightclub

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Mytuba Khan is charged with assault causing harm to another man at Hanover Street, Cork, on December 24, 2023
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Cork teenager caught driving at 175km/h fined €250 but avoids disqualification

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

When Kevin Neclua was pulled over and asked why he was driving so fast, he could not give an explanation.
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Department ‘reneging’ on promise to open playing pitches at East Cork schools

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

More than two years after approximately 1,500 students moved into the three-school campus in Carrigtwohill, they still haven’t been able to kick a ball.
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More than 6,200 people waiting for ear, nose and throat treatment at Cork hospital 

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

More than 1,200 people are waiting more than a year to be seen, according to figures provided by the HSE, which cover both adult and paediatric patients
Cork pub operators fined after customers found on the premises after hours   
Cork pub operators fined after customers found on the premises after hours   

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

The operating company was prosecuted for allowing customers to remain on the premises outside of the licensed trading hours.
New library opened at Cork city school inspired by Italian model
New library opened at Cork city school inspired by Italian model

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Peter Tattan, a member of the Library Committee, said: 'As educators, introducing children to literacy and a love of learning is at the heart of what we do. A space like this is invaluable.'
A view of a form book and betting slip ahead of today's racing 15/3/2019
Cork racing tipster publishing allegedly defamatory articles, businessman tells court

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

One article claims the businessman had allegedly threatened to kill the tipster by shooting him in the head as well as allegedly threatening his family
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Cork city public lights will take 20 years to repair at a cost of €10,000 apiece

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

A senior Cork City Council official has said it the authority has identified the need to replace 11,500 lighting columns due to issues including structural deterioration and electrical non-compliance
'My everything, my soulmate, my safe place': Wife pays moving tribute to Ukrainian man killed in Cork stabbing incident
'My everything, my soulmate, my safe place': Wife pays moving tribute to Ukrainian man killed in Cork stabbing incident

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Mr Zhyvytskyi was attacked just metres from his home in Cork city on Monday evening
Bunny trails part of busy schedule of Easter events across Cork
Bunny trails part of busy schedule of Easter events across Cork

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

The Easter Bunny Trail at Cork City Gaol will also return this year from April 4 to 10, where visitors will embark on a self-guided tour of the historic facility
‘She’d be alive today’: Brother of murdered Cork woman Daena Walsh speaks out after trial
‘She’d be alive today’: Brother of murdered Cork woman Daena Walsh speaks out after trial

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Victim’s brother and campaigner say greater transparency around convictions could have prevented deaths and protected families
Cork dog Maple gives judges at prestigious Crufts dog show paws for thought 
Cork dog Maple gives judges at prestigious Crufts dog show paws for thought 

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Maple, whose full name is Moorfields Maple, an 11-month-old cavalier King Charles spaniel, came third in her category at the world famous dog show in England 
Bishop of Cork and Ross reflects on Ireland's enduring spiritual heritage 
Bishop of Cork and Ross reflects on Ireland's enduring spiritual heritage 

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Reflecting on times of challenge, Bishop Gavin said the people of Cork had historically turned to the Eucharist, gathering in prayer and expressing their faith publicly.
Extremist views widespread in England's classrooms, say teachers
Classroom works at Cork school due for completion by year end

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

The project will enhance special education and mainstream facilities at Inchigeela National School
Taoiseach’s tribute to Cork man who named the United States of America
Taoiseach’s tribute to Cork man who named the United States of America

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Stephen Moylan was born on Blarney St in 1737, the son of a Catholic merchant on Shandon. His older brother, Francis, became bishop of Cork, and his other brother, John, served with him in the Revolutionary War.
Judge replaces five-year dog ban with lifetime ban after Cork court hears animal had broken leg for days
Judge replaces five-year dog ban with lifetime ban after Cork court hears animal had broken leg for days

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

78-year-old Pat Fouhy of Ballydawshe Stud, Ballynella, appeared at Cork Circuit Appeals Court where he appealed the severity of a €1,500 fine.
Sentencing of Cork man for manslaughter of 'kind and good natured' pensioner adjourned 
Sentencing of Cork man for manslaughter of 'kind and good natured' pensioner adjourned 

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Last month at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork, Aaron Wolfe pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Florence (Florrie) O’Sullivan on March 11, 2023
Cork food firm to donate 250,000 meals through FoodCloud deal 
Cork food firm to donate 250,000 meals through FoodCloud deal 

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Cully & Sully is set to partner with FoodCloud, a non-profit which tackles food loss and waste, delivering solutions that support people experiencing food insecurity
Cork councillor calls for stronger traffic calming measures to tackle speeding 
Cork councillor calls for stronger traffic calming measures to tackle speeding 

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Councillor Peter Horgan said the detection of a driver doing 85km/h in a 50km/hr zone on the Boreenmanna Road highlighted a deeply worrying patten of dangerous driving
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Man fined under Public Order Act for offences committed outside Cork pub 

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Laurentiu Muntean of Dun Eoin, Carrigaline, pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening or abusive words or behaviour and failing to leave the scene of a disturbance

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