A jury was sworn in for the trial of a man accused of burgling the African Missions property on Blackrock Road in Cork on an afternoon last July and later stepping on the 202 bus into town.

The trial of a man accused of having more than €13,000 worth of heroin for sale or supply at Grenagh in Co Cork was about to commence by judge and jury when the accused changed his plea.

A MAN has been taken to Cork University Hospital (CUH) following a serious collision in West Cork. Gardaí have said that they are currently investigating the serious collision which involved a motorcycle and a tractor.

THE Children’s Ombudsman has told an Oireachtas committee that the conditions children are living in on a Cork halting site are “utterly shocking”.

A post office on the Northside of Cork city is to close, it has been announced.  Montenotte Post Office will not be staying open following the resignation of the Post Mistress Mary Pauline Clifford.

Two men on their way home from a pub in Cork city centre were assaulted and injured by a group of teenagers on Opera Lane and now one of the group involved in that violence has appeared in court for sentencing.

There have been an additional 283 confirmed cases of Covid-19, the Department of Health has said. There are currently 60 people in hospital with the disease, of whom 23 are in intensive care units.

OVER €2million in funding has been announced for a number of businesses and organisations in the entertainment sector in Cork to assist commercial venues, producers and promoters to plan live performances over the summer months.

THE Office of Public Works (OPW) has expressed its disappointment to learn that the ministerial consent for the Blackpool flood relief scheme has become the subject of a legal challenge.

CORK city’s Local Enterprise Office is encouraging businesses to avail of a graduate placement programme that could cover 50% of employee’s salary and help participating companies scale and grow.

SHANE Fennessy recently commenced his role as the new principal of Cloghroe National School. The Waterford native started in his new role three weeks ago following the retirement of the previous principal, Emma Dineen.

Cork boy Adam King who stole the hearts of the nation on national television is set to star in his own show.

Concerns have been raised about the lack of growth potential in Carrignavar. Locals have launched a petition for improved wastewater treatment facilities for the area, amid fears the plant is at capacity.

A CORK woman, whose mother succumbed to Covid-19 weeks after her first vaccination, has highlighted the need for public compliance with health advice as the vaccine is rolled out.

THE number of people on temporary release from Cork prison is close to 60 in recent days. According to the Irish Prison Service, the number of inmates on temporary release on Monday was 56, while there were 57 on temporary release last Thursday.

A pair of dolphins spotted off the coast of Cork has been captured on camera. The dolphins were seen off the Old Head of Kinsale on Monday by those enjoying the 18 degrees Celsius heat in Cork.

A number of Ballincollig residents are up in arms with dogs roaming free in the Ballincollig Regional Park.

THE new garda powers will have to be compliant with human rights. That is according to Corkman Liam Herrick who is the executive director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.

A collision has occurred at the Jack Lynch Tunnel this morning. AA Roadwatch said: "There's a collision on the N40 eastbound in the Jack Lynch Tunnel, with traffic slowing on approach.

CORK City Council’s AGM, during which the new Lord Mayor of Cork will be elected, is set to take place in the sports hall of Coláiste Choilm in Ballincollig on Friday evening.

CONSULTATION undertaken for the N/M20 Cork to Limerick project in recent months generated “unprecedented levels of public engagement” with over 40,000 interactions via digital and traditional channels.

Cork County councillors have called for action to address littering at amenities and beauty spots across the county which they say are being “destroyed” by the problem.

Traders on North Main St have welcomed the news that Cork City Council has issued a notice of its intention to compulsorily acquire a number of properties under the Derelict Sites Act, 1990.

Public health bosses have said they are “concerned” about the impact the Delta variant may have in the coming weeks.

SINN FÉIN Cork city councillor Eolan Ryng has said he is cognisant he has “very big” shoes to fill following his co-option to fill Henry Cremin’s vacated seat.

IF beaches are busy, go to a quieter one or visit a different amenity. That is the advice from gardaí in west Cork after people were turned away from several beaches in Cork at the weekend because of traffic concerns.

A man has been jailed for nine months after he pleaded guilty to dishonestly duping a husband whose wife was dying of cervical cancer out of €1,120 for hemp oil that he claimed would cure the young mother of three.

There have been 242 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland as of midnight last night, the Department of Health has confirmed. In a Tweet this evening, the Department also confirmed that daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

A grandmother who told gardaí that she didn't believe in the Covid restrictions has pleaded guilty to two charges of failing to wear a mask whilst shopping in West Cork.

A 42-year-old woman accused of trying to take a three-year-old girl from her mother in a burglary was found unfit to plead guilty or not guilty due to a mental disorder and she was remanded in custody to the Central Mental Hospital.

The beauty of Ireland's unique tourism trail, the Wild Atlantic Way, has been captured by a group of Cork dancers in a special video performance to mark Cruinniú na nÓg.

THREE people were treated in hospital after three separate public order incidents in Cork city early yesterday. One person was taken to hospital with a suspected broken shinbone after an assault at The Lough at around 2. 30am on Sunday.

A young girl who hurt her arm when it became impaled on railing spikes as she climbed a construction site wall has settled her High Court action for €75,000.

TWO new Canons were installed in Cork during a ceremony held in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral on Sunday, June 13. The new Cork Canons were installed during an Evening Service broadcast live on the Cathedral webcam.

A new gym has opened its doors in Cork city. Based in The Dean Cork, Power is part of a chain of luxury boutique fitness clubs. Two other gyms in the chain have also come on stream in Ireland, based in The Mayson and The Dean in Dublin.

WATER sports enthusiasts are being reminded to take all safety precaution when planning activities, after four paddleboarders were rescued after being swept out to sea in west Cork at the weekend.

THE inquests of a father and his two sons who died in a suspected murder suicide in Kanturk will be opened next month in Mallow.

A city centre hotel has helped a Cork woman celebrate her 100th birthday in style. Sheila McCarthy from Gardiners Hill in Cork has marked the occasion with a special nod to Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin.

CORK TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has called on the Minister for Education Norma Foley to make a statement on concerns which have been raised about the Leaving Certificate oral exams.

Blackpool SouthDoc is set to reopen in September.

CORKONIANS endured 90-minute queues in the blazing heat to enjoy restaurant cuisine for the first weekend since Covid-19 dining restrictions were lifted.

TRAFFIC is busy this morning around Cork city and parts of the county with delays in a number of areas. AA Roadwatch said this morning: "It's particularly slow now on the M8 southbound approach to the Dunkettle Interchange.

Breda Graham talks to people around Douglas who are delighted with the return of activity to the streets, shops and pitches of the area, as the village gets a new lease of life and the atmosphere is ‘fantastic’

COMMUNITY pharmacists will begin administering Covid-19 vaccines this week.

A CORK mother has expressed fears that further delays in accessing her child’s life-changing surgery could result in his condition becoming inoperable.

A CORK senator said the loss of Stobart Air has only served to underline uncertainty in an aviation sector already compounded by Covid-19.

Brazilian Rodrigo Francisco tells Roisin Burke why he loves living in Cork and plans to stay here for good. 

Cork City Council says it is seeking to "animate the city centre" and to continue to expand the outdoor dining experience.

THREE people have been winched to safety following a major rescue operation in Cork this afternoon.

A Cork weather station has recorded the second highest temperature in the country today. Met Éireann said this evening that Phoenix Park recorded a temperature today of 25. 7C making today the warmest day of the year so far.

A new poll has seen Sinn Féin open up a 10-point lead on the two main governing parties.

Cork gardaí took action today after the fine weather resulted in a serious build-up of traffic from motorists travelling to Cork beaches. Gardaí ensured they took preventative measures to avoid crowds becoming an issue.

Emergency services are at the scene of a single vehicle collision in Cork. The incident happened on the N71 on the city side of the Halfway Roundabout. Cork City Fire Brigade said that “thankfully no serious injuries are being reported.

A Kerry man who confessed to his part in stealing thousands of euro in cash from an elderly man in Cork city brought another €6,000 compensation to court for the victim. By February last year the total compensation had reached €7,000.

315 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Ireland. That’s according to the latest data from the Department of Health. The Department has said that these daily case numbers may change due to future data review, validation and update.

The Irish Government is looking at new restrictions on people coming into Ireland from Britain to combat the spread of the Delta Covid variant, a minister has said.

HANLEY’S Garden Centre have teamed up with the Cork University Hospital (CUH) Charity and former GP Dr Con Murphy to lend a helping hand with a fundraiser for the hospital’s geriatric ward.

Almost 40 incidents of antisocial behaviour have occurred on Cork train routes or stations, within a 12 month period, Irish Rail has confirmed.

CORK woman Emma Fitzpatrick has praised the successful trialing of Starlink satellite broadband which is currently being tested in her family's back garden in West Cork.

Digital supports are set to be provided to a number of residential care homes across Cork as part of Cork County Council’s Age Friendly Programme.

A young man who was barred from his parents’ home in Cork “took the law into his own hands” and went there putting them in fear. Judge Olann Kelleher imposed a six-month jail term on the culprit at an in camera hearing of Cork District Court.

A BALLYPHEHANE man has established the Ballyphehane Tidy Towns group to keep the community clean for all. Konrad Im is known for his volunteering in the locality, having worked with Ballyphehane/Togher Community Development Project (CDP).

CORK Penny Dinners were treated to trolley loads of groceries for their service users in need thanks to the kindness of employees from a Cork business.

A Cork songwriter's latest work is to provide a new anthem for MMA Cork competitors in their upcoming bouts, and Montenotte champion John Mitchell will become the first fighter to walk out to ‘The Battle’ when he represents his country later this ...

WORK is underway on a new development of social and affordable townhouses on the Middle Glanmire Road.

Bandon's Graham Norton is taking working from home to a whole new level, broadcasting his British radio show from a studio in Cork.

More than €12,000 has been raised by a Ballygarvan woman who ran the Cork City Half Marathon on the June Bank Holiday weekend in memory of Conor King, 23, who tragically died after falling into a blowhole on cliffs near Garretstown beach in West ...

Excitement was at peak levels amongst moviegoers in Cork this week with the reopening of cinemas. Monday saw a further easing of the country's Covid-19 restrictions, with the latest in the Government’s reopening plan for summer activity going ahead.

Aer Lingus has announced that a number of regional flights have been cancelled after operator Stobart Air ended its contract with the Irish airline.

A man who “went significantly off the rails in 2020” threatening the owner of an off-licence he would kill him had sentencing further adjourned until September for him to continue giving clear urinalysis to show he is off drugs.

Gardaí at Midleton are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in Cork yesterday. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an incident involving a single vehicle on a local road at Ballyedekin near Midleton shortly after 2pm.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called for a collective effort from political leaders across Ireland and the UK to tackle new strains of the coronavirus.

THE trial of a man for threatening to kill a pregnant woman collapsed when the woman gave evidence of believing that the young man did not really mean it and was speaking in the heat of the moment.

RESIDENTS of Magazine Road and the surrounding areas held a silent vigil on Magazine Road yesterday amid ongoing concerns of “persistent noise and anti-social behaviour”.

A BIONIC suit that simulates walking for paralysis sufferers — and is the only one of its kind in Ireland outside of a hospital setting — has broken down, sparking a fundraising campaign for an urgent replacement.

SOME minor alterations are set to be made to a strategic housing development in Cork city centre.

A special ceremony honouring Cork’s former lord mayors Tomás MacCurtain and Terence MacSwiney took place on Friday.

GARDAÍ at Midleton are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision on Friday. Shortly after 2pm Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted to an incident involving a single vehicle on a local road at Ballyedekin near Midleton.

The Cork winner of the Lotto jackpot worth over €2. 4 million has come forward to collect their winnings. The rebel county winner purchased their €2,469,871 winning ticket for the May 29 draw in the seaside town of Myrtleville.

The Department of Health has reported a further 319 cases of Covid-19. There are a total of 60 people in hospital and 23 in ICU. The Department has advised that daily case numbers may change due to future data review and validation.

HUNDREDS of soccer fans descended on Turners Cross tonight for the first time in months. {element}Cork City v Cabinteely was selected as one of the government's sport and cultural pilot events.

Long traffic delays have been reported in Cork this afternoon following a collision and multiple breakdowns in the city. A collision eastbound on the N40 South Ring Road at the Mahon exit continue to cause long delays this afternoon.

A Cork TD has urged the Department of Transport to increase funding allocated to the Regional Airports Fund with the purpose of keeping aviation workers on the books for the duration of the runway works at Cork Airport.

CORK farmers gathered in five towns across the county this morning to highlight what they described as twin attacks on Ireland’s farming sector from EU CAP reform and the Irish Government’s Climate Action Bill.

A HIGHLY intelligent Swedish national, who identifies as an involuntary celibate, was jailed for one year for coercion of a child.

THE end of an era was marked last week in Cork City Fire Brigade following the retirement of senior firefighter Steven O’Brien. The 48-year-old Cork man and his brother Robert were the last set of brothers serving in the Cork City Fire Brigade.

Glanmire native Stephanie Rainey has announced two Cork concert dates for next year.  The 'Please Don't Go' hitmaker will take to the stage of St Luke's on April 29 and 30.

The wheelchair user who was dragged to the ground during a robbery outside Mercy University Hospital found the attack more devastating than having his legs amputated.

ALL appointments and services at St Mary’s Primary Care Centre in Cork city have been suspended following a flood.

A HOSPITAL in Cork currently has zero Covid-19 patients, the head of the Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed.

CORK Dog Action Welfare Group (DAWG) has issued an urgent foster appeal for a “very old and very special” 17-year-old King Charles who has had a difficult life.

A man in his 30s is due to appear in court this morning in relation to the seizure of suspected cannabis in Cork yesterday.  "Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in relation to the seizure of over €21,000 of suspected cannabis in Co.

AN Post has launched two colourful new stamps featuring the rainbow Pride flag and the words ‘Pride’ and ‘Bród’ to celebrate Ireland’s Pride Movement.

HUNDREDS soccer fans are set to descend on Tuners Cross this evening for the first time in a long time. Cork City v Cabinteely has been selected as one of the government's sport and cultural pilot events.

Cork is in store for a "very warm" weekend, according to the latest forecast from Met Éireann.  The fine weather today is expected to hold over the weekend, with an increase in temperatures also on the cards.