Seamus Roche said that the defence required a psychiatric report, but that none was available despite numerous adjournments for that purpose.

The Crann Centre supports more than 800 families across Cork and the wider Munster region.

David O’Sullivan admitted carrying out the burglary on May 10 at a house at Mount Sion Road, Greenmount, Cork.

Cork City Council is working on buying the long-vacant former Keatings Fitted Furniture buildings on Ballyhooly Rd to deliver housing there.

All four counts against Andrew O’Donovan relate to dates between July 20, 2024, and August 5, 2024.

Gardaí have confirmed that they are investigating the blaze at Silver Birch off the Rochestown Rd

People of The Glen 'were given commitments… that the old prison would not be used as another prison and that it would be used for education, the community, and historical purposes'

'What worries me about vapes is they came onto the market and onto shelves without any proper health assessment in terms of the impact upon young people’s health,' says Martin

The infamous Cork Event Centre sod-turning, which took place 10 years ago at the former Beamish and Crawford site, should never have happened, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Fund supports former members of the Defence Forces who may find themselves in financial or other difficulties

Six-day event, dedicated to screening the work of young filmmakers in Ireland

Defence solicitor said his client was a hard-working farm labourer who previously 'had a problem with drink and drugs'

The luxury item, which came in a personalised wooden box, was one of around 140 gifts given out by the Taoiseach during 2025

The man had been out walking his dog when he fell down a sheer drop of more than 30ft onto waste ground

Fine Gael confirmed his death in a statement on Sunday, with tributes paid by party leader Simon Harris.

Finbarr Harrington said such signs were very effective in reducing traffic speeds and improving road safety, and encouraged better driving habits.

Noel Sheehan has been in the barbering trade for 38 years, beginning in Cork and working in Dublin, London and New York, before returning to Cork a few months ago and settling in Boherbue.

Anyone flying a drone in Cork city without ATC permission next week — including photographers, young children, or recreational users — will be breaking the law

Ellen Tobin admitted offences, the most serious of which was possession of drugs for sale or supply at a time when its value exceeded €13,000.

The issue is contained in one of a number of motions up for discussion at next Monday's meeting of Cork County Council's Carrigaline Municipal District committee.

Judge Helen Boyle imposed a fully suspended sentence of two years and six months on Cormac Fitzpatrick at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.

As the 150th anniversary of St Francis College in Rochestown approaches, the school is celebrating the announcement of government funding for its new school building, writes Amy Campbell

Data provided by health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill shows that in HSE South West, covering Cork and Kerry, the mean wait time — the combined wait time divided by the amount of patients — is 205 days.

The plans for the development went to a vote, with all elected members except Independent councillor Albert Deasy voting in favour of the project.

The Killeagh native plays a problem-solving space explorer who uses his big heart and space smarts to make new friends and learn new things.

Speaking to reporters in Cork on Friday, Mr Martin said he believed the Football Association of Ireland had taken the correct decision to fulfil the fixture.

There are currently 366 Irish Unifil (United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon) peacekeepers stationed in Camp Shamrock in South Lebanon.

Among the highlights for the 2026 festival include an Olympia quartet in concert on February 21 in Aula Maxima UCC, featuring works by Debussy, Mendelssohn, and Florence Price.

Blarney Castle and Midleton Distillery Experience received merits in the visitor category.

There were angry scenes at Monday night’s Cork City Council meeting after comments by an Independent councillor that were deemed ‘demeaning to women’ by his colleagues, writes Amy Campbell

Man charged after €70,000 worth of cannabis and €49,000 worth of cocaine were disovered along with €29,000 in cash

While an exact opening date for the new office has yet to be confirmed, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it is expecting it to open in final quarter of 2026.

Cork City Council has submitted a preliminary business case to the department for the delivery of a “world-class library” for Cork city.

The final two towns in the county to be connected to the technology, Macroom and Bandon, are expected to go operational before the end of the summer.

As well as reducing carbon emissions in line with national and EU targets, the retrofitting will lead to lower energy and maintenance costs and improve comfort, air quality, and living conditions for tenants.

Italian cuisine at 57% remains the most popular global choice to cook at home in Cork, followed by Mexican (36%) and Indian (30%).

Ms Justice Siobhán Lankford said at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork that the huge age disparity at the time – 14 years and 62 years – was an aggravating factor.

The awards ceremony, held on Thursday at Dublin City University, saw students from Dungourney National School, Shanbally National School, and Kilgarriffe National School, honoured across three categories for their film projects.

The Miles for Memory run, which will take place in May, is in aid of a cause close to each of the participants’ hearts.

The Anglesea Tce development comprises the demolition of all existing structures, including four buildings and some boundary walls, and the removal of a car park.

The scheme has advanced to the next stages of infrastructure planning as design consultants were appointed by Cork County Council.

Justice minister said bail laws  are comprehensive, but he is “committed to ensuring they are fit for purpose while ensuring fundamental rights principles are adhered to”.

Their barristers applied for disclosure of prosecution evidence in advance of a trial

The Corkmas cost came out at €343,000, but income earned from the ferris wheel and the Christmas markets meant the net cost to Cork City Council for the festival was just under €269,000.

The first feature-length documentary to be filmed inside Gaza’s hospitals is to be screened in Cork this weekend.

The chain, which has four stores across the city, announced the return of the giveaway initiative this week, with an option to donate to the Children's Health Foundation.

Inquest into death of John Murphy’s heard the Health and Safety Authority was still awaiting directions from the DPP on whether any criminal prosecution would arise from the circumstances of his death

“I wasn’t making any money out if it. Someone might throw me some drugs. I did it more for the friendship of people," the accused said.

The judge wondered if she should simply release the accused in the hope that a concerned citizen would then make a report that because of concerns for his welfare he should be taken into care and brought to Cork University Hospital.

The Boys of Tommen by Chloe Walsh is a bestselling series of books set in a fictional Cork town and a private school.

Supermarket giant Musgrave said it was implementing the changes to support the demands of a "rapidly changing market."

Mr Rice said he planned to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the sod-turning today, with a plaque set to be unveiled, outlining how the centre is yet to be completed.

Met Éireann warns of icy roads and travel disruption as temperatures drop to -3C.

Data from the Irish Prison Service (IPS) shows there are 340 psychiatric patients being held in prisons across Ireland, dozens of whom are currently waiting to transfer to the CMH in Portrane.

Injury units in Bantry, Mallow and Gurranabraher can also provide quick urgent care to patients with non-life-threatening injuries, with services including X-ray imaging, plaster cast application and stitches.

Air traffic was restricted "in order to maintain safe operations", according to a statement from Cork Airport.

Respond said it had made a number of offers of alternative accommodation, but 'Agnes' said none of them were suitable to their needs.

Cork City Council issued 147 warning letters to suspected short-term-letting landlords, operating without planning permission in the last five years.

Garda Orla Moriarty of Anglesea Street Garda Station originally arrested and charged Conor Greaney with the assault on Selina Regazzoli, causing her harm.

Described as a real-life treasure hunt, lucky customers could find high-tech devices, designer clothes and shoes, watches, beauty and household appliances, collectable items, and more.

Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins has expressed his disappointment that none of the new recruits will be going to West Cork.

'Her grandfather, 70 years her senior, inflicted anguish, confusion, fear, trauma, shame and anxiety on our four-year-old toddler.'

The Midleton development plan, submitted by Coalquay Leisure, includes seeking the change of use of an existing shop to a café and the change of use, amalgamation, and reconfiguration of part of an existing residential unit and storage shed to a gaming/amusement arcade.

With The Frames looking to shine a spotlight on intimate venues across the country, Cork’s grassroots music sector reflects both pressure and optimism for the future. Owners and proprietors of Crane Lane, De Barra's, and Coughlan's discuss the challenges they are facing - but also explain why they are optimistic too. John O'Shea reports

Students of the late Don O'Leary are calling on Cork City Council to name the new pedestrian bridge at Proby's Quay after their former mentor. Donal O'Keeffe spoke with some of those young people.

A pop-up ticket shop will be hosted this Friday from 10am to 4pm at Wilton Shopping Centre for final entries.

The injured party referred to in charges is TV chef Martin Shanahan who owns the award-winning Fishy Fishy restaurant in Kinsale

On the cliffside above the village stands the original Mary Stanford lifeboat which, this week in 1936, carried out a rescue off Cork Harbour that has become a key part of RNLI history

While no definitive cause was found for the incident, approximately 81% of the costs incurred by IFI went to internal resourcing.

Gardaí have seized 55 scramblers and 49 e-scooters in Cork city since 2023, but on Monday Cork city councillors expressed concern that the figures do not represent the full scale of the problem.

The broadcaster, also an author and book lover, will be sitting down with guests to discover the books that have influenced their lives.

The organising committee said awards will be considered for nominees “who by their presence make their communities a better place to live in”.

Event organisers hope to 'transform a dark and gloomy month into a vibrant playground for cocktail enthusiasts'.

“He is skirting quite close to online commentary, especially in relation to commentary on this case online," a garda told the court.

Representing an investment of €1.4m, the new airbridge will be located at Gate 6 and will become operational over the coming weeks, in time for the summer season.

Norton said: “The whole thing came to her in a blinding flash while she was on the sofa… and the next thing you know she’s written this whole treatment.”

The measures aim to reduce vehicle speeds and improve road safety for all road users in Cloughduv. Details of the plans were discussed at the January Macroom municipal district council meeting.

Thelma Beltran joined the team at McDonald's in Douglas 25 years ago. 

The review involves over 200 applications for marriage-of-convenience interviews in both Cork and Kerry and comes as the number of such applications nationally continues to rise.

Le Chéile Secondary School and Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin in Ballincollig have been operating out of temporary premises since they opened in 2021 and 2017 respectively, with the site for the new school campus being first identified in 2020.

Once completed, the scheme will deliver new footpaths, safe pedestrian crossings, safer roads for motorists with improved junctions and sightlines, new public transport and cycle facilities, and improved public lighting and traffic calming measures.

An autobiographical play, Tuesdays With Morrie is a stage adaptation of Albom’s acclaimed novel of the same name, which follows the author, a career-driven journalist, who reconnects with his former professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is battling Lou Gehrig’s disease.

“It’s time for a decision to be made — this has had a major negative effect on the village,” said local businessman Jer Buckley, who lost his Centra franchise over the constant flooding and the damage it caused to the shop.

Stephen Moylan was born on Blarney St in 1737, the son of a well-off Catholic merchant on Shandon. His older brother Francis would become bishop of Cork, while his other brother, John, would serve with him in the American Revolutionary War.

It is alleged that on September 27 at approximately 2pm, Ruairí Lally sent four messages to his probation officer, stating, ‘I’m going to hurt her badly’. ‘Chop her open and stab her to death’

Court heard that the defendant had addiction issues at the time of the offence

The infestation of sea lettuce on beaches and slipways in the region has worsened in recent summers, primarily due to nitrate fertiliser sweeping off the land into seas which are getting warmer

Kinsale’s St Francis Provisions picked up a top service award as Irish restaurants earned new Michelin stars.

Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork hears that if trial goes ahead, the case is estimated to last two to three weeks

Evie Mae McGlynn was diagnosed with a rare blood vessel disorder, vein of Galen malformation (VOGM) in October, following a seizure at less than a month old.

The organisation said that €800,000 was raised from last year’s initiative, with thousands across the country coming together across 200 locations in Ireland, Northern Ireland, the US, and Africa.

Launched last February, the Lidl Green Fund, developed in collaboration with Business in the Community Ireland, was established to support community-led projects which prioritise environmental sustainability and healthy living.

 A volunteer said that you can see people struggling with long-distance relationships or people going abroad, as a lot of people are moving to Australia now for work.

Macroom-based Fine Gael senator Eileen Lynch said Morgan McSweeney had played a huge role in Keir Starmer’s ascension to the leadership of the British Labour Party

Some 175,730 homes in Cork were connected to Eir’s fibre network at the end of September last year, while 60% of households nationwide are now consuming more data on average than they did in 2019