There are 13 counts of indecent assault which refer to one complainant and 18 counts which refer to another woman.

Sergeant John Dineen said directions were awaited from the Director of Public Prosecutions in the case.

Experts are racing to locate a possible nest before a mated queen can escape and overwinter elsewhere in Ireland

In July, about 3,400 litres of aluminium sulphate overflowed from a day tank into the site’s drainage system, around 250m downstream of Inniscarra dam.

Met Éireann has predicted outbreaks of showery rain in the west and southwest with temperatures reaching 16C.

Founded in Lille, France, in 1976, Decathlon has grown in to a global sporting brand with stores in more than 70 countries.

Fianna Fáil councillor Dominic Finn said there has been "crash after crash" on the road. 

A local councillor said this is a valuable allocation and redirection of staff for what he called "the jewel of the city".

Changes to Cork University Maternity Hospital’s (CUMH) 'Domino' service have been shared with expectant mothers at appointments this week.

“The writing is different and characters involve strokes up, down left and right and need a lot of practice to learn the shapes, characters, sounds and letters," said councillor Frank O'Flynn.

Alone, whose volunteers support at home through regular visits, phone calls, companionship and practical support, says that loneliness remains the single biggest issue driving people to seek support in the area.

The group is made up of people who have struggled with homelessness and other issues.

Sharon Hussey, one of the residents who has been protesting the scheme, said that residents are very happy.

Defence solicitor Joseph Cuddigan said the defendant’s main anxiety in getting released on bail was to find a home for his dog.

Current principal Kieran Verryt, who took over the role in February, said that their new autism class brings to 24 the number of pupils with special educational needs they can cater for in their own classes.

The Irish Prison Service has said that a tender for the works on the old Cork Prison will be issued later this year, which will inform the decision on whether to proceed with demolishing the building.

Natural Woman recognises the achievements of women including the late Vicky Phelan and Cork born humanitarian Mary Elmes.

The post has amassed more than 140,000 likes. 

The vast majority of impacted customers are expected to have supply restored by this evening, an ESB spokesperson said this morning.

The hornet, which typically hails from southeast Asia, has been identified on numerous occasions in Ireland since the species first arrived in Europe in 2004. Two hornets were spotted in Cork last year.

Ms Lynch added that they were not consulted before the decision was made to close the unit, and their loved ones have to be out by Christmas.

The Midleton outlet opened in January and was closed by Boxd in June, after which it lodged a planning application to retain the outlet.

The main Bantry flood relief scheme has reached the end of its development stage, with a preferred option now identified.

At a meeting of council on Monday evening, councillors voted to approve a rate of LPT 15% higher than the baseline tax set by the national government, up from the previous rate of 12%, which was increased from 9% in 2024.

The accused had previously been warned he must attend every court date before failing to appear when his case returned today

'It’s a terrible eyesore when you’re coming into the city, but if they haven’t fixed it in the past 20 years, I would have no confidence they will in the next 20'

Cork TD and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, said: “By making water quality monitoring more accessible, these new resources will empower communities to become active stewards of their local streams, while contributing valuable information to help monitor the overall health of our waterbodies."

Students describe making do with hostels, couch-surfing, and long commutes — while experts see the shortage persisting despite the Government strategy launched in March, reports Alex Cunningham

David Johnson pleaded guilty to a burglary charge and several other offences 

The University of Galway study  said the levy would support two objectives in the programme for government: Broaden the tax base and strengthen local democracy.

 The blaze, which has left a family homeless, began in an unoccupied caravan at the overcrowded Spring Lane site in Ballyvolane in the early hours of Thursday, September 17.

RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst confirmed that RTÉ had 'sourced a property on the ground floor of One Albert Quay in Cork city'

Planning files related to Clayton’s application state that when he first saw the plot, he “recognised that it was an ideal place to create his retirement home”. 

Pedestrians and motorists are advised to exercise caution, avoid parking on affected quays, and allow extra time for travel, as traffic delays may occur in the city centre.

Last month, hospital CEO Jennifer Kearney told the HSE the hospital faced a shortage of more than 1,000 staff, with increasing safety risks as a result.

Speaking as he received his award, Mr Daltun said living on the Beara Peninsula and supporting the creation of this rainforest has been "an amazing experience".

A motion to have the building listed as a protected structure will be debated tonight at a special meeting of Cork City Council.

Pádraig Barrett, the council’s head of roads and transportation, admitted the difficulty lies in finding a route that is both “affordable and constructable”.

The period of offending was from May 2019 to October 2023 and the total loss to the Department of Social Protection exceeded €86,000.

George Arundel of no fixed address pleaded guilty to charges of being drunk and a danger, and engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour.

Established by food and hospitality writer Georgina Campbell, they recognise excellence across the country, with winners selected through independent and year-round assessments, by a team of experts who book anonymously and pay their bills like any other guest. 

People can even ask specific questions from EU officials.

He is to remain on bail until his next appearance in court on February 23, 2027.

Kieran Doyle pleaded guilty at Cork District Court to several charges of shoplifting and possession of drugs for his own use.

Independent Ireland councillor Danny Collins described the new charges as “extravagant”.

The club has been a cornerstone of sporting and community life in Cork for a century.

Met Éireann has advised that possible impacts could include difficult travelling conditions, fallen trees and branches, and debris and lose objects being displaced.

It is alleged that he was caught with €2,000 worth of cocaine and 130 Alprazolam tablets at his home for sale or supply.

“Because being a press photographer is about far more than taking pictures. It’s about judgement. Ethics. Trust."

The president of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has told The Echo there needs to be stricter penalties for the siphoning of fuel from vehicle tanks.

The new playground is focussed on natural play and has been installed at Tinker’s Cross Park, which was opened last year after a €100,000 investment through the Community Recognition Fund.

She is additionally charged with money-laundering in respect of €12,980 cash, which was found in a laundry basket.

In a letter sent to the HSE in August, the chief executive of CUH Jennifer Kearney called for an immediate escalation of the CUH workforce.

SOUL, a southern-inspired restaurant from head chef Dan Relihan, opened in July 2025 on Washington St.

Twin brothers, Antony and Richard Joseph, have become known around the world for looking at ordinary household frustrations and finding smarter ways to solve them.

In a follow-up search in Doneraile, cannabis with an estimated value of €115,000, subject to analysis, was also seized.

The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased yesterday from Market Green Shopping Centre in Midleton.

Frank Buttimer solicitor said: “He has a lot of addictions and while he has had periods of rehabilitation he has not been doing well recently.” 

“This building is the last physical connection to those days that saw the start of a hunger strike that would echo around the globe and throughout time."

There was a great atmosphere among staff, students and visitors as St Aloysius College in Carrigtwohill recently opened its doors for an open night for the community.

Mr Kamegni said Beaumont Park is a fantastic addition to the Cork city South East ward and a great example of what can be achieved with investment in facilities that are genuinely rooted in the community.

“This is very unfair having to ask for a kid to use a toilet in a pub or restaurant. Surely we’re beyond that. We’re gone beyond going behind a bush or asking local businesses," said a councillor.

Social Democrats councillor Isobel Towse said tutors and adult educators with the Education and Training Board (ETB) had received letters stating that courses would be deferred because of budget constraints.

Cloyne natives, James and Michelle O’Riordan, spent 42 nights at the facility in 2023 while their daughter, Leah, who was eight years old at the time, was undergoing treatment for a medulloblastoma.

Tricia O’Mahony, who lives beside the area, told The Echo: “They’ve effectively locked people out of Murphy’s Rock without any consultation.”

The defendant had 265 previous convictions.

Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) has issued the call to cinephiles. 

Ms Heffernan is an experienced mental health nurse and trauma-informed practitioner with over 25 years of experience across acute mental health, Camhs, crisis services, and the domestic and sexual violence sector.

Social Democrat TD Liam Quaide raised the issue in the Dáil, saying that overcrowding on the Midleton-Cork rail line was reaching "farcical" levels.

The castle was built in 1636. 

He made his debut in 1968 with the album Eight Frames a Second.

The scheme comprises 103 homes of two to four storeys made up of 50 townhouses and 53 duplex apartments, with a mix of 18 one-beds, nine two-beds, 68 three-beds and eight four-beds. 

Murphy’s 170 Whiskey Cask Stout is aged in Midleton Distillery whiskey barrels and was brewed in the traditional manner at Lady’s Well Brewery in Cork.

Aislinn Higgins, 48, was part of a patient advisory group involved in the Melody trial, which will use routine blood tests to identify the genetic characteristics of advanced breast cancers, helping doctors tailor treatments and monitor how patients respond.

Inside, specially-designed heated walls, known as ‘cuddle walls’, let the family choose where to spend their time and how warm to be.

Judge David Waters adjourned the case until October 23 at Cork District Court for preparation and service of a book of evidence.

A total of 851 adults were in emergency accommodation in August, up more than 28% since August 2025.

More than 64,000 people are living with dementia in Ireland, and this number continues to grow.

In October, a special programme will bring fire performance, workshops and creative activity into the build-up to Cork’s much-loved Samhain parade, culminating in a major performance as part of the Dragon of Shandon celebrations.

House of Nails owner says staff have faced repeated anti-social behaviour and wants increased patrols around Bishop Lucey Park

MTU Students’ Union president Cian McGrath called for further investment in purpose-built student accommodation, increased funding in the higher education sector, and an abolition of the annual €2,500 student contribution fee.

The accused was charged with possession of cannabis for sale or supply at North Monastery Road on January 22, where it is alleged the street value of the drugs was €60,000.

The Irish shorts section will be split into three categories, ‘Common Ground’, ‘Shadow Lands’, and ‘From Ireland’s North’, each exploring different aspects of Irish society.

The data also shows that HSE South West, which covers Cork and Kerry, had some of the highest staff absence rates in the country.

Cork County Council was not aware that a house it purchased was located in Co Limerick

“It is a pleasure to be with the Taoiseach,” Mayor Mamdani told reporters. “We also not only have celebrated Cork and Cork FC, but now we are going to get on the Subway."

Silting in the harbour has been a long-running concern for Kinsale Yacht Club and other harbour users

The three most common litter items removed during the Big Beach Clean weekend were fishing waste, cigarette butts, and pieces of plastic

Niall Sheehan was fined €300 for the bus station incident. The matter will also be brought to the attention of Cork Circuit Criminal Court next month by way of the re-entry of a suspended sentence for dug related offences imposed in July

The incident occurred on August 18 at Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork.

Stephen Murphy faces a variety of charges arising out of the alleged robbery at The Lough Credit Union 

A number of parents from Carrigaline Community Special School and Dublin’s Belmayne Community Special School travelled to Leinster House yesterday to present TDs with their experiences,.

The 42-year-old man appeared at Cork District Court by video link from prison

The €6.6m investment will see the 330sq m restaurant feature a dual-lane drive-thru, 30 car parking spaces, bicycle parking, electric vehicle charging facilities, and an outdoor seating area.

“It seems this [latest charge] was a very targeted, deliberate theft of almost €1,400 worth of jewellery,” Judge Waters said.