Ireland will soon see brighter mornings and darker evenings as daylight saving time ends and clocks return to standard time

Met Éireann has issued yellow and orange warnings for parts of Ireland, with heavy rain, strong winds and possible disruption forecast this weekend

Cork Airport is expecting 58,000 passengers this weekend, with the busiest day of the bank holiday weekend for arriving passengers today, Friday.

A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries as gardaí appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage

Mr Murphy was carrying out work on the roof at the time. He was able to make it down off the roof but became unresponsive a short time later.

This week the iconic former Debenhams store, more fondly remembered as Roches Stores, on Cork city’s main street, came finally back into view, after its much-needed refresh.

Gardaí are gathering CCTV footage and working to establish how long the man’s body was at the scene in the popular walking area

Get the latest on flooding, road conditions, school and commuter travel, and Storm Austen's impact across Cork city and county.

Cork County Council has prepared flood response measures as Met Éireann warns of intense rainfall, hazardous roads and possible disruption on Friday morning

Damien Desmond was convicted of drug-driving at Macroom District Court

The parties to the case, who are related and cannot be identified, are now aged in their 40s

The storm will track across the northwest of Ireland on Saturday morning.

Kyle Boyle appeared at Cork District Court where he signed pleas of guilty to the unauthorised taking of the cherry-picker and two counts of causing criminal damage

The man is also charged with assaulting a child on another occasion, refusing to give a sample in the investigation of a suspected drink driving issue, and smashing six panes of glass at a barber's shop.

A special mention was given to Vera O'Sullivan at the opening ceremony of The Farranree Community Centre, recognition of her more than five decades of work with the local community association

Apalang Ater, who is graduating with a Master of Science in Sustainable Development, Agri-Food and Co-operatives, is among the students being conferred at the autumn UCC conferring ceremonies

Originally developed in 2009 by Ashtar Theatre in Palestine, The Gaza Monologues brought together 20 young people who wrote about their lives and experiences in Gaza.

Orla O’Byrne, artist and curator at the cathedral, said the building itself was central to the idea behind the project.

Opening the student’s case on Tuesday, barrister Sarah Jane Hillery said her client was still in Gaza today, living in “what remains for her home” following Israel’s assault on the region.

In the book, Dónal tells the story of the legendary guitarist’s extraordinary musical journey, from their childhood in Cork and the Irish showband scene to the international rock stages of the 1970s and beyond.

The accident happened at Burnfort at approximately 5.45pm

The M8 going southbound has started to see heavy traffic, with delays also expected on the N20 

The purpose of the questionnaire was to identify suitably-qualified and experienced consortia with the capability to build, partially fund, and operate a project of this scale and complexity.

On October 14, they were informed that catering would become compulsory from October 17, with advance payment required. 

The award celebrate organisations that demonstrate leadership, innovation, inclusion and a strong commitment to enhancing community wellbeing

Let’s Grow Together began from the idea that professionals working with young children in Cork’s Knocknaheeny community could achieve far more by working together than apart.

The complainant got into the witness box said that her children locked themselves into their room when their father came home with drink taken

Tonight, Waterstones in Cork city will be hosting the closing event of this year’s Cork ‘One City One Book’ event, as author Rosamund Taylor is joined by poet Billy Ramsell from 6.30pm.

Cork City Council is due to make a decision on the planning application by December 3.

The latest government data shows Cork is second only to Dublin in terms of teacher shortages, and has almost double the amount of unfilled posts as the next highest county on the list.

Mr Clayton's application – lodged on his behalf in June by Coakley O'Neill Town Planning Ltd - states that when the rock star first saw the Ringfinnan plot he “recognised that it was an ideal place to create his retirement home”. 

The Horgan's Quay scheme is the Land Development Agency's first cost-rental development in Cork, with rents required to be at least 25% below local market rates

Paul “Bosco” O’Connor was found dead last Thursday afternoon by someone walking along the riverbank at Ballyellis, on the outskirts of Mallow

The burial records for 859 children and 19 women are missing, and in 2021 the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes concluded that it was “highly likely” that some of them had been buried on the site

Separate orange rain warnings will affect the south and east overnight, while a nationwide yellow wind and rain alert is also in place

A nationwide status yellow rain warning comes into effect at 7pm tomorrow. 

Cork-based solicitor Tom Coughlan said the minister’s comments were “grossly unfair and insulting” and called on him to withdraw them.

The organisation is described as an Irish educational organisation which provides intercultural learning opportunities through study abroad, youth leadership, language training, travel awards, scholarships, group educational programmes, and other cultural immersion opportunities.

Some 419 households have been directly prevented from entering homelessness with the help of the charity.

Former Cork hurling All-Star Kevin Hennessey has said he already feels at home in the new facility. 

Gardaí and his family are concerned for the wellbeing of 16 year old Shirwan Mohamed.

The detached rural house, located near the former Crosspound Bar, was gutted in the fire, and smoke could be seen rising from the ruins of the house well into the afternoon.

Under current council policy, people cannot buy a grave for a person who is not yet deceased.

At 18 she appeared with the New York Philharmonic under Lorin Maazel and went on to success at the world’s leading piano competitions.

A spokesperson confirmed that there is just one community CCTV system – in Blackpool.

Baby George Duggan from Sweeney’s Hill, Rathpeacon, died in the arms of his parents on December 21, 2022 and his funeral was held on Christmas Eve.

The full programme of events will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Defence solicitor Diane Hallahan said that earlier that day the young man had attended for a meeting with a psychiatrist at the hospital.

The referral pathway would mean appropriate therapy can begin while diagnostic investigations continue, helping children develop skills during an important period of brain development.

Tuesday will be dry for many with occasional sunny spells before rain sweeps across the country later this week 

Cork County Fire Service, gardaí, and other emergency services are currently at the scene of the fire.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said the investigation remains ongoing.

The online bank, which has around 3.4 million customers in Ireland, is working to restore affected services

The national forecaster said the showers will spread by late morning and will continue into this evening.

Around 500 people recently attended a protest in Midleton over further delays to flood protection works that have been in the pipeline for a decade, even before the devastating floods of October 18, 2023.

These students had expected full-time jobs. However, the HSE says full-time permanent posts have been offered to all eligible graduate nurses in mental health

The group has raised €47,000.

Overall in 2026 there were more than 160,000 passenger visits across 95 cruise calls to Cork.

Judge Joanne Carroll said Darragh Moore had gone to a private home, armed with a golf club, to enforce a drug debt and terrorise the family living there. 'It was a very violent crime,' she said.

Mateusz Stula admitted causing over €118,000 worth of arson damage to three vehicles parked at Cork Airport Business Park in the early hours of June 10, 2025

Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, the Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS) is designed to support the revitalisation of rural Ireland

Cork City Councillors last month voted unanimously to add former jail to the Register of Protected Structures to stop plans by the State to demolish the building and construct a new prison in its place

The show promises an afternoon of timeless classics, vintage swing rhythms, glamourous dancers, and theatrical surprises

Three males dragged passenger out of the car and beat him unconscious and proceeded to rob him, Cork court heard

Residents living near the Munster Technological University’s Bishopstown campus  have said their estates have become a car park for students.

One councillor said commuters travelling from Youghal to Cork city can face two-hour journey times during peak morning periods

The road was closed with local diversions still in place overnight to facilitate an examination by garda forensic collision investigators.

Gardaí are appealing for information 

Commuters have been warned that temperatures dropped below three degrees yesterday evening, creating conditions where unshaded, higher road surfaces can see potential frost build-up.

Addressing doctors at the annual conference of the Irish Hospital Consultants Association, Jennifer Kearney said there staff vacancies across multiple departments and CT scanners are 'gathering dust'

Two years ago, the council drew up plans for an €18m regeneration at Spring Lane and Ellis’s Yard, and last week those plans were put to tender

The courts will be located at the Mallow GAA complex in Carrigoon and the Lidl site in Fermoy

Members of the Midleton and East Cork Flood Protection Group say they are still years away from full protection against flooding across East Cork

Councillor Aileen Browne, a business manager for the HSE Public Health who lives in the town, expressed “horrified” surprise that Cork County Council never monitored air quality in Charleville.

Council officials and engineers have been urged to look at improved parking arrangements for coaches visiting the town, particularly in areas near St Colman’s Cathedral and in the town centre.

Dominic Smyth is charged with possession of diamorphine (heroin) and having drugs for the purpose of sale or supply where the alleged value of the drugs is over €7,000

The Department of Education has been urged to review the existing policy to ensure bus escorts are fairly compensated for their work

Daniel Kelleher faces charges including possession of cannabis for sale or supply on January 22 at Arderrin Way, The Glen, Cork.

Local councillors have raised questions about whether existing graveyards and cemetaries will be able to meet future demand

The region’s long coastline, offshore islands, and dispersed rural communities place particular demands on Garda resources, a councillor said.

It was alleged that the defendant banged on the front door of the house and when it was opened, he lunged into the hallway armed with a knife

Flannels is to close its outlet on Cork's main thoroughfare while Flying Tiger Copenhagen has begun a closing down sale as it departs ahead of the Penneys redevelopment

The Cork premises, at 113-115 Patrick St premises, was vacated by Eason in 2022.

“The visit is a wonderful opportunity to see first-hand the dedication and hard work of the school’s management, teachers, SNAs, and support staff, whose commitment to students is second to none," he said.

Clúid chief executive officer Averil Power said they are expecting “high demand for these homes”.

It was alleged that in the early hours of that morning a rock was thrown at the man when he was having a cigarette on the balcony of his apartment at Wandesford Quay, Cork.

While Ms Finnegan said the two men were seen on CCTV passing the primary care centre in Mahon with Felix in their hands, this footage cannot be released to the public, due to data protection.

Councillors are hoping to block plans to demolish the old Cork prison. Historians say it could be a major tourist attraction like Kilmainham Gaol or Spike Island. Amy Campbell looks back on its colourful history

Mr O’Donoghue joined the Ballincollig store as an optical assistant when it first opened its doors in 2020.

Reacting to the award, Seamus Heaney, head of Visit Cork, said, “We are beyond thrilled. This is a hugely proud moment for the team and board of directors at Visit Cork.”

He was remanded in custody until October 22 by Judge David Waters, on the application of Sergeant David Fleming.

A garda said that at 1.30am on October 11 at St Anne’s Church, entry was gained through a window that was being repaired and was partially boarded up.

Health worker says the community carries a lot of trauma from the past that is now manifesting in young people, due to discrimination.

The MTU project helps older people to use the internet safely, offering workshops, accessible resources, and practical tools.

Detective Garda Sinéad Glanville outlined the allegations as she objected to bail being granted to the 31-year-old man when he first appeared in court last month, charged with sexual assault and robbery of the woman’s phone.