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.

Ellen Cassidy, 24, died shortly after taking part in the 2025 Cork City Marathon.

Diego, who also revealed to Anna that he was married to fellow contestant Denis Ryan, shared the €45,850 prize pot with the Dublin-based postal worker.

It was one of just two local authorities that did not did not meet the minimum 12-15% of inspections required by the Government’s code of practice.

The introduction of touch rugby is the latest development in the club’s efforts to make rugby accessible to as many people as possible.

According to Minister of State at the Department of Children, Emer Higgins, demand for AONs has “outpaced the capacity of the system to respond”.

In Cork city, the restaurant opened at the site which was previously occupied by Tara's Team Rooms. 

The students will be calling for urgent action on the issues of the affordability crisis, sustainable higher education funding, cost-of-living supports, and the lack of student accommodation.

The involvement of the co-funding charity, Parkinson’s Ireland, will also aim to ensure that the research remains grounded in the priorities and experiences of people affected by Parkinson’s.

On Thursday and Friday evenings live music, poetry, markets, and creative experiences will transform participating venues.

Judge David Waters adjourned the case until September 29 for the accused to be brought to court to sign the guilty pleas.

A western seaboard, connected from West Cork to the North coast of Antrim and across the North Channel to the coasts of Argyll and the Hebrides in Scotland, was the maritime scene from the 11th to the 17th centuries.

Jake O'Sullivan had the case against him sent forward for sentencing at the sessions of Cork Circuit Criminal Court commencing on October 27.

Leonard Lyons, from West Cork, is concerned his nine-month-old baby is at risk of illness due to delays in processing his Filipino wife Rosel’s visa application

A Cork man says repeated requests to replace the damaged flag at Parnell Place bus station have gone unanswered

Highest temperatures of 16C to 18C in a light northwesterly or variable breeze are expected.

Dublin had the second highest number of houses granted planning permission at 13.2% (829 houses), followed by Clare at 7.5% (469 houses). 

Footpath claims have made up the majority of the total monies paid out by the Council, with an average value of €26,200 awarded per claimant, compared to just under €4,000 for a road issue claim.

Despite hopes that the annual music festival could potentially bring millions of euro into the city,  the City Council said this week that it would incur a “significant cost” to the local authority, which could not be recouped.

Judge Roberts noted that this was both sexist and vulgar language.

Rents are "at least 25% below the market average", the chief executive officer at Clúid, Averil Power, said.

Alan Roche pleaded guilty to the eight thefts, a number of other shoplifting offences elsewhere and to public order offences where he was abusive to gardaí.

Solicitor Joseph Cuddigan told Cork District Court: “The squad car arriving at night-time with blue lights flashing is causing problems when the car arrives in the estate."

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann have issued application forms to local authorities inviting bids to host the Fleadh, but the document specifies that the closing date for receipt of completed applications is December 1, 2026.

The project in Barryscourt will see Greenvolt Next deliver almost 20,000 solar panels across the site.

A local councillor said July's blaze which nearly engulfed Camden Fort Meagher and nearby houses in Crosshaven, was “a warning sign” for the future.

Xiaochen Han is charged with possession of cannabis, and having the illegal drug for the purpose of sale or supply to others.

The sheriff of Los Angeles County, Robert Luna, described Bishop David O'Connell as a peacemaker who “had a passion serving those in need while improving our community”.

Coláiste Éamann Rís principal Aaron Wolfe said he hopes the van, run by transition years students, can generate some much-needed revenue for the school.

Emmet Long will take on the challenge in full Garda attire, including boots, a stab vest, utility belt, personal radio, pepper spray, handcuffs, and baton.

Highest temperatures of 17C to 21C are expected across Cork today.

Laura, from Fermoy, won the award for her work at Trinny London, the UK-based beauty brand founded by Trinny Woodall.

Analysis of bloodwork from more than 1,000 people from the Cork region found HIV antibodies in 1.05% of samples — approximately three times the national average. 

Judge warned Stephen McNamara that a future breach of the order could see him remanded in custody.

Councillor Finbarr Harrington said he had been contacted by a young person with a mobility disability who was only able to visit one of their parents graves because of the difficulty of access at the other site.

The successful bidder will reportedly be required to run the event centre for several years, will be required to provide 50% of the capital funding for construction, and fully fund maintenance and running of the centre.

Sergeant Gearóid Davis applied for a warrant for the arrest of the accused. Sgt Davis said the accused was present in court on July 2 when the case was adjourned until today for service of the book of evidence.

It comes as the Irish Prison Service, on behalf of justice minister Jim O’Callaghan, gave notice in June of its intention to carry out demolition works at the site.

Fine Gael councillor John Michael Foley, who is a funeral director, said cremations currently stand at 30% and will continue to grow in popularity.

The alleged attack occurred in the Bride Valley Park area of Fairhill on the northside of the city on Saturday night at approximately 10.15pm.

Pressure on accommodation in the area is due to UCC having a student population of 27,000, plus 3,700 staff. That is a bigger cohort of people than living in Kilkenny City.

Classes include an introduction to Irish sign language, photography, and salsa dancing

The first party appeal contends that one planning condition would "threaten the viability of the project". 

Man charged with possession of both cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply, contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977

In traffic news, some light congestion is being experienced in parts of Cork. 

Upgrades and new vendors for shopping centre that has served Cork's northside community for more than 25 years

Vaccination teams will visit post-primary schools across Cork in the coming weeks as part of a campaign targeting students who missed out on the HPV vaccine

Overcrowding at Spring Lane is now so acute it is fuelling tensions between families who have no history of enmity, sources say

'This should recognise the immense musical and cultural contribution of Co Cork, particularly the many successful Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann branches throughout the county, which play a vital role in nurturing musicians, dancers, and singers'

'The big issue is that the State have made out a very strong case that he will continue to commit offences (of drug dealing) if granted bail,' says judge

MELODY trial will offer eligible patients the opportunity to take part in research that could help shape the future of cancer care in Ireland

More than 4,100 participants signed up to run, walk, or wheel the 6km course from Centre Park Road to Kennedy Park

The annual event, hosted by Cork Athletics, is the largest of its kind on the Munster calendar, and raises an estimated €1.5m every year for selected charities

The club received a tour of City Hall from Lord Mayor Damian Boylan

The National Transport Authority says plans to introduce contactless payments on Cork buses remain on schedule and within budget despite the removal of contractor Indra from a separate rail project that led to a €50m write-off

She blamed two men for putting their wallets in the pocket of her coat

Zainab Eid, a 30-year-old physiotherapist who previously worked for Medecins Sans Frontieres, currently lives in a tent in the ruins of Gaza with her husband Mohammed and their four-year-old son Karim.

Armed with just his mobile phone, James Ryan was able to document settler violence, highlight the abuse and hostility continuing to grip these areas.

The awards recognise those individuals and teams, as well as fundraising volunteers, who support the city centre hospital.

At a business event in Cork, Republic of Ireland Women’s head coach, Carla Ward, praised the support on display for the women’s game in Cork.

According to the application, the developer is seeking to demolish and rebuild the filling station on the Pouladuff Road.