A CRUCIFIX found near the skeletal remains discovered in Midleton is believed to have been from a coffin. And it is understood that a number of other items found at the scene also resemble parts of a coffin.

A white nightdress-type garment could be the key to discovering the identity of remains found in East Cork in January.

ON February 20, 1921, the Battle of Clonmult took place in East Cork.  Twelve IRA Volunteers were shot dead when the farmhouse they were staying in was surrounded by British Forces. Two more were executed later.

EXTRA tests have been carried out on human remains found in Midleton last month. Results of DNA testing on the female skeletal remains were due back last week.

GARDAÍ investigating the discovery of human remains in east Cork are expecting the result of DNA tests in the coming days. The remains were found near the Shanty Gate on the old railway line at Westpark, 3km east of Midleton, at around 4.

Gardaí are continuing to search an area where human remains were discovered by workmen near Midleton. It is understood that investigators believe the skull has been there for many years. Workers discovered the remains at around 4.

Ireland’s first drive-through flu vaccine clinic, recently established at the Market Green Retail Park in Midleton, is busy this weekend.  The clinic opened on Saturday morning with 390 appointments and a further 124 on Sunday morning.

An off-duty firefighter from Cork has been lauded for his lifesaving efforts over the weekend after risking his own life to save two young children while holidaying in Ardmore, Waterford over the weekend.

Pedestrian traffic in Midleton is set to be better catered for as two new crossings are near completion.

A new post office is set to open in Midleton on Monday, An Post has confirmed. The post office will operate out of 59 Main Street, just a short distance from the original post office in the town which was gutted by a fire last month.

Midleton Post Office has been completely gutted by a fire overnight, however Gardaí have confirmed that foul play is not suspected.

Latest: An Post are looking at ways to assist the people of Midleton to collect welfare payments and access postal services, according to local TD Pat Buckley.

AMERICAN actor Will Ferrell says he'd love to have “hunkered” down at Midleton Distillery during the coronavirus lockdown.  The popular Cork tourist attraction, the home of Jameson Whiskey, opens its doors again today.

The Jameson Experience Heritage Centre in Midleton is set for upgrades and expansion, the company has confirmed. The distillery is already one of the most popular tourist attractions in Munster but has plans to continue to grow.

Cork County Council staff members are assisting communities in a variety of different ways to ensure elderly and vulnerable people are comfortable and safe during the current pandemic.

The power outage, which occurred at 12pm today lasted until 3pm. A spokesperson for ESB Networks apologised for the interruption to service. "Our crews mobilised quickly to restore power to those affected.

Gardaí at Anglesea Street are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Cormac Ryan, 31 years, who has been missing from Cork City since Sunday 9th February 2020.

Gardaí in Cobh are renewing their appeal for assistance in locating Christophe Goutte, 53 years, who is missing from his home in O'Brien Terrace, Midleton since Wednesday January 15.

Cloyne Post Office is to close its doors next week due to the retirement of the current Postmaster and a lack of interest in the position from the local community according to An Post.

CORK County Council has approved an infrastructure plan that could lead to the development of 525 houses in the Water Rock area around Midleton.

CORK City Council’s public lighting engineer is to visit Midleton after dark, following an invitation to see the problems being faced by residents due to “dim lighting” in the town.

Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in his late teens in relation to burglary at a shop on Distillery Lane in Midleton last year. Shortly before 1am on November 25, Gardaí from Midleton received a report of a burglary that had just occurred.

MIDLETON and Youghal will have the opportunity to experience similar success to Waterford and Mayo if the 23km East Cork Greenway goes ahead, Fáilte Ireland has said.

COUNTY Councillors have unanimously rubberstamped planning permission for a Midleton to Youghal walking and cycling greenway that has been hailed as a game-changer for east Cork tourism.

Midleton teenager Aaron McMahon inspired the nation with his spirit in the face of a serious cancer illness. Following major surgery in the US, Aaron talks to Chris Dunne about his recovery and hopes for the future.

THE deadline for public submissions on a major East Cork housing development passed yesterday. Dublin-based property developers Glenveagh Homes Ltd submitted plans for 176 units on a five-hectare site at Maple Woods, Ballinacurra, Midleton.

A young Midleton man has been reported missing on a popular hiking trail in the United States after losing contact with his family at home.