The ship, which was caught up in a massive drug seizure off the Cork coast in late 2023, has been berthed in Cork Harbour in Revenue care since then.

The council has declined to comment on whether the Freedom of the City will be taken away from former US Senator over his links to the late sex offender.

The 37-bed Blair’s Hill private nursing home in Sunday’s Well is set to close on March 31, bringing the number of nursing home beds closed in Cork to 197 since September 2022.

Senior council official says suppliers operating illegally to stop as once detected they move operations to another location.

Macroom District court was told Jonathan Kingsbury was currently renting and would have to move as it would not be practical for him to continue living at the same location if he could not drive.

Wandesford Quay will close this evening ahead of high tide, between 5.45pm and 7.45pm, as well as tomorrow morning, between 6am and 8am.

Climate change, changes in habitat, and recreational activity are among the factors that impact wetland birds.

Cork City Council spokesperson confirmed that essential preliminary works on the project, which commenced in August of last year, are now complete. 

The show brings together 14 college friends, each presenting new work which reflects how their practice has grown and shifted since their college days.

Habib Al Ostaz’s 46-year-old mother has been unable to access chemotherapy or other treatments for her cancer throughout the war, with bomb-damaged hospitals and obliterated health centres unable to provide the care she needs with extremely limited medical supplies.

John Barrow, who painted the words 'Marry Me Chippy', on the building pleaded guilty to a charge of causing criminal damage 

The nursing homes are part of a €250m seven-unit public-private partnership (PPP) between venture company Equisisk (John Sisk & Sons with Equitix).

Noreen Foley was sentenced to a total of six months in prison for the theft, and 14 counts of shoplifting around Cork city.

The figure of 716 is the second-highest total ever, and is one of only three times that the figure has been above 700 in Cork.

Comparing the third quarters of 2024 and last year, Cork city saw an 11% fall in the number of mandatory intoxication testing checkpoints carried out, with a 7% fall in the county.

The OPW is to be asked to create the centre in Kinsale's Desmond Castle, which is set to undergo major restoration works having been closed to the public since 2018. 

Jamie McCarthy was behaving in “an aggressive manner” and “squaring up” to other people in a way that looked like he was trying to start a fight.

Provisional data from the Road Safety Authority (RSA), shows there were 10 fatal accidents on the N25 between Waterford and Cork between 2022 and the end of September 2025.

School principal Margaret Meade told The Echo: “We’re delighted to get the go-ahead, it’s amazing news.”

The application, lodged by Lyonshall Ltd in December 2024, sought to demolish the former St Joseph’s Convent on the Model Farm Rd in Bishopstown for a purpose-built student accommodation complex.

Court told Luca Fox was extremely drunk on the night and had assaulted both women in their beds.

Blessing Ike is charged with having cocaine and cannabis in his possession.

Dealing alprazolam tablets has resulted in Kelly O'Brien having three months added to an 18-month sentence she was already serving for another drug-dealing offence.

As Mayor of the County of Cork, I get a first-hand view of this along with the plans being put in motion that will carry us through 2026 and beyond.

The initiative, which encourages children and young people to celebrate their creativity, was launched recently at Cork City Library.

The HSE’s south-west branch is encouraging the public to familiarise themselves with other urgent care options, such as their local GP or SouthDoc.

Yesterday, at Cork District Court, Robert Silvar was remanded in custody until February 4 for preparation and service of a book of evidence.

Jamie Lee was charged with being intoxicated in a public place, threatening and abusive behaviour, and obstructing a peace officer.

The more than 35 residents of the Blair’s Hill Nursing Home in Sunday’s Well may have to be relocated to locations in the county due to a shortage of beds in the city

Concerns aired during first round of public consultation included cost, disruption during construction and operation, accessibility, and a desire to extend it to communities not included on the initial emerging preferred route.

The group of 25 students from Coláiste Éamann Rís were stranded in the US due to a major snow storm. 

Despite a slight increase in numbers last year, Cork senator Laura Harmon says  the development of ovarian and uterine cancer-screening services needs to be prioritised.

Iarnród Éireann has advised customers that bus transfer services will be in place over the weekend on some routes.

This brings the combined value of fines issued last year, by both local authorities to motorists across Cork city and county, to €3.11m.

A third of all attendances at Cork University Hospital's emergency department on weekend nights are due to alcohol.

The race on the River Lee sees teams paddling a 250m course from the Port of Cork sign to the Lapp’s Quay boardwalk.

Desmond Castle in the heart of Kinsale has been closed to the public since 2018. 

The national forecaster warned possible impacts may include fallen tress and loose debris, wave overtopping and hazardous travel conditions. 

A new book being launched next month recalls one of the most daring sea rescues ever undertaken off the Irish coast. Donal O’Keeffe writes about the pivotal role the RNLI lifeboat Mary Stanford played in the rescue and how the money raised through the book goes towards her preservation

Financial supports offered include a universal subsidy which is not means tested and provides €2.14 per hour for a maximum of 45 hours per week; and an income-assessed subsidy.

Independent Ireland’s Danny Collins said there would probably be an increased number of claims against the council from motorists suffering damaged tyres caused by roads in disrepair.

Maggie O’Farrell will speak on her new novel ‘Land’, which is inspired by the mapping of Ireland in the mid-19th century. 

Deborah Oniah, who lives in Cork, was among six women who  authored a report, which documents how lone parents — largely women — face discrimination, unaffordable rents, and inadequate supports.

A councillor has also queried why there isn’t a second service, due to the high demand from commuters.

The Mallow Relief Road Alliance group has expressed concern there is no specific reference to Mallow or the North Cork area in the recently announced active travel and greenways funding package.

Senator Laura Harmon said a report from the National Women’s Council last year shone a light on just how prevalent the practice is.

Garry McCarthy was given a standing ovation at the 33rd annual awards ceremony in The Metropole Hotel yesterday.

The wildlife park has seen a huge upturn in visitor numbers since it reopened last month following a 10-week closure.

Healthcare assistants in the HSE home support service will implement 24-hour work stoppages in Cork and Kerry on February 19 and 26.

The Seán Ó Riada Bon Óir Competition is a prestigious traditional music event that focuses on a different instrument every year over a four-year cycle.