In response to a motion raised by Fianna Fáil councillor for the Cork City North West ward, John Sheehan, at the inaugural Regional Health Forum, which was held recently at Cork County Hall, a spokesperson for the HSE’s South West branch said that the committee will share the request with the HSE’s national branch.

A garda detective objected to bail being granted to the accused, expressing the concern that he would be a flight risk if released on bail.

The store employs a total of 120 employees

The issue was raised in a motion by Social Democrats councillor Isobel Towse at a recent meeting of Cork County Council’s West Cork Municipal District.

Over five days, the festival will feature more than 500 musicians across 100 events in nearly 80 venues, from headline venues for ticketed shows to a free Guinness Music Trail.

The position is an opportunity to support LGBTQIA+ writers and artists through workshops, mentorship, and publication opportunities. 

The event, at Fota Wildlife Park on November 18, will be headlined by Rory Golden, who has taken part in six Titanic expeditions.

Last night, parents at the special school received an email informing them that, from Monday, all pupils are to be moved to “a temporary part-time attendance schedule”.

Coincillor Joe Carroll said Skibbereen’s central Fairfield car park is so poorly lit it is left in darkness in the early mornings and at nighttime during the winter,

The Echo spoke to people on the streets of Cork to see how they felt about Budget 2026.

Councillor Danny Collins said the badly needed works in Bantry to alleviate flooding will have a major impact on the town, and local businesses and residents needed some idea of when the works would take place.

Visitors can enjoy the annual Christmas carol performances, craft markets, and a range of Christmas activities for children.

Stephen Landa pleaded guilty at Cork District Court to a charge of engaging in threatening behaviour.

Mr Kelleher’s remarks come after Wednesday night’s meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party, which occurred three days after the party’s candidate Jim Gavin withdrew from the presidential race in dramatic fashion.

Carrigaline and Crosshaven feature in today's 'All About Cork' pages

The current wait list represents a 26% increase on the same time period of last year.

A letter to public representatives, seen by The Echo, explained that refurbishment works in the acute admissions unit in St Michael’s are planned, to enhance the safety and delivery of care, and in line with regulatory requirements.

Rebel Realities is a 50-page collection of stories that reimagine Cork City in the science fiction and fantasy genres.

Evidence was given today on the second day of the murder trial at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork.

The HSE said that where there is a large volume of emergency department attendances, patients are prioritised in terms of clinical need and wait times for non-urgent care can be lengthy

Radim Hradsky, of Lower Glanmire Rd, Cork, pleaded guilty at Cork District Court to failing to have his Jack Russell-type dog under effective control, and to not having a dog licence.

The evening will consist of music, readings, prayers and quiet moments for personal reflection.

The group was formed in 2014 and responded to an average of 360 calls each year. However, it was stood down during the covid-19 pandemic. 

Today, the ASA Group is led by sisters Michelle Johnson, who is chief executive, and Caroline Bourke, chief operating officer. They took the helm in 2015 from their parents.

Coroner for Cork city Philip Comyn adjourned the inquest into the death of Daniel O'Sullivan indefinitely given that criminal proceedings are in motion.

Evidence of a garda station visit by one of the accused was given today on the second day of the murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, sitting in Cork.

The 6.2% hike to €27.4bn in the national health spend is not broken down by region.So it is not yet known how many more healthcare staff, hospital beds, and nursing home places Cork will get, writes Amy Campbell

The man in his 50s is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.

Cork County Council lost 19,162.3 days, or 3.27% days, to sick leave, while Cork City Council lost 15,585.31 days, or 3.52%.

Dean Madden is charged with robbery and attempted robbery arising out of the matter.

Operation Twin Tracks aims to prevent and detect antisocial behaviour on public transport services.

Ballyphehane, Togher and Turner's Cross features in today's 'All About Cork' pages

University College Cork and the Cork Educational Board spent a combined total of €3.5m outside of required procurement rules in 2023.

Tadhg Hickey was one of 16 Irish citizens, among the more than 450 people, detained by Israel from the flotilla attempting to bring aid to the besieged Palestinian territory.

Mahon and Blackrock features in today's 'All About Cork' pages

GRA general secretary Ronan Slevin said there was “a dire and urgent need for more garda members”, but added that there appeared to be little or no strategy on recruiting them

Cork TD and Labour Party education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny said Tuesday’s budget lacked ambition on education.

Paddy O'Brien said there was disappointment that the increase in the State pension was only €10.

Colette O’Driscoll testified at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork that her partner left the apartment at around 8.30 or 9pm on Friday September 1 2023 in the company of Luke Taylor – one of the two men on trial for Mr Quilligan’s murder.

The defendant who is now 17 cannot be identified as he is a juvenile.

The trial was also told that he probably met a violent death that same day even though his skeletal remains were not found for almost five months in a garda search of wet ground in a rural area of East Cork with the help of a cadaver dog.

“If we want to protect our economy — infrastructure, and especially transport infrastructure is key. Unfortunately, the budget is behind the curve of what is needed.

Councillor said the badly needed works to alleviate flooding will have a major impact on the town, and local businesses and residents needed some idea of when the works would take place

The judge directed a pre-sanction probation report be prepared and remanded the defendant on continuing bail

Accused said he felt the car was 'pulling to the left' and thought he may have hit a pothole, but did not realise he had hit another vehicle until he was shown the CCTV footage

Ahead of tonight's crucial Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting, Mr Martin - who was this week called a dictator by one councillor - said he doesn't like "dictating to people"

It comes as fallout continues from Mr Gavin’s shock announcement of his withdrawal from the presidential race.

Mr Martin said the budget reinforces the Government’s commitment to major projects, including the Cork Area Commuter Rail and the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy road.

“You wouldn’t go mad on the extra tenner a week on the pension” was the consensus response to the announced across-the-board €10 increase on social protection payments.

From cosplayers and gamers to families and lifelong fans, attendees gathered for panels, exhibitions, and celebrity meet-and-greets.

Uisce Éireann welcomed the record level of funding, saying that it reflects the “critical role that resilient water services play".

Gardaí were called to the scene of an incident in which it is alleged that Mr Buckley had choked the young woman a number of times, saying: “I will kill you.”

Sergeant John Dineen said the accused had 33 previous convictions including 14 for theft.

The VAT rate is being reduced from 13.5% to 9% after a long campaign by cafes, restaurants and others in the hospitality sector.

A co-accused faces different charges related to the same place and date.

Among the suite of new measures announced include €2.9 billion for the delivery of new-build social homes and second-hand acquisitions, €10 increases to weekly social protection payments, and the commencement of a new Dublin-Derry airlink.

Fewer than 2% of people who responded to the public consultation were against the project.

The new site has created over 50 new jobs in Cork.

Roy O’Callaghan pleaded guilty to a charge of engaging in threatening behaviour.

Cork East Fianna Fáil TD James O’Connor, who has long had a fractious relationship with Mr Martin, has joined what has become a chorus of backbench voices criticising the leadership.

At the conclusion of the ministers’ speeches, opposition parties – who have set out their own alternative Budgets in the preceding week – will have the opportunity to respond and critique the coalition’s plan for the year ahead.

The councillors highlighted how their proposals would bring improvements to families across the city.

Given that diesel will remain essential to Ireland’s economy for the foreseeable future, the IRHA calls for the continuation of the existing diesel rebate scheme.

Under the new process, parents or guardians have until Wednesday, October 22, to apply for first-year places, including places in special classes, by completing an online application.

According to the 2024 Mental State of the World Report, people in Ireland reported the highest level of difficulty accessing mental health supports of the 27 EU member states.

Gardaí said a  male in his 40s was taken to the cork University Hospital for treatment of 'serious injuries'. 

Ballincollig and Bishopstown features in today's 'All About Cork' pages

Fine Gael councillor Shane O’Callaghan told The Echo that the fleadh “was fantastic for Wexford, and I have no doubt it will be a great success for Belfast. It can only be a good thing for Cork”.

The Lord Mayor of Cork, councillor Fergal Dennehy, has announced plans to host a civic reception to honour Mr Horgan’s outstanding contribution to the game of hurling.

Mr Martin has insisted that it is his intention to continue leading Fianna Fáil, after the party’s presidential candidate dramatically withdrew from the race.

Comedian Tadhg Hickey and Cobh father Patrick O’Donovan are among those who landed in Athens, Greece today and are due to return to Ireland shortly.

Judge Mary Dorgan was told that in one of the communications he said that two named parties would call over to her house “to kick the living shit” out of her.

He changed the world for the better through his work as an educator, as a youth worker, as a coach in Na Piarsaigh, as a public representative, and as someone who fought for children’s rights locally, nationally and internationally, Fr Seán O’Sullivan said.

The original home of the Cork Jazz Festival is welcoming firm favourites and new additions. Music fans can expect a mixture of swing, funk, groove, and blues from top Irish and international artists.

An 87-year-old man and his 86-year-old wife were watching television in the house at the time of the incident.

Cork city saw no fines issued at all in the years 2020 and 2021, while just 12 were issued in 2022, 22 in 2023, and 46 in 2024.

Fine Gael TD for Cork North West John Paul O’Shea asked the minister for tourism in the Dáil on Wednesday for an update on Fáilte Ireland’s plans to develop a destination and experience development plan specifically for north Cork.

Alternatively, the defendant could enter a signed plea of guilty at Cork District Court and be sent to the circuit court for sentencing.

Ms Justice Lankford told the 10 men and two women that their first job was to select a jury foreperson from among them to liaise between the jury and the court and to perform certain technical functions.

Organisers say the flotilla was arranged to carry humanitarian aid for Palestinians, break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, and raise awareness.

Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to the incident to contact them

It was alleged by gardaí that the injured party was subjected to an assault in his apartment and that the two defendants took a number of items including a 40” TV, a PlayStation 4, a mobile phone, and €150 in cash.

Given that the budget is just around the corner, we visited a ‘school around the corner’ to get the perspective of primary school pupils in Cork.

Mayfield features in today's 'All About Cork' pages

Macroom District Court told the employee had already been refused a work permit twice when they were found working illegally at a Macroom outlet.

Mr Kelleher said there would have to be “consequences”, but he said the future leadership of the party was a “discussion for another day”.

The bond between Coventry and Cork is longstanding and meaningful, and my visit was both productive and deeply personal.

Douglas features in today's 'All About Cork' pages

Late on Sunday it emerged Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin had dropped out of the race for the Áras, hours after he faced repeating questioning during a televised debate and subsequent media doorstep about claims he owed a former tenant thousands of euro.

A centre spokesperson explained that risk assessments, carried out by the care team, determined that, for some residents, the presence of a call-bell lead had posed a greater risk than benefit.

In Cork city, there were 95 complaints made relating to 86 gardaí, while in Cork county, 97 complaints were made about 63 gardaí, meaning several gardaí were the subject of more than one complaint.

Some schools now cannot avail of the programme because of new procurement rules relating to health and safety.

A representative from the HSE said a report has gone to the Department of Health to review potential for a national rollout.

A record number of cruise calls were made to Cork harbours this year, bringing more than 4,000 passengers to Bantry, Kinsale, Schull, and Bere Island, with Baltimore, Youghal, and Ballycotton being added to the destinations in 2025.

The ambassador, Larysa Gerasko, was speaking at the recent ‘first bell ceremony’, a symbolic event marking the official start of the new academic year.