Paschal Sheehy

Southern Editor

Krystina Nikityonik when she was a child with Adi Roche

'I'm living proof that kindness changes lives'

A woman who was born in Belarus in the aftermath of the Chornobyl nuclear accident and raised in an asylum for children has said the generosity of Irish people saved her life.

Munster • 5 hrs

Chornobyl Mother, a sculpture in remembrance of the child victims and survivors of the Chornobyl disaster, is being unveiled to commemorate its 40th anniversary.

Sculpture to mark 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster

A sculpture has been unveiled at the Atlantic Pond in Cork city to mark the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster.

Munster • 12 hrs

Scene of a fatal RTA at Hoffman Park in Little Island

Man, 19, dies after being struck by car in Co Cork

A 19-year-old man has died after being struck by a car in Co Cork on Friday night.

Munster • 19 Apr

Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae waves to the crowds gathered outside Leinster House, Dublin, after resigning in the Dail as Minister of State. The Dail has returned today from the Easter break, which has been marked by fuel-cost protests and the announce

What now for Michael Healy-Rae after shock resignation?

Michael Healy-Rae loved being a minister but was acutely aware of price to pay if he ignored his base, writes Paschal Sheehy.

Analysis and Comment • 19 Apr

Bishop Paul Colton speaking at a service in Cork

Long-serving Anglican bishop retires after Cork service

A service has taken place in Cork to mark the retirement of Paul Colton as the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

Munster • 18 Apr

Man who killed retired farmer in hospital ward jailed

A 33-year-old man who punched a retired farmer to death in an unprovoked attack during an acute state of delirium has been sentenced to 13 years in jail with the final year suspended, after he was convicted of manslaughter due to diminished responsibility.

Munster • 18 Apr

Luas Cork route to connect Ballincollig to Mahon Point

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has revealed the preferred route for a light rail service in Cork, to run from Ballincollig in the west of the city to Mahon Point in the east.

Munster • 17 Apr

Man, 27, in court over dangerous driving at fuel protest

A 27-year old man has been before the district court at Midleton in Co Cork, charged with dangerous driving at a fuel price protest near Whitegate oil refinery last Saturday.

Courts • 16 Apr

File submitted to DPP in relation to Kerry Babies case

Gardaí have submitted a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to the death of a baby in Kerry more than 40 years ago.

Munster • 05 Apr

Kerry council defends €70m investment in greenway

Kerry County Council has insisted that an investment of more than €70m in the construction of a 27km greenway in the south of the county will be recouped, despite a threefold increase in the estimated cost of the project over the past seven years.

Munster • 04 Apr