Paschal Sheehy

Southern Editor

Jean O'Sullivan, Chairperson of St Francis Special School Parents' Association at a meeting between parents and members of Kerry County Council

Parents in Co Kerry call for adequate respite services

Parents of children attending a special school in Beaufort, Co Kerry have appealed to Kerry County Council members to support their campaign for respite services to be provided for families of children who are due to leave the school in June.

Munster • 26 Mar 25

Nessa Gilsenan at the district court in Bandon with her solicitor, Daithí Ó Donnabháin

Woman charged over €70,000 theft from Cork restaurant

A 51-year-old woman has been before the district court at Bandon in Co Cork charged with stealing more than €70,000 from the well-known TV chef Martin Shanahan at his Fishy Fishy restaurant in Kinsale.

Courts • 20 Mar 25

The Kabin Studio from Knocknaheeny were grand marshals at the St Patrick's Day parade in Cork

Kabin Crew brings a 'spark' to St Patrick's day in Cork

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was among up to 50,000 spectators at this year's St Patrick's Day parade in Cork, where the Kabin Studio from Knocknaheeny, this year's grand marshals, brought their own special 'spark' to the occasion.

Regional • 17 Mar 25

The banner has been unveiled on Connolly Hall in Cork city

Cork banner seeks passing of Occupied Territories Bill

The Cork Council of Trade Unions, an umbrella organisation for the trade union movement in Cork, has unveiled a banner on Connolly Hall calling on the Government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill.

Munster • 14 Mar 25

The two men, who were arrested in Cork on Monday, have been released without charge

Two men released without charge in Cork dissidents probe

Two men who were questioned by gardaí in Cork following an investigation into the activities of dissident republicans in the city have been released without charge.

Munster • 13 Mar 25

Kyle Hayes has been banned from driving for two years from 12 June and fined €250

Hayes fails in appeal over dangerous driving conviction

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes has failed in his appeal against a district court conviction for dangerous driving.

Courts • 12 Mar 25

Gardaí have been carrying out searches of woods in connection with the arrests

Two men arrested in dissident republican probe in Cork

Two men in their 40s are being questioned by gardaí in Cork following an investigation into the activities of dissident republicans in the city.

Munster • 11 Mar 25

Samantha Cookes received a total of €36,250 in Arts Council grants in 2021 and 2022 (Credit: Kerry's Eye)

Cookes' grant applications were based on 'artistic merit'

The Arts Council has confirmed that applications for grants submitted by the convicted fraudster Samantha Cookes were considered on the basis of their artistic merit and that her criminal convictions were not considered as part of the application process.

Munster • 10 Mar 25

Kenneth Collins (L) and Thomas Gould both deny any wrongdoing

Second SF member denies allegations over financial probe

A solicitor for the second Sinn Féin elected representative, arrested by gardaí in relation to alleged financial irregularities at a company, has said he denies the allegations.

Ireland • 09 Mar 25

Several hundred people attended this afternoon's protest in Cork

Protest over lack of school places for autistic children

Several hundred people have taken part in a protest march in Cork over the lack of sufficient school places for children with additional needs.

Munster • 10 Mar 25