Paschal Sheehy

Southern Editor

Party in full swing in Killarney for Jessie Buckley's family (l-r) Emer Buckley, Carol Dempsey, Sean Buckley and Roisín Buckley.

'I'm so proud of her' - Jessie Buckley's brother on win

Jessie Buckley's brother, Killian, has said he does not think an Oscar win will change his older sister, describing her as a "real person".

Oscars 2026 • 16 Mar

Jessie Buckley's family gathers in Kerry for Oscars

As Jessie Buckley competes for Oscar glory in Los Angeles, family and friends have gathered at the Arbutus Hotel in Killarney to celebrate her remarkable journey.

Oscars 2026 • 15 Mar

Gardaí at the scene of a woman's death in Ballincollig Cork

Gardaí say accident resulted in Cork woman's death

Gardaí investigating the death of 32-year-old Kelly Cremin at her home in Ballincollig, Cork, have said they are satisfied she died as a result of an accident.

Munster • 14 Mar

Investigation after body of woman found at house in Cork

Gardaí are investigating the death of a 32-year-old woman whose body was found at a house in Ballincollig, Cork.

Munster • 14 Mar

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin (L) walk the garden at Fota house following a plenary session in Cork, Ireland, on March 13, 2026, as part of a two-day UK-Ireland summit. (Photo by Paul Faith / AFP)

Ireland-UK to enhance defence cooperation in new deal

A new defence agreement between Ireland and the UK could see British ships "responding to an issue" in Irish waters, according to Minister for Defence Helen McEntee.

Ireland • 13 Mar

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (left) and Taoiseach Micheal Martin sit at a table.

€5m funding for 12 Ireland-UK cultural projects announced

Funding of €5 million has been announced for new partnership projects between cultural organisations in Ireland and the UK.

Politics • 12 Mar

RSA appeals for road caution over bank holiday weekend

A two-day national conference on road safety has opened in Killarney, Co Kerry, where 300 delegates will hear from 28 keynote speakers.

Regional • 11 Mar

Yvonne Roche with her sons Corey and Dylan

'Horrible' decision for mother over special class place

A mother of two has described as "horrible" a decision she has to make about which one of her sons will avail of a single place available in a special class at their local primary school next September.

Munster • 10 Mar

Roy Keane Mural Paschal Sheehy 6th March 2026

Roy Keane leaves mural artist speechless in Cork city

An artist from the Netherlands was left speechless earlier this week when Roy Keane happened to stop and admire a mural he was painting of the former Ireland, Manchester United and Celtic player.

Regional • 06 Mar

Restrictions at CUH after outbreak of Norovirus

Restrictions have been imposed on visitors at Cork University Hospital in order to control an outbreak of Norovirus, known as the winter vomiting bug, there.

Regional • 04 Mar