Jennie O'Sullivan

Ex-election candidate charged with harassment of garda

A second man has appeared in court charged in connection with harassing a member of An Garda Síochána in Cork.

Anti-immigration activist charged with harassing garda

An anti-immigration activist who stood as a candidate in last year's European Elections has appeared in court charged with harassing a member of An Garda Síochána.

Courts • 23 Sep

A park scene with a pond and green grass with trees

Bird flu cases confirmed in Cork city's The Lough amenity

People visiting The Lough amenity in Cork city have been advised to avoid contact with sick or dead wild birds they might find there following confirmation of a number of cases of avian influenza at the wildfowl sanctuary.

Munster • 23 Sep

'Not happy' - Cork homeowners protest over flood damage

East Cork residents whose homes and businesses were flooded in the aftermath of Storm Babet two years ago protested outside Cork County Council's HQ earlier today.

Munster • 22 Sep

Proposed view of Butter Market courtyard, Shandon

€7 million for redevelopment of Shandon area in Cork city

Cork city's historic Shandon area is set to undergo major regeneration with the securing of €7 million in funding for the restoration of the historic Butter Market and Weighmaster's House.

Munster • 18 Sep

Man charged with 2010 murder of Lee Slattery in Limerick

A 32-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Lee Slattery whose body was found in a shallow grave on the outskirts of Limerick city 15 years ago.

Courts • 18 Sep

Bantry campaigners call for moratorium on sprat fishing

Save our Sprat campaigners in Bantry Bay are calling for a moratorium on sprat fishing until a stock assessment is carried out, and a sustainable management plan put in place for sprat fishery.

Munster • 15 Sep

Catherine Connolly speaking to media in front of a group of canvassers in Cork

Connolly says she would be 'delighted' if SF backed her

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said she would be "delighted" if Sinn Féin backed her campaign, when it clarifies its position next Saturday.

Presidential Election • 14 Sep

The minister said new proposals would 're-balance the rights of the public at large with the rights of individuals' with regards to planning (file photo)

Judicial review process to be tightened, minister says

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has signalled that he is going to legislate to tighten the judicial review process, so that applicants "have an actual interest in the [planning] process" rather than undertaking action to "suit their own agenda".

Politics • 14 Sep

Garda tape and a garda van outside a property in Tipperary town

Gardaí continue to question man over Tipperary assault

Gardaí in Co Tipperary are continuing to question a man in his 30s in connection with an assault which has left a pensioner in a critical condition in hospital.

Munster • 14 Sep