Jennie O'Sullivan

The four-day unannounced inspection was carried out last April

Critical non-compliance at CUH unit 'unprecedented'

The Acute Mental Health Unit at Cork University Hospital has been found to have the worst level of compliance with rules, regulations and codes of practice, out of a series of reports published by the Mental Health Commission in 2024.

Munster • 26 Mar 25

Deepa Dinamani was 38 years old when she died

Mother found dead in bloodstained bedroom, court told

The trial of a 43-year-old man accused of the murder of his wife at their home in Cork city almost two years ago has been told that the mother-of-one was found dead in a heavily bloodstained bedroom having sustained a 14cm single knife wound to her neck.

Courts • 24 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

A comprehensive road traffic management plan will be in place in the city centre for Monday's 1pm parade (File image)

Cork policing plan to come into effect for bank holiday

Senior gardaí in Cork city have warned that drinking alcohol in public is illegal and will not be tolerated, as an extensive policing plan for St Patrick's Day weekend comes into effect in the city from early tomorrow morning.

Munster • 13 Mar 25

Des Hurley died on board the trawler Breizh Arvor II on 14 December 2023

Review into fisherman's death cites need for secure shoes

The importance of wearing secure footwear at all times onboard fishing vessels should be highlighted by the Minister for Transport, a review into the death of a young fisherman from a fall at sea has advised.

Regional • 12 Mar 25

Joseph O'Donovan, formerly known as Gary O'Flynn, appeared before Cork District Court

Former FF councillor pleads guilty to harassing a woman

A former Fianna Fáil councillor has pleaded guilty to harassing a woman on three occasions in 2022.

Munster • 12 Mar 25

The building, originally known as The Shrubberies, in 1902

Refurbishment works planned for Cork Public Museum

The country's oldest local authority museum is to undergo a programme of works which will see the roof and external render of the building removed and refurbished.

Munster • 25 Mar 25

The study found that the majority of opioid users in Cork were male (74.5%), with almost two-thirds (61.7%) of users between the ages of 35 and 64

Over 850 opioid users in Cork city in 2022, report finds

The first study of its kind to examine problem drug use in Cork has found that there are over 850 opioid users in the city, with almost one third of them not availing of any treatment services.

Regional • 06 Mar 25

Lizzie Brien at her café in Lismore said the outages are having a huge impact on everyone in the town

Lismore residents seek action on water supply outages

Residents in the heritage town of Lismore, Co Waterford, are urgently seeking a meeting with Uisce Éireann after a series of water supply outages in recent months have forced the temporary closure of schools and businesses.

Munster • 06 Mar 25

Gardaí pictured at the scene of the incident on Canal Road in Tralee, Co Kerry

Woman dies after three joggers struck by car in Kerry

A woman in her 40s has died and three others, including the driver of a vehicle, have been injured in a road traffic incident in Tralee, Co Kerry.

Munster • 03 Mar 25