Jennie O'Sullivan

The Army Ranger Wing seized control of the MV Matthew last September

Five to be tried at SCC over €157m drug seizure

Five men charged in connection with the biggest drug seizure in the history of the State are to be tried at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin, Mallow District Court was told today.

Courts • 07 May 24

A peregrine falcon perched on the Catholic church in Clonakilty, Co Cork (Pic: Fr Tom Hayes)

Ravens ringed and falcons found in Cork conservation work

A pair of ravens and their newborn chicks who live on the University College Cork campus are the latest recruits to a bird-ringing project aimed at gathering information on these commonplace but highly intelligent birds.

Munster • 29 Apr 24

Matt O'Neill, 29, died on 8 January 2023 when his life support was turned off

Jury resumes deliberations in 2022 Carrigaline murder

The jury in the case against two young men accused of murdering a 29-year-old man in Cork during Christmas 2022 will resume their deliberations this morning.

Munster • 23 Apr 24

Randolph Kirk Parker, pictured at Cork District Court in January

American man, 73, jailed over false passport applications

A 73-year-old American man has been sentenced to 27 months in prison "for challenging and threatening the integrity of the passport system in this country".

Ireland • 22 Apr 24

Alf McCarthy was a presenter of Late Date on RTÉ Radio 1 until his retirement in 2015

Former RTÉ presenter Alf McCarthy dies aged 73

Former RTÉ presenter and producer Alf McCarthy has died after a short illness.

Munster • 18 Apr 24

The accommodation is spread over three floors

New accommodation block opens at Collins Barracks in Cork

New accommodation for up to 41 soldiers undertaking training or living on-base has been officially opened at Cork's Collins Barracks.

Munster • 15 Apr 24

Bohdan Bezverkhyi has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of Mr Palmer in December 2022

Man denies causing death of GAA broadcaster Palmer

A 33-year-old man has gone on trial for dangerous driving causing the death of GAA broadcaster Paudie Palmer.

Courts • 10 Apr 24

Motorists are advised to drive with extra care between 7am and 8am tomorrow morning as surface water is likely in vulnerable areas (File photo)

Warning of potential spot flooding in Cork city centre

Cork City Council has warned that there could be some spot flooding in the city centre at high tide tomorrow due to very high astronomical Spring Tides.

Munster • 09 Apr 24

29-year-old Matt O'Neill died on 8 January 2023 when his life support was turned off

Cork murder trial told victim died of a brain injury

The trial of two men accused of murdering a 29-year-old man in Carrigaline in Co Cork in December 2022 was told that the deceased died of a brain injury due to blunt force trauma to the head as a probable consequence of blows, and a fall.

Courts • 08 Apr 24

The Bronze Age Girl sculpture by the N22 Macroom bypass in Co Cork

Two new sculptures add to roadmap of Irish public art

Two new landmarks have appeared along the recently opened N22 bypass of Macroom in Co Cork, adding to the roadmap of public art projects across the country.

Munster • 01 Apr 24