Jennie O'Sullivan

Ireland First party president and candidate Derek Blighe visits Nemo Rangers GAA club in Cork, Ireland during the count for the European elections. Picture date: Sunday June 9, 2024.

Derek Blighe harassment case adjourned for four weeks

A charge of harassment against anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe has been adjourned for four weeks pending directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions and the presentation of the book of evidence in the case.

Munster • 13 Jan

Five people wearing hi-vis jackets pose for a photograph

800 homes planned at two social housing schemes in Cork

Two social housing projects will deliver more than 800 new social or affordable homes for Cork city.

Munster • 12 Jan

A trawler is seen amongst rocks in Kerry

Salvage operators unable to board grounded trawler

Salvage operators have been unable to board the grounded trawler, the Fastnet, due to dangerous sea conditions.

Munster • 18 Dec 25

Section of south Kerry greenway to open this weekend

The first completed section of the long-awaited south Kerry greenway will open this weekend.

Kerry • 17 Dec 25

Trial begins of man charged with murder of Cork patient

A 33-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of an 88-year-old hospital patient, but guilty of his manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.

Courts • 16 Dec 25

Commodore Michael Malone at his Standing Down parade

Parade held to mark retirement of head of Irish navy

Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service Commodore Michael Malone of the Naval Service and the head of policing in the Cork City Garda Division Chief Superintendent Tom Myers have been honoured as they retire.

Munster • 07 Dec 25

Fota Wildlife Park to receive €700,000 in Govt funding

Fota Wildlife Park is to get a Government funding lifeline worth €700,000 to support its conservation work for endangered Irish species.

Munster • 07 Dec 25

Indicative layout of CNDMR in Rural Areas

Preferred route identified for major Cork city road

Cork City Council has identified a preferred route for a major distributor road to the north of the city which has been called both "transformative" and "highly progressive" by local businesses.

Munster • 06 Dec 25

The drugs were seized after a van was stopped in Courtmacsherry, Co Cork last July

Four plead guilty over attempt to import drugs worth €31m

Four men charged in connection with the attempted importation of €31 million worth of cocaine at Courtmacsherry in west Cork last July, have entered pleas of guilty and have been sent forward for sentencing to the Circuit Court.

Courts • 04 Dec 25

The Irish citizenship ceremony in the INEC Killarney

More than 5,000 people granted Irish citizenship

Irish citizenship is to be granted to some 5,200 people at ceremonies today and tomorrow in Co Kerry.

Regional • 02 Dec 25