Jennie O'Sullivan

'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

Photo of the late Cork councillor Patrick Gerard Murphy

Tributes paid on death of cllr Patrick Gerard Murphy

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has led tributes to a former Mayor of County Cork who died unexpectedly at his home in west Cork yesterday.

Regional • 13 Sep

The breakdown caused long delays at Cork's Kent station

Irish Rail apologises after three-hour delays in south

Irish Rail has apologised to customers for delays of up to three hours on its services from the south of the country this morning.

Munster • 13 Sep

Couple who wrote message found in a bottle visit Kerry

A Canadian couple whose message in a bottle washed up on a north Kerry beach two months ago say their visit to Ireland to meet the couple who found the bottle has been very special.

Munster • 01 Sep