Jennie O'Sullivan

Accused's 'ego' couldn't handle break up, court told

The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend at his flat in Cork City on New Year's Day in 2023, has been sent home for the day after hearing closing arguments.

Regional • 21 Jan

Fonseca died from manual strangulation, trial told

The trial of a man who has pleaded not guilty to murdering his ex-girlfriend in his flat in Cork city three years ago has been told she died from manual strangulation.

Munster • 19 Jan

Beekeepers say Asian hornets remain a 'major threat'

The country's beekeepers say Asian hornets remain a major threat to honeybees and other pollinators in Ireland despite the destruction of two nests discovered in Co Cork last summer.

Environment • 17 Jan

MV Matthew maintenance costs reach almost €13.7m

New figures from Revenue show that the management and maintenance costs of the MV Matthew is now put at almost €13.7 million.

Regional • 14 Jan

Denis O'Regan court - animal cruelty case - pic - Jennie O'Sullivan - RTE

Cork farmer banned from owning animals for 15 years

A farmer in Co Cork has been disqualified from owning cattle and other animals for 15 years after he pleaded guilty to 30 animal cruelty and neglect charges.

Munster • 15 Jan

An Poc ar Buile singer Seán Ó Sé dies at age of 89

One of the country's best known Irish traditional singers Seán Ó Sé has died.

Munster • 13 Jan

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