Jennie O'Sullivan

Minister for Education Helen McEntee said she wanted to do what she could to support teachers

McEntee wants talks on senior cycle reform done by May

Minister for Education Helen McEntee has said she wants talks between her department and the ASTI and TUI on Accelerated Senior Cycle Re-development completed by the beginning of May.

Education • 22 Apr 25

Daniel O'Sullivan died in Youghal on 14 April

Man charged with murder of Daniel O'Sullivan in Youghal

A 29-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Daniel O'Sullivan in Youghal, Co Cork, on Monday night.

Courts • 17 Apr 25

Daniel O'Sullivan died following an incident in Youghal, Co Cork

Murder investigation after death of man in Co Cork

A murder investigation is under way after a 32-year-old man died following a stabbing in Youghal, Co Cork.

Crime • 16 Apr 25

The new platform will allow for a significant increase in train service frequency

New platform opens at Cork's Kent station

Cork commuters are a step closer to a ten-minute 'turn-up and ride' rail service following the opening of a new 220m platform at Kent Station.

Munster • 17 Apr 25

Deepa Paruthiyezhuth Dinamani was killed at home in Cork city on 14 July 2023

Man found guilty of murder after cutting wife's throat

A 43-year-old man, who claimed he accidentally cut his wife's throat after a struggle, has been found guilty of her murder.

Courts • 08 Apr 25

The trial is at the Central Criminal Court in Cork

Boy found guilty of rape, assault of girl at race meeting

A 15-year-old boy has been found guilty of the rape and sexual assault of a then 16-year-old girl at a race meeting in Limerick on St Stephen's Day over two years ago.

Munster • 07 Apr 25

Two dead, two injured in two-vehicle crash in Co Cork

Two women have died and two young children were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Mallow, Co Cork.

Munster • 31 Mar 25

The scene at Glenamoy Lawn was sealed off

Body of 78-year-old man discovered at Cork city apartment

An investigation is under way after the body of a 78-year-old man was discovered in his home at Mayfield in Cork city last night.

Munster • 30 Mar 25

Kerry Mountain Rescue resumed a search of lands between Carrig East in Kenmare and Moll's Gap this morning

Search for missing Kerry farmer concludes for the evening

The search for missing farmer Michael Gaine has been stood down for the evening after eight hours.

Munster • 29 Mar 25

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