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21-year-old student Darragh McCarthy died in hospital last Tuesday after he fell from the upper storey of a building

Student remembered as 'gift beyond measure' at funeral

A student who died in hospital a few days after he fell from an upper storey of student accommodation in Cork was a "gift beyond measure" for his family because of his zest for life and his good nature, his funeral mass has heard.

Munster • 16 Mar

The banner has been unveiled on Connolly Hall in Cork city

Cork banner seeks passing of Occupied Territories Bill

The Cork Council of Trade Unions, an umbrella organisation for the trade union movement in Cork, has unveiled a banner on Connolly Hall calling on the Government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill.

Munster • 14 Mar

A comprehensive road traffic management plan will be in place in the city centre for Monday's 1pm parade (File image)

Cork policing plan to come into effect for bank holiday

Senior gardaí in Cork city have warned that drinking alcohol in public is illegal and will not be tolerated, as an extensive policing plan for St Patrick's Day weekend comes into effect in the city from early tomorrow morning.

Munster • 13 Mar

Joseph O'Donovan, formerly known as Gary O'Flynn, appeared before Cork District Court

Former FF councillor pleads guilty to harassing a woman

A former Fianna Fáil councillor has pleaded guilty to harassing a woman on three occasions in 2022.

Munster • 12 Mar

Gardaí have been carrying out searches of woods in connection with the arrests

Two men arrested in dissident republican probe in Cork

Two men in their 40s are being questioned by gardaí in Cork following an investigation into the activities of dissident republicans in the city.

Munster • 11 Mar

Taoiseach Micheál Martin with Kayls Cole, Formula 1000 racing driver and Daire McCormack, professional esports driver on Logitech Pro Racing SIMs.

Ireland's first dedicated esports centre opens in Cork

Ireland's first dedicated esports complex has opened in Cork, creating ten new jobs.

Business • 10 Mar

The surfer was found drifting offshore at 12pm

Surfer rescued off west Cork beach

A surfer who got into difficulties in an offshore wind has been rescued off Garrettstown beach in west Cork.

Munster • 10 Mar

Several hundred people attended this afternoon's protest in Cork

Protest over lack of school places for autistic children

Several hundred people have taken part in a protest march in Cork over the lack of sufficient school places for children with additional needs.

Munster • 10 Mar

The MV Matthew was escorted into Cobh, Co Cork in 2023

MV Matthew disposal could take number of months - Revenue

The MV Matthew, the ship at the centre of the largest seizure of cocaine in the country's history, is to remain tied up in Cork Harbour until arrangements for its disposal have been completed.

Munster • 26 Feb

The Castletownbere RNLI lifeboat was launched in Force 7 winds

Two people rescued by Cork lifeboat crew in strong winds

Two people on a fishing boat were rescued by a RNLI lifeboat in near gale force winds off West Cork early this morning.

Regional • 16 Feb

The UCC study compared different strategies to reduce conspiracy thinking

New UCC research on tackling conspiracy theories

University College Cork has published new research on the best methods for counteracting conspiracy theories.

Munster • 13 Feb

The woman was assaulted at her home in Cork city

Man in court over assault on young mother in Cork city

A 43-year-old man has appeared in court charged with assault causing harm to a young mother at her home in Cork city on Monday.

Munster • 12 Feb

André Castro Ladeiro was knocked off his bike at Cork Road, in Carrigaline, on 12 August 2023

Father of boy killed by driver urges better enforcement

The father of a young boy who was killed while out cycling after a driver failed to stop at a pedestrian crossing controlled by a red light, has said there is a need for better enforcement on the roads.

Ireland • 12 Feb

The remains of Joyce O'Mahony were discovered in a back room of her home in Brookfield Lawn near the Lough in Cork city on 21 May 2024

Woman rebuffed efforts from family to help before death

A 57-year-old woman who was found dead at her home in Cork last year, had rebuffed the "countless attempts" of her loving family to help her, an inquest has heard.

Munster • 06 Feb

Four units of Cork City Fire Brigade attended the property at 6.50pm on Friday and brought the fire under control

Foul play ruled out over death of man in Cork fire

Gardaí in Cork have ruled out foul play in the death of a man whose body was found in his home following a fire on Friday evening.

Munster • 02 Feb

A CGI image of the new GEHealthCare facility in Carrigtwohill, Cork

GE Healthcare announces €132m expansion in Cork

GE HealthCare has announced a €132m investment to expand its facility in Cork where they manufacture contrast media - diagnostic imaging agents used in CT scans and X-Rays.

Business • 31 Jan

Breeda O'Donoghue died from total organ failure after taking Ozempic, which led to daily vomiting episodes

'Profound vomiting' after Ozempic led to woman's death

An inquest in Cork has been told that a 66-year old woman died from "profound vomiting" brought on by the drug Ozempic, which she had been prescribed to help her lose weight.

Health • 30 Jan

Uisce Éireann says its crews are on the ground working to resolve the issue and mitigate the impact of any overflows

No trace of fish kill in Cork after pump station failure

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) say there have been no reports or evidence of fish being killed after equipment failure at the Atlantic Pond wastewater pumping station yesterday evening led to flooding in Cork city.

Munster • 29 Jan

It is anticipated the majority of the homes will be cost rental apartments on the local authority 0.6 acre site at Anglesea Terrace

Planning permission sought for 140 affordable Cork homes

Planning permission for over 140 affordable homes in Cork City is to be sought by the Land Development Agency for a site owned by the City Council.

Munster • 29 Jan

It was possible to land the plane on the second attempted after the first attempt had to be aborted, the passenger said (Sotck image)

Cork woman describes 'terrifying' shaky landing in storm

A passenger arriving into Cork Airport late last night has described experiencing a "scary" landing due to heavy turbulence during Storm Éowyn.

Munster • 24 Jan

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye while Neptune and Uranus can be seen through a telescope

Rare 'planet parade' to be visible over Ireland

A rare planetary alignment, which will see six planets line up in a row across the night sky, is due to take place from tonight for the first time since 2018.

Ireland • 21 Jan