Munster

Potential redundancies discussed at Waterford abattoir

ABP Food Group has confirmed it has commenced a consultation process regarding potential redundancies at its cutting and deboning operation in its Waterford facility.

Munster • 12 Feb

Govt criticised for not delivering Cork events centre

The Government has been criticised for its failure to deliver a promised events centre for Cork, on the 10th anniversary of a sod-turning event at the site by the then-Taoiseach, Enda Kenny.

Munster • 12 Feb

Cork author's viral book series set for TV adaptation

Irish author Chloe Walsh's bestselling Boys of Tommen series is being adapted for the small screen, with Prime Video confirming it has commissioned a TV version.

Television • 11 Feb

Woodpeckers knock out power in Sixmilebridge, Co Clare

Power cuts in a Co Clare town have been caused by woodpeckers pecking electricity poles and not a faulty transformer or storms.

Munster • 11 Feb

Shoppers examine mystery bags of lost goods in boxes in a shopping centre with King Colis signage beside them

Mystery lost packages pop-up shop comes to Cork

A new shopping experience is coming to Cork for the first time this month - the "Lost Packages" pop-up store will operate at Douglas Court Shopping Centre from 24 February to 1 March.

Business • 11 Feb

North Kerry CAMHS cases review due to be published

Minister for Mental Health, Mary Butler, is expected to publish the findings of a review within the next fortnight of the care which more than 300 children and young people received from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in north Kerry.

Munster • 11 Feb

Over 40 calls to new Cork community first responders

Volunteers attached to a newly established Community First Responder (CFR) group in Cork city have been tasked to over 40 emergency callouts in its first two months of operation.

Munster • 11 Feb

Kerry primary schools opposing plans to reduce SNAs

A number of primary schools in Kerry are opposing proposed plans to cut the number of special needs assistants in their schools.

Munster • 10 Feb

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

Sentencing adjourned in Cork cocaine importation case

Sentencing in the case of four men charged in connection with the attempted importation of €31 million worth of cocaine at Courtmacsherry in west Cork last July has been adjourned until 12 May next.

Courts • 10 Feb

Nessa Gilsenan pleaded guilty to stealing more than €300,000 from TV chef Martin Shanahan (file pic)

Woman to sell property to raise compensation, court hears

A woman who pleaded guilty to stealing more than €300,000 from TV chef Martin Shanahan, owner of the award-winning Fishy Fishy restaurant in Kinsale, Co Cork, is to raise compensation by selling a property, the Circuit Criminal Court in Cork was told today.

Munster • 10 Feb

Mount Melleray in west Waterford closed last year after almost two centuries

US Catholic college in bid to set up campus in Waterford

A Catholic university based in Florida, in the US, has claimed it is setting up a new campus in Co Waterford.

Munster • 10 Feb

A historic building in Waterford is illuminated in an array of colours

Watch: Phase two of 'City of Light' illuminates Waterford

The second phase of Waterford's 'City of Light' project is under way, with 19 projections taking place across buildings and medieval walls within the city.

Munster • 10 Feb

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.

Blighe sent forward for trial in garda harrassment case

Anti immigration activist Derek Blighe has been sent forward for trial on a charge of harassing a member of An Garda Síochána.

Munster • 09 Feb

Darragh Quinlivan, originally from Limerick City but with an address at Ranswell Close

Man jailed for 15 years for helping gang murder rival

A 42-year-old man who admitted helping a criminal gang murder a rival gang member in Limerick 19 years ago has been jailed for 15 years.

Courts • 09 Feb

Female firefighter wins 'beep test' discrimination case

The "beep test", a standard aerobic fitness test for prospective firefighters for the last 40 years, discriminates against women and advantages younger candidates, a tribunal has found, following a legal challenge by a prospective recruit.

Ireland • 10 Feb

Man, 70s, dies in single-car crash in Co Tipperary

A man in his 70s has died in a single-car crash in Co Tipperary.

Munster • 09 Feb

'Nothing is stopping a flood,' say Midleton residents

Business owners and residents in Midleton, Co Cork, are frustrated over the lack of a flood relief scheme after flooding caused by Storm Babet in October 2023 devastated the town, writes Paschal Sheehy.

Munster • 07 Feb

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin stands at a podium in front of an image of the new EY expanded offices in Cork

EY expands offices in Cork to meet growing client demand

The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, has opened expanded offices for professional services company EY in Cork.

Business • 06 Feb

Ryder Cup launched at Adare Manor in Limerick

Applications open to volunteer at Ryder Cup in Limerick

Applications are open to become a volunteer for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Co Limerick.

Munster • 06 Feb

Parents say daughter's death will affect them forever

The parents of a 10-year-old girl who died after a Strep A bacterial infection was left untreated for several days, have said they want to make sure such an event never happens to any child again.

Munster • 05 Feb

GP admits poor performance in care of child who died

A Cork GP has admitted three counts of poor professional performance at a fitness-to-practise inquiry into the care of a ten-year-old girl, who died after a Strep A bacterial infection was left untreated.

Health • 05 Feb

Former bus driver Mark Hehir and passenger Katalin Kaszas

Irish bus driver 'didn't deserve' UK sacking - passenger

A passenger who had her necklace stolen on a London bus has said the Irish bus driver who retrieved it "didn't deserve" to be sacked.

UK • 05 Feb

No comment from council on Mitchell's freedom of Cork

Cork City Council has refused to say if the freedom of the city will be removed from the former chairman of the Good Friday Agreement talks, George Mitchell, following revelations about his contacts with the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.

Munster • 04 Feb

The Criminal Courts of Justice building in Dublin

Man who stabbed doctor multiple times jailed for 10 years

A judge has imposed a ten-year jail term on "a prolific, recidivist offender" who broke into a doctor's home in Limerick in 2024 and stabbed him multiple times.

Courts • 03 Feb

A man and a woman stand in front of a house

Family forced out of home by sinkhole plea for help

A Cork family forced to leave their home five years ago after a burst water main caused significant damage to the property, have appealed to Uisce Éireann to make good on promises to help them.

Munster • 03 Feb

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Potential redundancies discussed at Waterford abattoir

Govt criticised for not delivering Cork events centre

Cork author's viral book series set for TV adaptation

Woodpeckers knock out power in Sixmilebridge, Co Clare

Mystery lost packages pop-up shop comes to Cork

North Kerry CAMHS cases review due to be published

Over 40 calls to new Cork community first responders

Kerry primary schools opposing plans to reduce SNAs

Sentencing adjourned in Cork cocaine importation case

Woman to sell property to raise compensation, court hears

US Catholic college in bid to set up campus in Waterford

Watch: Phase two of 'City of Light' illuminates Waterford

Blighe sent forward for trial in garda harrassment case

Man jailed for 15 years for helping gang murder rival

Female firefighter wins 'beep test' discrimination case

Man, 70s, dies in single-car crash in Co Tipperary

'Nothing is stopping a flood,' say Midleton residents

EY expands offices in Cork to meet growing client demand

Applications open to volunteer at Ryder Cup in Limerick

Parents say daughter's death will affect them forever

GP admits poor performance in care of child who died

Irish bus driver 'didn't deserve' UK sacking - passenger

No comment from council on Mitchell's freedom of Cork

Man who stabbed doctor multiple times jailed for 10 years

Family forced out of home by sinkhole plea for help

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