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Man drops sister, 9, from window during suspected petrol bomb attack in Cork
Neighbours acted swiftly to rescue a young girl and her brother from a suspected arson attack in Ballyphehane

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Two men died within 10 minutes of each other at Youghal Ironman, inquest hears
Two men died within 10 minutes of each other at Youghal Ironman, inquest hears
Dr Margot Bolster, the assistant State pathologist said that both men died of acute respiratory failure due to drowning

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Prisoner XL
Cork man who put tracking device on ex-girlfriend's car jailed for harassment
The woman said in her victim impact statement: 'I was thinking that things like this only happen in movies.'

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Midleton Community Hospital residents lack privacy while wait for new nursing home continues
Midleton Community Hospital residents lack privacy while wait for new nursing home continues
Nursing Homes Ireland has warned of 'significant gaps' in supports pledged in the programme for government relating to the nursing home sector

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Cork man viciously assaulted partner, repeatedly kicking her and whacking her head off a door panel 
Cork man viciously assaulted partner, repeatedly kicking her and whacking her head off a door panel 
Court heard woman was unable to walk to ambulance such were the injuries to her legs but defendant denied causing them, say they were a result of varicose veins

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Cannabis ready to roll
'Tough young fella' admits to dealing drugs in Cork town
Judge Sinéad Behan said: 'He flushed cannabis down the loo — that is pretty hardcore. And the evidence is that he was a person of significance in dealing in Kinsale.'

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Cork man who self-medicated with cannabis to ease pain of jaw injury grew €60,000 worth of the drug
Cork man who self-medicated with cannabis to ease pain of jaw injury grew €60,000 worth of the drug
Court heard accused had a diagnosis of autism and bi-polar disorder and had difficulties with psychosis and his focus on growing the drug meant the operation got out of control

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

'Disappointing' that new children’s units at CUH will not open until 2029, with building due to start next year
'Disappointing' that new children’s units at CUH will not open until 2029, with building due to start next year
Planning permission for the six-storey extension was granted in 2022

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

One child and two adults hospitalised after house fire in Ballyphehane
One child and two adults hospitalised after house fire in Ballyphehane
Emergency services were called to the scene this morning 

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Cork neighbours falling out over parking as housing shortage forces adult children to live at home
Cork neighbours falling out over parking as housing shortage forces adult children to live at home
North Cork councillors are asking if green areas in the housing estates could be removed and utilised for more parking spaces

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Ukrainians in Ireland: ‘Thousands of people my age are dying. We need a lasting peace’
Ukrainians in Ireland: ‘Thousands of people my age are dying. We need a lasting peace’
Four years ago, life changed forever for Ukrainians as Russia launched its invasion. Liz Dunphy spoke with three women living here who are hoping for peace

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

'Ireland stands in solidarity with Ukraine' on eve of fourth anniversary of Russian invasion
'Ireland stands in solidarity with Ukraine' on eve of fourth anniversary of Russian invasion
Peace rallies in Ireland heard support for Ukrainians, which was echoed by foreign minister Helen McEntee who said: 'Ireland stands firmly with the Ukrainian people'

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Inside the Savoy Cork revival: Historic music venue reopens in city centre
Inside the Savoy Cork revival: Historic music venue reopens in city centre
After years of closure, the historic Savoy returns as a reimagined live music venue in the heart of Cork City

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Diary of an autistic prisoner: 'I only had two showers in four weeks'
Diary of an autistic prisoner: 'I only had two showers in four weeks'
An autistic man spent 27 days in overcrowded Cork Prison after residential placement collapsed and bail was refused

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

SNA cuts: Why Irish schools say special education support is being undermined
SNA cuts: Why Irish schools say special education support is being undermined
Despite record national staffing levels, schools warn SNA allocation cuts and delayed autism classes are undermining inclusive education

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Iftas: Christy and Cork actors shine and another big night for Jessie Buckley
Iftas: Christy and Cork actors shine and another big night for Jessie Buckley
Cork and Kerry winners on top table at Iftas as the makers of 'Christy' and 'Saipan' celebrate with 'Hamnet' star Jessie Buckley

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Cork Airport primed for transatlantic flights if Ireland reach World Cup
Cork Airport primed for transatlantic flights if Ireland reach World Cup
Direct services to the American continent could take fans to the World Cup if there is interest from airlines

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Construction begins on Garda HQ for Co Cork 
Construction begins on Garda HQ for Co Cork 
Station in Macroom will comprise 4,338sq m of modern offices, conference facilities, staff support areas, and custody suites and is expected to be completed in late 2028

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Provisional liquidator appointed to linked companies which own hotels in Cork
Provisional liquidator appointed to linked companies which own hotels in Cork
Court heard the operators of the Blue Haven Hotel and Hamlets of Kinsale Bar in Kinsale and the Schull Harbour Hotel in Schull had significant debts, including some €1.5m owed to Revenue

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Cork man who wielded blood-filled syringe at student and demanded money avoids jail
Cork man who wielded blood-filled syringe at student and demanded money avoids jail
Court heard the young Indian woman suffered severe anxiety after the incident, compounded by the fact she is alone in Cork without her family

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

'You won’t be able to recognise your face': Cork man threatened to throw acid over ex-partner
'You won’t be able to recognise your face': Cork man threatened to throw acid over ex-partner
The woman spoke up for the accused saying she was keen for him to continue to have access to their children even though they are no longer in a relationship

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Man jailed after cannabis and €64k in cash wrapped in clingfilm found in his bedroom in Cork
Man jailed after cannabis and €64k in cash wrapped in clingfilm found in his bedroom in Cork
He was sentenced for having cannabis for sale or supply and money-laundering

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Man's schizophrenia treatment offer arrived two days after he killed his grandmother, Cork court told
Man's schizophrenia treatment offer arrived two days after he killed his grandmother, Cork court told
Sentencing was adjourned until March 4 so the judge can see details of a psychiatric care plan for the accused for whenever he is released from prison

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

'Dream come true': Cork artist Will Sliney to illustrate Masters of the Universe comic series
'Dream come true': Cork artist Will Sliney to illustrate Masters of the Universe comic series
Comic series The Wings of Fate illustrated by the Ballycotton artist will launch this summer

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Petrol bomb attacks on homes should be treated as attempted murder, says Cork TD
Petrol bomb attacks on homes should be treated as attempted murder, says Cork TD
Thomas Gould says classifying petrol bomb attacks as property crime risks downplaying the danger to families inside targeted homes

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Tattoo gives away armed man who robbed same shop in Cork twice
Tattoo gives away armed man who robbed same shop in Cork twice
The first robbery at Spar was committed in 2016 while the second was carried out last year

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Made by man and mother nature
Cork man found drunk on e-scooter led to discovery of drug deals and more drugs and cash at his home
Gardaí found vacuum packs of cannabis worth €554 and cocaine worth €1,247 wrapped in tinfoil, court heard

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Official Opening of the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane
Central Mental Hospital admits Cork man who has spent eight months in prison
Both the prosecution and defence were of the view that an order should be made again to have the inmate sent to the CMH for treatment because his psychiatric condition is deteriorating in prison

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

synthetic white crystal drugs, white powder cocaine amphetamine
Cork man found with stash of cannabis and cocaine in his shed is jailed
Court told there were numerous messages on accused's phone indicating drugs transactions

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Evidence in Cork cold case 'insufficient' to prove murder, Noel Long's lawyers argue
Evidence in Cork cold case 'insufficient' to prove murder, Noel Long's lawyers argue
Long has launched a bid to overturn his conviction for murdering Nora Sheehan, arguing there was a prejudicial delay in bringing the case and that DNA evidence should not have gone before the jury

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Cork council to encourage 'co-living' for like-minded single people after pilot project success
Cork council to encourage 'co-living' for like-minded single people after pilot project success
The advantages of the scheme is that it gets more single people into one house, rather than having to provide them with single units, and the occupants are not socially isolated and can share bills

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Sign for the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) - Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhise Slainte
HSE manager has 'empathy' for mother of intellectually disabled adult, but action 'not sensible'
Dr Andy Phillips, the regional executive officer for the South-West, said it was 'clearly difficult' for him to comment on an individual case

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

UCC recovers majority of €35k payment after email scam
UCC recovers majority of €35k payment after email scam
A hacker infiltrated the email system of the Tyndall Institute's industry partner, documents show

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Cork man admits manslaughter of 'kind and good-natured' pensioner after chance meeting in pub
Cork man admits manslaughter of 'kind and good-natured' pensioner after chance meeting in pub
Aaron Wolfe was originally charged with murder but the DPP accepted the guilty plea to manslaughter

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Regal Cinema in Youghal sees asking price slashed by over €300,000
Regal Cinema in Youghal sees asking price slashed by over €300,000
Historic 1936 Art Deco venue re-listed after closure, with local business leaders hopeful for long-term reopening in Youghal

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Wexford
HSE apologises to mother of intellectually disabled adult child over 'threatening' letter
Mother seeking residential placement says daughter’s needs have escalated as HSE cites parental obligation and funding constraints

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Drone delivery firm Manna launches pilot programme in Cork
Drone delivery firm Manna launches pilot programme in Cork
The company will begin demonstration flights at Marina Market from Thursday

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Cummins Sports exits Cork's North Main St as store goes on the market for €1.2m
Cummins Sports exits Cork's North Main St as store goes on the market for €1.2m
The game plan going forward is for Cummins Sports to focus on its shopping centre stores and regional outlets, as well as its online business

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Burglar who terrified woman and her young daughter in their Cork home avoids jail
Burglar who terrified woman and her young daughter in their Cork home avoids jail
Defendant smashed in a downstairs window and the woman saw him putting his hand through the broken window to open the latch on the door, shouting at her ‘Open the door', court heard

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

No jail for Cork man who robbed a Canadian tourist and a homeless man
No jail for Cork man who robbed a Canadian tourist and a homeless man
The accused also admitted to being in possession of a knife at the time and handling the stolen Samsung phone

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Cork man who violently assaulted his partner, leaving her with broken jaw and nose, is jailed
Cork man who violently assaulted his partner, leaving her with broken jaw and nose, is jailed
Judge told defendant: 'This had a very serious impact on the victim psychologically and physically. She spent months afterwards eating and drinking through straws'

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Commuters on bicycle paths
Cork cyclist has made 'miraculous' recovery after being hit by a van, court told
The motorist responsible for the collision panicked and left the scene but returned 50 minutes later, approached a garda checkpoint and admitted responsibility

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Cork man who produced large knife in Cobh pub gets suspended sentence
Cork man who produced large knife in Cobh pub gets suspended sentence
Cobh pub customers called gardaí after man produced the weapon.

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Official Opening of the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane
Central Mental Hospital has 38 on waiting list for 111 beds, Cork court told
A 58-year-old man in need of psychiatric treatment has spent the last eight months remanded in jail in the absence of a place at the Central Mental Hospital

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Cannabis ready to roll
Cobh man jailed for two years after discovery of cannabis worth €13,000
Man jailed for drug-dealing

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

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'I'm no Pablo Escobar,' says Cork farmer described as 'no Robin Hood either' for growing cannabis
Before the Judge could characterise the defendant, they had to look into the issue of the accused man also having a revolver and an air rifle discovered during the garda investigation

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

'It won’t happen overnight': Cork drug injection centre to take up to five years to deliver
'It won’t happen overnight': Cork drug injection centre to take up to five years to deliver
Merchants Quay Ireland called on Government to commit to supervised injection in the city, while Cork TD says failure to act 'will cost lives'

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

'It’s simply not possible': Cork principal hits out at SNA cuts
'It’s simply not possible': Cork principal hits out at SNA cuts
Education Correspondent Jess Casey hears from parents and teachers about their fears amid NCSE review of special needs assistants

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

More wind and rain due as Met Éireann issues fresh weather warnings 
More wind and rain due as Met Éireann issues fresh weather warnings 
Flooding, poor visibility, and difficult travel conditions are expected

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Inclusive Cork school left waiting for autism classes — as parents fund new sensory space
Inclusive Cork school left waiting for autism classes — as parents fund new sensory space
Scoil Eoin in Ballincollig has yet to get funds for three autism spectrum disorder classes already sanctioned by the NCSE

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

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