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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

Women's museum planned to replace International Rugby Experience in Limerick
Women's museum planned to replace International Rugby Experience in Limerick
The six-storey building on O’Connell St, Limerick, has been donated to the State by billionaire businessman JP McManus

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

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

'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

House construction
Killarney housing project gets green light with homes ring-fenced for individual buyers
The development will have four-bed houses, three-bed houses, town houses in a range of sizes as well as one- and two-bed apartments

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

Shooting in Limerick city linked to southside feud
Shooting in Limerick city linked to southside feud
The latest shooting in Limerick city is believed to be part of a feud between rival criminal families. The drive-by shooting, again in the southside city suburbs, occurred in the early hours of last Saturday morning.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Two people, 40s, dead after collision near Waterford city
Two people, 40s, dead after collision near Waterford city
Emergency services respond to serious crash at Pickardstown as road remains closed and traffic diverted

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Harris urges unity amid Limerick mayoral impasse
Harris urges unity amid Limerick mayoral impasse
Simon Harris said there will always be “teething challenges” in new political positions, with John Moran holding the first directly elected mayoralty in the country

Sat, 21 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

'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

Pedestrian in his 60s dies after being struck by lorry in Co Tipperary
Pedestrian in his 60s dies after being struck by lorry in Co Tipperary
Emergency services attended the scene in Ardloman after a man in his 60s was struck by a lorry

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Adare Manor gets green light for 10 lodges ahead of 2027 Ryder Cup
Adare Manor gets green light for 10 lodges ahead of 2027 Ryder Cup
Resort expansion and fresh funding announced as Adare prepares to host 280,000 visitors for 2027 Ryder Cup

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

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

Minister supports Limerick mayor over 'obstruction' from councillors
Minister supports Limerick mayor over 'obstruction' from councillors
Fianna Fáil minister of state Niall Collins pointed out that 'all meetings' of the local council should be made available to the public

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

HSE CEO Bernard Gloster
HSE chief apologises ‘unequivocally’ for North Kerry Camhs failures
More than half of cases involved risk as HSE chief pledges reform and investment in North Kerry Camhs

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

Neglected lonely child
Youth mental health lead says ‘clearly there was a failure of oversight’ in North Kerry Camhs
Dr Amanda Burke says HSE will increase oversight and accountability after review found substandard care in Kerry Camhs

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

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Trust in HSE mental health services for children 'deeply shaken' by Camhs report
Some 79% of children were given medication under North Kerry Camhs in 2023, compared to a national rate of 39%.

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Sad girl in hooded top, sitting on a window ledge with head in hands in despair
Calls for major extension of HSE review of children's mental health care
HSE South West has pledged to review more cases before November 2022, but a solicitor representing many of the families seen by Camhs in Kerry said this should extend to 2010 "at least"

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

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Cork asylum seeker wants to leave Ireland after father and brother jailed pending deportation
Cork-based woman says relatives detained in immigration operation remain in overcrowded prison as family seeks return to South Africa

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Mental heath referrals
Families 'heartbroken and angry' after north Kerry mental health services report
Review of 374 active cases highlights medication concerns, governance failings and widespread risk in north Kerry child mental health services

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

John Moran says he was advised to ‘walk away’ as Limerick mayoral tensions deepen
John Moran says he was advised to ‘walk away’ as Limerick mayoral tensions deepen
Labour TD seeks urgent legislative review as John Moran reveals he was urged to step aside amid council tensions

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Aine O'Reilly funeral
‘A cloud of gloom’ in community after ‘brilliant’ nurse killed in Limerick crash
Aine O’Reilly, 33, died in the collision on Friday night that left another driver injured, while a third fled the scene

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Motorists warned of traffic delays after crash in Cork
Motorists warned of traffic delays after crash in Cork
The collision occurred between Cobh and Little Island

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Manhunt under way after suspected petrol bomb attack on family home in Cork
Manhunt under way after suspected petrol bomb attack on family home in Cork
Mother and teenage son escaped blaze while older son broke ankle jumping from first-floor window in early-morning attack

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

‘The pub that refused to die’: Limerick group who saved last local pub inspire short film
‘The pub that refused to die’: Limerick group who saved last local pub inspire short film
The group recently welcomed the addition of a butcher in a vacant space on the side of the pub

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

'Lowest point since my election': Limerick Mayor John Moran calls out some councillors for being 'hostile'
'Lowest point since my election': Limerick Mayor John Moran calls out some councillors for being 'hostile'
Moran says hostility and procedural tactics undermined debate as corporate plan passed after he left meeting unwell

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

UL presents actress Ruth Negga and artist Rhiannon Giddens with honorary doctorates
UL presents actress Ruth Negga and artist Rhiannon Giddens with honorary doctorates
Actress Ruth Negga and Grammy Award-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens were described as "extraordinary artists" to inspire the next generation of what is achievable, as they were presented with honorary doctorates at the University of Limerick (UL).

Mon, 16 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

Major boost for Cork road projects expected in Government announcement
Major boost for Cork road projects expected in Government announcement
Cork expected to be given funding for projects such as the Cork to Ringaskiddy road, Innishannon bypass, the Mallow relief road, and safety works in Carrigaline

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Surge in food prices fails to dent flipping fun at Cork City's annual pancake race
Surge in food prices fails to dent flipping fun at Cork City's annual pancake race
Despite data the cost of making pancakes has surged by more than a third, there was no shortage of good humour on Cork’s MacCurtain Street, where dozens of traders brought traffic to a halt for the annual pancake race — a tradition dating back to 1826

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Child among three injured during escape from suspected arson attack in Cork City
Child among three injured during escape from suspected arson attack in Cork City
He and two others have been brought to hospital 

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Teacher at work
Teacher accused of using false qualifications and experience in 25 job applications in Cork
The inquiry heard the teacher had only obtained a score of 12 out of 140 at an interview for a job with St Aidan’s Community College in Cork

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

More rain on the way as Met Éireann issues fresh warnings for Cork and nine other counties 
More rain on the way as Met Éireann issues fresh warnings for Cork and nine other counties 
The forecaster has issued a rain warning for Cork, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, and Dublin from 11pm on Tuesday for a 24-hour period.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

'I'll remember to bring my runners next time': Cork City traffic stops for pancake race
'I'll remember to bring my runners next time': Cork City traffic stops for pancake race
The Shrove Tuesday tradition dates back to 1826

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Planning for 200 homes on outskirts of Cork City rejected by An Coimisiún Pleanála
Planning for 200 homes on outskirts of Cork City rejected by An Coimisiún Pleanála
Among reasons for rejection was proposed development's adverse impact on retail business in Blarney and Ballincollig

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

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