A day in the Bere Island school where teachers commute by ferry and classes take place on the beach
Children at Bere Island's two-room school go nature-spotting on the beach and mixed-age groups play in the yard at break
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Eight new Cork rail stations to go to public consultation
Proposals are part of broader transport strategy for county and will seek submissions from Wednesday
Ireland weather: Thunderstorm warning in place until late afternoon
Met Éireann warns of possible lightning damage, poor visibility and difficult travel conditions
Ireland weather: Met Éireann issues thunderstorm warnings with flash flooding and lightning damage possible
Warnings issued for most of Ireland, with some counties affected from tonight
Holiday homes in Cork, Waterford, Mayo and Wexford from €215,000
A four-bed by the sea in Youghal, a storied home overlooking the river Barrow and more
Storm surges of up to five metres are looming for some of Ireland’s cities
Cork is ‘very, very vulnerable’, but Dublin, Galway, the east coast and areas along the Shannon are also at high risk
Feel the heat: Ten great restaurants that cook over fire
Flame brings extra depth of flavour, not just to meat, and is a sure-fire way to activate your taste buds
Eileen Walsh: Women actors ‘are like avocados. You’re nearly ready, nearly ready - then you’re ripe, then you’ve gone off’
The Cork actor, who has returned to live in Ireland after 30 years, on ageing, working with Cillian Murphy, and her upcoming role in a 24-hour play with 100 unknown men
Event guide: Pulp, Beyond the Pale, Cork Midsummer and other best things to do in Ireland this week
Ireland event guide for the week June 7th–13th, 2025: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way
How was Tina Satchwell left in a makeshift grave under the stairs for more than six years?
Her disappearance raised many red flags. Did an argument precede the disappearance? Was there history of violence in the relationship? Was her partner the last person to see her alive? Check, check and check
Athlete who died shortly after finishing Cork marathon ‘led with open arms’, says father
Ellen Cassidy (24) recalled as special person with gift for making friends
‘Go like f**k mate’: How the MV Matthew ship and a €157 million drugs haul was seized
Further details of the ship’s capture emerged during this week’s sentencing hearing of eight men who have pleaded guilty to drug trafficking offences
Ireland delivers sweet profit for Ferrero
Cork plant produces over a third of the global supply of TicTacs
Only the introduction of Tina’s maiden name could stir a response from ‘monster’ Richard Satchwell
Richard Satchwell’s self-centred delusion still had capacity to surprise after a five week trial
Tattoo artist found guilty of murdering man he attacked with sword in Co Cork car park
Dylan Scannell (31) sent Ian Baitson threatening messages over alleged drug debt but said he did not intend to hurt him
Ireland weather: May recorded as being much warmer, drier and brighter than normal
May was 1.85 degrees above 20th-century average for month, Met Éireann figures suggest
Best restaurants for casual dining: Irish bistros, cafes and wine bars for a laid-back meal
Key ingredients of a popular place to eat? Passion, quality and a twist of originality
Irish Army rangers risked their lives in boarding cargo ship carrying cocaine, court hears
They also reacted quickly to prevent 2.25 tonnes of drugs on board the MV Matthew being destroyed by fire
Tributes to two Irish women who died after competing in separate marathon events
Olivia Touhy and Ellen Cassidy (both 24) died at the Edinburgh and Cork city half marathons
Ireland weather: Yellow rain warning issued for three counties
Met Éireann forecasts localised flooding and poor visibility in Galway, Mayo and Kerry
How a gin-selling Wall Street banker bought and restored his ancestral west Cork castle
Wall Street millions have helped restore the historic Castle Freke in Co Cork. Owned by the Evans-Freke family until 1921, it was brought back into the family fold around 2000.
Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin attracts 28,000 participants
Cork City Council announces runner died during marathon event on Sunday
Ireland weather: No shortage of wind and rain this bank holiday weekend
Met Éireann forecasts unsettled weather and blustery conditions
Why are Ireland’s whales disappearing?
Whales are disappearing from Ireland’s southwest coasts, as trawlers take much of their food
Tina Satchwell case: Questions raised by politicians over original Garda investigation
Labour TD wonders why it took gardaí ‘so long’ to act on red flags in the case
The ultimate guide to the Irish summer: 50 great things to do come rain or shine
Our hot tips for Irish summer fun, from walks and swimming spots to stargazing and crab fishing, and from foodie tours to 99s
How did Richard Satchwell get away with the murder of his wife Tina for eight years?
In the News podcast: Inside the court on the day Tina Satchwell’s husband was found guilty
Richard Satchwell found guilty of murdering his wife in 2017
Relatives of Tina Satchwell and members of the jury wept in Central Criminal Court after truck driver (58), who denied charge, convicted
Summer 2025: 100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland
Some of the best restaurants in Dublin, Cork, Galway and around Ireland from brand new places to classic favourites
Richard Satchwell trial: Jury to resume deliberations on Friday
Lorry driver (58) denies murdering his wife Tina Satchwell at their home in Co Cork in March 2017
Scientists are very good at telling, very poor at selling
Research Lives: Dr Seán McCarthy, Hyperion
Fare dodging on Dublin and Cork rail services cost Iarnród Éireann €4.6m in 2024, NTA study finds
Data also revealed instances of bus passengers not paying for their journeys
‘It’s an empty, lifeless sea’: Whales leave Cork waters, putting watchers out of business
Stocks of sprat have crashed, forcing whales away, says businessman whose livelihood has been ruined
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