Postmortem due on body found in Cork cityBody of man (39) was found on waste ground near Douglas on MondayTue Mar 07 2023 - 12:35
Stories of Free State soldiers killed in Civil War in Kerry must not be forgotten, commemoration toldLives of Free State soldiers killed by a trap mine at Knocknagoshel 100 years ago have been overshadowed by the actions of their superior officers at Ballyseedy, says author Owen O'SheaMon Mar 06 2023 - 11:04
Apologies are needed for past atrocities, says Sinn Féin leaderMary Lou McDonald lays wreath at memorial to five Free State soldiers killed by the anti-Treaty IRA in Co KerrySun Mar 05 2023 - 19:34
Eviction ban extension may make exception for landlords ‘rehoming’Party leaders to discuss three options on MondaySun Mar 05 2023 - 18:59
Tánaiste cautions against a rush to correct Dáil record on Ballyseedy massacreFianna Fáil leader says it is important to remember the darker events during Ireland’s fight for independenceSun Mar 05 2023 - 08:54
Failure to address drone disruption issues at Dublin Airport ‘deeply alarming’Minister says solution to recurring issue not as simple as appointing someone with ‘a laser gun and a laptop’Sat Mar 04 2023 - 15:11
Hotels ending refugee accommodation contracts will be a ‘problem’, Minister saysJoe O’Brien refuses to ‘sugarcoat’ situation and says ‘inadequate’ number of alternative beds currently on offerSat Mar 04 2023 - 14:49
Civil War atrocities such as Ballyseedy served only to prolong the conflict in Kerry, historian arguesAuthor Owen O'Shea says that Paddy O'Daly and other officers of the Kerry Command were given sanction for atrocities like Ballyseedy by their political leadersFri Mar 03 2023 - 14:35
Man jailed for more than 11 years for attack on woman with acid and boiling waterCourt heard Christopher Stokes also set fire to Suzanne Lee's house in Limerick after heaping cardboard over her when she passed outThu Mar 02 2023 - 14:29
‘I am a survivor and not a victim’: Woman burned with acid and boiling water during assault vows to help othersChristopher Stokes also admitted arson charge where he tried to burn down the home of Simone Lee in LimerickWed Mar 01 2023 - 16:12
Irish Bishop murdered in Los Angeles remembered for work in AfricaBishop David O’Connell was key supporter of Wells of Life Project, which raises money for clean water access in UgandaTue Feb 28 2023 - 06:55
Irish-Russian woman identified as security threat had access to wide network of tech companiesMarina Sologub, who grew up in Cork and moved to Australia in 2020, helped establish Irish Space Industry Group in 2014Tue Feb 28 2023 - 05:00
Government should correct Dáil record on Ballyseedy 100 years on, urges historianStatement of Ballyseedy survivor should be read into record to ‘correct’ official account of ‘atrocity’, conference hearsMon Feb 27 2023 - 06:49
Former Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada is to leave politicsNí Riada had been selected by Sinn Féin to run in three-seat Cork North West constituencySun Feb 26 2023 - 11:45
Company fined €90,000 for health and safety breaches uncovered during HSA investigation of workplace fatalityPat Lacey (53) was fatally injured when he was struck by the grab of a Caterpillar wheel loaded in 2019Sat Feb 25 2023 - 12:39
Gardaí under fire more like ‘downtown LA’ than Cork, says judge, as she jails father and sonJames Keenan, involved in feud, fired improvised shotgun at gardaí executing search warrant in RochestownFri Feb 24 2023 - 17:38
Funeral of Irish bishop murdered in Los Angeles to take place next weekThousands are expected to turn out for the funeral services for Bishop David O'Connell in Los AngelesFri Feb 24 2023 - 08:52
Woman admits making false complaints to gardaí about six men and three womenSonya Egan (43) pleads guilty to 14 offences of making false reports and false statementsFri Feb 24 2023 - 07:12
Murdered Irish bishop likely asleep when shot in LA home, says prosecutorLos Angeles Times reports Bishop David O’Connell was shot up to five times by handyman Carlos Medina (61)Thu Feb 23 2023 - 19:06
Developer ‘confident’ over appeal for apartment scheme on Bessborough mother and baby home siteCompany behind plans says scheme will not encroach on possible burial ground at former mother and baby homeThu Feb 23 2023 - 12:14
Tensions high in Cork feud when shot was fired at gardaí, court hearsDefence lawyers plead for leniency for four members of the same family charged with firearm offencesThu Feb 23 2023 - 06:50
Former GAA star arrested by gardaí over alleged fraudGardaí investigating claims retired player deceived friends and acquaintances into lending him money for medical billsWed Feb 22 2023 - 20:56
Descendants of two Kerry Civil War atrocities to be invited to commemorationFive soldiers were killed by landmine at Knocknagoshel and eight prisoners were killed in retaliation at BallyseedyWed Feb 22 2023 - 07:19
Church pays tributes to murdered Cork-born Bishop David O’Connell Civic leaders in California thank O’Connell for his four decades helping disadvantaged people in Los AngelesTue Feb 21 2023 - 12:35
Murder of Irish bishop in LA: Housekeeper’s husband arrested after police stand-offPolice say witness heard suspect comment about bishop owing him moneyTue Feb 21 2023 - 00:31
Suspect arrested in investigation into murder of Cork-born bishop in Los AngelesBishop David O’Connell was a regular visitor to Cork where he was on Monday remembered with fondnessMon Feb 20 2023 - 18:39
Cork-born bishop shot dead in LA was ‘prayerful’ and ‘attentive’ to poorBishop David O’Connell (69) worked with underprivileged communities in LA for decades and was known as ‘a peacemaker’Mon Feb 20 2023 - 09:19
Free State use of prisoners to clear roadblocks in Cork set precedent for Kerry ‘horror’ - historianDr Andy Bielenberg of UCC says practice of using prisoners to clear mined roadblocks 100 years ago began in Newcestown, West CorkSat Feb 18 2023 - 09:58
Gardaí had lucky escape when fired on during house raid, court toldCrude ‘slam bang’ shotguns are very effective, Det Insp Danny Colohan tells courtThu Feb 16 2023 - 20:42
Delay to sentencing of Cork man caught by vigilantes posing as teenage girl opposedTim Bowen pleaded guilty to attempting to meet 14-year-old in 2019 for purpose of child sexual exploitationWed Feb 15 2023 - 13:49
Asylum seekers ‘broadly welcomed’ to Lismore despite hotel protestOver 300 protested last month over conversion of town’s only hotel into hub for international protection applicantsTue Feb 14 2023 - 11:57
Cork hospital has 125 days to review attack that led to death of 89-year-oldMatthew Healy (89) was fatally injured by another patient on his ward at Mercy University HospitalTue Feb 14 2023 - 10:33
Spanish fishing captain returned for trial on 25 fishing offences in Irish watersRamon Novo Martinez (57) given permission to stay on his boat rather than be held at Cork Prison pending trialMon Feb 13 2023 - 18:59
Ukrainians hope to trace relatives of refugee buried in SkibbereenUkrainian and locals gather for prayer service at grave of Yevhen Mishchenko (65), buried without family or friendsFri Feb 10 2023 - 17:28
Gardaí prepare file for DPP after releasing man arrested over murder of Kerry womanMiriam Burns, 75, was found dead at her house in Killarney last yearThu Feb 09 2023 - 07:21
Gardaí travel to Brazil as they investigate Bruna Fonseca killingOne relative raised the alarm by contacting gardaí in Ireland when they couldn’t contact Brazilian womanThu Feb 09 2023 - 07:14
First shipment of aid for victims of the Turkish and Syrian earthquake leaves IrelandMedical provisions, baby foods and clothing to be sent, with €3,000 raised in first hour of appealWed Feb 08 2023 - 21:55
Man arrested over death of Miriam Burns in Co Kerry last yearWoman in her 70s was found dead in unexplained circumstances at her home in Killarney in August 2022Wed Feb 08 2023 - 11:53
Cork must keep innovating to achieve its full potential, says chamber leaderMurray says city needs to focus on local business as well as foreign direct investmentMon Feb 06 2023 - 05:00
Jury calls for independent review of all medical care at Cork Prison following prisoner deathRecommendation follows suicide of father of two who was in isolation cell during pandemicFri Feb 03 2023 - 21:58
‘Someday they will find him’: Ukrainian refugee buried in west Cork after failed search for family Yevhen Mishchenko’s next of kin could not be traced amid Russian occupation of home city of MariupolFri Feb 03 2023 - 19:00
Prisoner showed no sign of delusional behaviour until the eve of taking his own life, inquest hearsInquest hears prisoner Andrew Gearns was checked 13 times by prison staff after his mother rang the prison to express concernFri Feb 03 2023 - 07:28
High insurance costs may affect Ireland’s ability to attract international artists, says promoterPeter Aiken expresses concern high costs with playing here may deter big acts from abroadThu Feb 02 2023 - 22:03
Prisoner not assessed as a suicide risk despite previous incident of self harm, inquest hearsPrison nurse says she did not believe Andrew Gearn was in danger of self-harmWed Feb 01 2023 - 19:43
Man voluntarily enters custody after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting girl in Co CorkAccused (57), who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted to offence against then eight-year-old in 2003Tue Jan 31 2023 - 12:46
Lismore group welcoming refugees cites potential economic benefit for townCampaigners mount counter-demonstration after Sunday’s protest against use of defunct hotel for emergency accommodationMon Jan 30 2023 - 21:26
Gardaí awaiting direction of DPP in case of man charged with hospital murderDylan Magee (30) makes second court appearance in relation to death of widower Matthew Healy, who died after assault at Mercy University HospitalMon Jan 30 2023 - 15:35
Man remanded on charge of murdering Bruna Fonseca in CorkBrazilian librarian (28) was discovered dead in her Cork City flat on New Year’s DayMon Jan 30 2023 - 12:31
Hundreds attend protest in Lismore over plans to use hotel as centre for asylum seekersAbout 300 people attend protest to voice concern over plan to house over 100 asylum seekers in historic Lismore House HotelSun Jan 29 2023 - 21:13
Spanish fishing skipper returned for trial for alleged breaches of EU fishing laws off Irish coastPesorsa Dos boarded by Irish fisheries protection officials and detained at CastletownbereSat Jan 28 2023 - 16:46
