Raiders jailed for holding family hostageTwo men were yesterday jailed for 20 and 12 years for holding a Cork businessman and his pregnant wife and family prisoner at…Wed Nov 09 2005 - 00:00
Bones found in Cork house to be examinedGardaí are to send some bones recovered during a Garda excavation of a house in east Cork to medical experts in University College…Thu Nov 03 2005 - 00:00
Business and civic leaders welcome specific time targetsCork reaction: The transport plan was yesterday given a broad welcome by local government and business interests in Cork, even…Wed Nov 02 2005 - 00:00
Bailey action witness is cleared in threats caseA 34-year-old landscape gardener who testified on behalf of eight newspapers in the Ian Bailey libel action was yesterday acquitted…Fri Oct 28 2005 - 01:00
Accused man was caught 'red-handed'A man accused of falsely imprisoning a family was "effectively caught red-handed by gardaí" as he tried to escape, prosecution…Thu Oct 27 2005 - 01:00
Walsh apologises to victims of clerical child sex abuseFerns diocese: The findings of the Ferns Report were yesterday welcomed by the apostolic administrator of the diocese, Bishop…Wed Oct 26 2005 - 01:00
Youghal job losses 'a severe blow'The Government was yesterday urged to step up its efforts to develop industry in Youghal following the closure of manufacturer…Tue Oct 25 2005 - 01:00
Scheme reduces Cork assaultsA pilot programme to tackle drink-related public order offences which involves publicans, doctors, local authorities and gardaí…Tue Oct 25 2005 - 01:00
Solicitors' concern at Garda review of du Plantier inquirySolicitors acting for journalist Ian Bailey and a key witness in his libel action, Marie Farrell, have expressed concern over…Tue Oct 25 2005 - 01:00
Sockets' overload to blame for fire deathThe danger of overloading sockets with double adaptors and appliances has been highlighted by a coroner after an inquest heard…Mon Oct 24 2005 - 01:00
Serving up a rich history of English MarketIt has served Corkonians for generations and now, after surviving revolution, war, famine, fire and emigration to grow into a…Thu Oct 20 2005 - 01:00
EPA says Ringaskiddy dioxin levels do not exceed EU guidelinesThe Environmental Protection Agency yesterday insisted that an increase in the level of dioxins revealed by a survey of the Ringaskiddy…Thu Oct 20 2005 - 01:00
Man stabbed 10 times in head, neckA man was stabbed four times in the head and six times in the neck with one of the stab wounds penetrating his brain and another…Thu Oct 20 2005 - 01:00
€150m town centre opens in BallincolligA key element in a €700 million commercial and residential development in a Co Cork town, which it is hoped will retain over €…Wed Oct 19 2005 - 01:00
Woman tells of phone call about killingA young woman told a murder trial yesterday how her boyfriend rang her and said that he and others only went to the house of …Wed Oct 19 2005 - 01:00
Parents of du Plantier yet to decide on civil caseThe parents of murdered Frenchwoman Sophie Toscan du Plantier were "very surprised" to learn that key witness Marie Farrell is…Mon Oct 17 2005 - 01:00
Bailey's solicitor contacted by two more peopleTwo other people apart from Schull shopkeeper Marie Farrell have made statements to a solicitor acting for Ian Bailey, it emerged…Sat Oct 15 2005 - 01:00
Conroy orders review of du Plantier inquiryGarda Commissioner Noel Conroy yesterday appointed an assistant commissioner to review the handling of the Garda inquiry into…Sat Oct 15 2005 - 01:00
Witness claims her statements to gardai about Bailey were falseA key witness in the Garda investigation into the murder of French film producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier has claimed that statements…Fri Oct 14 2005 - 01:00
McDowell plans to set up a Garda ReserveMinister for Justice Michael McDowell yesterday announced that he plans to implement next year a provision of the Garda Act which…Fri Oct 14 2005 - 01:00
Minister urges SF to admit IRA link to criminalityMinister for Justice Michael McDowell yesterday urged Sinn Féin politicians to admit that the IRA is involved in criminal activity…Fri Oct 14 2005 - 01:00
Five gardai receive awards for braveryA 27-year-old garda from Coachford, Co Cork, was recognised for bravery after she put her life at risk by confronting raiders…Fri Oct 14 2005 - 01:00
€100m project will 'set scale' for quaysA new €100 million residential development on one of Cork's quays will set the scale for future development of the city's docklands…Thu Oct 13 2005 - 01:00
Meeting told how NZ cut accident figuresThe introduction of random tests for drink-driving, coupled with an aggressive media campaign highlighting the risks of being…Wed Oct 12 2005 - 01:00
Sludge discharged into harbourThe Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed that it is carrying out an investigation into the accidental discharge of approximately…Wed Oct 12 2005 - 01:00
'Maths errors' led to €53,000 shortfallThe undercharging by Waterford County Council of €53,000 from developers for social housing contributions was due to mathematical…Tue Oct 11 2005 - 01:00
The fairest festive city of the threeOn the Town: Both fond recollection and eager expectation were on the menu at Luigi Malone's in Cork this week when the director…Sat Sept 24 2005 - 01:00
Couple killed on holiday given as presentAn Irish couple were just three days into a holiday given to them by their children as a 25th wedding anniversary present when…Fri Sept 23 2005 - 01:00
Man (39) dies in crash outside CorkA motorcyclist yesterday became the 271st person to die on the roads this year when he was killed in a collision with a car on…Thu Sept 22 2005 - 01:00
Garda warning on escaped prisonerGardaí have set up a major search operation and alerted all ports and airports after a prisoner escaped from custody when he …Wed Sept 21 2005 - 01:00
Labour's Cork East hopefulsCouncillors John Mulvihill and Seán Sherlock were selected at a Labour meeting last night to contest the next general election…Wed Sept 21 2005 - 01:00
Michael Collins film for Cork festivalA 1936 Hollywood film on the life of Michael Collins, by legendary movie- maker Samuel Goldwyn, will be among the highlights …Wed Sept 21 2005 - 01:00
Four Irishmen may be held in Portugal for six monthsFour Irishmen arrested in Portugal in connection with the murder of a Cork drug dealer could be held on remand for up to six …Mon Sept 19 2005 - 01:00
Rossiters believe inquiry terms too narrowThe parents of schoolboy Brian Rossiter (14), who died after a night in Garda custody, might not participate in an inquiry into…Mon Sept 19 2005 - 01:00
Parents criticise terms of reference for Rossiter inquiryThe parents of schoolboy Brian Rossiter have expressed disappointment over the terms of reference for the statutory inquiry set…Fri Sept 16 2005 - 01:00
Waterford council accounts queriedManagement at Waterford County Council were yesterday urged to make a full statement regarding the discovery by a local government…Fri Sept 16 2005 - 01:00
Rossiter death inquiry terms releasedThe terms of reference for the statutory inquiry into the arrest of a 14-year-old boy who fell into a coma in Garda custody and…Thu Sept 15 2005 - 01:00
ADM to close in Cork at cost of 150 jobsThe Government was last night urged to set up a taskforce to find replacement employment for almost 150 workers who lost their…Thu Sept 15 2005 - 01:00
Ryanair enters domestic arena from Cork hubRyanair yesterday announced plans to enter the domestic market with the launch of a route from its latest European hub, Cork, …Wed Sept 14 2005 - 01:00
Gun medical certs urged after man killedThe family of a man shot dead by a farmer in a dispute over land has suggested legislation should be introduced to oblige anyone…Wed Sept 14 2005 - 01:00
Rossiter family speak of anger at inquiry delayThe parents of 14-year-old Brian Rossiter, who died after falling unconscious while in Garda custody, yesterday expressed their…Wed Sept 14 2005 - 01:00
Cork opens its arms to embrace Sean Og and LiamIt may well be a long way from Fiji to Farranree and from Cork to Croke Park, but last night, All-Ireland winning hurling captain…Tue Sept 13 2005 - 01:00
School of music to be ready in 2007The new €60 million Cork School of Music will be completed within two years and in time for the academic year starting in September…Tue Sept 13 2005 - 01:00
Siege of Ennis captures a world record for CorkThe sun may not have been shining but there were beaming faces all around the streets of Cork on Saturday afternoon as the European…Mon Sept 12 2005 - 01:00
Government announces €3.5m for Cork biopharma training facilityThe Government announced yesterday that it will invest €3.5 million in a new biopharma process training facility.Sat Sept 10 2005 - 01:00
Legal change may allow Irish forces into new EU battle groupsThe Minister for Defence, Willie O'Dea, yesterday expressed confidence that Ireland will be able to implement legislative change…Fri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
'Waterford University' could yield €100mBusiness and academic leaders in Waterford have warmly welcomed an independent report which has found that granting Waterford…Thu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
Flatley to step out for world record attemptRiverdance star Michael Flatley will put his best foot forward this Saturday when he will take part in a Cork European Capital…Thu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
Land dispute farmer buried in CarlowMourners at the funeral Mass of a 39-year-old farmer who shot himself after killing another man in a land dispute were urged …Wed Sept 07 2005 - 01:00