Bird was a 'quiet and nice' man, says CorkmanA CORKMAN yesterday spoke of his shock as he learned the man behind the killing spree in Cumbria was Derrick Bird with whom he…Fri Jun 04 2010 - 01:00
Man admits causing deaths in crashA man has been charged in connection with a fatal road collision which claimed the lives of two friends as they were travelling…Thu Jun 03 2010 - 01:00
Two held over Cork pub shootingGardaí investigating an incident which led to man being shot by armed gardaí for refusing to drop a gun in a Cork city pub last…Wed Jun 02 2010 - 01:00
Cork University Hospital becomes smoke-free zoneCORK UNIVERSITY Hospital yesterday became the first hospital in the State outside of Dublin to declare itself a smoke-free zone…Tue Jun 01 2010 - 01:00
Fishermen search stopped for nightNaval divers will resume a search at 9am tomorrow morning for two young men feared drowned after they ended up in the sea while…Mon May 24 2010 - 01:00
No plans to ban hunting, says HanafinHUNTING, COURSING and shooting will not be banned by the Government, Minister for Sports Mary Hanafin pledged at the weekend …Mon May 24 2010 - 01:00
UCC starts disciplinary action over sexual harassment postsUNIVERSITY COLLEGE Cork has begun disciplinary procedures against a lecturer over the posting of confidential material on the…Wed May 19 2010 - 01:00
Historians oppose plan for motorwayA GROUP of prominent Irish historians has urged Bord Pleanála to divert a proposed section of motorway linking Cork and Kerry…Wed May 19 2010 - 01:00
Company hopeful of securing buyers for surplus plants, says top executivePFIZER’S SENIOR executive in Ireland yesterday expressed hope the company will find buyers for two of its plants in Cork which…Wed May 19 2010 - 01:00
Cork centre is a 'major step forward' for children's servicesA NEW €3.1 million centre opened at the weekend in west Cork represents a major step forward in the provision of services to …Tue May 18 2010 - 01:00
Man remanded over Cork murderA 46-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged in connection with the murder of a woman in Co Cork last month.Thu May 13 2010 - 01:00
Man jailed for brothel keeping in CorkA Cork court has today jailed a man for organising prostitution and brothel keeping in the city.Wed May 12 2010 - 01:00
Jailed for a year over perjuryA MAN who accepted his failure to give evidence in a murder trial caused it to collapse has been jailed for a year for perjury…Tue May 11 2010 - 01:00
Cannabis seized at Cork portA man is being questioned today in connection with the seizure of €200,000 worth of cannabis in Cork.Sun May 09 2010 - 01:00
Russia honours Irish war veteranAN IRISH veteran of the Arctic convoys which helped supply the Soviet Union during the second World War was yesterday honoured…Mon Apr 26 2010 - 01:00
Guilty verdict in prostitution caseA 39-year-old mother of two has been remanded in custody for sentence after she was today found guilty of seven counts relating…Fri Apr 23 2010 - 01:00
Court endorses Bailey arrest warrantThe High Court has endorsed a European Arrest Warrant for English journalist, Ian Bailey who is being sought by the French authorities…Fri Apr 23 2010 - 01:00
Gardaí to investigate death of Polish manGARDAÍ IN Cork yesterday launched a murder inquiry following the death of a 30-year-old man from head injuries sustained when…Tue Apr 20 2010 - 01:00
Motive for murder not yet establishedGARDAÍ ARE continuing to keep an open mind on the motive and circumstances surrounding the killing of a 25-year-old man whose…Mon Apr 19 2010 - 01:00
Polish man (30) critical after assaultGARDAÍ YESTERDAY appealed for witnesses as they investigated a weekend assault in Cork city centre which left a 30-year-old man…Mon Apr 19 2010 - 01:00
€200m sought from religious congregationsTaoiseach Brian Cowen said the Government will continue working with the 18 religious congregations in a bid to get them to contribute…Fri Apr 16 2010 - 01:00
Taoiseach says he 'regrets' recessionTaoiseach Brian Cowen today expressed regret over the economic downturn and said he took full responsibility for his performance…Fri Apr 16 2010 - 01:00
Motives for Bailey arrest warrant questionedIAN BAILEY’S solicitor Frank Buttimer has questioned the motives of the French authorities in issuing a European Arrest Warrant…Sat Apr 10 2010 - 01:00
Midleton woman murdered on Easter Sunday is laid to restTHE MURDER of Catherine Smart in her home in Midleton in Co Cork on Easter Sunday had placed a huge burden on her family and …Sat Apr 10 2010 - 01:00
Warrant issued in Toscan du Plantier murder inquiryFRENCH AUTHORITIES investigating the murder of French film producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier in west Cork over 13 years ago …Fri Apr 09 2010 - 01:00
UCC defends decision on €65 conferring feeUNIVERSITY COLLEGE Cork yesterday defended its decision to introduce a €65 conferring fee, saying it was part of an ongoing and…Thu Apr 08 2010 - 01:00
Man released in Cork murder caseGardaí are to prepare a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions after last night releasing without charge a man arrested…Wed Apr 07 2010 - 01:00
Man held over Cork woman's murderGardaí are continuing to detain a man in his 40s in relation to the death of a woman whose body was found with head injuries …Tue Apr 06 2010 - 01:00
Rape accused held in custodyA 35-YEAR-OLD MAN has been remanded in custody after being charged with the rape of a young woman when she went to use a public…Sat Apr 03 2010 - 01:00
Man remanded on rape chargeA 35 year old man has been remanded in custody after he was charged late last night with the rape of a woman in Kanturk in north…Fri Apr 02 2010 - 01:00
Exemption reflects 'changing society'THE ADMINISTRATOR of Limerick’s Catholic diocese has said the decision to allow bars in the city to open on Good Friday was “…Fri Mar 26 2010 - 00:00
Standing down 'farcical' and apology outrageousVICTIM REACTION: THE ANNOUNCEMENT of Bishop John Magee’s resignation as Bishop of Cloyne was yesterday described as unsatisfactory…Thu Mar 25 2010 - 00:00
Removal of statue 'a safety measure'THE HSE has moved to assure public representatives and the public at large that there was “no hidden agenda” behind its decision…Tue Mar 16 2010 - 00:00
Week of celebrations starts with a bang in LimerickST PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL: LIMERICK MAY well have lost a minister, a bishop and its biggest employer and be forced to field …Mon Mar 15 2010 - 00:00
Murder accused hit victim twiceA MAN charged with murdering a retired barman in Cork city admitted to gardaí that he punched the man twice but did not know …Sat Mar 13 2010 - 00:00
Two charged with murder of Cork man (25)A MAN and a woman have been remanded in custody after they were charged with the murder of a man whose body was found in a field…Fri Mar 12 2010 - 00:00
New ferry links Cork and SwanseaTHE TOURISM group behind a new car ferry service linking Cork and Swansea have expressed confidence about the future of the service…Fri Mar 12 2010 - 00:00
Murder trial hears of victim's injuriesA RETIRED barman died from bruising to the brain together with intracranial bleeding following a fracture at the base of his …Thu Mar 11 2010 - 00:00
Report after 1999 knife threat on woman found Hayes was 'unlikely to reoffend'BACKGROUND: Oliver Hayes had a history of robbing the homes of or attacking women living aloneThu Mar 11 2010 - 00:00
Man gets life for murder of widowA Co Cork man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of widow Anne Corcoran after abducting her from her farmhouse…Wed Mar 10 2010 - 00:00
Revised plans for €80m Cork hospitalPROPERTY DEVELOPER Owen O’Callaghan yesterday submitted revised plans for an €80 million 930-bed private hospital in Cork which…Tue Mar 09 2010 - 00:00
Plan to manage river Lee levels welcomedCORK CITY manager Joe Gavin has expressed hope that a proposal to revise how water levels are maintained at ESB reservoirs on…Wed Mar 03 2010 - 00:00
Two held over Treacy murderGardaí are continuing to question two men arrested in connection with the investigation of the murder of a father of two in Limerick…Mon Mar 01 2010 - 00:00
Detectives granted extensionGardaí are continuing to question a man arrested in connection with the investigation of the murder of a father of two in Limerick…Sun Feb 28 2010 - 00:00
Third man held on shootingDETECTIVES INVESTIGATING the murder of father of two Daniel Treacy (35) in Limerick made their third arrest yesterday.Fri Feb 26 2010 - 00:00
Further arrest over Treacy murderDetectives investigating the murder of father of two Daniel Treacy (35) in Limerick made their third arrest in the case today…Thu Feb 25 2010 - 00:00
Cork City manager denies ESB claimsCork City manager Joe Gavin today denied that he had attempted to blame the ESB for flooding in Cork city last November, and …Wed Feb 24 2010 - 00:00
Car found in Limerick inquiryGardaí investigating the murder of 35-year-old father of two Daniel Treacy in Limerick early yesterday morning have found a burnt…Tue Feb 23 2010 - 00:00
Gardaí look for second man over killing at Ennis road filling stationGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the murder of a 35-year-old father of two in Limerick early yesterday morning are understood to be searching…Tue Feb 23 2010 - 00:00
Man guilty of dangerous driving causing deathA FATHER OF three who fell asleep when returning home from his daughter’s birthday party and crashed into an oncoming car was…Tue Feb 23 2010 - 00:00
