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
Senior Garda to review handling of Carlow tragedyGardaí have appointed a senior officer to review the force's handling of an incident in Co Carlow at the weekend in which two…Tue Sept 06 2005 - 01:00
Cork greets news of contract for €60m music schoolConfirmation that the Department of Education has signed a contract with a German building firm for the €60 million Cork School…Tue Sept 06 2005 - 01:00
Dispute was over ownership of farmBackground: The genesis of the weekend tragedy which led to the deaths of James Healy and Michael Kehoe lies in a long-running…Mon Sept 05 2005 - 01:00
Farmer turns gun on himself after killing man over landGardaí investigating the deaths of two men in Co Carlow on Saturday following a dispute over land believe the first victim was…Mon Sept 05 2005 - 01:00
Liner to be held until next week to rectify problemsA luxury cruise liner with some 170 passengers on board is likely to be detained in Waterford until tomorrow at the earliest …Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Trebling of medical students advocatedThe Government was yesterday urged to address the impending shortage of Irish doctors by trebling the number of places in medical…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
EPA examines spillage from Diageo breweryThe Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed it is investigating the impact of a discharge of 40,000 litres of unspecified…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Government urged to ringfence tax for healthcare of agedThe Government was yesterday called on to ringfence funding from increased taxation to meet the growing healthcare needs of Ireland…Fri Sept 02 2005 - 01:00
Ship detained at Waterford PortThe Department of the Marine last night confirmed it was awaiting word from the owners of a luxury cruise liner that the ship…Fri Sept 02 2005 - 01:00
Garda station in west Cork attackedThe Garda Representative Association yesterday refused to rule out the possibility of some of its members in west Cork taking…Thu Sept 01 2005 - 01:00
Ferry workers' pay rates draw union protest at RingaskiddyTrade union representatives last night mounted a protest at Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal in Cork Harbour to campaign for improved…Wed Aug 31 2005 - 01:00
Kenny praises 'model politics' of Burke at funeralFormer Fine Gael TD Liam Burke strode through Cork politics like a colossus for more than four decades with a model commitment…Wed Aug 24 2005 - 01:00
EPA confirms another leak into Cork harbourConcern has been expressed by public representatives after the Environmental Protection Agency confirmed that it has begun an…Tue Aug 23 2005 - 01:00
Clean-up welcomed at former Ispat steel siteLocal public representatives and community leaders have welcomed the start today of an integral part of the clean-up operation…Mon Aug 22 2005 - 01:00
