30 jobs lost as Cork to Swansea ferry endsTourism and business interests yesterday expressed disappointment at the decision of Swansea Cork Ferries to cancel its service…Tue Jan 09 2007 - 00:00
No charges over woman's death in hospitalThe Director of Public Prosecutions has decided that hospital staff at a north Cork hospital should not be prosecuted after they…Tue Jan 09 2007 - 00:00
Woman is charged with assault after husband diesA woman has been released on bail after she was charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of her husband on New Year's Eve…Tue Jan 09 2007 - 00:00
'Foul play' is suspected in Cork disappearanceGardaí are becoming increasingly concerned for the well-being of a Lithuanian man who has been missing for almost three weeks…Mon Jan 08 2007 - 00:00
Gardaí find knife linked to Cork death of Uzbek manGardaí investigating the murder of a man from Uzbekistan, who died in hospital in Cork at the weekend, have recovered a knife…Mon Jan 08 2007 - 00:00
Holohan mother calls for judicial system reformThe mother of Midleton schoolboy Robert Holohan has called on Minister for Justice Michael McDowell to reform the judicial system…Mon Jan 08 2007 - 00:00
Gardaí concerned over missing Lithuanian manGardaí have expressed concern for the wellbeing of a Lithuanian man who has disappeared just two months before he was due to …Sat Jan 06 2007 - 00:00
Cork publican fined for smoking ban breachA Cork publican was yesterday fined €4,000 and ordered to pay a further €575 in costs for two breaches of anti-smoking regulations…Thu Jan 04 2007 - 00:00
Stabbed garda sends message to man's familyThe family of a young north Cork man who took his own life after stabbing a garda were deeply gratified to learn that the garda…Thu Jan 04 2007 - 00:00
Man charged with murdering brother at partyA 31-year-old man was yesterday remanded in custody after he was charged with the murder of his brother during a party in Tralee…Wed Jan 03 2007 - 00:00
Father of five dies after stabbing at partyThe death of a father-of-five following a stabbing in a house party in Tralee in Co Kerry on New Year's Eve has brought the number…Tue Jan 02 2007 - 00:00
Simon fears shelter issue 'slipping'Cork Simon Community has urged the Government not to forget the issue of homelessness.Sat Dec 23 2006 - 00:00
Cork garda on six sex assault chargesA 49-year-old garda based in Co Cork was yesterday remanded on bail after he was charged with six counts of sexually assaulting…Thu Dec 21 2006 - 00:00
€700m development plan for Cork siteA planning application is expected to be lodged shortly with Cork City Council for a €700 million development on the controversial…Thu Dec 21 2006 - 00:00
Work to begin on €500m Cork retail complexConstruction work on a major €500 million retail and residential development on Patrick Street in Cork city centre could start…Thu Dec 21 2006 - 00:00
Return of papers to Bailey to be reviewedAn appeal has been lodged on behalf of gardaí carrying out a review of the Garda investigation into the murder of Sophie Toscan…Tue Dec 19 2006 - 00:00
Gardaí seek gang that held family captive at gunpointGardaí are searching for a three-man gang that held a Cork family captive for almost an hour and threatened them at gunpoint, …Mon Dec 18 2006 - 00:00
Bailey says he has written sympathy letterEnglish journalist Ian Bailey, who was twice arrested and questioned about the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, has sought…Mon Dec 18 2006 - 00:00
Du Plantier family fear murderer may not be brought to justiceThe mother of murdered Frenchwoman Sophie Toscan du Plantier (39) said yesterday her greatest fear is that she will die without…Mon Dec 18 2006 - 00:00
Graduation of first 36 reservists 'a new chapter' for GardaThe establishment of the Garda Reserve marks the commencement of a new and exciting chapter of policing in the Republic, said…Sat Dec 16 2006 - 00:00
Minister urges judges to apply full force of lawMinister for Justice Michael McDowell yesterday called for a change of attitude among the judiciary to ensure that legislation…Sat Dec 16 2006 - 00:00
Cork's model project for low-energy homesA new local authority housing project aimed at minimising energy requirements was yesterday hailed as a prototype for future …Fri Dec 15 2006 - 00:00
Government blamed in Fermoy for 'shooting itself in the foot'Fermoy reaction: The announcement by health insurer Bupa that it is to withdraw from the Irish market was greeted with dismay…Fri Dec 15 2006 - 00:00
Cork inquiry to finish in weeksCork county manager Maurice Moloney yesterday confirmed he expects an internal council inquiry into a controversial land sale…Wed Dec 13 2006 - 00:00
Car on wrong side before crash, inquest toldFour young Polish nationals were killed when the vehicle in which they were travelling collided with a truck moments after they…Tue Dec 12 2006 - 00:00
Cork council sets its sights on light rail systemThe Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) has held preliminary discussions with Cork City Council officials about developing a light…Tue Dec 12 2006 - 00:00
Cork 2005 drew €90m in extra tourist revenuesCork City Council reaped huge economic benefit for its investment in the city's hosting of European Capital of Culture in 2005…Fri Dec 08 2006 - 00:00
Cobh man gets life for killing his ex-girlfriend in lanewayA 21-year-old Cobh man was yesterday given a mandatory life sentence for the murder of his 19-year-old former girlfriend, whose…Thu Dec 07 2006 - 00:00
'It's such a sad waste of life'The father of murdered Cobh teenager Sheola Keaney urged the Government to provide extra funding to set up specialist units to…Thu Dec 07 2006 - 00:00
Man (21) pleads guilty to murder of ex-girlfriendA man has been remanded in custody for sentencing today after he changed his plea to guilty on the second day of his trial for…Wed Dec 06 2006 - 00:00
Manslaughter verdict man freedA man walked free from court yesterday after being cleared of the murder but found guilty of the manslaughter of a Portuguese…Wed Dec 06 2006 - 00:00
Eli Lilly to invest €400m in Cork plantAmerican multinational pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly yesterday unveiled details of a €400 million investment, which will create…Tue Dec 05 2006 - 00:00
Bailey to get back items seized for murder inquiryEnglish journalist Ian Bailey, arrested twice for questioning about the murder of Frenchwoman Sophie Toscan du Plantier in west…Sat Dec 02 2006 - 00:00
Man admits killing former girlfriendA 21-year-old Co Cork man admitted to gardaí in a statement that he killed his former girlfriend, Sheola Keaney, whose body was…Sat Dec 02 2006 - 00:00
Defamation Bill could be improved, says expertThe new defamation Bill, while including much-needed reform in the area of damages, could have been a better piece of legislation…Fri Dec 01 2006 - 00:00
Review due of Garda murder inquiryA report into the Garda handling of the investigation into the murder of French woman Sophie Toscan du Plantier is currently …Thu Nov 30 2006 - 00:00
Cork murder trial told of man's violent deathA man died from blunt force trauma caused by 13 blows to the head and face from either weapons, punches or kicks, the opening…Wed Nov 29 2006 - 00:00
Act has 'deficiencies'The Mental Health Act 2001 is in conflict with human rights legislation in a number of key areas and could lead to legal action…Tue Nov 28 2006 - 00:00
Council to seek strengthening of rules regarding disclosureCork County Council is to write to the Minister for the Environment, Dick Roche, asking him to strengthen the rules of disclosure…Tue Nov 28 2006 - 00:00
Rossiter findings to be publishedMinister for Justice Michael McDowell says he intends to make public a sworn inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the arrest…Mon Nov 27 2006 - 00:00
Proposed prison for Cork will house 450The Government is on the verge of approving a new prison on Department of Defence lands at Kilworth, in north Cork, to replace…Fri Nov 24 2006 - 00:00
McDowell says no speeding law change neededMinister for Justice Michael McDowell yesterday insisted that no legislative change was necessary after a district court judge…Fri Nov 24 2006 - 00:00
Cork Showgrounds lessee 'in breach' of agreementAn agricultural society that has been leasing the Cork Showgrounds for over 110 years has been in breach of the terms of its …Thu Nov 23 2006 - 00:00
Farmer warned to reduce stock or face jailA 41-year-old farmer who allowed 77 of his cattle die through dehydration and malnutrition was yesterday warned that he will …Thu Nov 23 2006 - 00:00
Judge seeks ruling on whether gardaí may open car doorsA judge has said that while he believed a garda had acted unnecessarily in opening the car door of a motorist she suspected of…Wed Nov 22 2006 - 00:00
Organic shop owner finedAn organic shop owner was yesterday fined €2,000 after he was convicted of a breach of EU regulations by displaying non-organic…Wed Nov 22 2006 - 00:00
Concern at council's bid for landCork City Council has been accused of seeking to acquire 22 acres of prime development land through compulsory purchase order…Sat Nov 18 2006 - 00:00
Flatley illness not life threateningMultimillionaire dancer Michael Flatley remains in a London hospital recovering from a serious but non-life threatening viral…Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
Man due in court over drugs seizureA man is due to appear in court today in connection with a €500,000 drugs seizure made by gardaí who stopped a car on the main…Thu Nov 16 2006 - 00:00
Arson attack youth (17) jailed for seven yearsA 17-year-old youth was yesterday sentenced to seven years in jail with two years suspended for a spate of attacks, including…Thu Nov 16 2006 - 00:00
