Protest in Mitchelstown at plant closureBusiness people and townsfolk joined with workers and pig producers in Mitchelstown in north Cork yesterday to protest at Dairygold…Sat Aug 21 2004 - 01:00
Angry response to ferry cancellationThousands of Irish and French holidaymakers yesterday began making alternative travel arrangements after Brittany Ferries cancelled…Fri Aug 20 2004 - 01:00
Four students get eight A1 grades in examThe high achievers Just four students - three in Cork and one in Carlow - learned yesterday that they obtained eight A1s in …Thu Aug 19 2004 - 01:00
Court attempt to stop UCC inquiryA UCC academic who is alleged to have assaulted a college employee by grabbing her round the neck and throat is to go back to…Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Hurler's death left people 'numb and confused'The small north Cork village of Glanworth came to a standstill yesterday as hundreds braved heavy rain to pay their last respects…Tue Aug 17 2004 - 01:00
Why it's boom time in Pharmachem CityThe growing cluster of plants is a boost to jobs but still worries environmentalists, writes Barry Roche , Southern Correspondent…Sat Aug 14 2004 - 01:00
Hurler (18) dies while playing league match in north CorkAn 18-year-old hurler died while playing in a match in Shanballymore in north Cork last nightSat Aug 14 2004 - 01:00
'We're turning into a ghost town'Reaction News of Dairygold's decision to close its Galtee Meats pig slaughtering and boning plant in Mitchelstown with the loss…Thu Aug 12 2004 - 01:00
Dairygold cites costs as it cuts 270 jobs in two plant closuresOperating costs Dairygold chief executive Mr Jerry Henchy yesterday warned that the company may cut further jobs as part of …Thu Aug 12 2004 - 01:00
Galtee Meats to decide on closure of Cork unitConcern is growing over the future of the Galtee Meats pig slaughtering operations at Mitchelstown in Cork where it is feared…Wed Aug 11 2004 - 01:00
Teacher questioned after allegation of sexual assault on boyA teacher has been arrested and questioned by gardaí after they received a complaint that he had sexually assaulted a 13-year…Wed Aug 11 2004 - 01:00
RTE boost for Cork's Capital of Culture programmeCork's hosting of the European Capital of Culture received a boost yesterday when Cork 2005 and RTÉ announced details of a major…Wed Aug 11 2004 - 01:00
Council takes first step in Ispat clean-upThe first step towards the estimated €30 million clean-up of hazardous material at the steel mill on Haulbowline Island in Cork…Sat Aug 07 2004 - 01:00
Altera to create up to 60 jobs in CorkCork received another jobs boost yesterday with the announcement by US company Altera Corporation that it will create up to 60…Fri Aug 06 2004 - 01:00
CUH to cut waiting lists as new equipment arrivesCancer treatment: Cork University Hospital (CUH) is set to reduce waiting lists and waiting times for cancer treatment with …Tue Aug 03 2004 - 01:00
Work to begin soon on Cork School of MusicThe Department of Education and Science has confirmed it will sign the contract shortly for the new €60 million Cork School of…Tue Aug 03 2004 - 01:00
Boy in custody battle 'wants to live in US'The American police chief investigating the removal of an Irish-born child by his grandparents from his home in the US yesterday…Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Grandparents defend taking boy from US to CorkRelatives of an Irish couple who brought their nine-year-old grandson back from America to Co Cork against the wishes of his …Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Tanaiste hails $650m plant as major coupThe Tánaiste, Ms Harney, yesterday hailed the announcement of a $650 million (€540 million)investment by a US biopharmaceutical…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
Mother pleads for son's return to USThe mother of a 10-year-old boy who has been brought from his home in the US to Ireland by his grandparents has issued an appeal…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
GSK invests €34m in R&D facilityIreland's reputation for producing a highly-skilled workforce with top quality scientific expertise was yesterday hailed as one…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
University and hospital buy landUniversity College Cork and the Mercy University Hospital yesterday announced details of a €20 million acquisition of a 12Sat Jul 24 2004 - 01:00
DNA tests fail to link US millionaire and Cork businessmanAn Irish businessman who has spent the past 18 years trying to prove that he is the rightful heir to a multimillion-dollar fortune…Fri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
Open verdict returned on death of Cork man (31)A coroner yesterday returned an open verdict into the death of a 31-year-old man who drowned in the River Lee in Cork city on…Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
Minister accused over hospital wing left idleLabour has accused the Government of squandering money on electronic voting that could have been used to open a new wing in Cork…Tue Jul 20 2004 - 01:00
Court criticises AIB for customer's treatmentA convenience store owner yesterday said he felt vindicated in his decision to turn down a settlement offer by AIB of €35,000…Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
Locals reject Cobh pylon compromiseGreat Island residents in Cork to seek legal advice on 1Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
Keane comes homeAt the height of the Saipan saga, loyal Corkonians took to the streets in protest wearing T-shirts comparing Roy Keane to Michael…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Gantly steps down as MD of Apple's Europe operationMr Joe Gantly is stepping down as Apple Computer's managing director of European operations after six years at the helm.Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
All too quiet off the southern coastAmong those enjoying Cork Week for the first time yesterday was BBC journalist and election results wizard, Peter Snow, who had…Wed Jul 14 2004 - 01:00
Cork council seeks funding for remedial work on junction where teenager diedCork County Council is seeking funding from the National Roads Authority (NRA) for remedial work on a junction on the main Cork…Wed Jul 14 2004 - 01:00
Residents oppose quarry extensionResidents near Cork city are to seek an oral hearing with An Bord Pleanála over the planned extension of a limestone quarry which…Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00
All plain sailing for start of Cork regattaAn estimated 10,000-15,000 people visited Crosshaven over the weekend for the start of Cork Week Regatta, which brings in an …Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00
Memorial honours Waterford men who fought fascism in SpainThe sun may not have scorched and the thunder of gunfire may have been replaced with the hum of passing traffic, but the heroism…Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00
Probation Act for depressed man whose cattle diedA District Court judge yesterday applied the Probation Act in the case of a farmer who became so ill with depression that he …Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00
Woman who made false claim about garda given bailA 21-year-old woman who fantasized about being a garda's wife and made false reports that he raped her has been released on bail…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Cork man gets nine years' jail for armed robberyA 39-year-old Cork man described by a judge as "a hardened long-time criminal" has been jailed for nine years after he was convicted…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Cork smokers hiring bus to travel to Galway for drinksA group of Cork friends have hired a minibus to travel to Galway this weekend to drink and smoke at Fibber Magees bar, which …Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Gardai question two on abduction of Czech manGardaí are to send a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions following the arrest and questioning of two men about a second…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Cork set to push the boat out for its regattaThe countdown to Cork Week regatta, which is expected to generate some €10 million for the local economy, began in earnest yesterday…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Gardai assaulted by four men and juvenileTwo gardaí were attacked and seriously assaulted by four men and a juvenile when they went to bring the juvenile home after they…Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
Links between Canada and Ireland markedThe strong ties between the south-east and the Canadian province of Newfoundland were highlighted yesterday when the Premier …Tue Jul 06 2004 - 01:00
Cork man sought for assault of NigeriansGardai investigating the assault of two Nigerian men and the sexual assault of a Nigerian woman at gunpoint at an apartment in…Tue Jul 06 2004 - 01:00
Honour for au pair who saved babyThe family of a German au pair who lost her life while saving a 13-month-old Irish girl in a traffic accident in Carrigaline …Mon Jul 05 2004 - 01:00
Gang hunted after attack on NigeriansGardaí said yesterday that they were following a number of lines of inquiry following an incident in Cork at the weekend in which…Mon Jul 05 2004 - 01:00
Cullen denies final records site rulingA final decision has not been taken on whether the proposed National Biological Records Centre is to be located at Waterford …Sat Jul 03 2004 - 01:00
Teenager sentenced to 5 years for arson attackA teenager was yesterday given a five-year sentence, with two years suspended, for an arson attack which caused over €6 million…Sat Jul 03 2004 - 01:00
Waterford swimming tragedy victim buriedThe close ties of family and community and the great support they afford people in times of grief were highlighted by the celebrant…Sat Jul 03 2004 - 01:00
Safety measures urged for accident black spotThe father of a teenager killed in a road accident less than three months ago is leading a campaign to force the National Roads…Mon Jun 28 2004 - 01:00
Retired brother sexually abused boys over 40 yearsAn 89-year-old retired Brother of Charity who sexually abused boys in his care over a 40-year period was yesterday given a three…Sat Jun 26 2004 - 01:00
