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Fota welcomes a new arrival
The latest arrival at Fota Wildlife Park, a tiny baby Agile Gibbon, was today introduced to the public. Proud mother, Chloe gave birth to her baby after a gestation period of seven months. Agile...
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Crew members of LE James Joyce reunited with families
Crew members of the LE James Joyce have been reunited with their families after a 12-week rescue mission in the Mediterranean. 59-crew members were part of the operation, that rescued over 2,400...
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Crow’s Nest to make way for apartments
THE former Crow’s Nest bar and restaurant at one of Cork’s most prominent city locations has been demolished. The site at Victoria Cross has been purchased by University College Cork which plans to...
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Cork touched by brothers’ suicide agony
“THE response to our story absolutely floored us — the fact that it resonated with so many people shows just how many are affected by suicide, either directly or indirectly.” That was the reaction of...
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Cork business women get awards for ‘fearless ambition’
CORK women in business, arts and the professions picked up honours at last night’s Network Ireland Annual Awards. Winners of eight regional awards from around the country were pitted against each...
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Time to close Irelands apprentice gender gap
WOMEN need to be facilitated in the apprenticeship sector, where 99% of apprentices are male, according to figures obtained by Micheál Martin. The Fianna Fáil leader said that there is a “glaring,...
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Hugs, kisses and engagement for crew of James Joyce
THERE was a warm welcome for the crew of the L.É. James Joyce who returned to berth at Haulbowline yesterday. The 59-strong crew had spent three months in service in the Mediterranean Sea, rescuing...
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Cork community shocked at death of ‘very honourable’ referee during camogie game
Update 8pm: Mary Newman, secretary of the Glen Rovers Camogie club in Cork says the community is in shock at the news of a referee’s death during a camogie match in Cork. She said: “He would be a great...
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Teen gets eight months jail for crime spree
A TEENAGER has been jailed for eight months for a spate of damage caused to parked cars on both sides of the city during the month of September. In the most serious offence committed by Jamie Condon,...
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ARE you taking part in Ireland’s first ever Space Week this week?
Space Week kicked off today and continues all this week. There is lots happening around the country, all aimed at making us look at the wonders and realities of the universe around us – but one event...
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Update: Second Status Orange rainfall warning means ‘more flooding’ in Kerry
Update: 10am Met Eireann has issued another Status Orange rainfall warning for Co. Kerry. The western parts of counties Galway, Mayo, Clare and Cork have also been issued with a Status Yellow rainfall...
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Renovation of women’s refuge granted permission
PLANNING permission has been granted for a €5m extension to the Edel House women’s refuge on Grattan street. Operated by the Good Shepherd Services, the home provides sheltered accommodation for women...
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Carrigtwohill treatment plant gets €12m upgrade
A €12 million upgrade at the Carrigtwohill wastewater treatment plant will enable substantial population growth in East Cork. Irish Water yesterday announced the completion of the multi-million euro...
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Talks on changes to 202 bus route underway
PROTESTORS delayed some 130 buses departing Capwell depot yesterday morning, with commuters all over Cork city and county affected. Bus Éireann chiefs in Cork have described the action as ‘unhelpful...
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New €3m footbridge planned for Cork city
CONTRACTORS are being sought to build the €3m Harley Street footbridge that will connect Merchant’s Quay to St Patrick’s Quay. A computer-rendered image of how the planned Harley Street bridge might...
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TD condems organisers of anti-abortion picket
CORK North Central TD Mick Barry has condemned the organisers of an all-male anti-abortion picket at his constituency office. A small group of protesters gathered outside his Blackpool office...
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Fear an abandoned Youghal site may lead to a fatality
AN ABANDONED factory in Youghal has become a hotbed for vandalism, according to local residents who want to see the site either developed or boarded up, writes Kelly O’Brien. On Saturday, a fire...
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Selfies lead to the prosecution of man on multiple driving charges
SELFIES taken by a motorist led directly to his prosecution on multiple counts of dangerous driving after he took off at speed from gardaí through red lights in Cork city. The motorist was approached...
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HIQA report finds fault in Cork nursing home
THE State’s health services watchdog has called for a number of improvements to be made at a Cork nursing home following reports of missing medications there. Representatives from the Health...
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HIQA discover shortcomings in Ballincollig nursing home
THE country’s health watchdog has identified a number of shortcomings at a nursing home in Ballincollig. Inspectors said they found two allegations of abuse at the centre had not been sent to the...
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