Cork City Council has granted planning permission for 124 residential units at the former Dell EMC site in Innishmore, Ballincollig. The project, led by Castle Peak Properties Ltd—a firm linked to O’Callaghan Properties—will replace the former industrial facility with a mix of apartments and duplexes across two blocks. The approval follows a reduction in scale … Read more
Met Éireann has issued a second Status Yellow high temperature warning for Cork and several other counties, with maximum temperatures expected to reach 27C. This follows an initial countrywide alert that has been in effect since Tuesday. The new warning is scheduled to take effect at 12pm tomorrow and will remain in place until 8pm … Read more
Starting Monday, July 20, Bus Éireann will implement a new 90-minute transfer fare system in Cork City, allowing passengers to switch between buses for a flat rate of €1.70. The change introduces automated on-board validators for Leap Cards, a move the National Transport Authority (NTA) expects will decrease boarding times and improve service efficiency. New … Read more
An Garda Síochána participated in a global law enforcement crackdown, “Operation Global Chain,” which resulted in 1,024 arrests worldwide and the identification of 2,070 potential human trafficking victims. In Ireland, authorities raided 166 brothels and seized over €840,000 in cash, leading to multiple arrests and the ongoing extradition of a suspect apprehended in Cork. How … Read more
Michael Foley, 61, sustained 11 stab wounds, 19 slash wounds, and 23 bruises and lacerations before he was found dead at his Macroom home on February 1, 2024, according to evidence presented in court. Daniel Hourigan, 32, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mr. Foley, though he has indicated he is guilty of … Read more
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) remains in a state of canonical tension with the Catholic Church following the group’s decision to ordain bishops without papal consent. According to church doctrine, such unauthorized ordinations trigger automatic excommunication for those involved. Despite this, the society, which counts approximately 1,500 vocational members and 200,000 followers globally, … Read more
Mixed martial arts fighter Joshua Allen, 26, appeared in Midleton District Court last Thursday to face nine criminal charges stemming from an October 27, 2025, incident in East Cork. Mr. Allen, a resident of Ballinamona, Shanagarry, is accused of driving a van at a garda, assaulting two officers, driving under the influence, and the possession … Read more
Joshua Allen, 26, appeared at Midleton District Court on Thursday facing nine criminal charges related to an incident on October 27, 2025, in the Shanagarry area of east Cork. The charges include allegedly driving a van at a garda, assaulting two officers, driving under the influence of cocaine and cannabis, and possessing a knife and … Read more
James Arthur’s scheduled performance at Live at the Marquee in Cork was postponed on Tuesday evening due to the singer’s illness, according to organizers Aiken Promotions. The announcement came four hours before doors were set to open at 6:30 p.m., leaving ticketholders to wait for a rescheduled date or seek a refund. Why are concert … Read more
Cape Verde’s national football team has captured global attention during their tournament debut, drawing matches against Spain and Uruguay and sparking nationwide celebrations across the African archipelago. According to Cork native Laura Power, who has resided in the country since 2006, the atmosphere mirrors the historic enthusiasm seen in Ireland during the 1990 World Cup, … Read more