A 51-year-old businessman who climbed on top of an oil tanker during fuel protests at Whitegate Refinery in County Cork has been given a two-month suspended prison sentence and a €1,500 fine, according to Midleton District Court. Ivor Sweeney spent 1 hour and 15 minutes on the vehicle on April 10, causing a traffic obstruction, … Read more
Former Cork City FC manager Ger Nash appeared before Midleton District Court on Thursday to contest charges of dangerous driving and drink driving following a November 6, 2025, collision in Midleton. Gardaí testified that Mr. Nash was unsteady on his feet and smelled of alcohol after his vehicle struck signage near the Lakeview Roundabout, where … Read more
Deposit return machines (DRMs) in Ireland pose no biological risk to public health, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at University College Cork (UCC). Led by Dr. John Mac Sharry, the team analyzed microbial samples from the units, concluding that while the machines may harbor fermenting microbes that cause odors and attract pests, … Read more
More than 5,000 people gathered in Cork city yesterday to mark the 100th anniversary of the Eucharistic procession. Despite poor weather conditions, the crowd followed a route from the North Cathedral to the Grand Parade to celebrate a tradition that first began in 1926 as a post-Civil War effort to unify the city. A Century … Read more
The proposed 20km light rail service for Cork has reached a critical juncture, with significant revisions to the western end of the route triggering intense opposition from local sporting institutions. While the project is intended to modernize regional transit, the updated path now cuts directly through the grounds of Bishopstown GAA Club and Highfield RFC. … Read more
Cork’s Green Trailblazer: How Rail Infrastructure is Redefining Sustainability When we think of sustainable transport, our minds often jump to electric cars or cycling lanes. However, the real heavy lifting in our transition to a zero-carbon future is happening behind the scenes in major infrastructure projects. The recent recognition of Emma Love, a Cork-based leader … Read more
The Future of Travel: Why Personalized Expertise is Winning in the Digital Age In an era dominated by automated booking engines and faceless algorithms, a surprising trend is emerging: the return of the human travel expert. Recent industry accolades, such as the Business All-Star Travel Company of the Year awarded to Travel Counsellors Ireland, underscore … Read more
A major Garda investigation is underway following a targeted attack on a residence in Cork city during the early hours of Thursday morning. Emergency services were alerted to a fire at a home on Meadow Park Avenue in Ballyvolane shortly before 4:30 a.m., where a firebomb was reportedly thrown at the property. A Pattern of … Read more
The End of an Era: Why Rural Hubs Are Vanishing and What Comes Next For over half a century, the local shop has been the heartbeat of rural villages. Recently, the closure of McSwiney’s Quik Pick in Crookstown, Co. Cork—a business that served its community for generations—has sparked a broader conversation about the survival of … Read more
The Shift Toward Community-Funded Care: Why ‘Aging in Place’ is the New Global Priority The story of Jimmy Crowley—a beloved musician fighting cancer and recovering from a stroke—is more than a local human-interest piece. It is a symptom of a widening gap in global healthcare systems. When a community rallies to raise thousands of euros … Read more