A 39-year-old man of no fixed address named George Arundel has been sentenced to two months in prison after pleading guilty to threatening a garda that he would rape his mother. Arundel appeared before Cork District Court by video link for sentencing on Monday following an incident on 18 March. Court Details Cork City Arrest … Read more
The O’Mahony Craft Cooperage in the shadow of the Knockmealdown Mountains represents the first white cooperage established in Ireland in nearly a century, according to founder Killian O’Mahony. The workshop features retired barrels used for storing, transporting, and aging foods, including an old tumble churn and a herring barrel equipped with a low tap to … Read more
A planning application has been lodged to demolish Castlegreine House, a derelict 19th-century Gothic-style property on Boreenmanna Road in Cork city where 64-year-old Frankie Dunne was murdered in December 2019, according to planning records. Cork City Council is scheduled to make a decision on the proposal by October 5. Demolition Plans and Property Sale Context … Read more
A 39-year-old man appeared in Cork District Court charged with possession of cocaine and possession of cocaine for sale and supply after customs officers seized an estimated €1 million in drugs at Cork Airport on August 31st, according to court evidence presented by Detective Garda Patrick O’Sullivan. Arrest and Court Appearance at Cork District Court … Read more
Irish open-market rent inflation slowed to 1.4 per cent between March and June according to a new report from Daft, following a record 4.4 per cent surge in the first quarter driven by new government controls. Trinity College Dublin economist Ronan Lyons stated that the initial spike represented a one-off market correction rather than the … Read more
Ireland’s extensive 7,500km coastline faces rising vulnerabilities as criminal networks adapt their maritime smuggling tactics to exploit remote Atlantic inlets and heavy commercial shipping lanes, according to security and customs authorities. The nation’s sea frontier, stretching roughly the distance of a flight from New York to Moscow, creates severe policing challenges for law enforcement agencies … Read more
Self-published historical fiction author Jean Grainger has sold between three and four million reads and generated approximately €10 million in revenue since releasing her debut title in 2013, according to figures reported by The Irish Times. Despite building a massive global audience that includes 300,000 reader reviews on Goodreads and 100,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, … Read more
Emerging Trends in Irish Seaside Dining: A 2026 Outlook The Rise of Coastal Culinary Experiences Irish seaside towns are redefining their culinary landscapes, blending local traditions with global influences. At Solas Tapas in Dingle, for example, dishes like Dingle lobster ravioli showcase the area’s marine bounty. Did you know? Michelin’s recent recognition of Kinsale in … Read more
Three people died in separate road traffic collisions across Ireland over the weekend, according to reports from Gardaí. Fatal incidents occurred in counties Donegal, Cork, and Kildare between Saturday morning and Saturday night, while a separate single-vehicle crash in Limerick City on Sunday morning resulted in a hospitalization. Fatal weekend collisions The first fatality occurred … Read more
A lottery player in Crosshaven, County Cork, has won €130,389 after matching five numbers and the bonus in Saturday’s National Lottery draw. According to a spokesperson for the National Lottery, the winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at the Centra store located on Point Road, Crosshaven. How to Claim … Read more