An Bord Pleanála said the proposed development would be 'visually obtrusive' from a wide range of viewpoints in the city.

In this week’s Corkonians Abroad, Charlotte Ryan, originally from The Lough and now living in , tells TIMOTHY O’MAHONY how returning to her beautiful home can bring her to tears

More than 1,000 people are in Cork this week for the European Maritime Day conference. To mark the occasion the city will also host a number of family-friendly event, writes CLODAGH WHELAN, Cork City Council Events Programme Manager 

Con’s Fruit and Veg will close its doors on the Bandon Road for the final time this week. DEBORAH HICKEY meets the couple behind the business, Con and Denise Murphy, as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives.

The searches were part of ongoing operations targeting the sale and supply of drugs in Cork city, a garda statement said.

Luke Hyde, who lived in Wolfe Tone Street in Cork, got in to difficulties in the River Lee shortly after 7pm on Wednesday.

Aaron Bohane (25) of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to Gavin Sheehan at Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork city centre on September 6th, 2024

Despite a challenging environment, a number of Cork restaurants have recently expanded. KATE RYAN speaks with restaurateurs in Bakestone, Sonflour, and O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausages about their recent growth.

Irish Water said every single one of the incidents had been investigated but there was no verified illness related to any of the queries received.

Paul O'Connell returned to Cork after 35 years in the US to set-up his own chocolate factory. KATE RYAN visited Tory Top Chocolate to find out more about the enterprise. 

Kathriona Devereux recently took part in a Fossil Walk in Cork and shares details on some of the places you might just spot fossil in the city. 

At the Court of Appeal on Monday, Mr Justice McGrath noted the DPP's argument that the headline sentence of ten years was too low and should have been set at 15 years

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been in the Oberstown detention campus for children since February of this year. He was detained after he was found guilty of the oral and vaginal rape of a girl two years ago.

A Cork lecturer has published a new book which casts an eye over Cork city’s built environment, says COLETTE SHERIDAN

There were five games in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division on Friday evening.

JOHN DOLAN reckons his idea would have the backing of that Cork icon who nobody messes with - Roy Keane.

A film that premiered at the Indie Cork Film Festival in 2024, looks back at the forgotten story of Cork women Nan and Mamie Hegarty. LINDA KENNY looks at the role of the sisters in gathering intelligence and moving arms during Ireland's fight for independence. 

Speaking at the rally Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould outlined how water in Cork is 'dirty and unsafe', with high levels of manganese.

The accused man went into the witness box and gave an undertaking to abide by the bail conditions set down by the court.

JOHN DOLAN chats to the star of the viral hit which became the saved page on many students' Bebo sites back in the day. 

The board has granted planning permission for the construction of 166 housing units on a 6.57-hecatre site between Dublin Pike and Ballyhooly Road at Ballincrokig, Cork

The works are part of Uisce Éireann’s network improvement plan to address water discolouration issues.

The flat has been preserved for a technical examination. This will establish the cause of the fire.

The man was formally pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed from the park.

When Megan and Clare returned to Cork they struggled to find an alternative to the pub scene and so decided to set up the Chit-Chat Collective. Emer Harrington finds out about the book club and social hub.

As a blind person, ROBERT FOURIE has seen examples in Cork where people with disabilities are catered for - and areas where they are not. He explains why a new approach is needed

A former launderette at the corner of a street in Cork city has been transformed into a new artistic social space. EMER HARRINGTON finds out more about the hub which is inviting people of all ages to get creative.

O’Connor was formally selected to replace Pádraig Rice TD on Cork City Council following his election to the Dáil.

Cork TDs call for alternative supply of water to be provided on the northside, as utility chief its ongoing water discolouration issue has taken 'far too long to resolve'. 

Cafes in Cork kept their doors open later for a recent pilot initiative looking at providing alcohol-free options for people in the city after dark. JENNIFER HOGAN visited some of the venues to find out more. 

Robert Fourie offers an insight into what it’s like to walk through Cork city as a blind person. 

The incident took place around 8pm on Sunday, December 1st, on Patrick's Street outside the former Savoy Cinema

A carefully planned strategy can help to transform cities like Cork into booming night-time places, says Ray O’Donoghue, Dublin City Night-Time Economy Advisor

Cork is trending as one of the top cities for Christmas markets this year. EMER HARRINGTON finds out why and looks at some of the events happening in the city in the run up to December 25.

A woman, aged in her late 30s, is in critical condition in hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Cork city on Wednesday morning

The National Bus and Rail Union says the lack of bus lanes and enforcement as well as traffic congestion in Cork need to be urgently tackled.

A man, aged in his late 30s, was attacked at the junction of Grand Parade and Oliver Plunkett Street shortly after 5pm yesterday

The victim, who is known to gardaí, was attacked by a lone male in his twenties some time after 5pm on Friday.

Sinn Féin's Thomas Gould said urgent action is needed following 'escalating series of attacks' across the northside of Cork city. 

A man has been arrested after a suspected petrol bombing at a premises in Cork city last night

More than 80 events shining the spotlight on Cork's rich and vibrant cultural heritage will take place at venues across the city on Friday, September 20. 

No exact details were given as to the nature of the alleged incidents as evidence of arrest, charge and caution for all sixteen was given by certificate.

He was charged with five counts of causing criminal damage by fire three days earlier in Cork city centre.

A member of the public ed gardaí after they spotted a naked man carrying a knife as he walked his dog along a road in Cork, the district court in the city has heard

They have since been charged and are due to appear before Cork City District Court on Thursday morning.

The body of Joyce O’Mahony was found at a property in the Lough area of Cork City on Tuesday afternoon

John and Gabrielle O’Donnell died after a fire broke out at their home in Cork City on April 4th

Jude Sherry and Frank O’Connor decided to run the residency as they believe the time is right to have a conversation about the future of Cork city

The major road scheme outside Cork City aims to alleviate congestion and streamline traffic flow in the area

Police have made a new appeal for information over the killing.