House prices in Ireland have risen by an average of 9.5 percent over the last year, according to a report by a property website. The latest sales report from Daft. ie shows that prices increased 3.8 percent on average between March and June, the largest three-month gain in almost two years. The report also showed … Read more
A Medical doctor from Cork has asked the High Court for an injunction preventing the HSE from re-commencing an internal inquiry into a complaint that he telephoned and asked a 16-year-old female patient “out for coffee”. The motion has been taken by Dr. Ali Gul, who is a non-consultant doctor based in Cork and has … Read more
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A man in his 80s died following a two-car collision in Bandon, Cork yesterday. The two-car collision occurred Shortly after 12pm, gardai and emergency services were alerted following crash on the R585, Dunmanway Road, Bandon. The man (80s), the driver of one of the cars involved, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time … Read more
Gardaí investigating the circumstances leading up to the death of a woman who died when her car entered the River Lee. The woman, Gillian Daly, 44, from Douglas, Co Cork, died after her car entered the river at Kennedy Quay in Cork city. She had two young sons with her at the time, but they managed … Read more
Two children have been rescued while a woman is trapped after a car entered the River Lee in Cork city Yesterday. Gardaí confirmed that two children were recovered from the water and were taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred at 8.45 pm and saw a massive response from … Read more
A man in his 60s has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Co Cork. The crash involved a van and took place in Gleann, Dunmanway, Co Cork at around 9.45 am on Thursday. A man in his 60s, the only occupant of the vehicle involved, was pronounced dead at the scene. The road … Read more
Pharmaceutical giant Merck has announced plans to invest €440 million in its Co Cork operations, and it will create more than 370 permanent jobs by the end of 2027. The €440m investment will include the expansion of Merck’s facility in Carrigtwohill and a new manufacturing facility at Blarney Business Park in Cork. Merck said this … Read more
Crews are on-site in the Douglas area of Cork City this morning repairing a burst water main. Irish Water and Cork City Council are working to restore the water supply to more than 6,000 homes and businesses as quickly as possible. The areas affected include Calderwood, Pinecroft, Grange, Frankfield, Ballycurean, Forgehill, Lenaghnamore, Marrayborough Hill, Mount … Read more
Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan, has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application for additional funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the scheme, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has approved funding of €225,361 in addition … Read more
Gardaí in Togher have arrested a man in his late 30s following an armed robbery in Ballincollig, Co. Cork, yesterday evening. The man will appear in court in Cork city tomorrow morning in relation to the incident. At approximately 7:15 pm yesterday night, a male entered the business premises on Main St in Ballincollig, armed … Read more
Almost forty-six refugees from Ukraine who were placed in emergency rest centre accommodation in Banteer in north Cork on Saturday were treated by medics overnight after complaining of feeling unwell. It is understood their symptoms included headaches, nausea, dizziness and coughing. Local doctors and paramedics attended the scene as a precautionary measure. Covid-19 is not … Read more
A 27-year-old man has been fatally stabbed in the early hours of the morning at a house in Carrigaline, Co Cork. A 42-year-old man has been arrested by gardaí, following the attack, who is currently detained at Gurranabraher Garda Station. The 27-year-old man died after sustaining an apparent stab wound to his chest at a … Read more
Janssen Sciences Ireland, the drug maker has announced a €150m investment its biopharmaceutical facility in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork.The facility, which is part of the Johnson & Johnson group, will have the potential to create 180 jobs. Construction on the expansion started early this year and is expected to take around two years to complete. Up … Read more
Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault on a teenage girl that happened yesterday in Fermoy. The victim, 16, is believed to have been out walking in the Chapel Sq area of the town at around 1.20 pm when she was allegedly attacked. The girl did not suffer any serious injuries during the incident but is … Read more