Munster

Undated handout photo of twins Tadhg (left) and Cathal Fitzgibbon, from Cork

Woman to walk 'trek of thanks' after medics saved twins

A Cork woman is set to walk a "trek of thanks" in the footsteps of medics who caught a rare condition threatening the lives of her twin boys.

Munster • 3 hrs

Scene of a fatal RTA at Hoffman Park in Little Island

Man, 19, dies after being struck by car in Co Cork

A 19-year-old man has died after being struck by a car in Co Cork on Friday night.

Munster • 1 hr

Bishop Paul Colton speaking at a service in Cork

Long-serving Anglican bishop retires after Cork service

A service has taken place in Cork to mark the retirement of Paul Colton as the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

Munster • 18 hrs

Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae waves to the crowds gathered outside Leinster House, Dublin, after resigning in the Dail as Minister of State. The Dail has returned today from the Easter break, which has been marked by fuel-cost protests and the announce

What now for Michael Healy-Rae after shock resignation?

Michael Healy-Rae loved being a minister but was acutely aware of price to pay if he ignored his base, writes Paschal Sheehy.

Analysis and Comment • 6 hrs

A Coast Guard helicopter at Waterford Airport

New aviation service launched at Waterford Airport

A new aviation service has been officially launched at Waterford Airport. The service will provide the Irish Coast Guard with enhanced capabilities and an expanded fleet to meet the country's emergency response needs.

Munster • 16 Apr

Man who killed retired farmer in hospital ward jailed

A 33-year-old man who punched a retired farmer to death in an unprovoked attack during an acute state of delirium has been sentenced to 13 years in jail with the final year suspended, after he was convicted of manslaughter due to diminished responsibility.

Munster • 18 Apr

Luas Cork route to connect Ballincollig to Mahon Point

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has revealed the preferred route for a light rail service in Cork, to run from Ballincollig in the west of the city to Mahon Point in the east.

Munster • 17 Apr

Man on trial facing 53 charges of rape, sexual assault

The jury in the trial of a man, who is facing 53 charges of rape and sexual assault against a child over a six-year period, has retired to consider its verdict.

Courts • 17 Apr

Trial of sexual assault claims against doctor continues

A trial has commenced involving a male doctor who is alleged to have sexually assaulted a female patient during a medical examination at a clinic in Co Waterford.

Courts • 16 Apr

Paudie Kenneally - pic - Paudie Kenneally Facebook page (permission given to Petula Martin)

School transport provider withdraws due to fuel prices

A school transport provider in Co Limerick has withdrawn from the scheme operated by Bus Éireann because of "astronomical" fuel prices.

Munster • 16 Apr

Arson attack Waterford - pic - Marc O'Driscoll - RTE

Man hospitalised after suspected arson attack

A man has been taken to hospital following a suspected arson attack on a house in Waterford city.

Munster • 16 Apr

Tipperary ecovillage - pic: Petula Martin - RTE

Lighting system protects nocturnal wildlife in Tipperary

An ecovillage in Co Tipperary has introduced a new lighting system designed to reduce light pollution and protect nocturnal wildlife such as bats and moths.

Regional • 16 Apr

Man, 27, in court over dangerous driving at fuel protest

A 27-year old man has been before the district court at Midleton in Co Cork, charged with dangerous driving at a fuel price protest near Whitegate oil refinery last Saturday.

Courts • 16 Apr

John Cashman Jnr, who has been charged with in connection with the assault of his father, who was found dead in Waterford RTE

Waterford man charged with assault after death of father

A 45-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged in connection with the assault of his father, who was found dead in Co Waterford two days ago.

Courts • 16 Apr

Image shows dozens of people gathered outdoors at dusk.

Tipperary ecovillage introduces new lighting system

An ecovillage in Co Tipperary has introduced a new lighting system designed to reduce light pollution and protect nocturnal wildlife such as bats and moths.

Munster • 16 Apr

Case of dangerous driving causing deaths adjourned

A case involving a bus driver, who is charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of two teenagers who were travelling on an e-scooter in Waterford almost two years ago, has been further adjourned.

Munster • 15 Apr

A house where a fatal assault happened is pictured off a main road in Dungarvan, Co Waterfod

Man charged in relation to fatal Dungarvan assault

A man has been charged in relation to the fatal assault of man in his 70s yesterday evening in Dungarvan, Co Waterford.

Munster • 15 Apr

Man arrested after failing to stop at garda checkpoint

A man in his 20s has been arrested after he failed to stop at a garda checkpoint in Co Cork at the weekend.

Munster • 15 Apr

Rory Motherway was 19 when he crashed his car in east Cork

'I can't move my legs': the reality of surviving a road crash

Within seconds of crashing his car on a rural road in east Cork two years ago, Rory Motherway knew something was badly wrong

Prime Time • 16 Apr

Scarlett Faulkner dies after serious assault last month

A 29-year-old Limerick woman has died after sustaining serious head injuries in an assault last month.

Munster • 14 Apr

Five arrested after 'public gathering' in Cork - gardaí

Five people were arrested and charged after what gardaí called a "public gathering" in Cork city centre this morning.

Ireland • 13 Apr

Group of business men and politicians in suits around a table to sign a deal

Cork Airport to build new solar-powered carport

Cork Airport said today it plans to build the country's largest solar-powered carport, in conjunction with Waterford-based Greenvolt Next, by summer of 2027.

Business • 13 Apr

Paula Canty was found dead in her apartment at Bridewell Lane in Mallow on 3 January 2025

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of Cork woman

A 43-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of mother of two Paula Canty in Mallow, Co Cork on 3 January, 2025.

Courts • 13 Apr

Garda forces begin clearing the blockade

Oil tanker docks at Port of Galway after blockade lifted

The oil tanker Thun Gemini has docked at the Port of Galway after being stuck since Friday morning due to the blockade that was in place, Fuels for Ireland have confirmed.

Ireland • 12 Apr

Ciara Brennan has a stall selling vegan food called Happy Food at Home.

Limerick Milk Market sees drop in footfall amid protests

Traders at the Milk Market in Limerick city are reporting a drop in footfall due to the fuel protests which have left hundreds of service stations in the mid west without fuel.

Munster • 11 Apr

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Woman to walk 'trek of thanks' after medics saved twins

Man, 19, dies after being struck by car in Co Cork

Long-serving Anglican bishop retires after Cork service

What now for Michael Healy-Rae after shock resignation?

New aviation service launched at Waterford Airport

Man who killed retired farmer in hospital ward jailed

Luas Cork route to connect Ballincollig to Mahon Point

Man on trial facing 53 charges of rape, sexual assault

Trial of sexual assault claims against doctor continues

School transport provider withdraws due to fuel prices

Man hospitalised after suspected arson attack

Lighting system protects nocturnal wildlife in Tipperary

Man, 27, in court over dangerous driving at fuel protest

Waterford man charged with assault after death of father

Tipperary ecovillage introduces new lighting system

Case of dangerous driving causing deaths adjourned

Man charged in relation to fatal Dungarvan assault

Man arrested after failing to stop at garda checkpoint

'I can't move my legs': the reality of surviving a road crash

Scarlett Faulkner dies after serious assault last month

Five arrested after 'public gathering' in Cork - gardaí

Cork Airport to build new solar-powered carport

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of Cork woman

Oil tanker docks at Port of Galway after blockade lifted

Limerick Milk Market sees drop in footfall amid protests