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Many of the relatives of those who died gathered in Ahakista to pay their respects

40th anniversary of Air India disaster remembered in Cork

A memorial to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Air India plane crash in which 329 passengers and crew died in a terrorist explosion off the south west coast of Ireland, has taken place in west Cork.

Munster • 15 hrs

Thomas Heising appeared before Cork District Court this morning (File image)

Man charged over damage to Taoiseach's office in Cork

A 34-year-old man has been charged with causing criminal damage to the constituency office of Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork.

Munster • 21 hrs

The victim said he would try to find the right words to help Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring understand the impact the rape had on him

Man twice raped by man he knew is 'broken, alone'

A man who was twice raped by a man he had known for many years has said there are "not words strong enough to capture the pain" he has suffered.

Courts • 15 hrs

The three were taken to University Hospital Limerick

Three in hospital after 'violent disorder' in Limerick

Three people have been taken to hospital with injuries after what was described by gardaí as violent disorder and criminal damage incidents on Limerick late last night.

Munster • 15 hrs

The motorcyclist was found unresponsive this morning on the R515 at Coolnagour between Milford and Dromcolliher, Co Limerick

Motorcyclist dies after single-vehicle crash near Cork

A man in his 50s has died following a single-vehicle crash in Co Cork.

Munster • 22 Jun

The rally was under the umbrella of the Raise the Roof campaign

Up to 1,000 take part in Raise the Roof rally in Cork

Up to 1,000 people took to the streets of Cork this afternoon calling for urgent Government action to end homelessness and the housing crisis.

Munster • 1 hr

The road has been closed for a technical examination by garda forensic collision investigators (stock image)

Man, 60s, dies after being hit by tractor in Co Clare

A man aged in his 60s has died after being hit by a tractor in Co Clare this morning. The man was struck by the vehicle on the L7006 at Kilmurry in Sixmilebridge just after 10.15am.

Munster • 21 Jun

A member of the public being shown the route near Mourneabbey

Rocky road: Plan for 'torturous' Cork to Limerick route

One of the country's best-known rugby players recently called it a "torturous b**tard of a road" and anyone who drives the Cork to Limerick road on a regular basis cannot but agree.

Munster • 3 hrs

A multi-agency operation was launched after a person fell from a cliff in Bundoran, Co Donegal

Two people rescued after separate falls from cliffs

Two people are recovering following rescue operations in counties Donegal and Clare.

Munster • 23 Jun

Celebrations are already under way at Clifford's Centra on Cork's Shandon Street

'Winning streak' - Cork shop celebrates EuroMillions sale

The owner of the shop that sold the winning EuroMillions ticket in Cork is celebrating a "lucky streak", having previously sold a €100,000 ticket on New Year's Eve.

Munster • 20 Jun

Fergal Dennehy elected as Lord Mayor of Cork

Fianna Fáil's Fergal Dennehy has been elected as the Lord Mayor of Cork at the Annual Meeting of Cork City Council.

Munster • 20 Jun

Revenue officers seized 147kg of herbal cannabis in Limerick

Cannabis worth almost €3m seized in Limerick

Cannabis worth almost €3 million has been seized in Limerick.

Munster • 20 Jun

Staff at Cork Airport after they win a Europe Best Airport award

Cork Airport wins best regional airport award again

Cork Airport has been named the "Best Airport in Europe (under 5 million passengers)" at the Airport Council International (ACI) EUROPE Best Airport Awards 2025.

Business • 20 Jun

€250m EuroMillions ticket holder comes forward

The holder of the winning ticket in Tuesday night's €250m EuroMillions lottery has made contact with the National Lottery's prize claims team, the company has confirmed.

Ireland • 19 Jun

The office was vandalised with red paint overnight

Taoiseach's constituency office vandalised in Cork

The constituency office of Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork has been vandalised with red paint overnight.

Munster • 18 Jun

SIPTU said that incidents on Route 303 in Limerick have damaged buses and endangered workers

SIPTU writes to Bus Éireann over anti-social behaviour

SIPTU representatives have written to Bus Éireann management to request an urgent meeting to discuss what the union described as increasing incidents of anti-social behaviour on one of its Limerick services.

Munster • 19 Jun

All seven men were brought before Tralee District Court in Kerry

Seven men returned for trial over Kerry drugs conspiracy

Seven men have been returned for trial to the Special Criminal Court charged with conspiring to import drugs into the State between 18 December last year and 15 January this year.

Munster • 18 Jun

The winner has yet to come forward, the National Lottery said

Winning €250m EuroMillions ticket purchased in Munster

The National Lottery has confirmed that the winning ticket in the EuroMillions draw was sold in Munster.

Ireland • 19 Jun

The vintage and classic cars being sold at the auction dated from the early 1900s

Car enthusiasts bid on vintage cars at Waterford auction

Car enthusiasts have flocked to Waterford city for an auction of vintage and classic cars dating from the early 1900s.

Munster • 18 Jun

Anthony Nash had the case against him dismissed after his barrister cited a lack of evidence

Judge dismisses former Cork hurler's drink driving case

The two-time All-Star hurler, Anthony Nash, asked a garda "do you know who I am?" when he was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after his car was found mounted in a ditch with the back of the vehicle protruding onto the road, a court has heard.

Munster • 18 Jun

Some of the remains are believed to be those of prisoners who had been executed in the old Limerick Gaol

Archaeologists find human remains at Limerick Gaol site

Human remains believed to date from the 19th century have been uncovered by archaeologists on the site of the old Limerick jail near King John's Castle in Limerick city.

Munster • 14 Jun

A sign for 'Rory Gallagher avenue' was unveiled at a ceremony at Cork Airport

Cork Airport road named in honour of Rory Gallagher

The main entrance road to Cork Airport has been named in honour of legendary Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher.

Munster • 18 Jun

Locals in Kinsale gathered to register their opposition to the granting of a license to Woodstown Bay Shellfish Ltd to pursue the operation (Photo credit: Ben O'Donnell)

Kinsale locals to submit petition against mussel farm

More than 3,000 people have signed a petition objecting to the granting of planning permission for a mussel farm in Kinsale, Co Cork.

Munster • 14 Jun

Rory Gallagher was known internationally as a blues and rock musician

'Celebrate his genius' - Cork to rock for Rory Gallagher

From the main roadway into Cork Airport being named after him, to concerts, exhibitions and a city-wide walking trail, the 30th anniversary of the death of guitarist Rory Gallagher is being widely marked this weekend in Cork.

Munster • 13 Jun

A statue of Patrick Sarsfield at Cathedral Place in Limerick City

Setback for Sarsfield repatriation efforts after DNA test

A campaign aimed at repatriating the remains of Irish war hero Patrick Sarsfield back to Ireland has suffered a setback.

Munster • 12 Jun

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40th anniversary of Air India disaster remembered in Cork

Man charged over damage to Taoiseach's office in Cork

Man twice raped by man he knew is 'broken, alone'

Three in hospital after 'violent disorder' in Limerick

Motorcyclist dies after single-vehicle crash near Cork

Up to 1,000 take part in Raise the Roof rally in Cork

Man, 60s, dies after being hit by tractor in Co Clare

Rocky road: Plan for 'torturous' Cork to Limerick route

Two people rescued after separate falls from cliffs

'Winning streak' - Cork shop celebrates EuroMillions sale

Fergal Dennehy elected as Lord Mayor of Cork

Cannabis worth almost €3m seized in Limerick

Cork Airport wins best regional airport award again

€250m EuroMillions ticket holder comes forward

Taoiseach's constituency office vandalised in Cork

SIPTU writes to Bus Éireann over anti-social behaviour

Seven men returned for trial over Kerry drugs conspiracy

Winning €250m EuroMillions ticket purchased in Munster

Car enthusiasts bid on vintage cars at Waterford auction

Judge dismisses former Cork hurler's drink driving case

Archaeologists find human remains at Limerick Gaol site

Cork Airport road named in honour of Rory Gallagher

Kinsale locals to submit petition against mussel farm

'Celebrate his genius' - Cork to rock for Rory Gallagher

Setback for Sarsfield repatriation efforts after DNA test