Book of Evidence Not Served for Third Time in Ballinlough Murder Case Due to Solicitors’ Strike
A young man from Ballinlough accused of murdering his mother and injuring his father last November appeared in Cork District Court on Tuesday, but the book of evidence was not served on him for the third time due to the ongoing solicitors' strike.
David Gallagher appeared by video link from prison. Judge David Waters asked whether he had spoken to his solicitor, to which Gallagher replied: "He says he is on strike."
Mary Lou McDonald Urges Taoiseach to Fund Purchase of Bessborough Site in Budget 2027
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has urged the Taoiseach to ensure funding is included in Budget 2027 to buy the lands attached to the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home in Cork.
Planning permission has been granted for more than 100 apartments on the site, despite appeals from survivors.
Mahon and Blackrock Residents Demand Action Over “Disgusting” Sewage Smell
Residents and local representatives are calling for a formal investigation into a strong sewage smell in Mahon that has also affected Blackrock and Jacob’s Island.
The odour, which has been an issue for years during hot summer weather, has worsened during the recent heatwave.
Cork Firefighters Tackle Late-Night Car Blaze in Deerpark, Cork City
Late on Sunday night, emergency services were alerted to a car fire in the Deerpark area on Cork’s southside.
The Cork City Fire Brigade arrived within five minutes of the call, finding the vehicle fully engulfed in flames.
Cork Sees Spike in Garda Resignations as Pressure Mounts Within Force
Figures show that the number of gardaí in Cork that have resigned so far this year is nearly as high as the whole of last year.
The trend comes amid claims from a Cork Garda Representative Association (GRA) member that officers are leaving due to court proceedings arising from actions taken “while doing their job.”
Man Found Dead at Dublin Recycling Centre Was Sleeping Rough in Cork Before Death
A 35-year-old man found dead at a recycling facility in Dublin had been sleeping rough in Cork City in the days leading up to his death.
Andrew Haire, who was not originally from Cork, had engaged with homeless services in the city several times during the month.
Nearly €600,000 worth of drugs seized in Cork
Gardaí seized €592,000 worth of suspected illegal drugs following a targeted search operation in Cobh and Cork City.
The joint operation began with a raid on a commercial/business premises in Cobh, Co. Cork, followed by additional search operations at a separate location in Cork City.
Cork Solicitor Warns of Spiking Epidemic After Friend's Daughter Collapses in City Pub
CORK - A well-known Cork solicitor has issued an urgent warning about drink spiking in the city after his friend's daughter collapsed during a night out. He revealed at least four other similar cases have occurred recently.
Patrick Horan, speaking on RTÉ Radio One's Today with David McCullagh, described the incident involving a young woman at a "very respectable" Cork city pub on the night of 4-5 July 2026.
Stolen Car Smashes Through Stone Wall During Garda Pursuit in Cobh
COBH, CO CORK - A stolen vehicle was driven through a stone wall during a Garda pursuit in Cobh in the early hours of Tuesday morning, causing serious damage and sparking calls for more Gardaí in the town.
The crash occurred on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, on the edge of the Cluain Ard housing estate. The vehicle swerved before losing control and crashing straight through a wall.
Body of Missing Cork Man Gerard 'Jay' Walsh Found — Community in Shock
MAYFIELD, CORK — The search for a young man missing from Cork's northside has ended in tragedy, with gardaí confirming the discovery of a body earlier today.
Gerard 'Jay' Walsh, 27, had been missing from his home in Mayfield since Monday, 20 July 2026. Gardaí issued an official missing persons appeal yesterday, sparking a massive community response.
Woman's Body Recovered from River Blackwater Near Mallow
MALLOW, CO CORK — The body of a woman has been recovered from the River Blackwater near Mallow in north County Cork.
Emergency services were alerted after the woman's body was discovered on Tuesday morning, 21st of July 2026. Gardaí and the Coast Guard attended the scene and brought the deceased ashore.
Gardaí Inspect Nine Cork Brothels During Major International Human Trafficking Crackdown
The operation, led by Europol and involving law enforcement agencies from 59 countries, focused on identifying victims of human trafficking, disrupting criminal organisations, and gathering intelligence on those exploiting vulnerable people.
Across Ireland, Gardaí carried out inspections at 166 brothels and engaged with 269 people involved in the sex trade. Investigators say the operation has already generated new intelligence, with potential victims contacting Gardaí in the weeks following the initiative. Similar operations in previous years have led to investigations into international trafficking networks operating within Ireland.
Nearly 85,000 Patients on Waiting Lists Across Cork Hospitals
CORK - Almost 85,000 people were waiting for treatment across Cork's six hospitals in June, new figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund have revealed.
The total of 84,041 marks only a marginal decrease from 84,063 in May, with the crisis showing little sign of easing.
Man in His 30s Dies at Cork Music Festival — Closing Concert Cancelled
CASTLELYONS, CO CORK - A man in his 30s has died at the Love is a Stranger music festival at Ballyvolane House in Castlelyons, Co Cork.
The alarm was raised on Sunday morning when the man was found unresponsive in a tent. Emergency services attended the scene and CPR was carried out, but he was subsequently pronounced dead.
People gather in Cork City in opposition to planned building of apartments on Bessborough Site.
Crowds gathered earlier today at around 2:30pm in a Rally against the planned building of over 100 apartments on the site of the former Mother and Baby Home. Several people spoke at the event and there were multiple political groups present. Footage of the event was taken by both 'Corruption Awareness Ireland' and 'We are Cork' Facebook pages.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has intervened directly in the escalating dispute over the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home, instructing Cork City Council to engage with landowners to "explore all options" for the site's future.
Boiling Point – Cork City’s Crime Problems.
Two weeks into July and it seems the crime problems are only getting worse.
Cork City residents are dealing with a crime wave that is overshadowing the current heat wave.
An update on the Farranree Stabbing - A Man was arrested on Monday
A man in his late 20s has been arrested following the knife attack of a young woman in the Farranree area of Cork City.
Gardaí have confirmed that investigations into the Farranree stabbing are ongoing.
Man attacked in Blackpool in Cork City
An investigation has been launched by An Garda Síochána after a man in his 30s was hospitalised following an alleged assault in Blackpool, Cork city centre, on Monday night.
Active enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
Man arrested in Peace Park (Bishop Lucey Park) in Cork
A man has been arrested by Garda in the Peace Park in Cork City.
A Sad Day for The Parish - St.Augustine's Church closes.
One of the most well known Churches in Cork has closed its doors after hundreds of years in the heart of the city.
More than 2,000 parishioners gathered at St Augustine's Church on Sunday, 12 July 2026, to attend the final Mass marking the departure of the Augustinian Order from Cork City after 750 years of service.