Urgent warning to beachgoers and dog walkers this weekend 13:47, 14 Mar 2026Updated 13:51, 14 Mar 2026 Hemlock Water Dropwort discovered on a beach in Youghal(Image: Cork County Council) An extremely poisonous plant that can be fatal for both livestock and humans has been discovered on a beach in Youghal. The Hemlock water-dropwort – also … Read more
Eleven dead swans reported as potentially infected with bird flu in east Cork on Thursday morning had not been moved hours later, it has been claimed, prompting fears that a possible biohazard was left at the lake to spread the potentially deadly virus unchecked. Six dead swans were found at about 9am at Loughaderra, a … Read more
It was an emotional moment for the pair Gordon Ramsay and Tilly Ramsay at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada(Image: David Becker – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)(Image: 2025 Formula One World Championship Limited) We all know it can be a bit flustering when your parents … Read more
Alex, 22, is from one of the most famous food families in Cork 13:02, 12 Feb 2026Updated 12:42, 17 Feb 2026 Alex Whelan, 22, will feature in new TV series The Heat A Cork man will be among 10 ambitious chefs heading to Spain for a new TV cooking competition with a twist. New reality … Read more
Students from 16 schools descended on East Cork in recent days to attend the country’s very first spelling bee competition as Gaeilge. The event, hosted by Gaelscoil Mhainistir na Corann, saw students compete over multiple rounds, spelling words ranging from easy to difficult, from gabhar (goat) to féinfhorbairt (self-development). In all, 32 students – two … Read more
Crumbs & Cream opened just under a year ago – and will shut its doors this month 14:14, 01 Feb 2026Updated 15:59, 01 Feb 2026 Crumbs & Cream in Midleton A popular sweet treat shop in a big East Cork town will be closing its doors for good this month. The owner of Midleton‘s Crumbs … Read more
Gardaí have commenced a murder inquiry into the death of a 31-year-old man who died on Monday night after being stabbed. The man, who died after an assault in Youghal, has been named locally as Daniel ‘Dano’ O’Sullivan, who had been jailed for manslaughter in 2016. A post-mortem examination was carried out at Cork University … Read more
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Garda enquiries are ongoing following an alleged public order incident in East Cork. The alleged incident occurred today in the Youghal area, a garda spokesperson said. “Gardaí received report of an alleged public order incident in the Youghal area of East Cork, earlier today, Tuesday 11th March 2025. “Enquiries are ongoing,” the spokesperson said. Source … Read more
An award-winning Cork restaurant has announced plans to relocate to larger premises next month. The Michelin Guide-listed eatery, Cush, which has been in operation in Ballycotton since 2020, is relocating to a bigger premises in Midleton, at the site of the former Sage restaurant. The move marks an expansion of the Flynn Cush Group’s offering, … Read more