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St Augustine's Church in Cork overflows with emotion for its last-ever Mass
38+ min ago (505+ words) One member of the congregation wipes away a tear during the emotional final Mass at St Augustine’s Church in Cork. The church officially seats 1,200, but one priest estimated the congregation spilling out into Washington Stand the Grand Parade was close…...
Donovan in Cork review: Folk legend brings 1960s hits to home county for 80th birthday
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (534+ words) Donovan played in Cork on Saturday as part of a tour to mark his 80th birthday. Donovan, Everyman, Cork, ★★★★☆ Folk-pop icon Donovan’s singing voice may be somewhat diminished by age, but his sharp wit and yarn-spinning skills more than compensate in…...
'Violence against women is now a matter of life and death’
54+ min ago (1639+ words) Jamey Carney was the second woman killed in her own home in Ireland in less than three days. Picture: Facebook The murder of Jamey Carney in her own home in Killarney last week brought the number of women violently killed…...
The St Augustine's Christy Ring chalice 'must remain in Cork"
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (275+ words) The Christy Ring Chalice in the sacristy of St Augustine’s Church in Cork city centre today, Sunday. Partly made with the melted-down All-Ireland senior medal won by 'Ringy', the vessel was used during the final Mass celebrated at the church…...
Tusla spent almost €40m on private foster care last year
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (855+ words) Tusla pays providers an all-inclusive placement fee. Tusla spent almost €40m on private foster care placements in 2025, but says it does not know how private providers allocate the public funding they receive between foster carer payments, administration, management costs, and profit....
'It's not exactly a spectator sport': Kerry granny gets saddles up for World Naked Bike Ride in Cork
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (793+ words) While some grandmothers enjoy knitting, one Kerry nan has found a more daring way to get her kicks as she prepares to cycle naked through Cork city. Elayne Van Keulen, 64, will be among dozens of cyclists shedding their Lycra on…...
Legal aid row may put extra pressure on strained prison system
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (983+ words) Irish Penal Reform Trust executive director Saoirse Brady: 'People who come into custody have a myriad of different issues going on for them and may not understand what’s happening.' File picture The ongoing dispute between criminal defence solicitors and justice…...
Gardaí seize 11 firearms including machine guns from Polish gang
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (475+ words) Some of the machine guns and pistols seized by gardaí. Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis said the seizures represented a 'significant disruption of organised criminal activity'. Picture: An Garda Síochána/PA An Garda Síochána have seized 11 military-grade firearms — including three machine…...
McCready produces the goods as London regain All-Ireland JFC title
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (710+ words) London's Seán Hickey and Shaun McCready celebrate after the game. Pic: Tom O’Hanlon All-Ireland JFC final: London 5-12 USGAA 0-17 Shaun McCready netted twice at Croke Park as London finally regained the All-Ireland JFC title, coming good after narrow final defeats in…...
Machine guns, pistols and drugs seized in operation targeting organised crime
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (532+ words) Some of the weapons seized by gardai (An Garda Sionchana/PA) Gardaí have seized machine guns, pistols and drugs in an operation targeting organised crime in Laois and Kildare. The operation from Friday to Sunday involved officers attached to the…...