The Latest Breaking News from Cork

Varadkar: Financial support to be given for homes and firms destroyed by Babet

Mr Varadkar visited some of those worst hit by the storm in Midleton, Co Cork during a major clean-up operation.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Storm Babet in pictures as town evacuated and roads collapse during red warning downpours

Rare red weather warning issued as Met Office alerts for heavy downpours cover much of the UK

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

GAA club in Cork hailed for opening floodgates to protect housing estate

Micheal Martin pledged the government will support the club to repair their pitch and club house.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

English tourist returns to Irish hospital to thank doctor who saved his life

Mark Lang suffered three cardiac arrests and was revived each time by a team at Cork University Hospital.

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023

Storm Agnes causes damage to buildings, floods and blocked roads across Ireland

The Republic and Northern Ireland saw travel disruption with fallen trees blocking roads and flights and ferries also being affected.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

Community ‘broken’ after death of eight-year-old girl at Cork beach

A major search effort was launched at Fountainstown Beach near Crosshaven on Tuesday afternoon.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

‘Major’ knock-on impact to some Irish flights after UK air traffic control fault

DAA, which operates Dublin Airport and Cork Airport in Ireland, said the issues were resulting in delays to some flights in and out of the major hubs.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Triathlon Ireland denies sanctioning fatal Co Cork swim race in which two men died

In a statement, the organisation said an investigation is under way.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Athletes who died during Ironman Ireland contest named as tributes pour in

The two men tragically died during the swimming segment of the contest in Co Cork

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Flooding in Cork as Storm Betty lands in Ireland

There is a risk of thundery downpours, as well as strong winds along eastern-facing coasts.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023