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Scarlett Faulkner dies in hospital following attack last month

Scarlett Faulkner dies in hospital following attack last month

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

The young mother in her 20s was taken off life support at Cork University Hospital on Sunday and died on Monday, surrounded by her family. 
Man (50s) dies following collision in Cork

Man (50s) dies following collision in Cork

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

He was killed when the car he was driving was involved in a single-vehicle incident in Castletownroche at approximately 12:50pm.
Trolley watch: 575 people without beds in Irish hospitals

Trolley watch: 575 people without beds in Irish hospitals

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Of the total number of people waiting for beds, 393 are in emergency departments, while 182 are in wards elsewhere.
Trolley watch: 483 people without beds across Irish hospitals

Trolley watch: 483 people without beds across Irish hospitals

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

University Hospital Limerick accounts for the largest number of those with 56, followed by Cork University Hospital with 52.
Cork University Hospital dealing with major norovirus outbreak

Cork University Hospital dealing with major norovirus outbreak

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Cork University Hospital (CUH) is escalating its response to a major norovirus outbreak
Cork hospital extends visitor restrictions as winter vomiting bug figures increase

Cork hospital extends visitor restrictions as winter vomiting bug figures increase

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

As of Thursday evening, visiting is permitted only on compassionate grounds.
Woman (40s), man (20s) and boy hospitalised after house fire in Co Cork

Woman (40s), man (20s) and boy hospitalised after house fire in Co Cork

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

The incident happened at approximately 12:30 am.
'Patient and staff safety suffers': Over 800 patients wait for hospital beds

'Patient and staff safety suffers': Over 800 patients wait for hospital beds

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

127 admitted patients were waiting for beds at University Hospital Limerick on Tuesday.
Man (23) cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards

Man (23) cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Daragh Cronin is hoping to raise €30,000 for paediatric care at Cork University Hospital.
Hospital overcrowding: Over 700 patients waiting for beds in Irish hospitals

Hospital overcrowding: Over 700 patients waiting for beds in Irish hospitals

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

435 people are waiting in the emergency departments, while 273 are in wards elsewhere in hospitals.
Hospital overcrowding: 670 people waiting for beds

Hospital overcrowding: 670 people waiting for beds

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

The hospital with the highest number of patients on trolleys is University Hospital Galway, with 81 patients on trolleys.
Trolley watch: Over 560 patients wait for beds in Irish hospitals

Trolley watch: Over 560 patients wait for beds in Irish hospitals

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

74 admitted patients were waiting for beds at Cork University Hospital. 55 were waiting in the emergency department, while 19 were waiting in wards elsewhere.
Nursing home worker who died after car went off road to be repatriated to India tomorrow

Nursing home worker who died after car went off road to be repatriated to India tomorrow

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Joice Thomas died after an accident occurred on the R628 Conna Road on Friday evening
Man (30s) dies on way home from work after car found in Cork river

Man (30s) dies on way home from work after car found in Cork river

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

He had left work at around 10pm, with the accident likely occurring shortly afterwards.
Teen motorcyclist seriously injured after collision with three cars

Teen motorcyclist seriously injured after collision with three cars

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

A teenage boy is being treated for life-threatening injuries after a crash between a motorcycle and three cars in Co Kerry
Boy (11) who sued over circumstances of his birth receives €4m settlement

Boy (11) who sued over circumstances of his birth receives €4m settlement

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

The settlement against the HSE, which was reached after mediation, is without an admission of liability.
Waterford mother calls for banning of e-bikes after son dies

Waterford mother calls for banning of e-bikes after son dies

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Sammy Hanrahan (18) died following a collision with a car on the Cork Road in Waterford city on Sunday, November 16th
Murder probe expected to be launched following postmortem on woman killed in Cork

Murder probe expected to be launched following postmortem on woman killed in Cork

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

The 59-year-old woman, and her 62-year-old husband, named locally as Stella and Brian Gallagher, were attacked by a man known to them.
Man released without charge in Cork death probe

Man released without charge in Cork death probe

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

On Sunday emergency services went to the Hollyville area of Hollyhill after reports of a disturbance involving two people.
Man (38) admits manslaughter of grandmother

Man (38) admits manslaughter of grandmother

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Bryan Nnadi Ogbo of Garrydhu Drive, Kilmoney Road, Carrigaline was arraigned at Cork Circuit Criminal Court on Tuesday.
Man (30s) injured following stabbing in Co Cork

Man (30s) injured following stabbing in Co Cork

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

The man sustained stab injuries following a dispute at a house off Noonan's Road yesterday evening (Monday) at around 11.40pm.
Man (40s) injured following assault in Co Cork

Man (40s) injured following assault in Co Cork

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

The incident happened at midnight on Saturday.
Man (30s) died of stab wounds after being attacked in pub in Cork, court hears

Man (30s) died of stab wounds after being attacked in pub in Cork, court hears

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

The 31 year old was rushed to Cork University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Hospital overcrowding: Over 520 patients on trolleys

Hospital overcrowding: Over 520 patients on trolleys

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

360 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 161 are in wards elsewhere in hospitals.
Hospital overcrowding: 510 people waiting for beds in Irish hospitals

Hospital overcrowding: 510 people waiting for beds in Irish hospitals

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

There were a total of 331 patients waiting in emergency departments, while 179 were in wards elsewhere in the hospital. 
Man (40s) seriously injured after alleged assault in Cork City

Man (40s) seriously injured after alleged assault in Cork City

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

The man in his 40s was conveyed to Cork University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Two men injured following incident in Cork city

Two men injured following incident in Cork city

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

The incident occurred at an apartment on St Patrick’s Street in Cork city 2025, at approximately 12 pm.
Hospital overcrowding: Over 100 people on trolleys in UHL

Hospital overcrowding: Over 100 people on trolleys in UHL

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

311 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 161 are in wards elsewhere in hospitals.
Hospital overcrowding: Over 480 patients on trolleys

Hospital overcrowding: Over 480 patients on trolleys

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

310 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 174 are in wards elsewhere in hospitals.
Trolley watch: 447 people on trollies across Ireland

Trolley watch: 447 people on trollies across Ireland

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

A total of 307 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 140 are in wards elsewhere in the hospital.
Cyclist (20s) dies after collision with truck in Cork city

Cyclist (20s) dies after collision with truck in Cork city

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

A female cyclist, aged in her 20s, has died after a collision with a truck in Cork city on Thursday evening
Man seriously injured following two-vehicle collision in Co Cork

Man seriously injured following two-vehicle collision in Co Cork

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

The other driver, a man in his 30s was conveyed to Cork University Hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
Over 8,500 people on trollies in August - INMO

Over 8,500 people on trollies in August - INMO

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

The hospital with the highest number of people on trolleys in August was University Hospital Limerick, with 1773 people without a bed.
Man (50s) suffers injuries in workplace accident in Cork

Man (50s) suffers injuries in workplace accident in Cork

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

The man underwent surgery at Cork University Hospital after the incident at Ringaskiddy port. It is understood that he sustained significant blood loss.
Researchers express concern about unsafe attitudes to concussion among rugby players in Ireland

Researchers express concern about unsafe attitudes to concussion among rugby players in Ireland

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

The views and attitudes of over 520 IRFU-registered rugby players from 17 clubs and five schools were surveyed as part of the research.
Pedestrian (30s) in critical condition after collision with car in Cork

Pedestrian (30s) in critical condition after collision with car in Cork

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

The man received medical treatment and was conveyed to Cork University Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
Tributes to talented sportsman (19) who died in car accident in Kerry

Tributes to talented sportsman (19) who died in car accident in Kerry

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

The teen has been named locally as Aidan Forristal, who was a native of the north Kerry parish of Lisnax.
Teenager dies following collision in Co Kerry

Teenager dies following collision in Co Kerry

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

The collision happened on the L1029 road at Deerpark, Lixnaw, at 5.40pm.
Hospital overcrowding: Over 450 patients on trolleys in Irish hospitals

Hospital overcrowding: Over 450 patients on trolleys in Irish hospitals

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

120 admitted patients were waiting for beds at University Hospital Limerick.
Man (30s) seriously injured after collision in Limerick

Man (30s) seriously injured after collision in Limerick

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

He was being treated for serious head injuries at Cork University Hospital.
Body of man (70s) found on Cork road

Body of man (70s) found on Cork road

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

A post-mortem examination will be arranged and gardaí in Bandon are investigating.
Hospital overcrowding: Over 360 patients waiting for a bed

Hospital overcrowding: Over 360 patients waiting for a bed

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

226 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 138 are in wards elsewhere in hospitals.
Girl (12) who drowned in Co Tipperary named locally

Girl (12) who drowned in Co Tipperary named locally

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

The incident occurred at a local swimming spot shortly after 4pm in the village of Newcastle, which is located close to The Vee Pass and Ballymacarbry.

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