Cian McCormack

Ireland

Reporter at RTÉ

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Buncrana deaths a 'heartbreaking disaster', say locals

3 days ago | rte.ie | Cian McCormack

Locals in the town of Buncrana in Co Donegal have expressed shock and sadness following the deaths of 16-year-old Emmanuel Familola, and 18-year-old Matt Sibanda, saying that the "heartbreaking disaster" could have happened to anybody's child. The two teenagers, originally from Nigeria and Zimbabwe respectively, died after getting into difficulty while swimming to retrieve a football in Lough Swilly at the weekend.
Irish at conclave on what they want to see in new pope

1 week ago | rte.ie | Cian McCormack

The election of a new pope starts today, with cardinals from around the world set to begin the process of voting. And, while no one knows when white smoke will emerge, or even who will be the next head of the Roman Catholic Church, there is much anticipation. Many people are coming here in anticipation of the election of a new pope - and some of those people are Irish. Ann-Marie O'Doherty from Co Donegal said it was on her bucket list to come to witness the conclave after the death of Pope Francis.
Calls for investigation into axed golden visa scheme

1 month ago | rte.ie | Cian McCormack

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Rising costs: Trips to GP and dentist more expensive

1 month ago | rte.ie | Cian McCormack

Prices of goods have risen by 1.8%, according to CSO figures. Last week, Cian McCormack showed his weekly trolley of groceries jumped 36% in cost, when 2021 and 2025 receipts were compared. With that in mind, this week he has looked at how everyday medical costs are getting more expensive for people. It's clear, just like groceries, everyday medical expenses - like going to the doctor or dentist - are getting more expensive. Right across the board, there are increases.
Medical expenses: a look at an increase in fees

1 month ago | rte.ie | Cian McCormack

Prices of goods have risen by 1.8%, according to CSO figures. Last week Cian McCormack showed his weekly trolley of groceries jumped 36% in cost, when 2021 and 2025 receipts were compared. With that in mind, Cian has looked this week at how everyday medical costs are getting more expensive for people. It's clear, just like groceries, everyday medical expenses - like going to the doctor or dentist - are getting more expensive. Right across the board, there are increases.
'Grocery prices have soared'

1 month ago | rte.ie | Cian McCormack

Figures from the Central Statistics Office show the Consumer Price Index - that's overall change in the prices of goods - rose 1.8% between February of this year and last year. And a recent study by research company Kantar showed that grocery costs have increased by 3% in the past year. With this in mind, Cian McCormack took his shopping list from 2021 and compared what he paid for it then to what it costs today.
Cliffs of Moher trail to be largely closed for 2025

Feb 7, 2025 | rte.ie | Cian McCormack

A key county Clare visitor attraction is set to be closed, or at least partially closed, for the 2025 tourist season. Last year, the Cliffs of Moher attracted almost 1.5 million visitors, but now the coastal walking trail beside it, which brings a big economic spin off for nearby rural areas, is out of action because it is not safe. The grade 5 walking route, which is on a par with Carrauntoohill, shut last year after a Sport Ireland inspection.
Cousin of hostage blames Israeli govt over death

Jan 20, 2025 | rte.ie | Cian McCormack

An Israeli man whose cousin was executed in Gaza after being held captive for 11 months partly blames the Israeli government for her death because it failed to agree previous ceasefire and hostage release deals. Gil Dickmann's comments come after three hostages were freed yesterday as part of the first phase of a deal between Hamas and Israel.
Public focus on cost of living, housing on campaign trail

Nov 17, 2024 | rte.ie | Cian McCormack

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'Terrified every second of the day' - mother in Lebanon

Oct 18, 2024 | rte.ie | Cian McCormack

There's a drone flying overhead when Nour Shawaf answers her phone in Beirut. The sound is omnipresent. She said the buzzing is always there, endlessly humming above in the sky, whether it’s when she is at work or at home consoling her four-year-old son. She said the drone means nighttime is always spent sleeping next to her son. "I cannot let go of him knowing that any minute this drone could lead to an airstrike," she told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland.