Kevin Galvin

6 days ago | independent.ie | Kevin Galvin

Pat Ryan’s charges have already been in blistering form in the league, having narrowly missed out on their first Liam McCarthy against Clare after extra-time in last year’s final. A comprehensive victory over neighbours Tipperary at Páirc Uí Chaoimh two weeks ago brought the league title back to Leeside for the first time since 1998,And ahead of their opening clash with the reigning champions in Ennis this Sunday, Paddy Power have seen enough.

6 days ago | independent.ie | Kevin Galvin

Dun Dá Radharc (Dundareirk) graveyard in Cill na Matra, near Macroom, is one of a dozen projects across the city and county that have been selected under the Community Monuments Fund. The fund, distributed by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, is designed to “help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future”.

6 days ago | independent.ie | Kevin Galvin

The piggery has come under scrutiny following the illegal demolition of the piggery, which Cork County Council confirmed did contain asbestos in the roof. The site is currently under investigation by both council and the Health and Safety Authority, following concerns raised by locals about the potential for asbestos poisoning from the site in Grenagh, which lies close to both sports pitches and a local playground.

6 days ago | independent.ie | Kevin Galvin

The piggery in Grenagh was demolished without planning permissionCork County Council say that there has been no detected asbestos in the air at the site of a former piggery in North Cork, which was demolished without planning permission. The piggery has come under scrutiny following the illegal demolition of the piggery, which Cork County Council confirmed did contain asbestos in the roof.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Kevin Galvin

The fire at the Good Shepherd Convent on the city’s northside, next door to the Cork City Gaol tourist attraction, caused all seven units of Cork City Fire Brigade to attend the scene, in an operation that lasted 12 hours in total. Members of the Gardaí were seen at the scene of the convent this afternoon and were preserving the scene for an investigation.