John Murphy (41) sustained third-degree burns across 75% of his body after a suspected explosion at the Cork factory

A cluster of high-tech plants offering well-paid jobs has transformed Carrigtwohil, quadrupling its population in just two decades.

GE HealthCare has announced a €132 million investment to expand its media fill and finish manufacturing site in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork

On Friday, suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of €140,000 and suspected cocaine with a street value of €120,000 was recovered.