Rebecca Laffan, Journalist

Rebecca Laffan, Journalist Digital Journalist with The Irish Examiner with a special interest in breaking news and human intere

Some would call this fate - I certainly do ๐Ÿ˜
17/08/2021

Some would call this fate - I certainly do ๐Ÿ˜

The couple wanted to find the man and thank him for documenting their engagement.

Insanely cute ๐Ÿฅฐ
02/07/2021

Insanely cute ๐Ÿฅฐ

This is, quite possibly, the cutest thing we've ever seen.

Hopefully more GPs start rolling this out
01/07/2021

Hopefully more GPs start rolling this out

A couple of clinics have already opened their online booking system for those not yet eligible to register via the HSE.

Gorgeous new mural at Ballymoney NS made from 12,400 bottlecaps - amazing!
24/06/2021

Gorgeous new mural at Ballymoney NS made from 12,400 bottlecaps - amazing!

Looks unreal!
22/06/2021

Looks unreal!

It's been described as "a visually stunning piece in a unique and important location".

Could Kinsale be the new Di**le ? ๐Ÿฌ
18/06/2021

Could Kinsale be the new Di**le ? ๐Ÿฌ

The friendly creature has been wowing crowds since he swam into Kinsale earlier this week.

The driver failed the roadside drug test
17/06/2021

The driver failed the roadside drug test

The truck was two tonnes too heavy.

Weird one !
10/06/2021

Weird one !

Something very unusual has been happening under the surface of Lough Hyne...

A worrying issue for residents both young and old
09/06/2021

A worrying issue for residents both young and old

An elderly man was knocked over by two dogs, while another resident received โ€œhorrendous abuseโ€ from owners who let their dogs run free.

The Battle is out on June 14th ๐ŸฅŠ๐ŸŽถ
08/06/2021

The Battle is out on June 14th ๐ŸฅŠ๐ŸŽถ

The song was written during the pandemic will act as an anthem for MMA Cork competitors.

A fab competition here for little bakers ๐Ÿ‘
08/06/2021

A fab competition here for little bakers ๐Ÿ‘

Young entrants have until this Sunday to create edible versions of Cork's iconic landscapes and buildings.

Very handy
10/05/2021

Very handy

The โ€˜Explore Corkโ€™ app is the first of its kind by any Local Authority in Ireland.

The joy of discovering the person behind a viral tweet is from Cork!
27/04/2021

The joy of discovering the person behind a viral tweet is from Cork!

โ€œAs I was getting out of the army mini bus, led by the army, all my neighbours were peering out their windows!โ€

A great development
15/04/2021

A great development

The walk-in centre means the public won't need to make an appointment.

A beautiful idea ๐Ÿ’œ
14/04/2021

A beautiful idea ๐Ÿ’œ

Over 200 billboards with special messages are raising funds for a very worthy cause.

Spring has sprung!
14/04/2021

Spring has sprung!

Springtime weather is finally here.

Broken glass has made the grounds 'impossible' to drive into
07/04/2021

Broken glass has made the grounds 'impossible' to drive into

The local community association put the littering down to "daily gatherings of young people".

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29/03/2021

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Concern remains for Mallow, with cases also creeping up in parts of the city.

Scammers are creating fake profiles on apps like Tinder to force people to part with their money to prevent private imag...
18/03/2021

Scammers are creating fake profiles on apps like Tinder to force people to part with their money to prevent private images being shared to family and friends.

People are being forced to hand over money to prevent private images being shared to people they know.

Fair play Clodagh McKenna ๐Ÿ‘
18/03/2021

Fair play Clodagh McKenna ๐Ÿ‘

"Lots of fun times ahead."

The body of the man, who's known to homeless services in Cork, was found at around 7pm last night in Carey's Lane.
10/03/2021

The body of the man, who's known to homeless services in Cork, was found at around 7pm last night in Carey's Lane.

Another man was trying his best to help the deceased when emergency services arrived on the scene.

Brilliant stuff here from Bishopstown Community School๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ‘
10/03/2021

Brilliant stuff here from Bishopstown Community School๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ‘

The school is challenging other schools to take part in signing the National Anthem for St Patrick's Day.

The study involved hundreds of Cork students
09/03/2021

The study involved hundreds of Cork students

A recent study has also revealed that the tipping point for underage drinking happens between 2nd and 3rd year.

Terrifying.
08/03/2021

Terrifying.

There are no current reports of injuries.

Volunteers from My Lovely Horse Rescue Cork are disgusted by the incident
05/03/2021

Volunteers from My Lovely Horse Rescue Cork are disgusted by the incident

The ISPCA, Department of Agriculture and the gardai are looking into the horrific abuse.

Going off the metric of cases per 100,000 people in a two-week period, Cork is leading the way in the national effort to...
04/03/2021

Going off the metric of cases per 100,000 people in a two-week period, Cork is leading the way in the national effort to exit Level 5 restrictions.

Rates of transmission of Covid-19 in Cork are the second-lowest nationally as we enter the third month of our third lockdown.

Bouncy castle companies are going to suffer again this year...
03/03/2021

Bouncy castle companies are going to suffer again this year...

He said that fixing dates for Confirmations and Communions โ€œmight only cause confusion and possible disappointmentโ€.

Well done Hannah โ—๏ธ
02/03/2021

Well done Hannah โ—๏ธ

The painting is said to have "successfully captured a nation's pain in a single expression."

Do you know when you need to self-isolate โ“
02/03/2021

Do you know when you need to self-isolate โ“

The public are being reminded of when to stay at home to avoid the spread of Covid-19.

The remains had been there for around ten years, though Gardai have no clue as to who the woman, who appears to have bee...
01/03/2021

The remains had been there for around ten years, though Gardai have no clue as to who the woman, who appears to have been in her 70s, was

The remains have been confirmed to be those of a woman in her 70s

Our top-performing story of today, detailing the Cork locations that will sadly be closing their doors.
01/03/2021

Our top-performing story of today, detailing the Cork locations that will sadly be closing their doors.

Bank of Ireland will close 103 branches north and south before September

Some areas have made great improvement
26/02/2021

Some areas have made great improvement

Newly updated figures show that most of Cork are moving in the right direction.

Well done to all involved in this tricky rescue operation ๐Ÿ‘ Irish Coast Guard Rescue 115 Valentia RNLI RNLI Kinsale
25/02/2021

Well done to all involved in this tricky rescue operation ๐Ÿ‘ Irish Coast Guard Rescue 115 Valentia RNLI RNLI Kinsale

A "very complex technical rescue" was required to retrieve the swimmer to safety.

Punters in the Irish bar owned by a West Cork woman came together and raised a serious amount of money in no time ๐Ÿ‘
25/02/2021

Punters in the Irish bar owned by a West Cork woman came together and raised a serious amount of money in no time ๐Ÿ‘

It al started with an NFL pool organised in a San Francisco bar owned by a West Cork woman - amazing.

They are appealing for anyone with information or dash-cam footage to come forward
25/02/2021

They are appealing for anyone with information or dash-cam footage to come forward

A man in his early 70s and another aged 20 were tragically killed this afternoon outside Charleville.

Seven students have flown in from overseas to undergo the culinary course
24/02/2021

Seven students have flown in from overseas to undergo the culinary course

The seven students undergoing the course reportedly flew in to Ireland before lockdown.

Too many cuddles can be a bad thing - who knew ๐Ÿฅบ
24/02/2021

Too many cuddles can be a bad thing - who knew ๐Ÿฅบ

Her clinic has seen a 50% increase in dogs suffering from separation anxiety.

Some groups have been moved up the list
24/02/2021

Some groups have been moved up the list

It's hoped that over 80% of adults will have gotten their first dose by the end of June.

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