A new initiative aimed at encouraging young people to embrace the Irish language through reading has been launched ahead of this year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge. Treoirleabhar Léitheoireachta 2025, an Irish-language reading guide, was unveiled by Laureate na nÓg, Patricia Forde, who highlighted the importance of passing on the Irish language to the next generation. The…

Revenue officers have successfully seized contraband worth an estimated €765,000 over the past week in a series of intelligence-led operations across Dublin, the Midlands, Rosslare Europort, and the South-East. The detections, made through risk profiling, resulted in the confiscation of a variety of illicit goods, including: 32.4kg of herbal cannabis, valued at almost €650,000. Various…

hildren’s Books Ireland and An Post are reminding children and families in Cork to claim their free World Book Day titles, from Irish authors and illustrators including Paddy Donnelly, Áine Ni Ghlinn and Andrew Whitson AKA Mr. Ando, in time for this year’s World Book Day Ireland on Thursday, 6th March. Sponsored by National Book Tokens…

Iarnród Éireann has outlined an ambitious vision for the future of rail transport in Ireland, with a strong focus on sustainability, electrification, and enhanced connectivity—particularly in the Cork region. The announcement was made during a stakeholder briefing event in Cork, where the company detailed its plans to significantly expand its rail network and improve services…

Today, the Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, visited the Passport Office in Balbriggan, North County Dublin where he encouraged everyone to check their passport before booking holiday travel. The Minister said: “I am delighted to visit the passport office in Balbriggan, where the majority of Passport Service operations take…

Residents and businesses in Tuckey Street and surrounding areas in Cork City may experience water supply disruptions today due to emergency repair works on a burst water main. According to Uisce Éireann and Cork City Council, the repair works are expected to continue until 2pm on Sunday, 3 March. However, affected customers are advised to…

Celtic FC visit Leeside to play Cork City FC on Tuesday, July 8th  Tickets go on general sale this Friday from 09.00 SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh is to host the inaugural Cork Super Cup on July 8th, 2025 when current Scottish Premiership Champions Celtic FC travel to take on Cork City FC. The Cork Super…

Uisce Éireann continues to work to improve water quality for homes and businesses in Cork City with its targeted programme for intensive flushing works. These flushing works are part of Uisce Éireann’s network improvement plan to address water discolouration issues. Planned flushing will take place at The Avenue, Pope’s Hill, Assumption Road and Ardpatrick on the…

Alert Summary Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2025.13 Product Identification: Please see table below. Batch Code Please see table below. Country Of Origin: United Kingdom Message: The below batches of Nestlé Frosted Shreddies products are being recalled due to the possible presence of hard lumps of sugar. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores. Product…

Cork City Council, in partnership with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the Department of Transport, has launched a public consultation on the Emerging Preferred Route for the Cork Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Road (CNDMR). The consultation period, which starts today, Thursday, 27 February, will remain open until Thursday, 10 April 2025. Overview of the CNDMR…