Image: Affidea Ireland A new HSE initiative means that patients with minor injuries can attend the Cork Affidea ExpressCare clinic free of charge during January. The HSE/Cork Kerry Community Healthcare is funding the pilot initiative which will allow patients to arrive directly at the city centre clinic without an appointment, just as they can with…

Uisce Éireann would like to remind customers supplied by the Whitegate Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice issued on 18 October remains in place. This notice was issued as a precautionary measure to protect the health of approximately 9,000 customers due to increased turbidity in the raw water source as a result of…

Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing over 2.3km of aged water mains in Crookhaven, County Cork. These essential upgrade works are due to commence next week and will be completed by March 2024. The section of works will take place on the R591 from O’Sullivans Bar, Crookhaven to Killane Bay Beach. Once completed,…

Cork City Council will provide facilities for the acceptance of Christmas trees for recycling from householders in Cork City. Christmas trees may be deposited free of charge at any of the sites listed below from 3rd January to 31st January 2024: Times:  Between 8 am & 5 pm. Locations: Gus Healy Swimming Pool, Ballinlough (adjacent…

A Jet2 flight has diverted to Cork this evening due to a medical emergency on board. The aircraft is currently parked on stand at Cork Airport. Emergency services are en route.

In an increasingly interconnected world, online safety has become a paramount concern. As technology advances, so do the threats to our digital privacy and security. One valuable tool that has gained prominence in recent years for safeguarding your online presence is the Virtual Private Network (VPN). Today, we’ll explore the benefits of using a VPN…

Provisional road traffic collision figures show that the number of road deaths in 2023 increased by 19% compared to 2022. A total of 184 people died in 173 fatal collisions in 2023 compared to 155 deaths in 149 collisions in 2022. This represents an increase of 29 deaths or a 19% rise in road deaths…

Barnardos children’s charity is making a heartfelt appeal to the people of Cork to donate any unwanted Christmas gifts to their shops. Whether it’s a jumper that’s a size too small, perfume you already have, or a book you’ve already read, Barnardos is ready to accept these items with open arms. Every contribution, no matter…

HSE Statement Increasing levels of community transmission leads to jump in number of flu and COVID hospitalisations Protect yourself and others – Vaccination and good infection and prevention control measures remain key in reducing transmission  The HSE is seeing an increase in people with respiratory illnesses attending emergency departments – 538 people with flu and…