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Cork County Council Statement: Orange and Yellow Rain Warning for Cork
Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange Rainfall Warning for West Cork with very heavy rain forecasted overnight, St. Stephen’s night, followed by intense heavy showers tomorrow (Wednesday) leading to possible localised flooding. A Status Yellow Wind and Rainfall Warning is in place for the rest of Cork County with heavy rain forecasted overnight followed…
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Road Safety Weather Alert – Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for Storm Gerrit
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads today 26 December and tomorrow 27 December as Met Éireann have issued Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for Storm Gerrit. It will turn wet and windy this evening in Munster, slowly extending to remaining areas during the evening and…
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Chief Nursing Officer Issues Advice to Older People to Keep Healthy this Christmas
The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Rachel Kenna is encouraging older people to look after their health this Christmas. She is also advising that this time of year is an important time for everyone to check in on older neighbours and relatives including those living with an illness. Rachel highlights the importance of staying connected and…
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Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland Issue Advice for Water-Based Activities During the Festive Season
The Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have issued a joint appeal for the festive season, urging people to be mindful of the potential risks with their chosen activity and attend to their personal safety in planning and participating in any water based or coastal activities. The increase in popularity of festive…
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Minister for Health Bans the Sale of Nicotine Inhaling Products to Children with Immediate Effect
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, today commenced section 28 of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act to prohibit the sale of nicotine inhaling products such as e-cigarettes (commonly referred to as vapes) to persons under 18. The new law comes into effect from tomorrow, Friday 22 December 2023. It is an…
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Dive into a #2MinuteBeachClean in Cork this Winter
Irish environmental charity Clean Coasts is asking everyone to spend just 2 Minutes cleaning the beach this Winter season to tackle the issue of marine litter on our shores after recent winter storms. This month as the people of Cork celebrate the festivities, many will don their scarves and mittens to stroll along Cork’s stunning…
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Government Announces All Adult Hospices to be State-Funded
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has announced the redesignation of four voluntary hospice providers, Marymount Care Centre, Milford Care Centre, Galway Hospice and St. Francis Hospice, from Section 39 service level agreements with the Health Service Executive (HSE) to Section 38 agreements. The redesignation of the four hospice organisations will take place this February…
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HSE Advise to Know Where to Go: Keep well this Christmas
Plan ahead to know where to go and keep you and your family well this winter The HSE has urged the public to protect themselves and others, particularly vulnerable people, from illness this Christmas as we are seeing a significant increase in ED attendance and admission in patients over 75. If you do become ill…
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Missing Person – Jamie Hannigan – 41 Years – Cork City
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 41-year-old Jamie Hannigan. Jamie was last seen at 12.30am on Saturday, 16th December 2023 on South Main Street in Cork City. Jamie is described as being approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height, with a slim build and bald. Jamie is known to frequent…
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BIM & RNLI announce Cork date for 2024 Man Overboard Challenge “Do YOU have the courage to learn what it takes to survive?”
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Irelands Seafood Development Agency has once again joined forces with the RNLI to run a number of Man Overboard Challenges in 2024. The free one-day experience is open to anyone working on board a fishing vessel, or shoreside, including those in the aquaculture sector. The sessions are designed to mimic a…