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Cork City Council adopts Casual Trading Byelaws 2023 for Cork City
Image courtesy of Deposit Photos Cork City Council passed the 2023 Casual Trading Byelaws at its monthly Council Meeting on Monday 11 December. The aim of the byelaws is to update and strengthen the rules for trading and the criteria for allocating pitches in order to promote the highest quality trading and ensure the vibrancy…
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Cork Traffic Stop: Driver and Passenger Arrested for Drug Driving & Possession
Gardaí in Cork observed erratic driving last night. The driver failed a roadside test and was arrested for drug driving. The passenger was searched and despite his best efforts, was found with drugs, mobile phones & a large sum of cash. Also arrested. Court to follow for both.
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Cork County Council Unveils New Pop-up Exhibition in Cobh
Cork County Council is delighted to support Cobh-based visual artist Eamonn Leahy’s newly opened pop-up exhibition of works inspired by the waterways, landforms and rich heritage of Cork Harbour. With the support of funding received through the Council’s Creative Start Up Scheme, Eamonn has transformed a former bakery on East Beach, Cobh into an exciting…
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Crews working to restore water supply for customers in Kilbehenny Village, Ballygiblin and parts of Mitchelstown North
Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply as quickly as possible to customers in Kilbehenny Village, Ballygiblin and Mitchelstown North following a burst watermain. As a result, customers in Kilbehenny Village and Ballygiblin may be experiencing low pressure and/or interruptions to their water supply. This is likely to impact the Michelstown Town North area…
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Government Receives Cabinet approval for Draft Facial Recognition Technology Bill
Stock Image Retrospective use of FRT to be permitted to assist Gardaí when they are searching CCTV footage and help build stronger, safer communities Cabinet approves riot and violent disorder in list of offences for which Facial Recognition Technology can be used Oireachtas Justice Committee asked to examine if FRT can be used for further…
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[Located] Missing Person Appeal – Justas Cepaitis – 23 Years – Wilton
Update 16/12/2023: Justas has been located safe and well. Gardaí thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 23 year old Justas Cepaitis who was last seen in the Wilton area of Cork city on Wednesday 13th December 2023. Justas is…
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RSV Circulating At Extraordinarily High Levels and Flu Increasing Week On Week
829 new cases of RSV and 283 new cases of flu last weeks Babies and children under 4, elderly and vulnerable are most affected The HSE has warned that RSV and flu infections are circulating at very high levels. People are urged to help limit the spread by cocooning very young babies, practicing respiratory etiquette…
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Turn2Me Launches Free Christmas Support Groups for those Struggling over the Holidays
Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, has launched free Christmas support groups for those struggling over the holidays. The support groups cover issues including the Christmas blues, family issues, bereavement, and feeling alone. The support groups are entirely anonymous and are facilitated by a psychotherapist who will guide people through the difficulties they’re facing. Any…
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Recall of a batch of Tesco Stuffing Mix due to the possible presence of Moths
Alert Summary Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2023.38 Product Identification: Tesco Finest Cranberry & Apple Stuffing Mix; pack size: 130g Batch Code Best before date: September 24 Message: The above batch of Tesco Finest Cranberry & Apple Stuffing Mix is being recalled due to the possible presence of moths. Recall notices will be displayed at…
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Witness Appeal – Serious Injury Traffic Collision in Cork City
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Cork City on Tuesday, 12th December 2023. Shortly after 5:00pm, Gardaí and Emergency Services attended at the scene of a collision involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian on Albert Street, Cork. The pedestrian, a male in his late 20s was removed from the scene by Ambulance…