In a recent tweet, An Garda Síochána announced that multiple units of the Armed Support Unit were engaged in proactive patrols across Cork City and County. The operation aimed at enhancing security measures during the holiday season. The emphasis of the patrol included rural post offices, as authorities sought to fortify the safety of these…

Image: Brian Lougheed Second year students from Nagle Community College, Mahon, visited the headquarters of Gas Networks Ireland in Cork city as part of Business in the Community Ireland’s (BITCI) nationwide education initiative. One of six BITCI programmes under this initiative is the ‘World of Work’ programme which aims to help increase student retention rates…

Following extensive discussions, the Government has decided to bring Ireland more into line with other European countries in how we assist those fleeing the war in Ukraine. Ireland has welcomed more than 101,200 arrivals from Ukraine with 74,500 people currently living in State accommodation, and 57,000 in fully serviced accommodation. Many of these receive further…

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195,000 passengers will fly to and from Munster’s busiest airport between now and January 10, 2024. Over 85,000 passengers are expected between now and Christmas Eve alone. Festive atmosphere awaits arriving passengers with over 1,200 performers taking to the specially constructed Christmas stage in Arrivals. 2023 will herald the busiest year ever for international passenger…

Picture shows from left the Greasy Grinch and Mariana Colman, Campaign Officer, Clean Coasts. Image: Naoise Culhane. Give the gift of free-flowing pipes As the holiday season approaches and our kitchens take centre stage, Clean Coasts, in collaboration with Uisce Éireann, urges the public of Cork to think twice before pouring fats, oils, and greases…

Christy has been located safe and well. An Garda Síochána thank the public for their assistance. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 64-year-old Christy White, who is missing from his home in Fairhill, Cork City since Sunday 10th December 2023. Christy was last seen in the area of Wilton, Cork…

Image courtesy of Deposit Photos An Garda Síochána has today commenced ‘Operation Táirge’, supporting operational activity aimed at detecting and preventing Organised Retail Crime (ORC). Under ‘Operation Táirge’ Gardaí nationwide will work on reducing organised retail crime by: Using an intelligence-led approach to identify criminals engaging in retail crime Disrupting the most prolific groups in…

Image courtesy of Deposit Photos Six organisations from the tourism, hospitality and enterprise sectors, have come together to form a coalition to address the ongoing negative impact that the shortage of taxis is having Irish businesses, the local economy and members of the public With 7 out of 10 Irish people reporting difficulties getting home…