Uisce Éireann crews are working this evening to repair a major burst on the raw water main which supplies the Mallow Water Treatment Plant at Ballyellis. Currently, the reservoir continues to supply all customers across Mallow town south and surrounding areas. However, as the plant is now out of production water supply to the area will…

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), the County and City Management Association (CCMA), and the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) have jointly called on landowners to cut their hedgerows to prevent road safety hazards. Hedges can be cut between 1 September and the end of February, as permitted under the Wildlife Act 1976. Hedge-cutting is otherwise…

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has confirmed it is investigating a significant fire incident at Barley Cove, on the Mizen Head Peninsula, Co. Cork on Sunday evening affecting a Special Area of Conservation. NPWS responded quickly following reports to assess the damage and initial…

QR codes have become a convenient way to access information, make payments, and visit websites quickly. However, cybercriminals are now exploiting this technology to scam unsuspecting individuals in a form of fraud known as “quishing” (QR phishing). The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning on the risks associated with QR code scams…

Yesterday, 11 February, marked European 112 Day, an annual initiative to promote awareness of the 112 emergency number, which provides free access to emergency services across Europe. Introduced by the European Union in 1991, 112 allows people in distress to reach police, fire, and ambulance services quickly, regardless of the country they are in. What…

A man in his 40s has been charged in connection with an assault that occurred at a residence in Cork City on Monday, 10th February 2025. He is set to appear before Cork City District Court (Court No.1) this morning, Wednesday, 12th February 2025. The incident, which took place shortly after 9:40 am on Monday,…

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an incident of criminal damage that occurred in the Kilcoe area, Ballydehob, County Cork on Saturday 8th February 2025. The incident occurred at approximately 4am in a field. An excavator was extensively damaged. Gardaí have carried out a technical examination of the scene and are appealing to anyone with…

Passengers from across the midlands and South of Ireland can connect to Cork Airport using public transport – and all on the one ticket. For €1.55, passengers can add a bus transfer to Cork Airport when making a booking on the Irish Rail website, using the 225 and 226 bus routes, operated by Bus Éireann.…

National mental health charity Turn2Me is launching a free monthly online support group for parents and caregivers, offering a confidential and welcoming space to share experiences, seek advice, and receive professional support. The first session will take place on Wednesday, 12th February, at 7pm, with meetings continuing on the second Wednesday of each month until…

The first Newborn Baby Grants to be paid today €280 grant payable with the first month of Child Benefit Over 4,400 families to receive the payment today   Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD, has today announced that the payment of the first Newborn Baby Grants will be made to parents this week. Over…