Rules around sex offenders register significantly tightened Courts able to specifically prohibit offenders from working with children Gardaí will be able to disclose information on sex offenders in certain circumstances Tougher laws to manage and monitor sex offenders in the community come into effect today, Monday November 13. The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD…

Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment convened this evening following the issuing of a Met Éireann Status Orange Wind Warning for Cork.  The warning is in effect from 01:00 to 04:00am Monday November 12th.  It is forecasted to be extremely gusty on Sunday night and early Monday due to Storm Debi with potential danger to…

Stock Image Children’s Health Ireland have seen an increase in patients presenting to our Emergency Departments and being admitted to hospital with RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) in the last week. As a result, CHI Emergency Departments in Temple Street, Crumlin and Tallaght are now extremely busy, and we regret that children with less serious illnesses…

Five-year-old Cooper Furlong from Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary at the unveiling of Caseys Furniture Christmas Window. Image: Brian Lougheed. Caseys Furniture reveal their 2023 magical Christmas windows. A Christmas tradition since 1921. Today, Caseys Furniture revealed their iconic Christmas window display on Oliver Plunkett Street and introduced the Caseys Christmas Appeal, embodying the true spirit of…

Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances of a medical incident that occurred on the morning of Wednesday 8th November 2023 in County Cork. At approximately 10am, Gardaí received a report that four male youths in their teens had fallen ill at a school in Fermoy. The four youths were assessed by ambulance crews at the…

With winter fast approaching, it’s crucial for drivers to prepare for the unique challenges that the season brings. Cold temperatures, icy roads, and reduced visibility require extra attention to car and tyre maintenance to ensure safe and smooth driving. Here are some essential tips, sourced from reliable experts*, to guide you through. Tyre Care in…

Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply to approximately 30 customers in Crostera and surrounding areas following a lightning strike at Crostera Water Treatment Plant causing a shutdown this afternoon. Dedicated water services crews are progressing with repairs and are making every effort to restore normal water supply as quickly as possible. Repair works…

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 41 year old David O’Driscoll who was last seen in Ballincollig, on Tuesday 7th November 2023. David is described as being approximately 5 foot 7 inches in height with a normal build, black hair and brown eyes. It is not known at this time…

Gardaí in Bandon are continuing to investigate all the circumstances of a theft of a lorry and other related incidents that occurred on the morning of Wednesday 8th November 2023 in County Cork. The man in his 30s arrested as part of this investigation is still being detained at a Garda station in County Cork…