Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton yesterday welcomed the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill passing all stages of the legislative process in the Dáil. The Bill will now proceed to the Seanad. The Ministers’ intention is that the law…

Image: Darragh Kane The city centre’s traditional Christmas lights and Christmas trees will be turned on next week as part of ‘Corkmas’, the new name for Christmas in Cork. For 2023 all eyes will be on Emmet Place. Breaking from previous years, this winter will see an all-new magical immersive light experience in the public…

Gardaí received a report of the theft of a lorry from the Bandon area of Co Cork on Tuesday night, 7th of November 2023. This morning, Wednesday 8th November 2023, the vehicle was observed in the Togher area of Cork. The vehicle failed to stop when directed to do so by Gardaí. A managed containment operation was…

Photographed at Tallaght Childcare Centre are: Remi Kolawole and Eden Bentaher with Sally the Sloth. Image: Marc O’Sullivan Pyjamas, slippers and dressing gowns at the ready – the countdown is on for over 4,300 children in Cork who will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Early Childhood Ireland’s National Pyjama Day on Friday, 17th November. Early…

Gardaí investigating the fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the M8 at Ballybeg, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork in the early hours of Saturday morning, 1st July, 2023 have charged a male youth. The male youth, is due to appear before the Juvenile Court in Mallow District Court, this morning Wednesday 8th November, 2023 charged in…

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) and Mahon Point Shopping Centre will officially launch the first dementia-inclusive shopping centre in Ireland on November 14th at 10 am. On November 14th and 15th, The management, staff of Mahon Point, and the Retail staff across the stores in the Centre will partake in Dementia-Inclusive Training provided…

The Government has approved plans to roll out resources to support parents and parent associations who wish to develop voluntary codes regarding smartphone use among primary school children.  The Department of Education has drawn up new guidelines for parents which are now available online and will be issued to all primary schools. The aim is to support parents of…

Pictured are Peggy and Donnacha Mitchell-Hehir, Hugo and Lily Coll, and Radie and Sonny Forrestal. Image: Anna Groniecka Have you ever wished you could play a musical instrument, write a story, design clothing or make a comic book? Cork County Council and Creative Ireland has announced a new arts programme for 2024 that aims to…

New improved festive food and drink market to enhance Christmas experience. Skaters advised to book as soon as possible to avoid missing out on slots. One of Cork’s favourite seasonal activities, Alpine Skate Trail,  officially opened its doors to the public for this year at Fota House on Friday November 3rd, with some added features…