Over 100 amateur cyclists set off from Cork’s English Market this morning for the 25th annual Tour de Munster, beginning a gruelling 600-kilometre journey across all six Munster counties to raise vital funds for Down Syndrome Ireland. The four-day charity cycle, which runs until Sunday 10th August, marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its…

Cork County Council lifeguards are on duty across 12 beaches today, with conditions varying from flat calm to challenging 4-foot waves, as overcast skies dominate much of the coastline. The beach lifeguard service is operating from 10:30am to 7:00pm today, Thursday 7th August, with red and yellow flags marking safe swimming zones at all supervised…

The National Poisons Information Centre Ireland has issued an important warning about the potential dangers of blood pressure medication, particularly for children, older adults, and those with existing heart conditions. The centre emphasises that even small doses can lead to serious toxicity in vulnerable individuals. Blood pressure medications, whilst essential for managing hypertension in prescribed…

Cork Airport has announced its partnership with Cork on a Fork Fest through its Community Fund, supporting the five-day culinary celebration that runs from 13 to 17 August across Cork city. The airport’s sponsorship of the fourth annual food festival underscores its commitment to promoting the region’s exceptional food heritage, with Cork being home to…

Local emergency services brought excitement to Midleton CBS yesterday as An Garda Síochána’s Cork North East Community Engagement Unit and Midleton Fire Brigade showcased their vehicles and equipment to students participating in the East Cork Parents and Friends summer programme. The special visit featured demonstrations from various units, including the popular Garda dog unit, giving…

Cork City Council has brought back its popular free mattress disposal service at the Kinsale Road Civic Amenity Site, running today and tomorrow from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm following strong demand from last year’s initiative. The timing couldn’t be better for those tackling summer clear-outs or preparing homes for the new school year. With…

Cork city centre became the testing ground for new enforcement measures today as An Garda Síochána rolled out specialised equipment to check whether e-scooters, e-bikes and e-mopeds comply with legal requirements, with officers revealing many users remain unaware of the 20km/h speed limit. The dynamometer, a device that measures speed and weight capabilities, made its…

East Cork Lifeguards have completed a joint training exercise with the Youghal Coast Guard and RNLI, bringing together three key emergency services in coordinated land and sea exercises. The multi-agency training session focused on rescue simulations and inter-agency coordination, providing valuable experience for all personnel involved. The exercise aimed to strengthen the services’ ability to…

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued updated guidance on yesterday’s major coriander recall, with SuperValu now recalling all batch codes of its Irish Coriander Potted product and clearer identification codes provided for products at Marks & Spencer and Lidl stores across Cork and Ireland. The update, issued this morning, provides corrected product traceability…