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Garda Investigation Following Assault at Turners Cross
Gardaí in Cork are investigating all the circumstances in relation to an assault at a residence in Cork City, that occurred this morning, Monday 10th February 2025. Shortly after 9.40 am, Gardaí responded to reports of an assault at a residential property in Cork City. A woman aged in her 20’s sustained injuries. The scene…
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Road Safety Authority (RSA) Welcomes Change to Rural Speed Limits
Research indicates strong public support for change The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has welcomed the introduction of a new default 60 km/h speed limit on many rural local roads, replacing the previous default 80 km/h limit. The change comes in response to the findings of the Speed Limit Review, led by the Department of Transport,…
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Large Water Outage Affecting Carrigaline Due to Burst Water Main
Residents in Carrigaline and surrounding areas are experiencing water disruptions due to a burst water main, with repairs currently underway. According to officials, the repair works are expected to continue until 7pm on 8 February, and affected households and businesses should anticipate potential interruptions in supply during this period. It is advised that once repairs…
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Statement by ESB on costs relating to Storm Éowyn
ESB Networks has now restored power to over 762,000 customers and is completely focused on restoring power to about 5,500 customers remaining without electricity, conscious of the enormous impact this has had on the families and businesses affected since Storm Éowyn. ESB Chief Executive, Paddy Hayes, would like to take this opportunity to address concerns raised following a media interview earlier this week. Mr Hayes says: “I can only imagine the hardship…
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HSE Confirms Single Case Of Clade I Mpox in Ireland
Public risk remains low The HSE has detected one imported case of Clade I mpox. The Irish resident had recently returned to Ireland following travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo where mpox is circulating in the community. They are now receiving specialist care in a hospital in the east of the country. The risk…
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Speed Limit Reductions on Rural Roads Take Effect Tomorrow
From Friday, 7th February 2025, the speed limit on many rural local roads will be reduced from 80 km/h to 60 km/h, as part of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021–2030. The first phase of these changes will impact roads in Blarney, Glanmire, Ballincollig, and Douglas, with further reductions planned throughout 2025. Lord Mayor of…
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Witness Appeal – Burglaries in Lower Harbour Area – Carrigaline
Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to a number of burglaries that occurred in the Lower Harbour area of Carrigaline, County Cork on Friday 31st January 2025. Investigating Gardaí from the Douglas and Carrigaline stations are particularly interested in anyone who may have witnessed a black car driving around the Herons Wood estate…
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NECG Coordinates Major Recovery Efforts Following Storm Éowyn
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) met again today (Thursday) to oversee the continued restoration of power, water, telecommunications, and essential services following the widespread damage caused by Storm Éowyn. Supported by Government Departments and agencies, ESB Networks remains fully mobilised, working to reconnect homes, businesses, and essential services. While power has been restored to…
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Recall of a batch of Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate
Alert Summary Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2025.06 Product Identification: Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Milk Chocolate & Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Dark Chocolate; pack size: 140g Batch Code 8509; best before date: 28/02/2025 Country Of Origin: Hungary Message: Lidl is recalling the above batch of its Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Milk Chocolate & Alpenfest Style Salted…
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Government Announces New Measures to Enhance the Electricity Grid and to Increase it’s Resilience
Immediate focus is on restoring power to all homes, farms and business, and providing support to those in need Minister Darragh O’Brien has announced new measures to enhance the electricity grid and to increase its resilience. The Minister met with representatives from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and ESB Networks (ESBN) on Friday,…