Image: Gerard McCarthy As Space Week 2023 closes out a national celebration of space technology and galactic exploration, Ireland’s largest space asset sits idle, quietly rusting in an East Cork field. Set on the campus of what was formerly Irish Telecom, the 32-metre steel dish was built in the 1980s at a cost of IR£8M…

The Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan TD, today announced details of a new recruitment campaign for special educational needs organisers (SENOs) as part of the ongoing expansion of the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), which will see an additional 160 staff recruited in frontline, professional and administrative roles. Minister…

Gardaí in Togher are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death of a man that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, 8th October 2023. The male (aged in his 40s) was discovered unresponsive in a premises on the Kinsale Road in County Cork. He was taken to Cork University Hospital by Ambulance Services…

This year’s European Cyber Security Month official commences on 1st October with a launch by Minister of State Oisian Smyth, Department of Communications, Climate Action & Marine. The theme for 2023 is #ThinkB4UClick and focuses on the joint cyber risks of phishing and ransomware attacks which can target anyone and any business. The Garda campaign,…

Image: Chani Anderson; capturesbychani.com The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) and Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler TD officially reopened our Dementia-Specific Day  Centre in the St. Mary’s Day Care Centre, Mallow. The centre has undergone a significant transformation and will continue to provide care and support to people living with dementia and their…

Image courtesy of Deposit Photos Every year, seasonal changes bring with them a variety of weather conditions that can significantly affect local traffic patterns. From snow and ice to heavy rain and intense heat, understanding how weather impacts traffic is crucial for both commuters and travelers. In this article, we will delve into the various…

Image: John Roche Photography Lord Mayor Cllr. Kieran McCarthy has formally launched LEO Cork City’s upcoming programme of training supports for small and micro businesses in City Hall. Training is available for small businesses (less than 10 employees) at all stages of development i.e. pre-start / start-up / growth, including Start Your Own Business, Social Media,…

R and M Tornado 9000 Disposable Blueberry Cherry Cranberry, Expiry date: Unknown WGA The Crystal Pro Max + 10K Puffs Blueberry Raspberry, Expiry date: Unknown The HSE’s Environmental Health Service is alerting the public stop using two e-cigarette products as they contain illegal amounts of nicotine. People can return them to the shop they were bought…

Stock Image Roderic O’ Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development today announced the First 5 Little Book at Bedtime initiative, in collaboration with public libraries and the Local Government Management Agency. Free bedtime story books and library card wallets are available at the…

Stock Image A newly released Child Casualties Report, unveiled by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) on Child Safety Day, has shed light on the tragic reality of children killed or seriously injured on Irish roads. The report, which covers the years 2014 to 2022, analyzed data from the RSA collision database and relied on collision…