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Two Men Charged Following €31 Million Cork Coast Drug Seizure
Two men are due to appear before Bandon District Court this morning following a major Joint Task Force drugs interdiction operation that netted cocaine worth over €31 million off the Cork coast earlier this week. The dramatic operation unfolded on Tuesday 1st July when Gardaí from the National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau stopped a…
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Driving Test Wait Times Drop to 16 Weeks as RSA Accelerates Progress
Learner drivers across Cork and Ireland are getting closer to their test dates as the Road Safety Authority reports significant improvements in reducing waiting times, with the national average now at 16.3 weeks. The RSA’s latest update shows strong progress towards its ambitious target of cutting waiting times to just 10 weeks by September 2025,…
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Emergency Services Gather for Familiarisation Day at Curraheen Showgrounds
Crosshaven Coast Guard welcomed colleagues from Rescue 115 to the Showgrounds in Curraheen yesterday as part of a familiarisation day with the HSE Ireland Emergency Management Team South (Cork & Kerry). The event brought together various agencies that form part of the Emergency Management Framework, including the Irish Coast Guard, Cork City Fire Brigade, Cork…
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Bantry Water Supply: Overnight Restrictions Begin Tonight to Protect Daytime Service
Uisce Éireann has announced overnight water restrictions for the Cahernacrin area of Bantry, starting tonight (2 July) and continuing until Monday, 7 July, as the utility works to maintain reliable daytime supply following a period of high demand. The restrictions will run from 10pm to 7am each night, affecting customers in Bantry town, Newstown, Slip,…
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Cork’s Historic Gateways: The Dark Secrets of South Gate Bridge and the Maritime Legacy of French’s Quay
Two of Cork’s most historic locations share centuries of intertwined stories, from medieval executions to Viking settlements, while modern businesses keep their heritage alive South Gate Bridge and French’s Quay stand as living monuments to Cork’s evolution from medieval fortress to modern city. These neighbouring landmarks, separated by mere metres, have witnessed over 800 years…
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HSE Issues Urgent Warning Over Mislabelled E-Cigarettes Containing Hidden Nicotine
The HSE National Environmental Health Service has issued an urgent public safety alert after discovering six e-cigarette products falsely labelled as “no nicotine” that actually contain dangerous concentrations of the addictive substance. State Laboratory analysis revealed the products contain nicotine levels between 18.8 mg/ml and over 30 mg/ml, despite being marketed as nicotine-free alternatives. The…
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Ireland’s Public Water Supply Achieves Record 99.8% Compliance with Safety Standards
Uisce Éireann’s latest figures reveal exceptional water quality across the country, with significant reductions in boil water notices and over €1.3 billion invested in infrastructure upgrades during 2024. Ireland’s public drinking water continues to meet exceptionally high safety standards, with over 99.8% compliance with microbiological and chemical standards according to the latest Environmental Protection Agency…
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Cork County Council Awards €52,000 to Community Groups Fighting Single-Use Plastic Waste
Cork County Council has distributed over €52,000 to 23 community groups across the county through its Circular Economy Fund, supporting local initiatives to reduce single-use plastics and promote sustainable practices. The fund, now in its second year, encourages communities to move away from the traditional ‘take-make-use-dispose’ model towards more sustainable approaches that prioritise reuse, recycling,…
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Revenue Seizes Over €2 Million in Contraband in Major Week-Long Operation
Revenue officers have seized contraband worth over €2 million in a series of intelligence-led operations across Dublin, the Midlands, and Rosslare Europort during the week commencing 23rd June 2025. The significant haul, valued at €2,051,630, included substantial quantities of tobacco, drugs, counterfeit goods, fake currency, and weapons as part of Revenue’s ongoing efforts to combat…
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Water Supply Disruption Tonight for Blackpool and Surrounding Cork Areas
Uisce Éireann will carry out emergency repairs to a burst water main in Blackpool tonight, causing supply disruptions from 10:30pm until 2:30am on Wednesday morning. The repair works follow a water main burst that occurred on Monday evening. Homes and businesses in several Cork City areas will be affected during the four-hour maintenance window. Affected…