With over 250-gram drones and camera-equipped models requiring mandatory registration, here’s what Cork operators need to know about flying legally and safely across the county. Whether you’re capturing aerial footage of the Cliffs of Moher or surveying farmland in North Cork, operating a drone in Ireland comes with specific legal obligations designed to keep our…

A man in his 50s has been charged following the seizure of cannabis worth €2.1 million at the Port of Cork last week, marking one of the largest drug hauls in the region this year. The man appeared before a special sitting of Cork District Court today, Saturday 2nd August 2025, following his arrest in…

Reports of goats 🐐 loose on the N27 near Shannonpark Roundabout, Carrigaline. Take care on approach.

Swiss aviators treated East Cork to a memorable aerial display on Thursday as a fleet of vintage aircraft, led by an 83-year-old DC-3, traced a scenic route from Cork Airport to Waterford and back, passing directly over Garryvoe beach and Ballycotton village. The impressive formation featured three private aircraft piloted by Swiss guests staying at…

Consumers are urged to check their freezers for Hogan’s Farm Turkey Burgers with a use by date of 26 July 2025, as the product is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Food Safety Authority has issued an urgent recall notice for the 400g packs of Hogan’s Farm Turkey Burgers bearing approval number IE…

The Office of Emergency Planning has issued comprehensive safety guidance this evening as Storm Floris approaches Ireland, warning the public to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions and to monitor Met Éireann for Orange weather warnings. In a series of public safety messages released at 5:21pm today, emergency officials outlined critical precautions for the public, emphasising…

Passengers travelling between Cork and Dublin face delays of up to two hours this afternoon after a train failure at Ballybrophy station, with Iarnród Éireann crews currently working to resolve the issue. The breakdown, which initially caused 90-minute delays, has now escalated to affect services for up to 120 minutes on both the Heuston to…

Revenue officers have intercepted over 23,000 litres of illegal beer worth €93,235 at Dublin Port today, in a seizure that highlights ongoing efforts to combat alcohol smuggling operations that could be supplying venues nationwide. The massive haul of 23,382 litres of beer was discovered in an unaccompanied container that had arrived from Rotterdam in the…

After 21 months of boiling their water, approximately 10,000 residents in East Cork can finally turn on their taps without worry as Uisce Éireann lifts the long-standing Boil Water Notice for the Whitegate Public Water Supply with immediate effect. The notice, which was first issued on 18 October 2023, has been one of the longest-running…