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Lord Mayor Of Cork Calls Out To Cork GAA Clubs For Commemorative Jerseys For Upcoming Exhibition
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, has issued a call to Cork GAA clubs to submit their Decade of Centenaries commemorative jerseys for an upcoming exhibition. The exhibition, set to open in late September at the Public Museum in Fitzgerald’s Park, aims to celebrate Irish history, heritage, and sporting culture. A Celebration of…
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Late Late Toy Show – Children’s Applications Now Open!
Know a child who would love to be part of the Late Late Toy Show this year? Well, applications are now open! The countdown to the most wonderful night of the year has just begun. The Late Late Toy Show 2023 will be as magical as ever and we want you to be part of…
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Cork City Saves Over 17 Million Litres of Water Daily Through Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme
Image: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision Over 17 million litres of water being saved every day across the city. Uisce Éireann, in collaboration with Cork City Council, has announced a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to secure and sustain the city’s water supply. Over 17 million litres of water are now being saved each day, thanks…
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An Garda Síochána and RSA Launch Urgent “Slow Down” Operation Amid Rising Road Fatalities
An Garda Síochána, in collaboration with the Road Safety Authority (RSA), has initiated a 24-hour national speed enforcement operation, dubbed “Slow Down”. The operation commenced at 07.00 hrs today and will conclude at the same time tomorrow, 5th September. Alarming Increase in Road Deaths The urgency of this operation is underscored by the disturbing rise…
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Located: Missing Person Appeal – Zach Brydon Verling – 14 Years – Ballincollig
Zach has been located safe and well. His family thank the public for their assistance. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14 year-old Zach Brydon Verling who was last seen in Ballincollig, County Cork on Friday, 1st September 2023. Zach is described as being approximately 6’1 in height with…
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A Day in the Life: Surviving the Commute from Little Island to Macroom
The alarm blares at 6 a.m., nudging me out of my slumber and into another day of commuting challenges. I’m Sarah, A Cork Safety Alerts follower, and my weekday routine consists of trekking from Little Island to Rural Macroom for work. The morning cuppa provides some solace before I step into my car and onto…
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Gardaí Issue Urgent Warning to Electric Picnic Attendees: Do Not Share Phone Passcodes
Gardaí have issued a stern warning to all those attending the Electric Picnic festival this year. Gardaí are cautioning festival-goers not to share their phone passcodes, especially with anyone claiming to help return lost or stolen mobile phones. The warning was delivered via a statement on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).…
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High strength MDMA in circulation at Electric Picnic
The HSE are warning of high strength MDMA in circulation at Electric Picnic. Contains 246mg, which is 2 times the average dose. All MDMA has risk, you cannot be sure if it’s contents or purity. HSE warn to treat all products with caution and don’t be afraid to get medical help.
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Sorensen Civil Engineering Takes Helm of Major Flood Relief Project
Sorensen Civil Engineering appointed as the contractor for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme A three-year plan for Traffic Management has been outlined Works to include the installation of concrete culverts, bridges, and flood defence walls Stop & Go system and traffic light system to be in place on the R639 Sorensen Civil Engineering Limited has…
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RSA and An Garda Síochána Urge Festival-Goers to Be Road-Smart
Festival safety takes a new turn as authorities remind attendees of the risks of driving under the influence With Electric Picnic 2023 just around the corner, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána (AGS) are partnering up to issue important safety messages to all festival-goers. As over 70,000 attendees flock to Stradbally, Co.…