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…

Picture shows Ian Allen, Managing Director of SuperValu ; Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD and the Ballincollig Tidy Town committee. Image:Naoise Culhane Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today announced the results of the SuperValu TidyTowns awards for 2023. Ballincollig, has been honored as Ireland’s Tidiest Large Urban…

Almost 6,400 Cork homes, businesses and farms in areas surrounding Bandon and Ballincollig can now connect to fibre broadband on National Broadband Ireland network Almost 26,700 premises in County Cork can avail of a high-speed connection today National Broadband Ireland, the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan on…

Image: Alison Miles / OSM PHOTO Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Kieran McCarthy hosted a reception in Cork City Hall last week to celebrate the pupils of seven secondary schools in Cork City who took part in the Cork City Marathon Youth Challenge in June. The introduction of a new 10k route in the Cork…