Four men arrested as joint task force operation intercepts drugs shipment in Courtmacsherry area A massive cocaine haul valued at more than €31 million has been seized by authorities following a coordinated sea and land operation in West Cork today, Tuesday 1st July 2025. The Joint Task Force Drugs Interdiction Operation saw four men arrested…

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has issued an urgent warning about a looming summer trolley crisis as 524 patients were left on trolleys, chairs or inappropriate bed spaces across the country on 1st July. The stark figures reveal the scale of hospital overcrowding, with Cork’s two main hospitals among those significantly affected. Cork University…

Cork County Council has launched the third public consultation for the much-anticipated Cork to Kinsale Greenway, marking a significant step forward in connecting two of Cork’s most popular destinations via a dedicated cycling and walking route. The consultation focuses on the “Emerging Preferred Route Corridor” and invites feedback from the public on the proposed path…

A significant quantity of suspected cocaine has been seized in a multi-agency operation in the Courtmacsherry area this morning, leading to the arrest of two men. In a dramatic development, officers from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) stopped a van in the coastal West Cork village, uncovering a large consignment of…

Five popular Irish supermarket chains have issued an urgent recall of ready-made Bacon & Cabbage Dinners due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected products are sold under the Centra, SuperValu, Tesco, Good Food, and From The Farm brands. All pack sizes, batch codes, and use-by…

A new Department of Health report has highlighted significant challenges facing GP services across Ireland, with particular concerns for rapidly growing urban areas and rural regions served by retiring doctors. The Irish College of GPs has welcomed the report, which confirms that while overall GP training numbers are sufficient to meet national demand, specific areas…

A Ringaskiddy woman who has been keeping Cork’s skies safe for nearly half a century has signed off from her final shift at Cork Airport’s air traffic control tower. Ann Walsh concluded her remarkable 45-year career with AirNav Ireland today, having started as a fresh-faced communications assistant in September 1980. The dedicated administrator has been…

The Land Development Agency is offering to forward purchase apartment developments in Cork and four other Irish cities as part of a major initiative to accelerate housing delivery and provide cost rental homes. The State housing body has launched the latest phase of its Project Tosaigh I Housebuilder Partnerships programme, specifically targeting higher density apartment…

A white goat has been seen roaming the grounds near St. Mary’s Health Campus in Gurranabraher, Cork, prompting local authorities to issue guidance for residents who may encounter the animal. The goat, which appears to be wearing a collar, was photographed on the campus grounds and surrounding paved areas. St. Mary’s Health Campus is located…