Cork’s premier food festival returns from 13 to 17 August with a feast of family-friendly activities across the city, from pizza-making workshops to teddy bears’ picnics and beekeepers’ experiences. Cork on a Fork Fest 2025 is set to transform the city into a culinary playground for all ages, with almost 100 events celebrating the region’s…

Gardaí investigating the fatal assault of a woman on St. Patrick’s Street last December have arrested two people in their 30s. The man and woman were detained yesterday but have since been released without charge as investigations continue. The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation into the death of a woman in her…

Road safety authorities have revealed that 95 people have died on Irish roads so far this year, with an alarming increase in fatalities among vulnerable road users including cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists, prompting a major enforcement operation over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) published its mid-year report today, analysing 91…

Helly Hansen has issued an urgent recall of several lifejacket models sold across Ireland due to a drowning risk. The affected products may fail during use because of a manufacturing defect, potentially putting wearers in serious danger on the water. The recall affects approximately 394 lifejackets sold through retailers across the Republic of Ireland, including…

A heartfelt Reddit post has sparked a social media search for two Ballincollig teenagers whose spontaneous fist bump brought unexpected joy to someone going through a difficult time. The touching message, shared by on the Ballincollig Community Hub, comes from a person who encountered the two grey-clad teens outside Barrack Square in Ballincollig. What might…

The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued an urgent safety alert as dangerous rip currents and Force 9 winds threaten to create potentially lethal swimming conditions across Cork’s beaches this Bank Holiday weekend. With offshore winds forecast to gust up to Force 9 on Bank Holiday Monday, particularly along east coast…

The historic harbour town has evolved beyond its maritime past to become one of Ireland’s most vibrant destinations for music, art and community creativity. Once famous primarily as the Titanic’s final port of call, Cobh has reinvented itself as a thriving cultural hub where traditional music fills the streets and art adorns every corner. Just…

Cork County Council’s beach lifeguards are on duty today from 10:30am to 7:00pm across all supervised beaches, with calm conditions and red over yellow flags flying at popular swimming spots from Barleycove to Youghal. The morning beach report shows predominantly flat calm conditions across Cork’s coastline, making it an ideal day for families to enjoy…

One of Cork’s most beloved pubs has reopened its doors after an ambitious €500,000 refurbishment, transforming the historic Princes Street venue into a four-storey destination that promises to redefine the city’s hospitality scene. Clancy’s Cork officially launched yesterday evening, revealing four distinct experiences under one roof: Arthur’s Bar @ Clancy’s, a unique Guinness experience developed…

A rare conservation success has been achieved at Fota Wildlife Park with the birth of Ireland’s first drill monkey, offering hope for a species that has seen its wild population halve in just three decades. The male drill monkey, born on 18 July to nine-year-old mother Lewa and ten-year-old father Ekona, represents a significant milestone…