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Statement from Cork County Council following tragic loss of two race participants during the IRONMAN event
Cork County Council is deeply saddened over the tragic loss of two race participants during the IRONMAN 70.3 Ireland, Cork 2023 event in Youghal today. Our deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends of the athletes at this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts are with those who have been affected, and we are…
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Essential Overnight Restrictions Required For Clonakilty Public Water Supply
Nighttime water restrictions are necessary in the Clonakilty area this weekend from 11pm each night to 7am the following morning. The restrictions are necessary in order to maintain a daytime water supply for customers. The areas affected include the entire Clonakilty Urban Network. In particular, high ground areas such as Youghals, Cloheen, Ladys Cross, The…
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ESB Networks Crews Restoring Power Post-Storm Betty
As at 11.30am, just under 50,000 electricity customers remain without power Crews working towards restoring power to a significant number of these customers by this evening â some customers in localised areas may remain without supply overnight Stay Safe, Stay Clear of fallen electricity wires. Report any damage to network by calling 1800 372 999 Real-time updates and report…
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â [Cleared] Flooding at Rutland Street
Flooding on Rutland Street in Cork City at the moment. Take care on approach.
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â [Cleared] Collision in Killeens
Reports of a collision near Ingle Downs, Killeens. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
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Cork County Council: Storm Betty Warnings & Advice
Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange Rainfall Warning, valid from 13.00 to 23.00 on Friday 18/08/2023. Met Ăireann has issued a Status Orange Wind Warning for Cork, valid from 21:00 Friday 18/08/2023 to 03:00 Saturday 19/08/2023. From late this evening, tonight, and due to last until Saturday morning, Storm Betty will bring south to southwest gales with severe gusts of…
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RSA Road Safety Alert â Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings Issued for Storm Betty
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow weather warnings for gales and gusts of up to 130 km/h. An Orange Wind Warning has been issued for Carlow, Cork, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklowfor Friday night and Saturday…
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Potential localised flooding on low lying quays in Cork City due to predicted heavy rainfall
Cork City Council wish to advise that due to predicted heavy rainfall in the coming hours, it is likely that some roads & parking areas along low-lying quays in the city centre may suffer some localised flooding during this eveningâs high tide; i.e. Morrisonâs Quay, Fr Matthew Quay, Trinity Bridge, Union Quay, Sharman Crawford Street,…
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Cork City Council Statement Status Orange Wind & Rainfall Warning
Met Ăireann has issued a Status Orange wind and rainfall warning for Cork that is in effect from 9 p.m. on Friday 18 August until 3 a.m. on Saturday 19 August 2023. Winds are expected to be severe and as a result Cork City Council asks that you please take the following measures: Please secure…
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14 Arrests, Thousands Of Illicit Cyber Networks Disrupted In Africa Operation
Networks identified linked to financial losses of more than USD 40 million INTERPOL and AFRIPOL have coordinated an operation across 25 African countries that enabled investigators to arrest 14 suspected cybercriminals and identify 20,674 suspicious cyber networks, highlighting the surge in digital insecurity and cyber threats in the region. The networks identified were linked to…