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Uisce Éireann Complete Works and Maintain Supply to Customers in Kealkill
Uisce Éireann have completed works at the Kealkill Water Treatment Plant without any supply interruption for customers. The plant had originally shutdown due to poor raw water quality and turbidity as a result of heavy rainfall at the weekend. This also caused treated water storage in the reservoir to fall below safe levels. Operations Lead for…
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Mitchelstown Roads Policing Unit Seizes Overloaded Vehicle
In a quirky twist of fate near Ballyhooly, the Mitchelstown Roads Policing Unit stumbled upon a peculiar predicament during a routine checkpoint. Their discovery? An overloaded vehicle with bales that were about as secure as a wobbly Jenga tower at a birthday party. The driver turned out to be an unaccompanied learner, bravely navigating the…
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Barnardos Cork Shop Calls for Local Support for Reuse Month
Pictured are Pictured are volunteer Nicole O’Riordan; Manager Lillian O’Connor; volunteer Youssouf Octave and Assistant Manager, Louise O’Donovan. Image: Provision Barnardos is encouraging the people of Cork to donate their preloved and reusable items to Barnardos Charity shop this October. Barnardos is actively participating in Reuse month in October. The children’s charity wants people to…
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Man Arrested Following Erratic Driving Incident in Douglas
Gardaí have arrested a man following a road traffic incident in Douglas, Cork yesterday evening, Saturday 23rd September 2023. Gardaí received a report of a car driving in an erratic manner in the area. The vehicle failed to stop for Gardaí and was involved in a three-vehicle road traffic collision on West Douglas Street at approximately…
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Navigating the Challenges of Driving in Heavy Rain: Tips and Guidelines
Image courtesy of Deposit Photos The Dangers of Heavy Rain Driving in heavy rain can be perilous, as reduced visibility and slippery roads pose a significant risk to motorists. Hydroplaning, where a vehicle’s tyres lose contact with the road and glide on a thin layer of water, becomes a real concern. Additionally, heavy rain can…
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Innovative Rain Garden System Unveiled in Cobh
Image: Colm Lougheed A new green drainage system designed to capture and purify rainwater run-off from roads and footpaths has been unveiled at East Beach in Cobh by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Cork County Council. The ‘Nature Based Solution’ National Pilot Project will help manage rainwater run-off using urban trees…
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Scheduled Maintenance Works to Improve Water Quality in Cork City
Uisce Éireann and Cork City Council Announce Flushing Works from 25 September to 4 October Residents in Tower Street, Barracks Street, Mount Sion Road, Evergreen Street, Evergreen Road, and surrounding areas are advised to prepare for scheduled maintenance works on the water network. The works are aimed at improving water quality and will take place…
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Green Party Proposes Extended Hours for Cork Traffic Wardens to Combat Illegal Parking
Image courtesy of Deposit Photos The Green Party has put forth a proposal to extend the working hours of traffic wardens in Cork, targeting problematic areas in the city centre and near University College Cork (UCC). The proposal aims to alleviate the issues of illegal parking that plague the city, particularly during the evening and…
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Barnardos Appeals for Public Support on Giving Day to Aid Vulnerable Children Across Ireland
Barnardos, the children’s charity that has been a pillar of support for disadvantaged communities in Ireland for over 60 years, is urging the public to donate generously today, Friday 22nd September, to mark Barnardos Giving Day. The initiative is kindly supported by Dell Technologies. Rising Demand for Services Amid Economic Strain In 2022, Barnardos worked…
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Cork City Council and Cork Sports Partnership Kick Off European Week of Sport with #BeActive Night
Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Kieran McCarthy with Wilton United players Lucia Chan and Deirdre O’Mahony using outdoor gym in Murphy’s Farm. Image: Michael O’Sullivan/OSM Photography A Festival of Sport and Physical Activity Awaits Cork Residents at Tramore Valley Park Cork, Ireland – Cork City Council, in partnership with Cork Sports Partnership, is set to…