Gold Medallist and SPAR brand ambassador Kellie Harrington with, from left, Eva Corbett, Corey McCarthy, and Amy O’Riordan of The Food Fund during the SPAR 60th Community Fund Winners Event at The Avon in The Burgage, Blessington, Wicklow. Image: Seb Daly/Sportsfile SPAR and Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington recently announced that The Food Fund are…

Cork County Council wish to advise that the next section of the N22 Baile Bhuirne Macroom Road Scheme is due to open on Friday, August 11th.  This is an 8km section of Type 2 Dual Carriageway between Carrigaphooca to the west of Macroom and Tonn Láin to the east of Baile Mhic Íre.   The Mayor of County Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn in welcoming this new opening said:…

A spike in ‘family impersonation’ text messages reported in July 25% increase in customers falling victim to “Hi Mum/Dad” text scams Increase coincides with holiday season, with family members likely to be away from home Never trust text messages – stop, think and check! Bank of Ireland is warning of a high volume of family…

The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, will open a Book of Condolences for singer, writer and activist Sinéad O’Connor in City Hall today, 27th July, at 11.15 a.m. The Lord Mayor said: “On behalf of the people of Cork, I extend my sincere condolences to Sinéad’s family and friends.  Not only was Sinéad’s…

Sad news again for the music industry breaking this evening, Sinead O’Connor has died aged 56. Rest in Peace.

Pictured at the launch are Kathleen Linehan, Strategic Director of Human Resources at Trigon Hotels and Pierce Lowney, Director of Food & Beverage, Trigon Hotels. Also included is Eanna O’ Brien, HR, Trigon Hotels and Cattleya McCarthy, HR, Trigon Hotels (on right). Image: Brian Lougheed Trigon Hotels has introduced two new policies aimed at encouraging…

Ritchie Daly , Blackwater Motors Volkswagen handing over the keys of 232 Polo to Vice-Chairman, Kevin O’Connor from Blood Bike South & volunteer memebers of the organisation. With the donation of a new 232 Volkswagen Polo, Blackwater Motors Volkswagen continues to assist Blood Bike South.  Saint Finbarr’s Hospital, Cork, 2023- Blackwater Motors Volkswagen have donated…

Following a review of water levels, night-time water restrictions will again be in place tonight in Clonakilty area from 11pm until 7am until further notice. Areas affected include the entire Clonakilty Urban Network. In particular, high ground areas such as Youghals, Cloheen, Ladys Cross, The Bypass Road, Cottage Road, Fernhill Road, The Miles, Tawnies Lower,…

The HSE will introduce publicly funded fertility treatment services from September 2023. This includes treatments such as IVF, IUI and ICSI for people who meet the access criteria, as announced by the Minister for Health today. Dr Clíona Murphy, Clinical Director, HSE National Women and Infants Health Programme (NWIHP), said: “This is the first and…

Reports of a collision in Midleton, near Abbey Wood. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.