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Gardaí Issue Road Safety Appeal Following St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend Collisions
An Garda Síochána is conducting an extensive Roads Policing Operation over the St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend, which began at 7:00 am on Thursday, 30th January 2025, and will continue until 7:00 am on Tuesday, 4th February 2025. As part of the operation, Gardaí have been carrying out both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) checkpoints…
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Cork’s Cian Ducrot Celebrates Grammy Win for Songwriting on SZA’s ‘Saturn’
Cork’s own singer-songwriter, Cian Ducrot, has earned a prestigious Grammy Award for his role in co-writing Saturn, performed by American artist SZA. The track won Best R&B Song at the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, an honour that recognises the songwriters behind the year’s standout R&B compositions. Cian, who hails from Passage West, was…
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ESB Networks Continues Power Restoration After Devastation of Storm Éowyn
ESB Networks has made significant progress in restoring electricity following the unprecedented impact of Storm Éowyn, which caused widespread and extensive damage to power infrastructure across the country. As of 5:20 pm on Sunday, supply has been restored to 729,000 homes, farms, and businesses, leaving approximately 39,000 customers still without power, down from the peak…
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NECG Continues Recovery Efforts Following Storm Éowyn
The National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) convened again today to oversee ongoing recovery operations following the impact of Storm Éowyn. Efforts are being coordinated to restore power, water, telecommunications, and essential services to affected areas, with significant progress already made. Power Restoration Efforts ESB Networks has restored power to 723,000 homes, farms, schools, and businesses.…
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Storm Éowyn: National Efforts Continue to Restore Services
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) met again today (Saturday) to oversee the ongoing recovery efforts following Storm Éowyn, which has caused significant disruption across Ireland. The storm has left thousands without power, water, and telecommunications, and coordinated efforts continue to restore these vital services as quickly as possible. Power Restoration Progress ESB Networks has…
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Gardaí in Cork Catch 54 Distracted Drivers Using Mobile Phone Detection Truck
Gardaí from the Roads Policing Unit in Cork detected 54 distracted drivers with the unmarked Garda HGV. The lorry cab targets drivers using a mobile phone or other electronic devices, and was used this week leading up to St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend in Cork county, on the M8 and the M25 motorways, and in Cork…
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Ireland Celebrates Successful First Year of Deposit Return Scheme
The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), launched in February 2024, has made a remarkable impact in its first year, with strong public participation and tangible environmental benefits. Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy, Darragh O’Brien TD, celebrated the scheme’s anniversary, highlighting the transformative effects it has already had on waste management, community fundraising, and environmental sustainability.…
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Witness Appeal – Traffic Collision on the N25 – Eastbound
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision on the N25 Eastbound near Cobh Cross, Co. Cork yesterday afternoon, Thursday 30th January 2025. The collision involved two cars and occurred shortly before 3:00pm. The drivers of both vehicles, a male in his 80s and a female in her 40s, were conveyed to Cork…
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Authorities Issue Water and Road Safety Warnings Ahead of St Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend
With the St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend approaching and in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, authorities have issued urgent safety warnings regarding water activities and road travel. The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI, Water Safety Ireland, An Garda Síochána, and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have all appealed to the public to exercise caution during the…
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HSE Issues Public Alert Over High Nicotine Levels in Four E-Cigarette Products
The HSE National Environmental Health Service has issued a public warning today (Thursday, 30 January) regarding excessive nicotine concentrations found in four e-cigarette products, which have triggered European product safety (RAPEX) alerts. Affected Products The following e-cigarette products have been identified as exceeding the legal nicotine concentration of 20mg/ml, with test results ranging between 26.9mg/ml…