Gardaí are urgently seeking public assistance to locate 20-year-old Jean-Baptiste Cordonnier, who has been missing from his Baltimore home since Thursday morning, with concerns growing for his wellbeing. Jean-Baptiste was reported missing from his home in the West Cork coastal village on Thursday morning, 7th August 2025. He was last seen in Baltimore at approximately…

Construction activity intensifies across Cork’s major infrastructure projects, with controlled blasting set to commence on the M28 next Thursday whilst the Ringaskiddy Urban Realm nears its September opening. Work on the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway Scheme is advancing steadily, with earthworks progressing from Shannonpark to embankment fill areas both east and west of the…

Baltimore harbour welcomed its first ever cruise ship yesterday as Noble Caledonia’s Island Sky brought 90 passengers to explore West Cork’s coastal treasures, marking a significant milestone for the region’s growing cruise tourism sector. The luxury expedition vessel, carrying 90 passengers and 81 crew members, arrived on Thursday, 7 August, as part of its 12-day…

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has unveiled a diverse programme of events to mark Heritage Week 2025, taking place from Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 August. As part of the celebrations, over 70 OPW-managed heritage sites that usually charge admission will offer free entry on Saturday 16 August, giving the public a rare opportunity…

Heritage Week celebrations are bringing unique opportunities to explore Ireland’s historic estates, with the Irish Heritage Trust offering free special events at its properties including Cork’s beloved Fota House & Gardens, alongside Johnstown Castle in Wexford and Strokestown Park in Roscommon. Cork’s Fota House & Gardens Unveils Hidden Histories Fota House & Gardens is presenting…

Uisce Éireann has announced overnight water restrictions for six West Cork communities starting tonight, with supply cut off from 10pm to 7am daily until Saturday to cope with increased summer demand on the Abbeystrowry Reservoir. The restrictions affect residents and businesses in Lisheens, Baltimore, Sherkin Island, Ballydehob, Schull, and Heir Island, with normal water service…

Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault on a woman in her 30s on Gillabbey Street in Cork city centre earlier today, with the victim receiving treatment at Cork University Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Officers from Bridewell Garda Station responded to reports of the alleged assault on Thursday morning, 7th August 2025. Upon arrival at…

Cork City Council has confirmed that construction will begin within weeks on the long-awaited Lehenaghmore Road Improvement Scheme, bringing safer transport infrastructure to one of the city’s fastest-growing areas. Glas Civil Engineering Ltd. will carry out the extensive works, starting with investigative surveys this month before main construction begins in late August. The 18-month project,…

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called for zero tolerance of racially motivated abuse against healthcare workers, highlighting that over 35,000 nurses and midwives working in Ireland were educated abroad and deserve protection from harassment. The INMO’s intervention follows recent attacks on members of the Indian community in Ireland, prompting concerns about the safety…

Over 5.1 kilometres of aging water mains along the N72 have been successfully replaced, bringing more reliable water supply to the Dromcummer and Cullen communities in North Cork. The extensive upgrade, completed as part of Uisce Éireann’s national Leakage Reduction Programme, addresses longstanding issues with bursts and water loss that have plagued the area. The…