The school run can be a stressful and chaotic time for parents. The rush to get children out of bed, dressed, fed, and out the door on time can be overwhelming, especially when combined with the need to battle traffic and find a parking spot near the school. However, with a few simple tips, it…

Gardaí are investigating an assault that occurred at approximately 11pm on Sunday 16th April 2023 at a residence in the Innismore Drive area of Ballincollig. One man (30s) was taken to Cork University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Garda investigations are ongoing.

Minister for Health. Stephen Donnelly has announced that, with effect from today (Monday 17 April 2023), public in-patient charges have been abolished in all public hospitals. The Health (Amendment) Act 2023 removes the acute public in-patient charge of €80 per day, up to a maximum of €800 in a year (including day-case charges) for people…

Phishing emails are a common and dangerous threat in the digital world. These emails often appear to be legitimate, but they are designed to steal your personal information, such as login credentials, credit card numbers, and other sensitive data. The consequences of falling for a phishing scam can be devastating, including identity theft, financial loss,…

As part of ongoing investigations into multiple incidents of suspected fraud nationwide, Gardaí arrested two men (aged in their 50s and 20s) on Friday, 14th April 2023. The incidents occurred at retail premises specialising in building materials between January and March 2023. The arrested men were detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act,…

In recent years, the volume of traffic on Irish roads has increased significantly. This has brought with it a range of issues, from increased congestion and longer journey times, to higher levels of air pollution and more road accidents. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the factors driving this trend and…

Reports of a multi-vehicle collision, westbound, on the N25 just after Little Island near J1. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

Local busker, Dylan Brickley, has made waves in the music industry with his debut single “Close To You,” which was released today. The single has already climbed to the top of the Irish iTunes music charts, making Brickley an overnight sensation. Brickley, who has been performing on the streets of Cork for a number of…

Pupils from St. Anthony’s Boys National School learn about biodiversity and gardening at Ballinlough Community Garden’. Image: Clare Keogh Cork City Council is making €840,000 available to community organisations across the city to support them to take collective action on climate change. The Community Climate Action Fund, funded by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications…

Volunteers from Cork Samaritans will mark a special Charlie Bird Hand of Friendship Walk this weekend with a forest walk in Curraghbinny Woods. The veteran broadcaster will lead a 5km walk through Avondale Forest Park, Co Wicklow, for Samaritans on Sunday 16th April at 11am. At the same time, Cork Samaritans will take part in a similar event in Curraghbinny Woods, Co Cork. Members of the public…