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Mental Health Charity Warns of Lockdown’s Lasting Psychological Legacy
Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, is highlighting five enduring psychological effects of pandemic lockdowns that continue to impact millions, calling for increased government investment in mental health services as Ireland moves forward from COVID-19. While lockdowns proved essential in controlling viral transmission, the charity warns that their mental health consequences extend far beyond the…
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HSE Launches Life-Saving Blood Clot Guidelines Named After Tragedy Victim
A new national clinical guideline designed to prevent, diagnose and treat potentially fatal blood clots has been launched by the HSE. “Eve’s Protocol” is named in memory of Eve Cleary, who tragically died from venous thromboembolism, and aims to save lives across Irish hospitals including those serving Cork and Munster. The HSE’s new National Clinical…
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€803,347 Funding Boost for Cork’s Rural Water Schemes
Nine group water schemes across Cork will share €803,347 in government funding to improve water quality and infrastructure for 375 rural households, Minister Christopher O’Sullivan announced today. The allocation forms part of a €74 million national investment under the Rural Water Programme 2024-2026, targeting essential upgrades to water infrastructure in communities without access to the…
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New Inquiry Launched into Epilepsy Drug That Can Harm Unborn Babies
The Irish government has launched an investigation into how an epilepsy medication that can cause serious birth defects has been prescribed to women over the years, giving affected families a chance to finally tell their stories. Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill announced today that a formal inquiry will examine sodium valproate, a drug used to…
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Cork Locations Feature Prominently in National Coastal Photography Awards
Four photographs captured at Cork locations have been shortlisted in the prestigious 2025 Love Your Coast Photography Awards, showcasing the county’s stunning coastal and marine environments at the ceremony held in Dublin last Friday. The annual competition, now in its 16th year, celebrates Ireland’s coastal beauty through the lens of talented photographers nationwide. This year…
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Major Android Malware Alert: Over 10,000 Irish Devices Compromised by BadBox 2.0
Ireland’s National Cyber Security Centre has issued an urgent warning after detecting a significant surge in Android devices infected with sophisticated BadBox 2.0 malware, with over 10,000 Irish IP addresses already compromised. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) revealed on 18 July that BadBox 2.0 malware has infiltrated thousands of consumer Android devices across Ireland,…
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Cork County Council Launches Affordable Housing Scheme in Youghal with 13 New Homes
Cork County Council will open applications for 13 new affordable homes in Silverwood, Youghal next month, offering first-time buyers significant savings of up to 25.8% below market value on A-rated family properties. The new development features five two-bedroom houses starting from €215,000, seven three-bedroom homes from €247,000, and one four-bedroom property priced at €267,000. All…
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Cork Pharmaceutical Consulting Firm to Create 75 High-Value Jobs in Major Expansion
Business Platforms, a leading Cork-based pharmaceutical consulting company, has announced plans to double its workforce by 2028, creating 75 new consulting and engineering positions in a significant vote of confidence for the local economy. The expansion will see the firm grow from its current team to 150 employees, with all new roles based at the…
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Driver in Late Teens Dies in N71 Collision Between Ballinhassig and Innishannon
A male driver in his late teens has died following a two-vehicle collision involving a car and truck on the N71 this morning, with gardaí launching an urgent appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage. The fatal collision occurred on the N71 road between Ballinhassig and Innishannon at approximately 7:15am on Monday morning. The teenage…
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Cork City Council Launches Tenth Affordable Housing Scheme with Nine Homes in Killeen’s
Cork City Council has unveiled its latest affordable housing development at Carraig Dún, Killeen’s, offering nine semi-detached homes from €320,000 to eligible buyers, marking a significant milestone as the authority’s tenth such scheme. The new development, delivered in partnership with Galtymore Homes, brings the total number of properties offered under Cork City Council’s Affordable Housing…