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Cork Water Safety Officials Warn of Rip Current Dangers Ahead of Bank Holiday Weekend
As thousands prepare to flock to Cork’s beaches this August bank holiday weekend, water safety officials are urgently reminding swimmers about the potentially deadly threat of rip currents, which remain a leading cause of accidental drownings along our coastline. Cork County Council’s Water Safety Office has joined forces with the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and…
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HSE South West Urges Caution as August Bank Holiday Weekend Approaches
With the August bank holiday weekend fast approaching, HSE South West is reminding Cork residents to prioritise safety whilst enjoying the long weekend’s festivities, outdoor activities and gatherings across the county. The health service is advising people to slow down on the roads, exercise caution during outdoor pursuits, and familiarise themselves with available healthcare options…
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Electric Car Sales Surge 57% as Irish Vehicle Market Shows Strong July Growth
New vehicle registrations in Ireland continued their positive trajectory in July, with electric cars leading the charge at a remarkable 57% increase compared to last year, according to official figures released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). The July figures show 26,787 new cars registered, representing a 4.3% increase over July…
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Heading to All Together Now? RSA Brings Free Breathalyser Testing to Festival
Festival-goers travelling from Cork to All Together Now at Curraghmore Estate this Bank Holiday weekend can check their alcohol levels for free before driving home, as the Road Safety Authority (RSA) sets up self-service breathalyser stations at the Waterford music festival. The RSA’s FlineBox stations, which use the same Dräger sensor technology as An Garda…
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Storm Floris Has Been Named: Will Bring Unseasonable Weather This Bank Holiday Weekend
Met Éireann has issued a nationwide weather advisory as Storm Floris, named by the UK Met Office, prepares to bring wet and unseasonably windy conditions across Ireland from Sunday night through the August Bank Holiday Monday. The advisory, issued at 12:37 today (1 August 2025), warns Cork residents to prepare for potentially dangerous conditions that…
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Major Night-Time Closures Planned for Kinsale Road Roundabout Throughout August
Cork motorists face significant disruption at the Kinsale Road Roundabout as extensive resurfacing works requiring night-time closures are announced from 5 August to 29 August 2025. The phased closures, running from 20:30 to 05:30 each night, will affect multiple access points to one of the city’s busiest junctions. The works will be carried out by…
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HSE Urges Caution and Care Awareness Ahead of August Bank Holiday Weekend
As Cork prepares for the busy August bank holiday weekend, the HSE is reminding residents to stay safe during outdoor activities and festivities, whilst highlighting the range of healthcare options available should accidents or illness occur. The health service anticipates increased pressure on emergency departments over the long weekend and is encouraging people to consider…
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Cork on a Fork Fest Serves Up Family Fun with Almost 100 Events This August
Cork’s premier food festival returns from 13 to 17 August with a feast of family-friendly activities across the city, from pizza-making workshops to teddy bears’ picnics and beekeepers’ experiences. Cork on a Fork Fest 2025 is set to transform the city into a culinary playground for all ages, with almost 100 events celebrating the region’s…
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Two Arrested in Connection with Fatal Cork City Assault
Gardaí investigating the fatal assault of a woman on St. Patrick’s Street last December have arrested two people in their 30s. The man and woman were detained yesterday but have since been released without charge as investigations continue. The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation into the death of a woman in her…
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95 Road Deaths Recorded as Gardaí Launch Bank Holiday Safety Blitz
Road safety authorities have revealed that 95 people have died on Irish roads so far this year, with an alarming increase in fatalities among vulnerable road users including cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists, prompting a major enforcement operation over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) published its mid-year report today, analysing 91…