Helly Hansen has issued an urgent recall of several lifejacket models sold across Ireland due to a drowning risk. The affected products may fail during use because of a manufacturing defect, potentially putting wearers in serious danger on the water. The recall affects approximately 394 lifejackets sold through retailers across the Republic of Ireland, including…

A heartfelt Reddit post has sparked a social media search for two Ballincollig teenagers whose spontaneous fist bump brought unexpected joy to someone going through a difficult time. The touching message, shared by on the Ballincollig Community Hub, comes from a person who encountered the two grey-clad teens outside Barrack Square in Ballincollig. What might…

The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued an urgent safety alert as dangerous rip currents and Force 9 winds threaten to create potentially lethal swimming conditions across Cork’s beaches this Bank Holiday weekend. With offshore winds forecast to gust up to Force 9 on Bank Holiday Monday, particularly along east coast…

The historic harbour town has evolved beyond its maritime past to become one of Ireland’s most vibrant destinations for music, art and community creativity. Once famous primarily as the Titanic’s final port of call, Cobh has reinvented itself as a thriving cultural hub where traditional music fills the streets and art adorns every corner. Just…

Cork County Council’s beach lifeguards are on duty today from 10:30am to 7:00pm across all supervised beaches, with calm conditions and red over yellow flags flying at popular swimming spots from Barleycove to Youghal. The morning beach report shows predominantly flat calm conditions across Cork’s coastline, making it an ideal day for families to enjoy…

One of Cork’s most beloved pubs has reopened its doors after an ambitious €500,000 refurbishment, transforming the historic Princes Street venue into a four-storey destination that promises to redefine the city’s hospitality scene. Clancy’s Cork officially launched yesterday evening, revealing four distinct experiences under one roof: Arthur’s Bar @ Clancy’s, a unique Guinness experience developed…

A rare conservation success has been achieved at Fota Wildlife Park with the birth of Ireland’s first drill monkey, offering hope for a species that has seen its wild population halve in just three decades. The male drill monkey, born on 18 July to nine-year-old mother Lewa and ten-year-old father Ekona, represents a significant milestone…

Emergency services are currently dealing with a collision on the N40 South Ring Road eastbound at Junction 1, the N22 interchange, with Cork Fire Brigade on scene attending to the incident. The collision has occurred on the eastbound carriageway of Cork’s busiest ring road at the junction that connects to the N22 Ballincollig bypass. Motorists…

Reports of a collision on the R620 near Dromore Hill/Mallow Pump House. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

Hay fever sufferers in Cork should prepare for moderate pollen levels over the coming days, with grass, nettle and weed pollen expected to remain at medium concentrations through Friday, according to Met Éireann’s latest forecast. The warm but humid conditions forecast for Wednesday 30 July through Friday 1 August will create ideal conditions for pollen…