Consumers are urged to check their freezers for Hogan’s Farm Turkey Burgers with a use by date of 26 July 2025, as the product is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Food Safety Authority has issued an urgent recall notice for the 400g packs of Hogan’s Farm Turkey Burgers bearing approval number IE…

The Office of Emergency Planning has issued comprehensive safety guidance this evening as Storm Floris approaches Ireland, warning the public to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions and to monitor Met Éireann for Orange weather warnings. In a series of public safety messages released at 5:21pm today, emergency officials outlined critical precautions for the public, emphasising…

Passengers travelling between Cork and Dublin face delays of up to two hours this afternoon after a train failure at Ballybrophy station, with Iarnród Éireann crews currently working to resolve the issue. The breakdown, which initially caused 90-minute delays, has now escalated to affect services for up to 120 minutes on both the Heuston to…

Revenue officers have intercepted over 23,000 litres of illegal beer worth €93,235 at Dublin Port today, in a seizure that highlights ongoing efforts to combat alcohol smuggling operations that could be supplying venues nationwide. The massive haul of 23,382 litres of beer was discovered in an unaccompanied container that had arrived from Rotterdam in the…

After 21 months of boiling their water, approximately 10,000 residents in East Cork can finally turn on their taps without worry as Uisce Éireann lifts the long-standing Boil Water Notice for the Whitegate Public Water Supply with immediate effect. The notice, which was first issued on 18 October 2023, has been one of the longest-running…

The Boil Water Notice affecting approximately 4,697 customers in Macroom has been lifted with immediate effect following satisfactory water sampling results, bringing relief to the West Cork town after two weeks of disruption. The notice, which was issued on 18 July 2025, was put in place to protect public health following elevated turbidity levels and…

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…

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…

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…

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…