Ireland has committed to embedding mental health considerations into all government policies after Minister Mary Butler signed a landmark WHO declaration on behalf of the country at a high-level European conference in Paris. The Government Chief Whip and Minister for Mental Health travelled to the French capital to represent Ireland at the two-day WHO Europe…

A collaborative effort between Cork County Council, the Blue Flag programme, and the Think Before You Flush campaign is working to protect the county’s pristine coastal areas from sewage-related pollution through improved public awareness of proper waste disposal. The partnership, which began in 2023 and continues through 2025, focuses on educating beachgoers about appropriate flushing…

Up to 2,300 children in foster care will benefit from expanded eligibility criteria for the annual payment scheme Children for whom Foster Care Allowance is being paid are now eligible for the Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance, following an announcement today by Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary TD. The extension fulfils a Programme for…

Ireland Introduces “Soft Opt-Out” Organ Donation System as New Legislation Takes Effect From today, every adult in Ireland will be presumed to consent to organ donation after death unless they have specifically opted out, marking a significant shift in how the country approaches life-saving transplants. The Human Tissue Act 2024 Part 2, which came into…

Six Cork neighbourhoods will mark St John’s Night on Monday 23rd June with family-friendly celebrations that swap traditional bonfires for safer, greener alternatives. Cork City Council is supporting local summer fun days in Knocknaheeny, Farranree, The Glen, Mayfield, Mahon and Togher, offering communities a chance to honour this ancient tradition without the environmental damage and…

Reports of a collision, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road at the slip to N71. Take care on approach.

The Cork Business Association is calling on locals to roll up their sleeves for a community clean-up of Oliver Plunkett Street on Tuesday 24th June, following the success of their inaugural “Cleaning and Greening” initiative on North Main Street. The volunteer effort will transform the popular city centre street from Vodafone to The Welcome Inn,…

Long delays being reported on all approaches to the Cork Summer Show at Curraheen today. Make use of the shows free Park and Ride options and skip the traffic!

That smart security camera you installed to protect your Cork home or business could be streaming live footage directly to strangers online, according to a stark new warning from Irish cybersecurity experts. A global investigation has uncovered more than 40,000 exposed security cameras accessible without passwords, and Irish homes and businesses are among those at…