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Witness Appeal: Hit-and-Run Road Traffic Collision – Rathpeacon
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run road traffic collision which occurred in Rathpeacon, near Cork city on Saturday, 28th December 2024. At approximately 6.45pm Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a collision, involving a car and a pedestrian, on Rathpeacon Road in Rathpeacon. The pedestrian, a man aged in his 50s,…
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Cork City Council Launches Christmas Tree Recycling Initiative
Cork City Council has announced its annual Christmas Tree Recycling initiative, offering residents a convenient and eco-friendly way to dispose of their trees after the festive season. This service will run from Friday, 3rd January, until Friday, 31st January, with centres open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM. Residents are encouraged to bring their…
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HSE South Implements Visiting Restrictions in Cork Hospitals Due to High Numbers of Respiratory Illness Cases
The HSE South has announced that all acute hospitals in the region are currently experiencing a significant surge in patients with respiratory viral illnesses, including Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. Hospitals affected include University Hospital Kerry, Cork University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Bantry General Hospital, and Mallow General Hospital. To curb…
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Common USB-C Charging Port Regulations to Take Effect Across the EU
Image courtesy of Deposit Photos From Saturday, 28 December 2024, new European Commission legislation mandates a common USB-C charging port for mobile phones and other electronic devices, significantly streamlining charging solutions for consumers. This groundbreaking move aims to simplify device charging, reduce electronic waste, and support the EU’s shift towards a circular economy. The Common…
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HSE Statement: HSE Update on Respiratory Illness in Acute Hospitals Post-Christmas
There are 742 people hospitalised with flu today (Friday, 27 December) as pressure increases on acute hospitals in the post-Christmas period, according to the HSE. While the HSE had expected and planned for a surge in hospitalisations at this time, the numbers so far are at the upper end of what they had predicted, a…
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Missing Person Appeal – Megan Lyons (O’Driscoll) – 21 Years – Farranree
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 21-year-old Megan Lyons (also goes by Megan O’Driscoll), who is reported missing from Farranree, Cork City, since Thursday 26th December 2024. Megan was last seen on Wednesday 25th December 2024 at approximately 10.20pm. When last seen, Megan was wearing a black Svetti jacket with…
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Missing Person Appeal – David Falvey – 33 Years – Mayfield
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 33-year-old David Falvey, who is reported missing from Mayfield, Cork City since Sunday 22nd December 2024. David was last seen in the Mayfield, Cork City area on Wednesday 18th December 2024 at approximately 6pm. David is described as being 6 feet tall, with a…
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Missing Person – Stephen Hogan – 50 Years – Hollyhill
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 50-year-old Stephen Hogan who was is reported missing from his home in Hollyhill, Cork since yesterday evening, Tuesday 24th December 2024. Stephen is described as being approximately 5’10” and of a large build with grey hair and blue eyes. When last seen he was wearing…
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Witness Appeal – Road Traffic Collision N28 at Carr’s Hill
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a two vehicle road traffic collision on the N28 at Carr’s Hill, Co. Cork, which occurred at approximately 7.30pm on Tuesday evening, 24th December 2024. The collision involved two cars. The driver of the first car, a man aged in his 70s, has been taken…
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Track Santa Live with Cork Safety Alerts
As 2024 draws to a close, we want to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of our loyal followers for their continued support throughout the years. When we began in 2013 as ‘Cork Potholes,’ we never expected that we would grow to as large as we are today! 11 years later, some…