Cork Airport marked a significant milestone as the “Class of 2024” of the Airport Police and Fire Service officially graduated during a special passing-out ceremony at the airport’s Fire Station. Ten new recruits, the largest cohort in two decades, were presented with certificates after successfully completing an intensive three-month training programme. The new team members,…

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t seems Christmas came early for Cork’s Douglas as the bustling suburb earns a coveted spot on Uber Ireland’s “Nice List” for 2024. While Stoneybatter in Dublin might be in need of a yuletide miracle to shed its place atop the “Naughty List,” Corkonians can proudly claim a slice of the festive cheer pie. Uber…

Gardaí in Cork have seized a combined €185,000 worth of ecstasy and cocaine (pending analysis) and arrested two individuals following a search in Douglas, Cork, yesterday afternoon, Saturday 21st December 2024. The operation was conducted as part of Operation Tara, with Gardaí from the Cork City Divisional Drugs Unit executing a search warrant at a…

Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, is extending a lifeline to those feeling down over the festive season by encouraging people to avail of its free services. Operating 365 days a year, including Christmas Day, the charity provides up to six free counselling sessions for adults living in Ireland and has launched dedicated Christmas support…

Uisce Éireann has issued updates regarding ongoing Boil Water Notices for customers supplied by the Macroom and Whitegate Public Water Supplies, emphasising that these notices remain in place to safeguard public health. The Macroom Public Water Supply, which serves approximately 4,194 customers, has been under a Boil Water Notice since 30 September 2024. This precautionary…

The HSE South West is urging the public in Cork and Kerry to take immediate action to protect themselves and their loved ones this winter as cases of flu, COVID-19, and RSV continue to rise. Emergency Departments across the region, including Mercy University Hospital, Cork University Hospital, and University Hospital Kerry, are already seeing a…

The Big Dish, Ireland’s 32-metre radio telescope at the National Space Centre in Elfordstown, Cork, is marking four decades of festive magic this Christmas. Since its inception in 1984, this iconic structure has been a key player in tracking Santa Claus as he embarks on his annual journey to deliver presents to children around the…

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Kieran O’Donnell, T.D., has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application for funding under the OPW’s Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. The funding of €162,900 will support remedial works to the existing sea wall at Cape Clear, County Cork.…