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Ireland’s Iconic Big Dish Celebrates 40 Years of Tracking Santa’s Journey
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…
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Christmas Appeal to Drivers to Reduce Speed and Save Lives
Image courtesy of Deposit Photos As thousands of people begin their Christmas journeys home this weekend, An Garda Síochána has launched a 24-hour nationwide speed enforcement operation in partnership with the Road Safety Authority (RSA). This initiative, the final National Slow Down Day of the year, commenced at 7am this morning and aims to encourage…
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€162,900 Funding Approved for Cape Clear Sea Wall Remedial Works
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.…
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Operation Thor: Three arrests for burglaries in Galway, Mayo, Cork, Kildare and Wexford
Gardaí have arrested three people as part of an intelligence-led operation targeting an organised criminal group suspected of committing burglaries at commercial properties in Galway, Mayo, Cork, Kildare and Wexford. Two locations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region were searched on Thursday 19th December, 2024, by Gardaí from the North Western and Southern Regions investigating an…
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Renewed Appeal for Information – Kyran Durnin (6 years) – Missing Presumed Deceased
Gardaí in Louth investigating the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin (6 years) continue to appeal to the public for information. Two persons (a woman and a man) have to date been arrested on suspicion of murder. Three domestic residences and adjoining lands have also been searched. Investigating Gardaí have received extensive support from the…
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Update to Traffic Signs Manual Published
Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless has approved an update to the Traffic Signs Manual, in accordance with Section 95 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. This update to the Manual and the associated Circular constitutes a Direction by the Minister under the Act. This is interim version 3 of the…
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Man Arrested and €840,000 Cocaine Seized on M8 at Glanmire
Gardaí have arrested a man and seized a large quantity of cocaine following the interception of a vehicle in Cork on Wednesday evening, 18th December 2024. As part of an intelligence-led national operation, Gardaí stopped a car travelling southbound on the M8 motorway at Glanmire. Following a search of the vehicle, 12kg of suspected cocaine…
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Turn2Me Highlights the Importance of Checking in on Elderly Neighbours and Offers Festive Mental Health Support
As the Christmas season approaches, national mental health charity Turn2Me is calling on communities across Ireland to check in on elderly neighbours and offering vital online mental health services to support those struggling during the festive period. The charity has launched a dual campaign to combat loneliness, strengthen community bonds, and provide critical mental health…
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Calling all Washer-Uppers in Cork – Oil I want for Christmas is clear drains!
Think Before You Pour with Cassie Stokes this Christmas, brought to you by Clean Coasts, supported by Uisce Éireann This Christmas, Clean Coasts and Uisce Éireann are teaming up to urge every home cook, chef-in-the-making, and, of course, the washer-uppers of Cork to Think Before You Pour – especially when it comes to Fats, Oils,…
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HSE Shares Essential Tips for a Safe and Happy Festive Season
Image courtesy of Deposit Photos The Health Service Executive’s (HSE) mychild.ie website has provided advice to help parents keep children safe, healthy, and happy during the festive season. Dr Abigail Collins, National Clinical Lead for the HSE’s Child Health Public Health Programme and Consultant in Public Health Medicine, said: “Christmas is nearly upon us and…