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NBI’s high-speed broadband network on the way for over 250 offshore island homes in Cork
Residents of Bere Island and Dursey Island off the coast of Cork can place an order for a fibre broadband connection National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the National Broadband Plan (NBP) has announced that residents on Bere and Dursey Islands off the coast of Co Cork can place an order for high-speed…
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RSA Announces Fee Adjustments for Key Services Starting January 2025
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has announced fee adjustments for several of its services, effective from 1 January 2025, as part of its business planning for the upcoming year. These changes are linked to planned expenditures of €18 million on public interest activities and government priorities. This marks the first revision of RSA service fees…
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Aer Lingus unveils brand new routes from Cork to Bilbao and Bordeaux for summer 2025
Extended services to Malta, Marrakesh and Seville also announced from Dublin Aer Lingus today announces the launch of two new summer 2025 routes from Cork Airport, bringing more travel options to customers seeking vibrant European destinations. Starting in late spring, Aer Lingus will operate direct flights to the culturally rich cities of Bilbao and Bordeaux…
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Precautionary Gritting at 19:00 and 02:00
Precautionary gritting starting at 19:30, and again at 02:00 as low temperatures are expected overnight. Further monitoring of road conditions during the night. Routes: The South Ring Road N40/N22 as far as Ovens bridge, M8 as far as the toll plaza, the N25 as far as Junction 6 (Whitegate,) the N20 starting at The Commons…
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Missing Person Appeal – Margaret O’Leary – 51 Years – Gurranabraher
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 51-year-old Margaret O’Leary who was reported missing from her home in Upper Fair Hill, Gurranabraher, Cork city on Saturday afternoon, 7th December 2024. Margaret was last seen on the afternoon of Saturday 7th December, 2024 when she left her home at 2pm. Margaret is…
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Crews from France arrive to assist ESB Networks power restoration post-Storm Darragh
ESB Networks has welcomed crews from French counterparts Enedis today at Rosslare Europort who have arrived to assist with power restoration in the aftermath of Storm Darragh. There is longstanding cooperation in place with electricity network operators in Ireland, the UK and France in providing such support. Following Storm Ophelia in 2017, Enedis crews provided…
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Garda Investigation Following Discovery of a Male’s Body – Dominic Street – Cork City
Gardaí in Cork city are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body of a male, at a residential property on Dominic Street, Cork City in the early hours of this morning Sunday 8th December, 2024. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident at 1am approximately. The man, aged in his…
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ESB Networks Teams Restoring Electricity Supply to 325,000 Impacted Customers
There has been widespread and extensive damage to electricity infrastructure with power outages nationwide affecting 325,000 customers as of 11.30am ESB Networks crews and partner contractors have been deployed since early morning and are working to safely restore power as quickly as possible in challenging conditions With Met Éireann wind warnings remaining in place until…
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Cork County Council Storm Darragh Update
A Status Yellow Wind warning remains in place for Cork until 3.00pm this afternoon. Storm Darragh has brought very strong and gusty winds overnight and this morning. Strong winds can make driving conditions hazardous and road users should pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees and flying debris. Cork County Council crews…
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ESB Networks Update Ahead of Storm Darragh
Statement from ESB Networks. High winds expected to cause damage to electricity infrastructure, particularly in counties that will be under Met Éireann Status Red wind warning ESB Networks crews and partner contractors around the country are making the necessary preparations in advance with teams mobilised Stay Safe, Stay Clear of fallen electricity wires. Report…