An additional 713 Primary Schools to receive Hot School Meals from 11th April. Hot School Meals grows from small pilot of 30 schools to National Programme now in 2,850 primary schools Over 475,000 primary school children now eligible to receive Hot School Meals The Minister has also announced a review of the nutritional standards and…

Four new routes – Bilbao, Bordeaux, Corfu and Izmir round off a bumper summer schedule for 2025. 2.75 million seats on sale this summer across over 50 routes, operated by nine airlines between April and October – an increase of 350,000 seats compared with Summer 2024. Increased frequencies on almost 20 routes, providing customers with…

Reports of a collision on the R618 in Carrigadrohid, near Canovee GAA Club. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce a series of eggstravagant and eggciting events taking place at various locations across the country this Easter. From arts and crafts workshops to tours and Easter hunts, there are plenty of activities happening that are sure to put a hop in your step. Farmleigh has a fantastic line up of activities…

A gripping new short film set in a world ravaged by collapse is set to premiere this week, and it has strong links to one of television’s biggest shows. The Last Echo, a post-apocalyptic thriller filmed entirely on location in Cork, Ireland, will debut on YouTube on April 12, 2024. Jay Woodard, Writer and Director…

Motorists asked to be mindful of groups on public roads across the city and county Cork GAA’s second annual Community Clean Up Day gets underway this Saturday, April 12th with clubs from across the city and county registered to take part. Members of hurling, football, camogie and ladies football clubs will don their jerseys and…

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred in Bantry, Co. Cork on Tuesday 8th April 2025. The incident occurred at approximately 2 pm in the Bantry area, along the Road from Castledonovan to Bantry. Two excavators were extensively damaged by fire. Gardaí are appealing for any persons…

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has announced that the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Road Project has been approved by Cabinet today and will immediately progress to the construction phase. The project involves the construction of approximately 11km of motorway from the N40 Bloomfield Interchange to Barnahely, with a 1.5km single carriageway protected road linking to…

Reports of a collision, westbound, on the N25 between Lakeview Roundabout and the junction for Ballintubber Road/Midleton. Take care on approach.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the National Office for Traffic Medicine (NOTM) have today unveiled a comprehensive update to Ireland’s medical fitness to drive guidelines, Sláinte agus Tiomáint, aimed at ensuring drivers with medical conditions are assessed fairly and safely. The revised guidelines reflect the latest in international medical research and road safety best…