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Witness Appeal – Discovery of a Woman’s Body in Mallow
Gardaí in Mallow are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in her 30s following the discovery of a body at a residential property in Bridewell Lane, Mallow, Co. Cork this morning Friday 3rd January, 2025. The Assistant State Pathologist, Dr. Margot Bolster has attended the scene of the incident and the…
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Turn2Me Encourages People to Try “Dry January” for Mental Health Benefits
Image courtesy of Deposit Photos National mental health charity Turn2Me is encouraging people to participate in “Dry January” by giving up alcohol for the month of January. This widely popular initiative can have significant benefits for your mental health, helping people reset after the festive season and start the new year on a positive note.…
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HSE Urges Public to Stay Safe During Cold Snap
Image courtesy of Deposit Photos HSE injury units can treat injuries that are not life-threatening and unlikely to result in admission to hospital The HSE has urged the public, especially older or more vulnerable people, to take extra care during the cold snap to avoid slips, trips and falls. Older people should not venture outdoors…
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Cork City Council Statement – Status Yellow – Rain and Snow Warning issued for Cork
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Rain and Snow warning for Cork, which is in effect from 13:00 on Saturday, January 4 until 17:00 on Sunday, January 5. Cork City Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team is closely monitoring the situation and is in regular communication with Met Éireann. Conditions this weekend are expected to be…
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Lord Mayor of Cork Presented with New 2025 Lord Mayoral Car – A Ford Capri Premium (Electric)
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle was today presented with the 2025 Lord Mayoral car, a fully electric Ford Capri Premium, by David Gregg, Ford Pro Sales Manager on behalf of John Manning, Market Lead, Henry Ford & Son Ltd. This is the fourth year that an electric vehicle is being used to support the…
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Uisce Éireann Urges the Public to Help Protect Against Burst Water Pipes and to Conserve Water as Cold Snap Hits Cork
As temperatures fall below zero, Uisce Éireann is reminding customers in Cork to protect their water pipes from the freezing weather. Water expands by nearly 10% as it freezes and turns into ice, which stops the flow of water through pipes. This can even cause new pipes to split. Uisce Éireann is urging people do their bit…
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Cork County Council Update on Status Yellow Low Temperature/Ice Warning
Cork County Council is urging motorists to take extreme care on the roads as widespread frost and ice is forecast for the county. A Met Éireann Status Yellow Low Temperature/Ice warning comes into effect at 6:00pm tonight (Thursday, 2nd of January) and will remain in place until 11:00am tomorrow. Potential impacts include hazardous travelling conditions…
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Provisional Road Collision Figures for 2024 Show Decline in Fatalities
Provisional figures released by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) reveal a slight decrease in road fatalities in 2024, with 174 lives lost in 160 fatal collisions. This marks a reduction of seven deaths (4%) compared to 2023, when 181 people were killed in 170 collisions. The report highlights persistent challenges, including a concerning number of…
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Happy New Year! 🎉🍾
Wishing all our followers, a very Happy New Year. Wishing you all the very best, for 2025!
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Compulsory Mask Wearing at all HSE Clinical Sites
The upsurge of Influenza, COVID-19 and RSV cases presents significant risks to patients and services in hospitals and care settings. Mask-wearing is now compulsory at all HSE clinical sites to try and prevent further community transmission. Compliance with Infection Prevention Control (IPC) guidance remains vital across all HSE sites. Staff, patients and visitors are asked…