Cork families are invited to a free community celebration this weekend, with entertainment and activities planned for all ages at Gurranabraher and Churchfield’s Family Fun Day. The event takes place this Sunday, 27 July, from 2pm to 5pm at Gerry O’Sullivan Park in Churchfield. Organised by Cork City Council in partnership with Cork Sports Partnership,…

With hosepipe bans now affecting multiple counties across Ireland, many residents find themselves wondering what exactly these restrictions entail. Understanding the rules can help avoid confusion and ensure compliance during periods of water scarcity. Water Conservation Orders, commonly known as hosepipe bans, represent targeted restrictions on non-essential water use during periods when supplies come under…

Cork County residents face water restrictions from 26 July to 16 September as rainfall drops 37% below average and tourist season peaks, though Cork City remains unaffected. Uisce Éireann has confirmed that a Water Conservation Order will prohibit the use of garden hosepipes across Cork County from this Saturday, following months of below-average rainfall that…

Health authorities are urging the public to be aware of listeriosis symptoms following confirmation that an adult has died from the rare bacterial infection in Ireland, as the HSE investigates an outbreak linked to contaminated ready meals. Listeriosis, caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, is a serious infection that primarily affects pregnant women, newborns, older…

Historic stonework repairs on Cork’s Parliament Bridge are entering their final phase, with completion expected by early October following painstaking restoration work that included retrieving original parapet pieces from the River Lee. The southwestern section of the bridge parapet, damaged in a traffic collision, is being carefully reconstructed using elements of the original structure that…

Food safety authorities have issued a second update to the major Ballymaguire Foods recall, adding five more Tesco products to the growing list of ready meals and side dishes being withdrawn due to possible Listeria contamination. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland released Update 2 to alert 2025.34 today, targeting premium items from Tesco’s Finest…

With 42 drownings recorded in Irish waters since January, a 31% increase on last year, the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are urging everyone to take water safety seriously ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day this Friday. The three organisations have joined forces to remember those lost to drowning and appeal for…

Hospital overcrowding remains a critical issue across Ireland today, with 439 patients waiting on trolleys for beds, according to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). The majority, 267 patients, are waiting in emergency departments, whilst 172 are accommodated on trolleys in wards elsewhere. The INMO Trolley Watch data for 23…

Cork among counties with highest casualties as new data shows male riders aged 16-45 most at risk A stark new report from the Road Safety Authority has revealed that 105 motorcyclists died and 884 were seriously injured on Irish roads between 2020 and 2024, with Cork recording the second-highest number of casualties nationwide. The Motorcyclist…

The Food Safety Authority have expanded yesterday’s major recall of Ballymaguire Foods products to include an additional ready meal, bringing the total number of affected items to over 100 across Irish supermarkets. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued Update 1 to alert 2025.34 today, adding Centra Freshly Prepared Chicken Massaman with Sticky Jasmine Rice…