An urgent allergy alert has been issued regarding certain batches of Let’s Party Vegetable Bao Buns. The affected product, sold in Aldi stores, has been mispacked with Let’s Party Hoisin Duck Bao Buns. The mispacked items contain sesame seeds and duck meat, neither of which are declared on the ingredients list. This poses a potential…

The Irish Museum of Modern Art hosted a significant Traveller Creative Arts Showcase this week, co-hosted by the HSE and the Arts Council. The event provided a platform for the Traveller community to reflect on their cultural identity, share creative initiatives, and engage with stakeholders to explore how creativity can support their wellbeing. The showcase…

Image courtesy of Deposit Photos A stark reminder of the risks associated with driving for work emerged today at the annual Driving for Work Seminar, hosted by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Fresh analysis by the RSA revealed that one in four drivers involved in fatal road collisions over the past five years were driving…

The festive season has kicked off in the VQ area of Cork City as businesses encourage people to keep their Christmas shopping local this year. The message is the key part of the Christmas at the VQ initiative which was launched at a special event in the Metropole Hotel yesterday. The seasonal event to mark…

Cork Airport to introduce Re-turn’s first charity Reverse Vending Machines. Airport has installed two charity reverse vending machines (RVMs) and two standard RVMs, allowing passengers the choice to donate their deposits or utilise them at the airport cafés, bar, and food court. All funds raised via the charity RVMs will go to ‘Return for Children’…

The title of Cork Primary Science Quiz Champion was decided on Wednesday November 13th with 180 school children from 60 Cork primary schools competing in a special event to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.   The announcement of Cloghroe NS as the overall winners was met with rapturous applause as weeks of preparation and…

Cork City Council has approved the long-anticipated Night-Time Economy Strategy, a plan designed to transform the city into a thriving 24-hour destination. With a focus on improving the city’s offerings from 6pm – 6am, the strategy aims to boost tourism, enhance local business opportunities, and create a safe, dynamic environment for both residents and visitors…

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has last week signed Commencement Orders for legislation that will come into effect on 31st March 2025. This legislation will require motorists to provide their Driver Number, and those of any named drivers, to their vehicle insurer when taking out motor insurance policies. It will also require all insurers, and…

Organised by Cork City Council, the first ever Corkmas Parade will take place this Friday November 15th, marking the start of the most wonderful time of the year – and the turning on of the Christmas lights across Cork city. Beginning at 6.30pm, the Parade will be led by the iconic Barrack Street Band. Performers,…

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that 16 Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses during the month of October for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020. The Enforcement Orders were issued by Environmental…