Uisce Éireann has announced overnight water restrictions for Mallow and surrounding areas starting tonight, with supply interruptions expected from 10pm to 7am each night over the weekend to ensure adequate daytime water supply. The restrictions, which begin Friday 11 July and continue through the weekend, will affect customers in Mallow South including Bearforest, Ballyellis, Ballydaheen,…

Expressway has announced additional Cork to Dublin bus services for the All Ireland Hurling Final on Sunday, 20 July 2025, providing hurling fans with an alternative travel option to complement the regular Bus Éireann route. The commercial bus operator will run a dedicated return service from Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place to Dublin’s Busáras,…

An Garda Síochána joined forces with law enforcement agencies worldwide during the first week of June in a coordinated crackdown on human trafficking networks across Ireland, resulting in one arrest and the inspection of over 5,000 passengers at Dublin Airport. Between 1st and 6th June 2025, Operation Global Chain targeted organised crime groups involved in…

As temperatures soar across Ireland this weekend, Gardaí have issued comprehensive safety advice to help the public make the most of the glorious weather whilst staying safe and considerate. With beaches, beer gardens and parks set to be packed as people flock outdoors to enjoy the sunshine, the force is reminding everyone that a little…

Cork’s streets will come alive with the sounds of fiddles, flutes and bodhrán as Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan begins tonight, bringing Munster’s largest traditional music festival back to the Rebel County for the first time since 2017. The nine-day celebration of Irish music, dance and culture runs from 12 to 19 July, featuring nearly 40…

Uisce Éireann will commence the next phase of intensive water quality improvement works across several Blackrock Road neighbourhoods on Monday evening, as part of ongoing efforts to tackle discolouration issues affecting Cork City homes and businesses. The targeted flushing programme will begin on the evening of 14 July and is expected to take approximately four…

As Cork swelters in sunshine with temperatures above 27°C forecast for Saturday, pet owners are being urged to take immediate action to protect their furry friends from potentially fatal heat-related illnesses during the city’s hottest weekend of the year. With temperatures soaring well above the 25°C threshold where pet safety becomes a serious concern, veterinary…

With temperatures set to soar and a full moon bringing heightened tidal conditions, water safety experts are urging the public to exercise extra caution around Ireland’s waterways this weekend. Water Safety Ireland has issued comprehensive guidance as the country prepares for what meteorologists predict will be a warm and sunny weekend, coinciding with stronger spring…

Health authorities are urging the public to take precautions as Met Éireann issues a Status Yellow high temperature warning for multiple counties across Ireland over the coming days. The HSE has released comprehensive guidance to help people stay safe during the hot spell, with particular concern for vulnerable groups including older adults, young children, and…

Cork club’s passion and community spirit earns them the biggest reward in Lidl’s nationwide LGFA scheme, coinciding with their third consecutive league promotion Carrigaline Ladies Gaelic Football Club has claimed the top prize of €50,000 in the Lidl Plus LGFA Rewards Scheme 2025, beating hundreds of clubs nationwide in a competition that saw communities across…