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Mental Health Bill 2024 Passes Key Dáil Stage, Bringing Enhanced Protections for Vulnerable Patients
Landmark legislation moves closer to becoming law as Minister Mary Butler secures Committee Stage approval in the Dáil, promising stronger safeguards for those accessing mental health services across Ireland. The Mental Health Bill 2024 has successfully passed through Committee Stage in Dáil Éireann this evening, marking a significant milestone in reforming Ireland’s mental health legislation.…
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Revenue Seize €688,200 Worth of Contraband in Week-Long Operations Across Multiple Counties
Revenue officers have intercepted a significant haul of illegal goods worth €688,200 during intelligence-led operations across Dublin, the Midlands, Kilkenny, Waterford and Rosslare Europort over the past week. The seizures, which began on 16th June 2025, demonstrate the ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and shadow economy activity affecting communities nationwide, including neighbouring counties to Cork.…
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Cork Charity Receives €140,000 Boost for Children’s Activities Programme
A Cork-based charity supporting families living with neuro-physical disabilities has received a transformational €140,000 grant from the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal, set to benefit more than 250 children across Munster over the next two years. The Crann Centre, located in Ovens, announced it will use the funding to expand its Social Capital Programme, which provides…
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Popular Portuguese Resort Introduces Strict Public Behaviour Fines: Cork Holidaymakers Take Note
Albufeira cracks down on swimwear in streets and public drinking with penalties reaching €1,800 as resort battles ‘anything goes’ reputation Cork families planning summer getaways to Portugal’s Algarve region will need to pack more than just sun cream this year, as one of the area’s most popular destinations has introduced sweeping new rules that could…
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Dawn Meats Co-Founder Dan Browne Dies Aged 88
Douglas-born agricultural pioneer and visionary leader who transformed Irish meat industry passes away Daniel (Dan) Browne, co-founder of Dawn Meats and a pioneering figure in Irish agriculture, has died at the age of 88. The Douglas-born businessman, who built one of Europe’s leading meat processing companies, passed away today after a remarkable career spanning research,…
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Bright Swimwear Could Save Lives This Summer, Water Safety Experts Warn
With families heading to Cork’s beaches and pools this summer, choosing the right colour swimwear could be a life-saving decision, according to new water safety research. As temperatures rise and Cork families prepare for summer swims at Inchydoney, Garretstown, and local pools, water safety experts are urging parents to ditch blue, white, and grey swimwear…
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Lost Property Appeal: Camera, Poker Set, Phones, Watch and More Await Owners at Cork Garda Station
An Garda Síochána Cork is appealing to the public to help reunite several lost items with their rightful owners after good Samaritans handed them in to city Garda stations. The collection of personal belongings, now stored at Ballincollig Garda Station, includes valuable electronic devices and recreational items that were found by members of the public…
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Princes Street: From Georgian Lanes to Ireland’s First Pedestrian Paradise
Where the aroma of freshly baked bread mingles with the chatter of al fresco diners, Princes Street stands as Cork’s pioneering pedestrian thoroughfare and gateway to culinary tradition. This compact street, stretching from St Patrick’s Street to the South Mall, has evolved from marshy channels into a vibrant social hub that perfectly captures Cork’s ability…
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Cork Businesses and Volunteers Unite for Second City Centre Cleaning Blitz
Community spirit was in full swing this morning as dozens of volunteers gathered on Oliver Plunkett Street for the Cork Business Association’s second ‘Cleaning and Greening’ initiative, transforming one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares. Following the success of their inaugural event on North Main Street, the CBA expanded their efforts to include Oliver Plunkett Street…
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Summer Weather Returns to Cork This Weekend After Disappointing Week
Temperatures could reach 26°C across East Munster as high pressure builds, offering hope for better conditions ahead After a brief taste of summer conditions last week, Cork and the wider Munster region have returned to the all-too-familiar pattern of mixed, changeable Irish summer weather. However, meteorologists are predicting a welcome return to warmer conditions this…