The new, four-times weekly Aer Lingus Regional service to Glasgow, operated exclusively by Emerald Airlines, started this week and will operate on a year-round basis. Special, Scottish themed fun at Cork Airport to mark the start of the new route. The service is the only connection between Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city, and Munster/South of Ireland.…

10-year-old Adam King has written his first book, ‘Farron’s Adventure’ which will be launched at The Book Centre in Waterford City on Saturday, November 9th, ahead of the City’s 12th annual Winterval Festival, proceeds from the book will go to the charity ‘Junior for Juniors’. 10-year-old Adam first appeared on The Late Late Toy Show,…

This Christmas, Douglas Village Shopping Centre has pulled out all the stops, bringing a delightful twist to Cork with Santa’s Nordic Tipi experience, thanks to TS Events. Inspired by Finland’s enchanting holiday traditions, this festive pop-up—known as a “Kota” to the Finns—will officially open on Saturday, 23rd November at noon, creating a Christmas wonderland right…

Stock Image: National Ambulance Service (via X.) Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced an additional €8 million funding boost for the National Ambulance Service (NAS) in 2025. This funding, which is set to increase to €16 million by 2026, is expected to enhance emergency response capabilities, expand specialist services, and deliver strategic reforms, particularly…

Image courtesy of Deposit Photos With Today being Halloween, Gardaí are gearing up to ensure the celebrations across the country remain safe and enjoyable for all. As the streets prepare to fill with costumed trick-or-treaters, An Garda Síochána is urging the public to stay cautious, respectful, and mindful of others this Halloween. From organised patrols…

Today, the Government confirmed it will conduct an in-depth evaluation of Ireland’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a critical step towards understanding our nation’s approach and improving future crisis management. The evaluation, overseen by Professor Anne Scott, is designed to explore the entire government response and will deliver recommendations to strengthen decision-making and safeguard democratic…

The Mayor of County Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll, has unveiled an ambitious framework designed to make County Cork a better place to grow older. The Cork County Age Friendly Strategy 2024-2028 lays out a clear path toward supporting the quality of life, independence, and health of older residents, reinforcing Cork’s commitment to becoming an “Age…

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is celebrating the enthusiastic response to its Road Safety Matters programme, a fresh approach to educating Transition Year students on road safety. Initially aiming to reach just 30 schools, the programme has surpassed expectations, training teachers from nearly 140 schools nationwide and reaching over 12,700 students. The Road Safety Matters…

Today, a new chapter in Ireland’s renewable energy journey began as Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Gas Networks Ireland celebrated the start of construction on the Central Grid Injection (CGI) facility in Mitchelstown. This €32 million project will support Ireland’s goal of becoming a greener, more sustainable nation by making it easier to bring locally-produced biomethane…