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HSE’s Spooktacular Halloween Safety Tips: Keep Your Little Ghouls and Goblins Safe This Mid-Term
With Halloween around the corner, the HSE’s mychild.ie has provided important safety tips and advice to ensure a fun and safe holiday for children and parents alike. From keeping an eye on Halloween costumes to administering the flu vaccine, the advice aims to minimise risks during the upcoming mid-term break. Dr Abigail Collins, National Clinical…
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Witness Appeal – Fatal Road Traffic Collision – Bantry
Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic incident that occurred on Monday, 21st October 2024 on a road between Bantry and Ballydehob, Co. Cork. Gardaí were alerted to the incident at 9 am this morning. The collision involved one car. The driver, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was…
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Witness Appeal – Serious Assault – Ballincollig
Gardaí are investigating an incident of assault which occurred in a residential area in Greenfields, Ballincollig, County Cork on Wednesday 16th October 2024 at approximately 7 am. A man and a woman, both aged in their 20s were conveyed to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries. Their condition is believed to be stable at this…
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The Big Fringe Returns for Cork Jazz Festival: A Free Celebration of Jazz Across Cork City
Jazz will take over the streets of Cork this October Bank Holiday Weekend as The Big Fringe returns as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. Kicking off on Wednesday, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable week of world-class music, with free events complementing the main ticketed shows. From the Jazz Stroll on Oliver Plunkett…
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ESB Networks Update: Storm Ashley Causes Widespread Power Outages Along Western Seaboard
Worst impacted counties include Mayo, Galway, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Dublin ESB Networks crews and contractors are responding where safe to do so. Given the extent of the storm, estimated restoration times will be updated through this evening and will be available on www.PowerCheck.ie and www.ESBNetworks.ie as restoration work progresses Significant numbers of customers…
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Urgent Allergy Alert: Undeclared Peanut Found in Domino’s BBQ Dip and The Big Dip BBQ
Consumers are being urged to check specific batches of Domino’s BBQ Dip and The Big Dip BBQ, as they may contain peanuts that are not declared on the ingredients list. This poses a serious risk for those who are allergic to or intolerant of peanuts. The alert, issued today under Allergy Alert Notification 2024.A39, identifies…
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Fota Wildlife Park to Close Early Today
Fota Wildlife Park have been in touch to advise that they are closing early today, Sunday 20th October due to the strong winds, and in the interest of safety for animals, staff and visitors.
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Missing Person Appeal – William Doherty – 15 years – Carrigtwohill
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of William Doherty (15) who is reported missing from Carrigtwohill Co. Cork since Friday, 18th October 2024. William is described as being approximately 6 foot 3 inches in height, with a slim build. He has brown hair and brown eyes. It is not known what…
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Spirit of Samhain: A Magical Halloween Event in Youghal
Youghal, Co. Cork, is set to come alive with the spirit of Samhain on the 30th and 31st of October. This unique Halloween celebration blends heritage, culture, and modern traditions, offering an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors alike. The event promises to enchant both young and old, with activities ranging from a Witchling School…
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Cork Airport to Receive €2.284 Million for Sustainability Projects in 2024
Minister of State at the Department of Transport, James Lawless, has announced a funding allocation of €2.284 million to Cork Airport as part of the new Regional State Airports Sustainability Programme. This initiative aims to support carbon reduction targets and enhance resilience against climate change at regional airports. The announcement, which comes as part of…