Cork City Council has alerted the public to a rise in fraudulent activity involving QR code stickers appearing on parking meters, particularly in the Dublin area. These fraudulent QR codes direct users to fake websites, posing a risk to those attempting to pay for parking. The Council is keen to clarify that it does not…

Ireland’s biggest jazz celebration returns next week for its 46th year! The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, taking place over the October Bank Holiday weekend (24th–28th October), will have Cork in full swing once again as the festival brings electric vibes to the stages and streets of Cork City. With headliners Gregory Porter, Mary Coughlan, Buena…

Communities across Cork, including Mallow, Inchigeelagh, and Castletownshend, are reaping the benefits of Uisce Éireann’s substantial investment in wastewater infrastructure, totalling over €436 million in 2023. The national programme has been pivotal in addressing long-standing issues caused by underinvestment, with major strides made in reducing raw sewage discharges and upgrading wastewater treatment facilities. In Cork,…

On Sunday, October 27th, at 2 pm, the Metropole Hotel in Cork will host a captivating performance from the new music act, Frankly My Dear, led by songstress Helen O’Dwyer and her talented dancers. This chic and cheeky ensemble blends elements of Jazz and Broadway, offering an unforgettable experience filled with glitz, glamour, and the…

Iarnród Éireann advises passengers of alternative transport arrangements as essential works are carried out Iarnród Éireann has announced that no rail services will be operating between Kent Station in Cork and Mallow Station on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October, due to essential maintenance works. During this period, replacement bus services will be in place,…

The Road Safety Authority is marking Child Safety Day by encouraging parents and guardians to avail of its Check it Fits service. The service is touring Ireland during Road Safety Week, which runs from Monday 7 October to Sunday 13 October, providing expert guidance on fitting child car seats. It visited Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford,…

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has opened the Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme for small businesses, sports clubs, community and voluntary organisations who are unable to secure flood insurance and have been affected by recent flooding in County Cork. The scheme will go some way in assisting businesses, who through no fault of their…

Today, Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, marked World Mental Health Day 2024, reminding the public to take steps to protect their mental health and seek help if needed. The annual observance, along with World Mental Health Month throughout October, aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote mental health supports available…

Cork County Council has officially opened a new “School Zone” at Scoil Bhríde in Crosshaven as part of the national Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programme, improving safety and accessibility for students walking to school. Scoil Bhríde, a Presentation Convent Primary School in Crosshaven, has 230 students and 18 staff, with 73% of students residing…