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Road Safety Weather Alert – Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued a warning to road users urging caution this Sunday and Monday, as Met Éireann has announced Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for several counties, indicating wet and windy conditions. Weather Warnings Issued An Orange Rainfall Warning is in place for Cork and Waterford from 8 am to 6…
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Cork County Council Statement: Status Orange Rainfall Warning for Cork
A Met Éireann Status Orange Rain warning for Cork will come into effect on Sunday at 12:00 noon and will remain in effect until 0:00 on Monday morning. Spells of heavy rain may lead to some localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult driving conditions. This will be preceded by a status yellow rain warning which…
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Missing Person Appeal – Lee Cullen O’Sullivan – 17 Years – Gurranabraher
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Lee Cullen O’Sullivan who is missing from Gurranabraher, Co.Cork since Monday, 23rd September 2024. Lee is described as being approximately 6 foot in height with a slim build. He has dark brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a…
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Minister Publishes Review of Coco’s Law, Showing Nearly 100 Prosecutions Since Its Enactment
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has released an operational review of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020, also known as Coco’s Law, revealing that almost 100 cases have been prosecuted since the law took effect. Enacted in 2021, this legislation criminalises the sharing or threatening to share intimate images without…
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Celtic Interconnector Project Update: Road Closure and Diversion Routes for Phase Two Works
As part of the ongoing Celtic Interconnector Project, Sorensen, the contractors responsible for on-land cable works, are moving into Phase Two of their works on Section I (Road Number R-626 – Ballyedmond, Carrigogna, Midleton). This project includes the installation of ducting and joint bays along the N25, facilitating the future cabling installation from Churchtown Junction…
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Nationwide Campaign Launched to Warn Against Dangers of Illegal Fireworks and Strict Penalties
A nationwide awareness campaign has been launched by the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, James Browne TD, to warn against the serious dangers posed by illegal fireworks and the strict penalties for their misuse. The campaign, launched in collaboration with An Garda Síochána, Foróige, the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to…
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Ban on XL Bully Dogs Introduced: Government Signs Regulations to Introduce the XL Bully Ban in Ireland
The Irish Government has announced that XL Bully dogs will be banned, with strict regulations coming into effect from 1st October 2024. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has signed the Control of Dogs (XL Bully) Regulations 2024 to address public safety concerns after recent attacks involving this dog type. The ban…
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Record Number of Volunteers Join The Big Beach Clean, Removing Over 95 Tonnes of Litter Across Ireland
Over 15,000 volunteers across Ireland participated in The Big Beach Clean weekend, removing an incredible 95 tonnes of litter from coastlines nationwide. The event, which took place between 20th and 22nd September, marked the largest clean-up in Clean Coasts’ history, with over 600 clean-ups organised throughout the country. In County Cork alone, more than 100…
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RSA, USIT Travel, and Gardaí Launch Campaign Targeting Drink and Drug Driving Among College Students
The Road Safety Authority (RSA), in partnership with USIT Travel, Ireland’s leading specialist in work abroad programmes, and An Garda Síochána, have launched a new campaign aimed at reminding college students of the potential consequences of drink and drug driving convictions on their future plans, particularly for those considering a J1 visa to the United…
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Instagram ‘Legal Notice’ Post Confirmed as a Hoax
Over the past 24 hours, a post has been circulating on Instagram claiming that users must share a statement to protect their personal data from Meta’s generative AI. The message, which has appeared across more than 607,000 Instagram accounts, reads: “Goodbye Meta AI. Please note an attorney has advised us to put this on, failure…