Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has signed into law a new measure introducing an on-the-spot fine of €2,000 for the offence of selling tobacco products or nicotine inhaling products at events aimed at children. In March this year, Minister Donnelly began implementing several sections of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act…

Reports of a collision on the R635 North Ring Road near Ballyvolane Fire Station. Take care on approach.

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll together with Minister of State, Colm Burke TD and Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell have cut the ribbon for the official opening of The Briery Gap Theatre and Library (Saturday the 21st of September 2024). The site, which is positioned in the…

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed that there are no reductions to National Ambulance Service (NAS) operations in the South West region. On the contrary, additional staff have been deployed over the past year to bolster the service. The HSE addressed concerns raised about the emergency ambulance services, reassuring the public that existing services…

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a precautionary warning to consumers regarding batches of mustard powder and mustard flour imported from India to the UK, which have been found to contain undeclared peanut protein. This alert, following a notification from the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), is particularly important for consumers with…

Catherine Martin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, has announced €170,000 in funding to support the “All Right, All Night” Bystander Intervention campaign. This new initiative aims to educate and empower young people, aged 16-24, to stand up against harassment and violence, ensuring a safer night-time environment. The programme was developed…

Today marks the launch of Cohort ’24, a new birth group as part of the Growing Up in Ireland longitudinal study, following the lives of babies born in 2024. This is the first new cohort introduced in 16 years. The study, a collaboration between the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and the Department of Children, Equality,…

From 8th November to 19th January, Cork’s iconic SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh stadium will transform into a magical winter wonderland as part of the exciting new event, Winterlee. The event, organised by Cork-based companies Cool Running Events, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, and Brook Foods, will feature the beloved Alpine Skate Trail, marking its return to…

CRITICAL, Ireland’s leading emergency medical charity, is offering limited spaces for participants to join their annual Camino fundraiser, which will take place from September 29th to October 6th, 2024. Now in its third year, this event provides supporters the chance to either bike or hike the famed Camino de Santiago, with all funds raised going…