The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has secured government approval for Ireland to evacuate a number of sick children from Gaza to receive necessary medical treatment and care. This move comes in response to a request from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to address urgent health needs amidst the ongoing conflict in the region. Minister…

Image: Jim Coughlan Cork GAA has announced a large-scale voluntary initiative, with 92 clubs set to participate in cleaning up locations across Cork city and county this Saturday. The event, Cork GAA Community Clean-Up Day, coincides with World Clean-Up Day, which takes place the day before. This initiative aims to promote community engagement, raise environmental…

An Garda Síochána, in partnership with Europol and Eurojust, has successfully dismantled an encrypted communication platform known as Ghost, utilised by dangerous criminal networks operating globally. The platform was instrumental in facilitating organised crime, including large-scale drug trafficking, money laundering, and violent activities. During the course of the investigation, 33 searches were conducted, resulting in…

Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, has announced that 14 schools across Cork city and county will be among the first to introduce new Leaving Certificate subjects as part of the Senior Cycle redevelopment. Starting in the 2025/26 school year, these schools will offer courses in Drama, Film and Theatre Studies and Climate Action and…

Over the course of recent days, Revenue officers made the following discoveries as a result of risk profiling: 26,360 litres of beer at Rosslare, with an estimated value of over €105,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of €49,200, 18.5 kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €370,600, whilst examining parcels at…

Cork City is gearing up for a unique and exciting event as part of the latest “Open Streets” initiative in conjunction with Culture Night 2024. On Friday, 20th and Saturday, 21st September, the city will transform into a vibrant playground for people of all ages, with a focus on sport, games, and street entertainment. In…

The HSE National Sepsis Report 2023 reveals that a total of 15,722 cases of sepsis and septic shock were diagnosed and treated in hospitals across Ireland last year. Despite a rise in cases, the mortality rate has improved, dropping to 19.3% from 21.8% in the previous year. This information is particularly pertinent as today marks…

Uisce Éireann has issued a reminder to the approximately 10,000 customers affected by the Boil Water Notice (BWN) for the Whitegate Public Water Supply that the notice issued on 18 October remains in effect. This precautionary measure was taken to protect public health due to increased turbidity in the raw water source, which could impact…

Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at a domestic residence in the Fortlands area of Charleville, County Cork yesterday evening, Friday 13th September 2024 at approximately 8.50pm. No persons were in the building at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported at the time. The scene…