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…

Image: Gerard McCarthy Bon Secours Hospital Cork has launched a new Heart and Lung Centre, the first of its kind in a private hospital in Munster. This groundbreaking development will provide patients with access to a comprehensive range of cardiac and thoracic surgeries, from complex heart and lung procedures to cutting-edge treatments for respiratory conditions.…

Image: Alison Miles / OSM PHOTO Cork City has reached a significant milestone, ranking as the 15th cleanest city in Europe and the top city in Ireland for air quality, according to the latest report by the European Environment Agency (EEA). This remarkable achievement places Cork ahead of many similarly sized European cities. The cleanest…

Minister for Education Norma Foley has launched the new Road Safety Matters programme for Transition Year (TY) students. Developed in collaboration with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and supported by An Garda Síochána, the initiative is designed to promote safer road use among students. The programme provides TY students and their teachers with a comprehensive…

Gardaí in Mallow, Cork, have arrested a man and seized a firearm during the early hours of Thursday, 12th September 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 1.10am when Gardaí stopped a vehicle at a checkpoint. Upon inspection, a firearm (shotgun) and ammunition were discovered and seized by authorities. A man in his 30s was arrested…

Wexford has welcomed a new €6.5 million domestic violence refuge, marking the first facility built under the Government’s Zero Tolerance strategy. The state-of-the-art refuge consists of 12 family units and aims to provide support for victims of domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence (DSGBV). It is the first of 18 priority locations to complete construction as…

Communities around Cork County are gearing up for an exciting Culture Night 2024, with over 120 free events taking place in their localities on Friday 20th September. From Abba in ancient castles, to DJs beside the sea and music and dancing in the streets, this year’s programme promises to be one of the most exciting yet.…

The Government has approved a new initiative to draft legislation introducing further restrictions on nicotine inhaling products, commonly known as vapes. The proposed General Scheme for a Nicotine Inhaling Products Bill includes several significant measures aimed at reducing the appeal of vapes, especially to young people. The new legislation proposes: A ban on the display…