As the National Ploughing Championships approach, taking place from 17th to 19th September 2024 in Ratheniska, Co Laois, the emergency medical response charity CRITICAL is urging farmers and agricultural workers to seek early medical assistance, particularly for mental health concerns. CRITICAL has voiced concern that many in the agricultural sector wait too long before seeking…

Over the course of the past week, week commencing 02 August 2024, Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in Dublin seized approximately 10.2 kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €204,400, during the course of numerous operations. Various quantities of other illegal drugs, with an estimated value of €3,400, were also seized. The…

Cork County Council is inviting members of the public to have their say on the route corridor options for the proposed Cork to Kinsale Greenway. Funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s (TII) Greenway programme, the project is proposing to provide a Greenway between Cork City and Kinsale. Five route corridor options and two links for the proposed…

#StartTheConversation   Free, online, suicide prevention programme  ‘Let’s Talk About Suicide’ available     The HSE is marking international World Suicide Prevention Day (on Tuesday, 10 September) by highlighting actions that can help us to start a conversation, spread a message of hope and save more lives from suicide in Ireland.      The global call to action for World…

Gardaí have arrested a man, in relation to the serious assault that occurred at the junction of Grand Parade and Oliver Plunkett Street shortly after 5pm on Friday 6th September, 2024. The man, aged in his 20s was arrested this morning, Saturday 7th September, 2024 and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal…

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the serious assault of a man in Cork City on Friday, 6th September 2024. Shortly after 5pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident at the junction of Grand Parade and Oliver Plunkett Street. A male in his late 30s was found at the scene with serious injuries.…

Cork City Council has announced the launch of the Green Dog Walker initiative, a community-led project aimed at fostering responsible dog ownership while promoting a cleaner and healthier city. The initiative encourages dog walkers not only to clean up after their pets but also to carry extra waste bags to share with other dog owners,…

Cork City will once again come alive with activities this Saturday to celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, also known as Clean Air Day. This marks the second consecutive year that Cork will take part in this global initiative, following a successful inaugural event last year. The theme for…

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Caoimhe Quigley, who is reported missing from Enfield, Co. Meath, since Monday 2nd September 2024. Caoimhe was last seen at approximately 5.40pm. Caoimhe is described as being approximately 5 foot 1 inch in height, with a slim build, red hair and blue eyes.…