A zero-sugar energy drink powered entirely by plant-based caffeine has launched across Irish retailers, targeting health-conscious consumers seeking an alternative to traditional energy drinks. Reign Storm, available in 355ml cans for between €2 and €2.50, derives its caffeine from a blend of green coffee beans, guarana, and green tea. The drink contains 114mg of plant-based…

Beach safety services will resume across 12 Cork beaches this Saturday as the county’s lifeguard teams begin their summer patrol season. Cork County Council’s Beach Lifeguard Teams will be on duty at beaches across the county starting from the June bank holiday weekend, with flags raised from 10.30am until 7.00pm to indicate active service. The…

Air France has announced it will operate flights between Cork and Paris Charles de Gaulle on a year-round basis starting from 26 October 2025, marking a significant expansion of the route that has previously operated only during the summer season. The French flag-carrier will provide direct services between Cork Airport and its major hub up…

Cork County Council has officially opened the newly refurbished Carrigaline Library and launched extended opening hours across three library locations, significantly expanding access to community services throughout the county. The “My Open Library” technology-driven service has been rolled out to Carrigaline, Kinsale, and Mallow libraries, extending their opening hours to 8am-10pm, seven days a week,…

Cork Airport is preparing for its busiest June Bank Holiday weekend on record, with 68,500 passengers expected to pass through Ireland’s fastest-growing airport over the coming days. Passenger numbers are up 20% compared with the same weekend last year, driven by high demand for international travel as post-primary schools break for their summer holidays. Sunday,…

Reports of a collision on the R635 North Ring Road near the Glen Boxing Club. Take care on approach.

Approximately 10,000 customers in East Cork remain under a Boil Water Notice that has been in place since October 2023, with relief not expected until a major water treatment plant upgrade is completed in 2026. Uisce Éireann issued the notice in conjunction with the HSE as a precautionary measure due to increased turbidity and deterioration…

Government has secured Cabinet approval for 241 amendments to the Mental Health Bill 2024, with Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler TD confirming the legislation remains a priority for enactment. The comprehensive amendments will be moved at Committee Stage in Dáil Éireann in the coming weeks, as the Government seeks to modernise Ireland’s mental health…

Cork City Council has partnered with the Cork Business Association and An Garda Síochána to launch a recruitment campaign for City Centre Wardens as part of a new Community Safety Warden Scheme pilot programme. The initiative, funded by the Cork Business Association in late 2024 with additional support from Cork City Council, will see four…

Cork City Council will kick off its inaugural ‘Open Streets’ programme next Saturday, May 31, transforming Lapps Quay into a car-free zone filled with live music, family activities and creative workshops from 2pm to 6pm. The event, taking place directly across the river from City Hall, marks the beginning of a seven-event summer series designed…