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Gardaí Investigate Serious Assault in Dunmanway
Gardaí are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious assault that took place in Dunmanway, on the evening of Saturday, 17th August 2024. The incident occurred shortly after 7pm. Two men, both aged in their 30s, sustained serious injuries during the assault and have been transported to Cork University Hospital for medical treatment. The scene…
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Will Ireland Be Affected by Hurricane Ernesto? Met Éireann Weighs In
As Hurricane Ernesto churns through the western Atlantic, questions have arisen about whether Ireland might experience any direct impacts from this powerful storm. Met Éireann has been closely monitoring Ernesto’s progress and has provided clarity on the situation. The short answer is: Ireland will not be directly hit by Hurricane Ernesto. However, there is a…
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Celtic Interconnector Project: On-Land Cable Works Update
Sorensen Engineering has announced significant updates on the ongoing Celtic Interconnector Project, focusing on the installation of ducting and joint bays along the N25 route, specifically from Churchtown Junction (North) to Castlemartyr. This essential work is part of the broader efforts to facilitate the installation of the cabling required for the project. Impact on Local…
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Cork Food Policy Council Launches Public Consultation to Develop a Resilient and Local Food System for Cork
The Cork Food Policy Council has initiated a public consultation to shape a sustainable and healthy food policy for Cork, aimed at creating a resilient and inclusive local food system. The ambitious plans were announced yesterday evening at the Cork on a Fork Festival, during an event held at Good Day Deli in Nano Nagle…
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Gardaí and RSA Join Forces for Electric Picnic 2024 to Ensure Festival Safety
An Garda Síochána has released crucial traffic and safety guidance for the 75,000 festival-goers expected to attend this year’s Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co. Laois. The festival kicks off today, Thursday, 15th August 2024, and runs until Monday, 19th August 2024. To ensure a safe journey for attendees and minimise disruption for local residents and…
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16 Enforcement Orders served on food businesses in July
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that 16 Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses during the month of July for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020. The Enforcement Orders were issued by Environmental…
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Advisory Notice (Not to Swim) Issued for Owenahincha Beach
Due to high levels of bacteria in the bathing water, in the interest of public health, an Advisory Notice (Not to Swim) has been issued for Owenahincha Beach, in consultation with the HSE. Further microbiological tests are being carried out today and in the coming days.
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Cork County Council to Bring Summer Series of Concerts to 14 Community Hospitals
Cork County Council has announced the return of “Healthcare Hoolies”, a series of 28 concerts taking place in Community Hospitals across the county. The popular series returns for a fourth year with two separate performances happening in each of 14 Community Hospital facilities in County Cork. It is delivered by Cork County Council, supported by…
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Kinsale Library to Host Family Fun Day to Mark its First Birthday
The award-winning Kinsale Library will celebrate its first birthday on Saturday the 17th of August with a free family fun day. The state-of-the-art library has already welcomed more than 100,000 visitors since it first opened in August 2023. The new library is located in the heart of Kinsale in the James O’Neill Building (Old Mill) and was designed by Cork County Council’s…
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Changes to Cork County Division as Gardaí Implement New Operating Model
Effective from Sunday, 11th August 2024, changes to the Cork County Division will be implemented as part of the phased rollout of An Garda Síochána’s Operating Model. This model is a key component of the “A Policing Service For Our Future” transformation programme, designed to restructure Divisions with a focus on community policing. This implementation…