Category: News

  • Uisce Éireann Works to Restore Water Supply After Burst Watermain in Carrigaline

    Uisce Éireann Works to Restore Water Supply After Burst Watermain in Carrigaline

    Uisce Éireann is actively working to restore the water supply to customers in Waterpark, Carrigaline, and surrounding areas after a burst watermain caused a significant disruption. The incident, which may affect up to 600 properties, has prompted a swift response from expert water service crews. The teams have been dispatched to assess the situation and…

  • An Garda Síochána – Student Accommodation Fraud Warning

    An Garda Síochána – Student Accommodation Fraud Warning

    Gardaí have highlighted several common types of accommodation fraud, where individuals are duped into paying for rental properties that either do not exist, are already occupied, or are otherwise unavailable. Some typical examples include: Fraudsters claiming to be abroad and requiring a deposit before showing the property. Fraudsters living in the property, showing it to…

  • Mallow Civic Amenity Site Closed Today

    Mallow Civic Amenity Site Closed Today

    Cork County Council reached out to inform that Mallow Civic Amenity Site will be closed today, Friday 9th August due to operational reasons. The council apologise for any inconvenience.

  • Quirky Date Ideas at Cork City’s Food Festival This August

    Quirky Date Ideas at Cork City’s Food Festival This August

    Looking for unique and spicy date ideas this August? Whether it’s a summer lunch date, a fun couples’ activity, or a special and memorable evening, the Cork on a Fork Festival (14th-18th August 2024) has a programme packed full of events perfect for a date with a difference. Organised by Cork City Council and local…

  • Cork Heritage Open Day Celebrates City’s Rich History

    Cork Heritage Open Day Celebrates City’s Rich History

    Organised by Cork City Council in partnership with the Heritage Council, Cork Heritage Open Day is set to take place on Saturday, 17th August, marking the beginning of National Heritage Week, which runs in Cork until 25th August. For one day only, over 40 historic and heritage buildings in Cork will open their doors to…

  • An Garda Síochána Launches New Online Traffic Watch Reporting Form

    An Garda Síochána Launches New Online Traffic Watch Reporting Form

    As part of An Garda Síochána’s ongoing commitment to road safety, a new online Traffic Watch reporting form is now available on Garda.ie. This form replaces the Traffic Watch number, which was first established in 2001 and expanded nationwide in 2004. Traffic Watch is a partnership approach with all road users aimed at improving driver…

  • National Cyber Security Centre publishes Ireland’s National Cyber Emergency Plan

    National Cyber Security Centre publishes Ireland’s National Cyber Emergency Plan

    The plan sets out the national approach for responding to serious cyber security incidents that affect nationally important systems and networks Today sees the publication of Ireland’s National Cyber Emergency Plan (NCEP), developed following extensive engagement throughout both the public and private sectors and two sector-specific emergency exercises in 2022 and 2023, as well as…

  • Calling all Miss Irelands of the past and the future – The Search is on for Miss Cork

    Calling all Miss Irelands of the past and the future – The Search is on for Miss Cork

    Embracing the past, celebrating the present, and eagerly anticipating the future of beauty and brilliance. The quest for the 77th Miss Ireland begins. In a glorious celebration of beauty, grace, and empowerment, the search has officially begun for Miss Cork o follow in the footsteps of current Miss Cork City Rachel O Leary who works…

  • Man Charged in Connection with Midleton Murder Investigation

    Man Charged in Connection with Midleton Murder Investigation

    Gardaí have confirmed that the man arrested in connection with the investigation into the death of a woman in her 20s in Midleton, County Cork, has been charged. He is set to appear before Mallow District Court this morning, Sunday, 4th August 2024, at 11:30 am. Previous Release: Gardaí in Midleton are investigating all of…

  • Record Passenger Numbers at Cork and Dublin Airports in July

    Record Passenger Numbers at Cork and Dublin Airports in July

    Almost 3.7 million passengers went through the terminal doors of Cork and Dublin airports in July, with demand remaining very high this summer for overseas travel. Cork Airport welcomed 328,200 passengers in July, which was 9% higher than the same month last year, continuing what is set to be the airport’s busiest ever summer for…