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Missing Person Appeal – Maia Loftus Amigo – 14 Years – Cork City
Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Maia Loftus Amigo who is missing from Cork City, since Saturday 25th July 2024. Maia is described as 5 foot 4 inches in height with a slight build. She has green eyes and her hair is currently dyed black. Maia was…
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Cork Airport Prepares for Record-Breaking August Bank Holiday Weekend
Cork Airport is gearing up for a bustling August Bank Holiday weekend, with passenger traffic expected to increase by 5% compared to the same period in 2023. Over 65,000 passengers are anticipated to travel through the airport, with Friday, August 2 projected to be the busiest day. This surge in passenger numbers aligns with a…
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Cork County Council Urges Safety Over August Bank Holiday for Amber Thursday 2024
Cork County Council is appealing to people to stay safe over the August Bank Holiday weekend as it marks ‘Amber Thursday’ for 2024. The campaign is a collaboration between safety bodies and local authorities to help promote road, water and fire safety over the busy August bank holiday weekend. Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Joe Carroll said vulnerable road users are a high-risk group in terms…
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Garda Investigating Fatal Incident at Waterfall
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances of a fatal incident that occurred on the evening of Sunday 28th July 2024 in Co. Cork. Shortly before 10pm, Gardaí received a report where concerns for the safety of a male in a residence in Waterfall were raised. A cordon was established and An Garda Síochána initiated its…
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FSAI Issues Urgent Advisory on Safe Consumption of Duck Eggs Amid Salmonellosis Outbreak
Image courtesy of Deposit Photos The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued an important reminder to consumers regarding the safe consumption of duck eggs. The advisory comes in light of an ongoing investigation into an outbreak of Salmonellosis, which has resulted in five reported cases over the past 12 months, all linked to…
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Cork County Council Announces Open Call for Artwork in Kinsale Library
Cork County Council has issued an open call competition for a new piece of artwork to be displayed in Kinsale Library. This announcement follows the official opening of the new library last December, which boasts a space ten times larger than its previous premises. The library, designed by Cork County Council’s Architects Department, involved transforming…
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Government Approves Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 to Address Complex Media Landscape
The Government has approved the Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024, a comprehensive legislative reform aimed at modernising defamation laws to meet the challenges of today’s media environment. This bill, spearheaded by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne TD, introduces several critical changes designed to ensure robust, fair,…
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RSA and IFA Urge Motorists to Exercise Caution with Increased Farm Machinery on Roads
Image courtesy of Deposit Photos The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) are urging motorists to exercise heightened caution as the number of tractors, trailers, and other farm machinery on the roads rises during the summer season. This week, the RSA and the IFA are launching a radio and social media…
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Located: Missing Person Appeal – Nuala Molloy – 70 Years – Millstreet
Update: Nuala has been located safe and well Gardaí thank the public for their assistance Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 70-year-old Nuala Molloy who is missing from Millstreet, County Cork since Sunday, 14th July 2024. Nuala is described as being approximately 5 foot 5 inches in height with a…
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Revenue seize contraband worth almost €516,000 in Dublin and Athlone
Over the course of last week (week commencing 15 July 2024), Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in Athlone seized over 18.4 kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €368,200. The illicit drugs were discovered with the assistance of detector dog Enzo in parcels originating from Spain which were intended for addresses…