Cork County Council has issued a formal “Do Not Swim” notice for Coolmaine Beach, citing dangerous conditions that make the popular coastal spot unsafe for swimming and bathing. The council’s Environment Directorate announced that the beach poses significant risks to bathers due to the presence of estuarine channels and hazardous conditions. These include strong currents,…

Competition entries for the Cork Summer Show close this Friday, 6th June, with organisers calling on farmers, breeders, growers and craftspeople across Ireland to submit their entries ahead of the show on 14th and 15th June. The show, taking place at Cork Showgrounds in Curaheen, will feature over 800 competition classes spanning livestock, equestrian, horticulture,…

St. Anne’s Park Shandon will come alive with the sounds of emerging musical talent this June as Rock the Block 2025 returns for its third year as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg celebrations. The free event, scheduled for Saturday 7th June from 2pm to 8:30pm, promises a full day of youth music-making and creativity…

European consumer protection authorities have formally notified Chinese fast-fashion giant SHEIN that several of its business practices violate EU consumer laws, following a coordinated investigation across multiple member states. The Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network, led by authorities in Belgium, France, Ireland and the Netherlands under European Commission coordination, has identified widespread issues with how…

Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the alternative water supply stationed at Ballyhooly GAA pitch will remain in place as the utility company works to resolve ongoing water supply challenges affecting the County Cork community. The state water company has established a dedicated working group to address the persistent water issues in Ballyhooly, acknowledging the significant…

The 2025 Cork City Marathon will take place this Sunday, 1st June, with all three race distances completely sold out as the city prepares for one of its largest sporting events of the year. Organisers say the event has grown beyond just a race to become “a celebration of community and the vibrant spirit of…

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has launched a public consultation to gauge opinion on introducing a national food hygiene rating scheme, similar to systems already operating across the UK and other countries. The consultation, which opened today and runs until 23rd June 2025, seeks views from both consumers and food businesses on whether…

One hundred classic cars will thunder across Ireland from 13th to 15th June as RETRO Cannonball returns for another year of vintage motoring spectacle and charitable fundraising. The convoy will begin its two-day journey at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Little Island, Cork, at 10.30am on Friday 13th June, before winding through Counties Cork, Tipperary,…

Gardaí are investigating an incident in Cork city centre after a man was found unresponsive in the early hours of Monday morning. The man, aged in his 20s, was discovered on Winthrop Street shortly before 12:30am on 26th May 2025. He was immediately transferred to Cork University Hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.…

Most forms of property crime fell dramatically across Ireland in the first quarter of 2025, with residential burglary down 17% and theft from person dropping 30% compared to the same period last year, according to provisional statistics released by An Garda Síochána. The figures, covering January to March 2025, show substantial decreases across most crime…