The Government has unveiled an ambitious Phase 2 Action Plan aimed at dramatically cutting road fatalities and serious injuries across Ireland, including Cork’s roads, over the next three years. Ministers Darragh O’Brien, Seán Canney, and Jerry Buttimer have published the comprehensive Phase 2 Action Plan of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy, running from 2025 to…

Irish GPs Unveil Five-Point Plan to Transform Healthcare as Daily Consultations Hit 88,000 The Irish College of GPs has published a comprehensive blueprint for reforming primary care in Ireland, warning that growing demand and an ageing population require urgent action to strengthen general practice. The College, which represents over 85% of practising GPs in the…

The Kinsale Kidathlon celebrates its 12th year this Sunday, 20 July, at Dock Beach, welcoming young athletes aged 6 to 15 for a day of swimming, cycling, and running where everyone’s a winner. This unique children’s triathlon has built its reputation on inclusivity rather than competition, with no podiums or winners declared. Instead, the focus…

Revenue officers have seized contraband worth an estimated €425,660 in a series of operations across Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare Europort over the past week. The significant haul, which began on 7 July 2025, included 13.6kg of herbal cannabis valued at almost €271,400 and 254 counterfeit items worth nearly €133,500. The operations also netted various…

National mental health charity offers confidential online space for women navigating menopause Turn2Me, the national mental health charity, has announced a free online menopause support group starting this Wednesday, 16 July, with a follow-up session on 23 July at 6pm. The initiative comes as research reveals the significant mental health impact of menopause on women…

A new outdoor trails brochure has been launched to help families and visitors explore East Cork and Cork Harbour this summer, featuring 17 walking, wheeling and woodland routes suitable for all ages and abilities. The ‘Keep Moving in Nature’ guide, created by SECAD Partnership CLG, includes popular destinations such as Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens,…

The Green Party in Cork has raised concerns about the Port of Cork’s exit from the city, warning that the port company cannot simply abandon its obligations to maintain river navigation after relocating operations to Ringaskiddy. The issue came to light during Monday’s Cork City Council meeting when Green Party councillor Oliver Moran questioned the…

Cork County Council has unveiled a new funding scheme designed to breathe fresh life into town centres across the county, offering grants of up to 100% for property improvements. The Streetscape Enhancement Scheme, now open for applications, targets occupied buildings in key locations within all eight Municipal Districts of County Cork. Business owners and tenants…

Motorists travelling through Glanmire are advised that the R639 remains closed this week, with traffic management measures in place at the busy Eastcliff/L3010 junction near Lidl and the Sars GAA pitches in Riverstown. Cork City Council has implemented a clearly signposted diversion route to manage traffic flow during the roadworks. Drivers are asked to follow…