Wishing all Leaving Certificate students starting with English paper 1 today, the very best of luck from the Cork Safety Alerts team.

Gardaí in Midleton, Cork are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Daniel O’Mahony, who was last seen in Midleton, Cork on the night of Tuesday 28th May, 2024. Daniel is described as being 6ft in height, of medium build with short dark brown hair and blue eyes. Daniel is…

The Minister for Transport has announced supplementary funding of €3,701,500 for regional and local roads in County Cork. The funds will be used by Cork County Council to repair roads damaged by extreme rainfall over the winter and spring. Cork County was one of the areas worst affected by the persistent wet conditions and is…

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has announced the expansion of the Free Contraception Scheme to include women aged 32-35. This means that from 1 July 2024, all women aged 17 to 35, inclusive, will be covered under the scheme. This extension has been supported by an additional €4 million in funding through the Women’s…

Image: Darragh Kane The Cork City Marathon 2024 has concluded with incredible performances and an electrifying atmosphere that highlighted the spirit of the city.  More than 10,000 people took part and tens of thousands lined the streets in support. The full marathon saw newlywed and second time winner Pawel Kosek from Poland claim the title…

One of Cork’s most beloved attractions, Smugglers Cove, is set to expand with two thrilling new additions opening this weekend. The first new attraction, ‘Rebel Rampage,’ is Ireland’s largest outdoor inflatable obstacle course, stretching over 300 metres long. This exhilarating course, featuring more than 30 obstacles, has already created a buzz online with exciting social…

Image: Denis Boyle Cork County Council is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of the Special Music Event Scheme, a community-led initiative aimed at promoting tourism and celebrating the rich music culture of West Cork. Now in its seventh year, the scheme continues to provide invaluable grant funding to voluntary music groups, allowing them to…

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has initiated new sections of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023, which will prohibit the self-service sale of tobacco products and e-cigarettes. This ban will be effective from September 2025, giving businesses ample time to adjust to the forthcoming changes. This measure is…

Local runner Sophie Power is currently in the midst of an extraordinary challenge, attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest run from Malin to Mizen. Sophie began her ambitious journey at 8am on Tuesday morning from Malin in Donegal and is on course to achieve her goal. To break the record, Sophie…

In recent years, the rise in online shopping has been paralleled by an increase in fake SMS messages, particularly those masquerading as delivery updates from trusted services such as An Post or Amazon. These fraudulent messages, often referred to as “smishing” (SMS phishing), are designed to trick recipients into providing personal information or clicking on…