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RSA Urges Road Users to Be Aware of Sun Glare
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging road users, particularly drivers, to be aware of the dangers posed by sun glare over the weekend. Sun glare can result in drivers being temporarily dazzled or blinded by the intensity and brightness of the sun. As clear, sunny conditions and high temperatures are forecast over the coming…
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Status Orange High Forest Fire Risk Warning In Place Until Monday May 13th
Status Orange HIGH National Forest Fire Risk Warning in place until 6pm Monday 13th May Landowners and the public should avoid all outdoor fires and other open ignition sources All land owners urged to obey restrictions in place for land burning The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Status Orange, High…
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Missing Person Appeal – Cian O’Flynn – 23 Years – Ballygarvan
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Cian O’Flynn, aged 23 years, who was last seen at 8.20am on the morning of Thursday 9th May 2024 at his home in Ballygarvan, Co. Cork. Cian is approximately 5 ft 10 inches in height with a medium build, has blond hair, and blue eyes. It is…
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LGBTI+ Awareness Week 2024 Explores the Theme – A Safe City for All
LGBTI+ Awareness Week 2024 will take place in Cork from Monday the 13th of May. Cork marks May 17th as the International Day against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) by annually organising an LGBTI+ Awareness Week. In a world grown increasingly intolerant and threatening, the importance of marking IDAHOBIT is essential. The Cork LGBTI+…
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18 New Social Homes in Scenic Bantry
“I feel like I have landed in heaven” – 18 new social homes in scenic Bantry 18 new social homes, delivered by Clúid Housing as part of the landmark regeneration of the former Mercy Convent and school have been officially opened in Bantry, Co. Cork. The 18 homes are a combination of 10 one-and two-bed…
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Cork County Gears Up for Bike Week 2024
Image: Colm Lougheed Launching a countywide programme for Bike Week Cork 2024, Cork County Council is encouraging everyone to get on their bike and discover the joys of cycling. The week-long celebration of cycling runs from Saturday the 11th to Sunday the 19th of May and will feature over 300 events across County Cork. Cyclists…
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West Cork Welcomes First Cruise Ship of 2024 Season to Schull
Image: John Allen Cork County Council has welcomed the first cruise ship of the 2024 season to its harbours. The expedition cruise ship, Seabourn Venture, made its inaugural call to Schull on Tuesday, May 7th, the vessel’s first of two visits to Cork County Council’s harbours this week. The 172-metre, ultra-luxury cruise ship was launched…
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One Person Arrested for Intoxicated Driving During Each Hour of The May Bank Holiday Road Safety Enforcement Operation
Throughout the May Bank Holiday Weekend, an extensive Garda Roads Policing Operation was in place between 7am on Thursday, 2nd of May 2024 to 7am this morning Tuesday, 7th May 2024. There was one fatality on our roads during this period and nine serious injury collisions took place that resulted in ten people receiving serious…
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Cork County Council Invests €1.2M to Enhance Energy Efficiency at Fermoy Swimming Pool
Image: Sean Jefferies Photography Cork County Council has announced the completion of a €1.2M upgrade project at Fermoy Swimming Pool to significantly improve the energy performance of the facility, ensuring its continued service to the community for many years to come. Supported by an SEAI grant of €271K, the completed works include the installation of…
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✅ [Cleared] Jack Lynch Tunnel – Overnight Closure
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The Jack Lynch Tunnel is closed overnight tonight, full closure, from 21:00 – 04:00 for works.