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Dublin and Galway Raids Uncover €500,000 in Illegal Goods Destined Across the Country
Over the course of this week, Revenue officers seized contraband worth almost €500,000 during the course of numerous operations in Dublin and Galway. Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in Dublin seized contraband worth over €420,000 as a result of risk profiling. This comprised: almost 20 kgs of herbal cannabis and butane honey oil…
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Cork City Council Statement: Storm Kathleen
Cork City Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team has met in advance of the Status Orange wind and rainfall warning issued for Cork in effect from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday 6 April 2024. Gale force winds and persistent rainfall are expected over that period. Across the city, the strong winds, rainfall and saturated ground conditions…
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Uisce Éireann Upgrade of Boherbue Wastewater Treatment Plant Successfully Completed
Cork community set to benefit from over €9m investment in wastewater infrastructure Uisce Éireann is pleased to announce the completion of an over €9 million upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant at Boherbue, County Cork. The project, which was carried out in partnership with Cork County Council, has significantly modernised and improved the performance and…
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Cork Airport – Storm Kathleen Update
The airport is reminding passengers that for the most up-to-date flight information, passengers are advised to check their flight status with their airline.
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Minister McEntee announces €1 million in funding for Community CCTV schemes
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee today announced a further €1 million for the development of Local Authority led CCTV schemes in specific communities. Inviting Local Authorities to apply for the funding the Minister said: “The scheme is currently open and I encourage all local authorities to develop proposals for schemes in their areas in partnership…
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Road Safety Weather Alert – Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for Storm Kathleen
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads on Saturday 6 April as Met Éireann has issued Orange and Yellow weather warnings for Storm Kathleen which will bring gale force southerly winds, with some severe and damaging gusts. The Orange wind warnings are for Cork, Kerry and…
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Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme: Important Traffic and Work Schedule Update
The Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme is entering its next phase, with crucial updates affecting traffic management and the scheduling of overnight works. Sorensen, the construction company overseeing the project, has announced several key developments designed to minimize disruption and ensure the safety of local residents and stakeholders. Overnight Works at Hazelwood Shopping Centre Starting on…
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Fatal House Fire – Lower Glanmire Road
Gardaí in Mayfield are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of two individuals following a fatal house fire on Lower Glanmire Road last night, Thursday, April 4th 2024. At approximately 11:15pm Gardaí and Fire Services were alerted to a house fire on Lower Glanmire Road. The fire was brought under control by Fire…
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Meteorologists Commentary: Storm Kathleen
Storm Kathleen is a significant low-pressure system tracking off the west coast which will bring strong southerly winds and damaging gusts across the country on Saturday. Met Éireann have issued a nationwide yellow wind warning for Saturday with orange level wind warnings coming into effect for counties Cork, Kerry, Galway and Mayo at 7am, valid…
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Cork County Council Statement: Storm Kathleen
Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened today following the issuing of a Met Éireann Status Orange Wind Warning for Cork. The warning is in effect from 7.00am to 5.00pm Saturday April 6th. Storm Kathleen is expected to bring gale force southerly winds, with some severe and damaging gusts. Possible impacts associated with Storm Kathleen include: Some fallen trees Difficult travel conditions Debris,…