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Cork Lions Patricks Hill Ball Run 2024
Twelve thousand multi-coloured balls will race down Patrick’s Hill on Monday March 18th at 2.00 pm to raise funds for the People of Gaza and Local Charities. Cork Lions President John Walsh said: “Cork Lions Club are delighted to use the years Patricks hill Ball Run to support the People of Gaza and Local Cork…
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Cork County Council Announces Affordable Homes in Fermoy
Cork County Council has announced a new Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme in Fermoy. Applications for the new three-bed houses at Rathealy Close, Fermoy will open at 12 noon on Tuesday the 19th of March 2024. Constructed by Vella Homes, the houses will generally be available for first-time buyers who do not own a home (although…
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European Commission fines Apple over €1.8 billion over abusive App store rules for music streaming providers
The European Commission has fined Apple over €1.8 billion for abusing its dominant position on the market for the distribution of music streaming apps to iPhone and iPad users (‘iOS users’) through its App Store. In particular, the Commission found that Apple applied restrictions on app developers preventing them from informing iOS users about alternative…
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A Status Yellow – Wind Warning Has Been Issued for Cork
Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – wind warning for Cork, which is valid from 19:00 Monday 04/03/2024 to 06:00 Tuesday 05/03/2024. Forecasters are warning that from Monday evening to Tuesday morning, very strong and gusty west to southwest winds and spells of heavy rain. Possible impacts: Falling branches. Damage to temporary structures Localised flooding Poor…
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Arrest of 3 Males – Investigation into Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation
Gardaí in Cork County have this morning arrested three males for organised crime related offences. The males (in their 30s and 40s) are currently detained in Garda Stations in Cork under section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. This morning investigating Gardaí searched five locations in Co. Cork and two locations in Co. Roscommon. In addition to…
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Plans Underway in County Cork for Culture Night 2024
Image: Maire Keating Cork County Council calls for expressions of interest as part of the annual national celebration of arts, culture and creativity. Taking place on Friday, the 20th of September this year, Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is an annual all-island public event celebrating culture, creativity and the arts. The initiative seeks to actively…
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Frank and Walters Announced as the Grand Marshal of the Cork St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Organised by Cork City Council, the Cork St. Patrick’s Festival will take place from March 15 to March 18, as the city celebrates its music, culture and tradition in style for St Patrick’s Day. The Frank and Walters have been announced by Cork City Council as the Grand Marshal of the 2024 Parade. Founded in…
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Man Charged Following Series of Fires in Cork City Centre
Gardaí have charged a man in his 20s in connection with a number of criminal damage incidents which occurred in Cork City on Sunday, 25th February 2024. He is due to appear before Cork District Court tomorrow morning, Wednesday, 27th February 2024.
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Distinguished NASA Astronaut pays a visit to MTU Cork
Retired US astronaut Steve Swanson paid a visit to MTU on Monday, 19th February, to give a talk about his experiences and observations of life in orbit beyond our planetary bounds. A distinguished NASA astronaut, Steve Swanson PhD has flown to the International Space Station on three occasions, and has spent 195 days in space, including…
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Emergency Services Respond to Series of Fires in Cork City Centre
Image: Damian Coleman Emergency services were alerted to several small fires across a number of stores in Cork City Centre this evening. The incidents occurred in notable retail outlets, leading to an immediate response from Cork City Fire Brigade and a significant Gardaí presence in the area. Witness accounts suggest an individual entered the premises,…