Smoke Smell in Cork

Update: Reports are suggesting the smoke is from the fire in the Slievenamon Mountains which is drifting towards Cork currently. Reports of a strong 'smoke' smell in many areas of Cork this morning. Reports coming in from Ballyphehane, South of Cork Airport and Carrigaline. We also smell this

Collision on North Ring Road

Reports of a collision on the R635 North Ring Road near The Glen Boxing Club. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

Overnight Water Restrictions to Affect Areas Near Clonakilty Amid High Demand

Uisce Éireann to introduce overnight water restrictions at Foxhall Reservoir near Clonakilty tonight due to high demand. Conserve water where possible.

Collision on N71 Donemark

Reports of a collision on the N71 between Bantry and Glengarriff near Donemark. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

Collision on R618 Macroom

Reports of a collision on the R618 Macroom near Macroom Motor Factors. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

Debris on M8 Northbound

Reports of debris, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 18 Glanmire and Junction 17 Watergrasshill (near Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 22 July at 14:50.

Collision on N22 Carrigrohane (straight) Road

Reports of a collision on the N22 Carrigrohane (Straight) Road near the junction with Inchigaggin Lane. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

Collision at Sarsfield Road R/A

Reports of a collision at the Sarsfield Road Roundabout. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

⛴️ Cross River Ferry Suspended

The Cross River Ferry has been suspended due to refuelling. Service will resume when possible. Source: In Cobh - Cross River Ferry Monitor | 22 July 2026, 11:40

Fota Wildlife Park Celebrates Birth of Rare Tiger and Lion Cubs

Fota Wildlife Park has welcomed rare Sumatran tiger and Asian lion cubs, a boost for two critically endangered species.

Uisce Éireann Extends Water Conservation Order Nationwide

From Friday, Cork joins a nationwide Water Conservation Order as Uisce Éireann urges people to avoid non-essential water use.

Uisce Éireann Urges Water Conservation as Nighttime Restrictions Continue Across Cork

Uisce Éireann is urging Cork customers to conserve water as demand rises in the heat. A new nighttime restriction begins tonight at Mitchelstown.