Health Referral Scheme for Personal Drug Possession To Begin on 1 September 2026

From 1 September 2026, Gardaí can refer eligible first-time drug possession offenders to HSE health services rather than prosecute.

Litter Fine Rises To €250 From 1 September

Fixed-payment litter fine rises from €150 to €250 from 1 September 2026 under new national measures.

Collision at St. Lukes

Reports of a collision at the junction of Military Hill, and Wellington Road. Take care on approach.

Road Closure on M8 Northbound

Reports of a road closure due to roadworks, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 13 Mitchelstown (South) (2 kilometres north of the Mitchelstown area) and Junction 11 Cahir (South) (4 kilometres south of the Cahir area). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 31 August at 20:

New Parking Charges For Paul Street and North Main Street Car Parks

Cork City Council has confirmed new parking rates for Paul Street & North Main Street car parks from Wed 2 Sept 2026. On-street rates unaffected.

Cork Pesticide Users Urged to Remain Vigilant as Spraying Window Comes to a Close

NPDWAG urges Cork pesticide users to stay vigilant as the spraying window closes, to protect local drinking water sources.

Cork's Beach Lifeguards Finish Full-Time Duties For 2026 Season

Cork's beach lifeguards have finished full-time duty for the 2026 season but return for weekends on 5-6 and 12-13 September.

Cork Airport Cocaine Seizure: Revenue Recover 12kg Worth Over €1.2 Million

Man arrested after Revenue seize approximately 12kg of cocaine, estimated value over €1.2m, at Cork Airport.

Collision on R610 Douglas Road

Reports of a collision on the R610 Douglas Road near the junction with Douglas Link Road. Take care on approach.

Collision on R639 Fermoy

Reports of a collision on the R639 Cork Road, Fermoy between the Interchange and Fermoy. Emergency services are on scene. Take care on approach.

Drug and Cannabis Parcels Destined for Addresses Nationwide Found Among Almost €220,000 in Seized Contraband

Revenue seized contraband worth almost €220,000 in Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare Europort, including drug parcels destined for addresses nationwide.

CCPC Issues Safety Notice Over Electrocution Risk With Eclipse Circulating Pump

CCPC safety notice: Eclipse/Embrass Peerless circulating pump (CFA 25-50-130) may have reversed wiring, risking electrocution.