Ireland's First SRESS Solar Project Energises at Cork Farm
Ireland's first solar project under the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme has energised at Meadhill Solar farm in Cork.
Reports of a collision, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 4 (Sarsfield Road) and Junction 3 (Bandon Road), at the westbound off-slip the Bandon Road Roundabout. Take care on approach.
Red Bull Homerun on 10 October: South Mall parking and Lapp's Quay restrictions from 7 October, Anglesea Street parking from 8 October.
Cork City Council predicts localised surface flooding at high tide on Tuesday on low-lying city centre quays. Avoid parking on affected quays and allow extra time.
The Cross River Ferry has been suspended due to mechanical issue. Service expected to resume at 12:15. Source: In Cobh - Cross River Ferry Monitor | 28 September 2026, 11:43
Reports of a breakdown, eastbound, on the N25 between Junction 1 (M8/N40) Dunkettle and Junction 2 Little Island (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 28 September at 10:50.
Iarnród Éireann has launched TY on Track, inviting Transition Year students to make a short film on the future of rail in 2050.
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Yellow wind and rainfall warnings for Cork from 1pm Tuesday: very strong, gusty southeasterly winds and spells of heavy rain.
Overnight stop/go works on Carrigrohane Road (Poulavone roundabout-Inchigaggin Lane), 9pm-6am, Mon 28 Sep-Fri 2 Oct, for resurfacing.
Reports of a collision on the R579 Kanturk near Toyota, Earl Street. Take care on approach.
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Reports of a collision on MacCurtain Street near The Metropole Hotel. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
Reports of debris, southbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 16 Rathcormac and Junction 17 Watergrasshill (1 kilometre north of the Watergrasshill area). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 27 September at 18:47.
Ballyhooly & Banduff Roads face resurfacing works from 28 Sept, STOP/GO traffic management in place.
Yellow wind warning issued for Cork and Kerry: very strong, gusty southeasterly winds forecast from Tuesday 1pm.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind warning for Cork and Kerry. Very strong and gusty southeasterly winds. Potential impacts: * Difficult travelling conditions * Some fallen trees and branches * Debris, loose objects displaced * Wave overtopping due to a combination of Spring tides, surge and very strong onshore winds Warning details:
Reports of a breakdown, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 10 Mahon and Jack Lynch Tunnel West Entrance (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 27 September at 14:41.
Reports of a collision on the R851 South Douglas Road near Tramore Lawn. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
Orange rainfall warning in effect for Cork until 10am: very heavy thundery rain, blustery conditions, flooding and poor visibility.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange Rainfall warning for Carlow, Cork, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford, and Wicklow. Very heavy thundery rain and blustery conditions. Potential impacts: * Flooding * Poor visibility * Difficult travelling conditions In addition, the combination of Spring tides, surge and strong onshore winds may result in wave overtopping along
Cannabis seized in Mallow and Doneraile, man arrested, as part of Operation Tara searches in Cork on Saturday.
N20 closed weekdays 08:00-20:00 at Ballybeg Bends (New Twopothouse to Lisballyhay) until 16 Oct for resurfacing.
Reports of a collision on the R639 Moorepark Road, Fermoy near Circle K J14. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
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