777 Patients Being Treated Without a Bed in Irish Hospitals, Including 58 at Cork University Hospital

NMO warns overcrowding is “so dangerous” with 777 patients without a bed, including 58 at Cork University Hospital and 27 at Mercy University Hospital.

Collision on N8 Lower Glanmire Road

Reports of a collision on the N8 Lower Glanmire Road towards the Dunkettle (Glanmire) Roundabout. Reports of a lane closure as a result. Take care on approach.

Alpacas, Art and Astronauts: SpaceFest 2026 Lands in Cork

Alpacas, art and astronauts: SpaceFest 2026 runs 7 to 15 November across Cork city and county. Many events are free.

Collision on N20 Leitrim Street

Reports of a collision on the N20 near the junction with Leitrim Street. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

Debris on N40 Westbound

Reports of debris, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 6 (N27) Kinsale Road and Junction 5 Togher (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 27 October at 11:07.

Debris on Road on M8 Northbound

Reports of debris on road, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 12 (N73) Mitchelstown (North) and Junction 11 Cahir (South) (9 kilometres north of the Mitchelstown area) between Junction 11 Cahir South and Junction 12 Mitchelstown North. Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 27 October at

Collision on N40 Westbound

Reports of a collision, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 7 (South Douglas Road) and Junction 6 (Kinsale Road), at the J6 Kinsale Road off-slip. Take care on approach.

Collision at N40 J3/N71 Bandon Road Roundabout

Reports of a collision at the Bandon Road Roundabout (N40/N71.) Take care on approach.

N40 Eastbound Closed Overnight Between Junction 3 Bandon Road and Junction 4 Sarsfield Road

N40 eastbound between Junction 3 Bandon Road and Junction 4 Sarsfield Road will close overnight from 21:00 to 06:00, 27 October to 3 November.

Tree Down at Lackendarragh North / Knockdoorty

Reports of a tree down at Lackendarragh North / Knockdoorty (L-1501-32) in Fermoy. Cork County Council says the road is temporarily closed while the tree is cleared. Take care on approach.

Tree Down on Burke's Hill, Mayfield

Reports of a tree partly down and resting on overhead lines on Burke's Hill in Mayfield. The road is reported to be passable, but motorists and pedestrians are asked to use caution. Take care on approach.

CCPC Reminds Retailers to Display Prices for Paper Bags and Similar Products

The CCPC has written to retailers reminding them to display prices for paper bags and similar products in line with consumer law.