Collision on N20 Southbound

Reports of a collision, southbound, on the N20 Cork to Limerick Road between Buttevant and New Twopothouse, near Ballybeg bends. Take care on approach.

Drivers Urged To Take Extra Care As Cork Children Return To School This Week

Cork pupils begin returning to school from Wednesday 26 August. Drivers are asked to slow down, allow extra time and watch for children near school gates.

Ireland Begins a New Online Betting Era as New Licensing Rules Take Effect

1 July 2026 marked an important date for Ireland’s betting industry. From that day, remote betting operators and betting intermediaries came under the GRAI’s new licensing regime. The system forms part of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 and introduces additional requirements intended to improve customer verification and strengthen

Faulty Goods Top CCPC Helpline Queries As Utility And Fuel Contacts Jump 248%

The CCPC helpline took 22,724 consumer contacts in the first half of 2026, with faulty goods the top issue and utility and fuel queries up 248%.

Debris on M8 Northbound

Reports of debris, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 14 Fermoy (North) and Junction 13 Mitchelstown (South) (near Kilworth). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 24 August at 07:41.

Tractor Driver Found Three and a Half Times Over Alcohol Limit After Mobile Phone Stop

A tractor driver stopped by Gardaí for using a mobile phone was three and a half times over his applicable legal alcohol limit.

Ten Cork City Roads Face Closures or Traffic Restrictions From Monday

Ten Cork city roads face closures or stop/go restrictions from Monday, 24 August. Two full closures on St Finbarr's Road and Ardfoyle Avenue. Allow extra time.

Pedestrian Knocked Down on R578 Freemount

Reports a pedestrian has been knocked down on the R578 Freemount, near Freemount GAA. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

Collision on Parnell Place

Reports of a collision on Parnell Place near the bus station. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

New Charges Come Into Effect Tomorrow At Tramore Valley Park Civic Amenity Site

New charges start tomorrow at Tramore Valley Park Civic Amenity Site: €4 entry, €5 per green waste bag, €6 per refuse bag.

Missing Person Appeal: Helen Rudden (44), Henry Street, Cork City

Gardaí are appealing for help tracing Helen Rudden (44), missing from Henry Street, Cork city since Friday 21 August 2026.

Collision on R615 New Inn

Reports of a collision on the R615 Glanmire near New Inn school. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.