Cork County Council awards €225,350 to 145 artists and arts organisations for 2026, as record 370 applications received for the arts grants scheme.
Burst water main on the N71 Bandon Road: overnight repairs under way, supply disruptions expected in Ardrostig and Bishopstown. Water tanker at Ardrostig Lane.
HSE monitoring Kent meningococcal outbreak: 27 cases, 2 deaths. No Ireland link found. Know the symptoms and act fast if worried.
93% of Irish kids aged 8–12 own a smart device. 71% are already on apps they are too young for. Is your child one of them?
Reports of a collision on South Mall (cyclist knocked down) near The Imperial Hotel. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
Reports of a breakdown, southbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 17 Watergrasshill and Junction 18 Glanmire (near Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 19 March at 07:51.
Gardaí warn of sharp rise in bogus tradesman fraud; never hire cold-callers and report suspicious activity to your local Garda station.
Road surface temperature of 4°C recorded at N20 Charleville. Ice may be present, take extra care. Ice may be present on roads, especially on untreated surfaces, bridges, and elevated sections. Please take extra care when driving. Driving tips for icy conditions: • Reduce your speed and leave extra braking distance
Reports of a collision on Market Street, Skibbereen, outside Drinagh Co-op. Emergency services are on scene. Take care on approach.
Gardaí appeal for help finding Mary O'Donoghue, 15, missing from Cork city since Monday. Last seen at Lavitt's Quay.
Reports of a collision on Sundays Well Road. Take care on approach.
Reports of a breakdown, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 5 Togher and Junction 4 Sarsfield Road (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 18 March at 15:37.