Over 4,400 Families to Receive Newborn Baby Grants this Week
Over 4,400 families will receive the first Newborn Baby Grants today, providing €280 alongside Child Benefit to support parents of newborns.
Cork Safety Alerts
Garda Investigation Following Assault at Turners Cross
The scene has been preserved for technical examination.
Emergency Services Respond to Incident on Evergreen Road
The road is currently blocked as a result, please seek an alternative route this morning.
Cork’s Hidden Gems: Unusual Spots to Explore on a Sunday
Looking for a unique way to spend your Sunday? Explore Cork’s hidden gems, from the stunning Ballycotton Cliff Walk to the peaceful Nano Nagle Place.
Will We See Another 'Beast from the East' Soon? Experts Weigh In
Reports of another 'Beast from the East' are circulating, but experts say it's unlikely - expect cold, unsettled weather, but nothing extreme for now.
Emergency Services Responding to Collision on N71 outside Innishannon
Members of the National Ambulance Service are en route to the collision.
Road Safety Authority (RSA) Welcomes Change to Rural Speed Limits
The change comes in response to the findings of the Speed Limit Review, led by the Department of Transport.
Large Water Outage Affecting Carrigaline Due to Burst Water Main
A burst water main is causing supply disruptions in Carrigaline and nearby areas. Repairs are ongoing until 7pm on 8 February.
Statement by ESB on costs relating to Storm Éowyn
The costs of repairing damage from Storm Éowyn will not impact electricity prices in 2025. The Regulator will review costs with ESB Networks for 2026 onwards.
Collision on Carriganara Road Blocks Traffic
Road blocked between Greystones estate and Inniscarra View estate. Expect delays.
Speed Limit Reduction on Rural Roads Comes into Effect Today
Speed limits on rural local roads reduce from 80 km/h to 60 km/h today. Gardaí confirm enforcement begins immediately.
HSE Confirms Single Case Of Clade I Mpox in Ireland
* Public risk remains low The HSE has detected one imported case of Clade I mpox. The Irish resident had recently returned to Ireland following travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo where mpox is circulating in the community. They are now receiving specialist care in a hospital in the east