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.
Cork Safety Alerts
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
Speed Limit Reductions on Rural Roads Take Effect Tomorrow
In Cork City, rural roads in Blarney, Glanmire, Ballincollig, and Douglas will drop from 80 km/h to 60 km/h.
Witness Appeal - Burglaries in Lower Harbour Area - Carrigaline
Gardaí are seeking information from individuals who were in the Maryborough Downs area of Douglas on the same date between 8 and 8:30pm.
NECG Coordinates Major Recovery Efforts Following Storm Éowyn
NECG continues recovery efforts post-Storm Éowyn, with power restored to 756,000 customers.
Recall of a batch of Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
Multi-Vehicle Collision on N40 Eastbound
A multi-vehicle collision has been reported on the N40 Eastbound, at the slip to the Kinsale Road Roundabout/N27. The issue was reported at 11:49. Further updates will issue if available.
Government Announces New Measures to Enhance the Electricity Grid and to Increase it's Resilience
Immediate focus is on restoring power to all homes, farms and business, and providing support to those in need
Emergency Services Respond to Incident on Watercourse Road
Reports of an incident currently on Watercourse Road. Members of An Garda Síochána, Fire Brigade and National Ambulance Service are currently on scene. The road is blocked as a result. Further updates issued as soon as we get them.