Temu Balloons Identified As Chemical Risk To Children
CCPC has identified a chemical risk in Temu balloons, batch B20231007. About 50 affected in the Republic of Ireland. Stop using and keep away from children.
Cork Safety Alerts
Multi-vehicle Collision on N40 Westbound
Reports of a multi-vehicle collision, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 9 (N28) Ringaskiddy and Junction 8 Douglas (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 28 August at 21:33.
Road Closure on M8 Northbound
Reports of a road closure due to roadworks, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 13 Mitchelstown (South) (2 kilometres north of the Mitchelstown area) and Junction 11 Cahir (South) (4 kilometres south of the Cahir area). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 28 August at 20:
Incident on Grand Parade
Reports of an incident on Grand Parade near The English Market. Emergency services are on scene. Take care on approach.
Road Closure on N40 Eastbound [This is a test, ignore please]
Reports of a Road Closure on N40 Eastbound [This is a test, ignore please], near Junction 3. Take care on approach. [This is a test alert, please ignore.]
Government Announces MediBack, Free Pharmacy Scheme For Safe Disposal Of Unused Medicines
Pharmacies nationwide will let you drop off unused and expired medicines for safe, free disposal under the new MediBack scheme.
Breakdown on N40 Eastbound
Reports of a breakdown, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 10 Mahon and Jack Lynch Tunnel West Entrance (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 28 August at 16:07.
⛴️ Cross River Ferry Suspended
The Cross River Ferry has been suspended due to refuelling. Service will resume when possible. Source: In Cobh - Cross River Ferry Monitor | 28 August 2026, 11:57
⛴️ Cross River Ferry Suspended
The Cross River Ferry has been suspended due to refueling. Service expected to resume at 12:45. Source: In Cobh - Cross River Ferry Monitor | 28 August 2026, 11:57
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 Kinsale. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
Breakdown on N40 Eastbound
Reports of a breakdown, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 4 Sarsfield Road and Junction 5 Togher (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 28 August at 09:08.
Breakdown on N25 Eastbound
Reports of a breakdown, eastbound slip, on the N25 towards Cobh Cross. Take care on approach.