Cork Green Party Councillor Brands E-Scooter Ban Plan a "Reaction Against Anything New"

Cork Green Party Cllr Oliver Moran says the mooted e-scooter ban "smacks of laziness," arguing enforcement of existing rules is the answer, not prohibition.

Collison on N20 Newtwopothouse

Reports of a collision on the N20 at Newtwopothouse. Emergency services are on scene. Take care on approach.

N28 to close fully between Rochestown and Carr's Hill for weekend of 24 July

The N28 will fully close between Rochestown and Carr's Hill from 8pm on 24 July to 5am on 27 July for temporary bridge works at Maryborough Hill.

Sunbeds Consultation Report Published Amid Divided Views on Commercial Ban

Department of Health publishes Sunbeds report. Most of 9,320 respondents opposed a ban on commercial sunbed use; health bodies backed stronger action.

Breakdown on N25 Westbound

Reports of a breakdown, westbound, on the N25 at On-Slip,Junction 2. Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 16 July at 13:19.

Debris on N25 Westbound

Reports of debris, westbound, on the N25 between Junction 3 Cobh and Junction 2 Little Island (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 16 July at 11:33.

Collision on R617 Blarney

Reports of a collision on the R617 Blarney near the junction with Waterloo Road. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

Status Yellow High Temperature Warning Issued for Nine Counties Including Cork

Met Éireann has issued a yellow warning for high temperatures in excess of 27°C, affecting Cork and eight other counties from 12:00 to 20:00 Friday.

Animals on Road on M8 Southbound

Reports of animals on road, southbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 16 Rathcormac and Junction 17 Watergrasshill (1 kilometre north of the Watergrasshill area). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 16 July at 08:40.

⚠️ Yellow High Temperature Warning Issued for Cork

Met Éireann has issued a Yellow - High Temperature Warning for Cork. Valid: 12:00 Friday 17 July until 20:00 Friday 17 July, further information will be issued shortly. Further information via met.ie.

Emergency Charity CRITICALShortlisted for Three Ireland Blue Light Awards

Charity CRITICAL has been shortlisted in three categories at the inaugural Ireland Blue Light Awards 2026, including two Donegal-based volunteer doctors.

How Technology Has Changed the Way People Play Real Money Blackjack Online

Blackjack has always been one of the most recognisable casino games, but the way people play it has changed significantly over the past decade. Advances in digital technology have reshaped almost every part of the experience, from how quickly players can join a table to how realistically online games recreate