HSE SunSmart Campaign 2026: Young People Urged to Protect Their Skin

The HSE is urging young people to be SunSmart after research showed 84% of Gen Z were sunburned at least once last year.

Fuel Prices Drop Today as Minister Signs NORA Levy Reduction Into Law

Diesel down 22c/litre, petrol down 17c/litre until end of May.

Pedestrian Knocked Down near St. Patrick's Bridge

Reports a pedestrian has been knocked down near St. Patrick's Bridge/Lavitts Quay. Emergency services are on scene. Take care on approach.

Collision in Douglas

Reports of a collision on Church Road, Douglas near the entrance to Douglas Community Park. Take care on approach.

Broken-down Vehicle on M8 Northbound

Reports of a broken-down vehicle, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 12 (N73) Mitchelstown (North) and Junction 11 Cahir (South) (7 kilometres south of the Cahir area). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 1 April at 14:45.

Pedestrian Knocked Down on Old Blackrock Road

Reports a pedestrian has been knocked down on Old Blackrock Road, near the South Infirmary Hospital. Take care on approach.

Coillte and NPWS Mark Beginning of Forest Fire Safety Season

Coillte and NPWS urge public vigilance as forest fire safety season begins across Ireland.

Cork City Futures Group: Government Backs New Body to Shape City's Future

The Government has approved a new Cork City Futures Group to shape the city's economic, cultural and academic development.

Debris on Road on M8 Northbound

Reports of debris on road, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 12 (N73) Mitchelstown (North) and Junction 11 Cahir (South) (10 kilometres north of the Mitchelstown area). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 1 April at 14:08.

Grace's Law: New Scrambler Ban Comes into Effect on Thursday

New regulations banning scramblers from all public places take effect on Thursday, under laws to be known as Grace's Law.

⚠️ Weather Advisory Issued by Met Éireann

Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory for Cork and the wider Munster region, warning of unsettled and potentially stormy conditions over the Easter weekend. The advisory warns of a mobile Atlantic flow bringing windy and mixed weather from Friday. Conditions may turn stormy in places later on Saturday, with

Easter Weekend Weather Advisory - Cork and Munster

Coastal flooding likely, stormy gusts possible Saturday. High Tide Advisory Friday to Monday.