Cork County Council has awarded over €50,000 to 29 community groups under its 2026 Circular Economy Fund to reduce single-use plastics across the county.
Lidl is recalling two batches of Irish chicken products over Salmonella concerns. Check your freezer if you shop at Lidl.
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, 12 May at 12:26.
Cork charity Crann Centre is aiming to raise €75,000 through its Walk n'Roll fundraiser, taking place 1–7 June. Register at idonate.ie
Cork restaurants and takeaways hit with food safety closure orders over rodent infestation and allergen labelling failures.
Two vehicles seized by Cork City Roads Policing Unit after back-to-back insurance checks flagged uninsured drivers. Both face court dates.
Cork Harbour Festival 2026 runs 30 May to 8 June with 100+ events across Cork City and County, including the Ocean to City rowing race on 30 May.
Von der Leyen calls for an EU-wide social media age limit, with a possible legal proposal due this summer to protect children online.
The Cross River Ferry has been suspended due to refueling. Service expected to resume at 11:16. Source: In Cobh - Cross River Ferry Monitor | 12 May 2026, 10:16
Free book bags for children starting school this September are available at Cork County libraries from 15 May, while stocks last.
Reports of a collision on the North Ring Road, Mayfield near Silverheights Road. Take care on approach.
Irish students and parents warned about fake exam paper scams ahead of Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle 2026, as cybercriminals target messaging apps and social media.