Ireland Set for Hottest Spell Since 2022 as Temperatures Could Soar to 30°C Next Weekend

Temperatures could reach 30°C next weekend as Ireland's warmest spell since 2022 develops through the week.

Cork Hurlers Reach All-Ireland Final as City Prepares Massive Fanzone Celebration

Cork reaches All-Ireland Hurling Final! Free fanzone at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on 20 July for fans who can't travel to Dublin. Ticket details Monday 14 July.

WATCH: Ireland's Largest Drug Seizure: The Dramatic Capture of MV Matthew Off Cork Coast

Elite Army Rangers stormed drug ship off Cork coast in dramatic €157m cocaine seizure.

Cork Gardaí Warn Residents Against Bogus Traders As Home Improvement Season Begins

Cork Gardaí warn against bogus traders as home improvement season starts. Always ask for written quotes, references, and never pay cash upfront.

Cork Airport Sets New Record and Claims European Crown as Dublin Faces Passenger Cap Crisis

Cork Airport celebrates record June with 355k passengers and wins Best Regional Airport in Europe award for third time.

RSA Takes Road Safety Message to Festival Circuit with Interactive Breathalyser Campaign

RSA launches summer festival safety campaign with interactive breathalysers and seatbelt reminders to keep music lovers safe on the roads.

Uisce Éireann to Begin Next Phase of Water Quality Flushing Works in Blackrock Road Area

Uisce Éireann begins water flushing works around Blackrock Road from Monday 7 July. Four nights of evening works to improve water quality in Cork City.

High-Speed Fibre Broadband Now Available to Over 5,300 Cork Premises Near Eyeries and Kinsale

High-speed fibre broadband now available to 5,300+ Cork homes and businesses near Eyeries and Kinsale.

Cork Resident Receives Suspended Sentence for Gas Meter Tampering in Mahon

Mahon resident dodges jail after gas meter tampering conviction. Judge calls it "very serious" - could have killed neighbours. Report tampering: 1800 464 464.

Cork Business Leaders Demand Bold Action in Budget 2026 to Tackle Housing, Security and Rising Costs

Cork businesses demand bold Budget 2026 action on housing, security & costs. CBA warns: act now or risk stalling city's momentum.

Nathan Carter to Headline Cork Concert for Cancer at City Hall

Nathan Carter brings star power to Cork City Hall 30 July for Concert for Cancer. Tickets €40 support Irish Cancer Society services.

East Cork Residents Urged to Turn Off Taps as Summer Water Demand Soars

East Cork residents asked to conserve water as summer demand and low groundwater levels strain supplies.

GAA Partners with HSE to Keep Young Players Safe Under Summer Sun

GAA and HSE launch SunSmart campaign as summer camps begin. Over 1,200 melanoma cases diagnosed yearly in Ireland. Coaches trained in 5 S's sun safety.

Record Number of FOI Requests Made to Cork Councils and Hospitals in 2024

Cork councils and hospitals saw record FOI requests in 2024. City: 323, County: 295, South Infirmary/Victoria: 132. National total hit 41,660.

Gardaí Launch Investigation Following Body Discovery in Mallow

Gardaí seek witnesses to male walking Banteer-Kanturk road 13 June 3:30-9pm. Dash cam footage needed. Contact (029) 20680 or (022) 31450.

Two Men Charged Following €31 Million Cork Coast Drug Seizure

Two men charged in €31m Cork coast cocaine seizure due in Bandon District Court this morning following major Joint Task Force operation.

Driving Test Wait Times Drop to 16 Weeks as RSA Accelerates Progress

RSA cuts driving test wait times to 16 weeks, on track for 10-week target by September.

Emergency Services Gather for Familiarisation Day at Curraheen Showgrounds

Rescue 115 joins emergency services at Curraheen for HSE Emergency Management familiarisation day.

Bantry Water Supply: Overnight Restrictions Begin Tonight to Protect Daytime Service

Bantry faces nightly water restrictions 10pm-7am until Monday. Conserve water to protect daytime supply.

Cork's Historic Gateways: The Dark Secrets of South Gate Bridge and the Maritime Legacy of French's Quay

French's Quay honours a wine merchant who became Cork's mayor in 1696. His family supplied wine for city feasts while running the quayside business.

HSE Issues Urgent Warning Over Mislabelled E-Cigarettes Containing Hidden Nicotine

HSE warns: Six e-cigarette brands falsely labelled 'no nicotine' contain up to 30mg/ml. Stop using McKesse MK Bar 7000 & Bang Box 18000 Puffs immediately.

Ireland's Public Water Supply Achieves Record 99.8% Compliance with Safety Standards

Ireland achieves record 99.8% water safety compliance. €1.3bn invested, boil notices halved, 70k customers removed from at-risk supplies in 2024.

Cork County Council Awards €52,000 to Community Groups Fighting Single-Use Plastic Waste

Cork County Council awards €52,000 to 23 groups for innovative projects reducing single-use plastics and promoting circular economy practices across the county.

Revenue Seizes Over €2 Million in Contraband in Major Week-Long Operation

Revenue seizes €2M+ contraband in major week-long operation.