Parking in Disabled Bays Without Blue Badge Could Cost Cork Drivers €300

Cork drivers face €300 fines for illegal disability bay parking. Current penalties target both improper parking and blue badge misuse. Enforcement active citywide.

Young Cork Mother Turns Cancer Battle into Community Fundraiser

Cork mum Natasha O'Byrne organises Nathan Carter concert at City Hall on July 30th to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society during her own bowel cancer treatment.

Kinsale Community to Rally Against Controversial Mussel Farm Plans at Sunday Meeting

Kinsale community meeting tomorrow 4pm at Temperance Hall to oppose mussel farm plans threatening Dock Beach. All welcome to join the fight for the harbour.

Glanmire Gets Rolling: New Community Bus Launches to Connect Local Groups

New community bus launched in Glanmire today, connecting local groups and tackling rising transport costs across Cork area.

Seal Pupping Season Approaches: Cork Beachgoers Urged to Keep Safe Distance

Seal pupping season approaches Cork! Keep 100m distance, don't touch, keep dogs on leads. Report distressed pups to 087 1955 393.

European Medicines Agency Issues Vision Warning for Popular Weight Loss and Diabetes Drugs

European regulators confirm rare vision risk for Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus users. Patients must seek immediate medical help for sudden sight loss.

Carrigaline Pupils Get Hands-On with Lobster Conservation for World Oceans Day

Carrigaline pupils learn lobster conservation with hands-on v-notching demo for World Oceans Day. Over 47,000 lobsters returned to Irish waters last year.

HSE Health App Takes Top Honours at National Tech Awards

HSE Health App wins Public Sector Project of the Year at Tech Excellence Awards 2025. Over 75,000 downloads since February launch.

Cork Launches Citywide Tribute to Guitar Legend Rory Gallagher

Cork launches 'Cork Rocks for Rory' on June 14 - new walking trail, unseen photos, and exhibitions celebrating guitar legend Rory Gallagher across the city.

Major Water Infrastructure Upgrade Set to Begin in Clonakilty Next Week

Major water infrastructure upgrade begins next week in Clonakilty. Nearly 1km of aging pipes to be replaced. Road closure L-4011 from 30 June-4 July.

Ireland's 'Celtic Gene' Puts 20,000 at Risk as Cork Joins National Awareness Drive

Cork lights up red this week for Ireland's most common genetic disorder. 1 in 83 at risk of haemochromatosis. Simple blood test can save lives. Get checked.

Cork Airport Adds Second Turkish Route as SunExpress Launches Antalya Service

Cork Airport announces new direct flights to Antalya, Turkey starting May 2026.