Free Art Activities across Cork County Libraries this May as part of the Bealtaine Festival

The free workshops will take place in Bandon, Cobh, Kinsale, Midleton, Mitchelstown, Skibbereen and Youghal.

Cork County Council Invites Performers to Bring Music to Cork’s Community Hospitals

Musicians who wish to be considered for this programme should apply by 5pm on Friday, 16th May 2025.

FSAI Warns of Salmonella Risk in Coated Poultry Products

FSAI survey finds Salmonella in 1.3% of coated poultry products. Cook thoroughly to 75°C, practice good hygiene and store correctly for food safety.

Motorcyclist Deaths Spike as Summer Season Approaches

Motorcyclist deaths doubled since 2023. As summer approaches, take extra caution on the roads. Look twice, give space. That extra second could save a life.

St Anne's Church, Shandon Receives €30,000 Grant for Historic Door Restoration

Restoration works have begun on the historic doors of St Anne’s Church, Shandon, following a €30,000 grant award under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme.

Marks & Spencer Suspends Online Orders Amid Ongoing Cybersecurity Incident

M&S pauses online orders due to a cyber incident, but stores remain open and browsing is still available online.

Spark Discovery at the Cork Carnival of Science 2025

Discover Free Family Science Fun at Fitzgerald Park from 7th – 8th June 2025.

Second National Voter Registration Day Returns to Cork on April 30th with Events Across the City and County

Voter registration events return to Cork for NVRD on April 30th – check your details and register to vote at nationalvoterregistrationday.ie.

Cork Schools Shine on Earth Day with Finalist Projects in Prestigious Environmental Awards

Young Cork climate activists to represent county at this year's Young Environmentalist Awards in Dublin - projects range from butterfly conservation to sensory upcycling.

Unaccompanied Learner Caught Speeding at Dunkettle Interchange: Driving Without Insurance or L-Plates

Learner driver caught speeding at 94km/h in 60 zone at Dunkettle with no insurance, no L-plates, and unaccompanied.

European Commission Fines Apple and Meta for Breaching Digital Markets Act

Apple and Meta fined €500m and €200m for breaching EU’s Digital Markets Act, marking the first non-compliance decisions under the new law.

Public Consultation Opens on the Route Corridor Options for the West Cork Greenway

The public consultation is now open online at www.wcgbandon.ie and will be available for six weeks, until Sunday the 2nd of June 2025.