CCPC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Recalled Aldi Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers

CCPC warns consumers to stop using recalled Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers sold by Aldi in Ireland. Return them to Aldi for a full refund.

Emergency Contacts & Storm Safety Advice

Some important numbers, and safety advice that you may need during Storm Austen. Feel free to print, or screenshot as needed.

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Met Éireann Issues Orange Rain Warning for Cork

Status Orange Rainfall Warning Issued: Cork, Kerry and Waterford, expected from 22:00 Thursday.

⚠️ Yellow Wind And Rain Warning Issued for Cork

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind And Rain warning for Ireland. Heavy rain associated with Storm Austen will spread eastwards across the country. Strong easterly winds will back northwesterly and strengthen further, especially in the south and southeast. Potential impacts: * Difficult travelling conditions * Localised flooding possible * Outdoor events

Special Rory Gallagher Event Announced for Cork City Hall as Brother Dónal Reveals New Book

Dónal Gallagher reads from his new book Edged in Blue at Cork City Hall on Sunday 25 October. 100 places, for Rory Gallagher concert ticket holders only.

Orange Marine Storm Warning Issued for Storm Austen as Met Éireann Outlines Forecast

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange Marine Storm Warning for Storm Austen, with north to northwest winds reaching storm force 10 at times. This is a marine warning, not a land warning. A nationwide Status Yellow rain warning is also in place from Thursday evening.

Collision on R639 Glanmire

Reports of a collision on the R639 Glanmire, near the Hermitage Estate/Southbound slip. Take care on approach.

Collision on R639 Corrin

Reports of a collision on the R639 Corrin (Fermoy), near South Coast Logistics. Take care on approach.

Roadworks on N40 Westbound

Reports of roadworks, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 5 Togher and Junction 4 Sarsfield Road (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 21 October at 06:00.

Debris on Road on M8 Southbound

Reports of debris on road, southbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 11 Cahir (South) and Junction 12 (N73) Mitchelstown (North) (10 kilometres south of the Cahir area) between Junction 11 Cahir South and Junction 12 Mitchelstown North. Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 21 October at

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 south of the Cahir area) between Junction 11 Cahir South and Junction 12 Mitchelstown North. Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 21 October at

Multi-vehicle Collision on N40 Westbound

Reports of a multi-vehicle collision, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between J5 Togher and J4 Sarsfield Rd (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 20 October at 21:36.