Litter Fines to Rise to €250 as New €250,000 Fund Targets Dog Fouling

Litter fines rise from €150 to €250 from 1 September 2026, as a new €250,000 fund tackles dog fouling in parks and beaches nationwide.

Hazard on N40 Eastbound

Reports of hazard, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 9 (N28) Ringaskiddy and Junction 10 Mahon (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 2 July at 15:34.

Fire in Knocknaheeney

Reports of a fire at a residential premises on Kilmore Road, Knocknaheeney. It’s understood the fire is affecting three adjoining houses. Emergency services are on scene. Take care as smoke may impede visibility as a result.

Debris on M8 Southbound

Reports of debris, southbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 18 Glanmire and Junction 19 (N40/N25) Dunkettle (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 2 July at 13:47.

Road Closure on N40 Eastbound

Reports of a road closure due to a collision between J10 Mahon and Jack Lynch Tunnel East Entrance (Cork), eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 10 Mahon and Jack Lynch Tunnel East Entrance (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 2 July at 13:34.

Multi-vehicle Collision on N40 Eastbound

Reports of a multi-vehicle collision, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Jack Lynch Tunnel East Entrance and Junction 11 (M8/N25) Dunkettle (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 2 July at 13:28.

Conservation Works Reveal Macroom Gate Lodge May Date Back to Era of MacCarthy Lords of Muskerry

Conservation works at Macroom Castle's Gate Lodge have revealed masonry that may date to the era of the MacCarthy Lords of Muskerry, c.1500-1660.

Taoiseach Welcomes European Commission President von der Leyen and College of Commissioners to Cork

Taoiseach Micheál Martin welcomes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and College of Commissioners to Cork today for two-day visit.

Collision on R584 Toonsbridge

Reports of a collision on the R584 Toonsbridge near Raleigh South. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

Flight Restriction Notice in Operation Across Cork and Surrounding Areas

Flight restriction notice, in operation across Cork and surrounding areas, with drone detection systems in place to identify breaches

Collision on N71 Bandon Road Outbound

Reports of a collision on the N71 Bandon Road near Maxol (Liberty Hill.) Take care on approach.

Collision on R853 Well Road Douglas

Reports of a collision on the R853 Well Road with junction of Douglas Road. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.