Four Cork Beach Locations to Benefit as €400,000 Outdoor Swimming Fund Announced

Four Cork beaches are set to receive beach wheelchairs and storage upgrades as part of a €400,000 national outdoor swimming fund announced today.

Cork Schools Join National Expansion of Online Admissions System

Three Cork schools join the expanded Apply to School online admissions system, benefiting around 2,600 families applying for first-year places in October 2026.

Nighttime Water Restrictions to Continue in Skibbereen Until Further Review on 3 July

Nighttime water restrictions continue in Skibbereen, with a review due 3 July. Low pressure possible 10.30pm–7am. Conserve water during the day.

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 north of the Mitchelstown area) between Junction 11 Cahir South and Junction 12 Mitchelstown North. Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 29 June at

Lord Mayor Marks Completion of Blarney and Tower Village Renewal Projects

Lord Mayor marks completion of village enhancement works in Blarney and Tower funded under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

Breakdown on N22 Eastbound

Reports of a breakdown, eastbound, on the N22 between R618 Toonlane and R582 Gurteenroe (near Macroom). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 29 June at 13:32.

Ballincollig Flies the Flag for Ireland in International Communities in Bloom Competition

Ballincollig impressed international judges last week as it represented Ireland in the Communities in Bloom competition, with results due in October.

Incident on Road

Reports of an incident on the road between N40 Junction 10 Mahon and Mahon Point (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 29 June at 09:23.

Collision on Mahon Link Road

Reports of a collision at the junction/bridge of Mahon Link Road, and Jacobs Island. Take care on approach.

Cork Gardaí Stop Ferrari With More Red Flags Than Red Paint

City Roads Policing Unit stopped a Ferrari found to have no insurance, tax or NCT - and no Irish registration despite being here for over 4 years.

Breakdown on N40 Westbound

Reports of a breakdown, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 11 (Dunkettle) and Junction 10 (Mahon) at the Mahon slip. Take care on approach.

Delays on R624 Fota Road

Reports of long delays on the R624 Fota Road, due to a charity event taking place at Fota House. Take care on approach.