Forty Years On: Remembering the Chornobyl Disaster
Today marks 40 years since the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the most devastating in history. Commemorations took place across Ireland, including a service in Cork this afternoon.
Today marks 40 years since the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the most devastating in history. Commemorations took place across Ireland, including a service in Cork this afternoon.
Reports of a collision on the N20 between Mallow and Newtwopothouse near Cloghlucas. Take care on approach.
Reports of debris, southbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 13 Mitchelstown (South) and Junction 14 Fermoy (North) (3 kilometres north of the Kilworth area). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 26 April at 07:05.
Reports of a collision on the N25 between Youghal and Dungarvan near Bawnard. Take care on approach.
Reports of a multi-vehicle collision, eastbound, on the N25 between Junction 4 Carrigtohill and Junction 5 Midleton (1 kilometre east of the Carrigtwohill area). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 25 April at 14:26.
Reports of a breakdown, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 9 (N28) Ringaskiddy and Junction 8 Douglas (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 25 April at 10:26.
Reports of debris, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 13 Mitchelstown (South) and Junction 12 (N73) Mitchelstown (North) (near Mitchelstown). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 25 April at 09:01.
Update 26/04/2026: Stephanie has been located safe and well. Gardaí thank the public for their assistance.
Reports of a multi-vehicle collision, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 7 South Douglas and Junction 6 (N27) Kinsale Road (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 24 April at 17:25.
Reports of a multi-vehicle collision, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 6 (N27) Kinsale Road and Junction 5 Togher (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 24 April at 13:12.
Cork students joined the Green Schools Walk for Water along the Lee Fields yesterday, marking Earth Day with a focus on water conservation and local heritage.
HSE warns outdoor workers face two to three times more UV exposure than colleagues indoors. Free webinar on sun safety takes place Tuesday, 28 April at 12pm.
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