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Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Almost €350,000 Destined for Addresses Nationwide

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate Over the course of the past week (week commencing 30/09/2024), Revenue officers examining parcels at premises in Dublin and the Midlands seized approximately 13.2 kgs of herbal cannabis and over 5 kgs of 4-Methylpentedrone (MPD),...

Young drivers urged to check their tyres this Tyre Safety Day

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate RSA, An Garda Síochána and ITIA launch Tyre Safety Day, Monday 7 October RSA partners with DCU and ITIA with tyre check for students The Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána and the...

€11.4 Million Funding Announced for Sports Clubs, Schools, and Community Centres Nationwide

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a significant investment of over €11.4 million to fund 264 projects across Rural Ireland as part of the 2024 CLÁR Programme. This funding...

Ballymaloe Craft Fair Returns This November with Over 200 Exhibitors

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate The highly anticipated Ballymaloe Craft Fair is set to return to Ballymaloe Grainstore this November, offering a showcase of the finest Irish-made crafts and designs just in time for the festive season. Taking place...

Cork County Council partners with Cork Branch of the Vintners Federation of Ireland to Launch “Be Safe Be Seen” Pedestrian Safety Campaign

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll, is encouraging all road users to be safe and be seen regardless of whether they’re walking, cycling or driving this autumn.  A new campaign has been launched by Cork County Council in...

Uisce Éireann Working to Restore Normal Supply to Cork Customers Following Heavy Rainfall

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate Uisce Éireann is working to restore water to customers in parts of Cork following outages caused by heavy rainfall over the weekend.  Water services crews are on the ground this afternoon and every effort...

Severe Flooding in Cork Causes Road Closures and Disruptions Amid Status Orange Warning

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate Cork experienced widespread flooding yesterday, causing road closures and hazardous conditions following the issuance of a Status Orange weather warning, which remained in effect until last night. The heavy rain impacted many areas across...

Statement: Government Response to Flooding in West Cork

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke has confirmed that he will seek urgent Government approval to reopen the government’s Emergency Business Flooding Scheme for businesses impacted by flooding in Bantry, West Cork,...

Cork County Council update on Status Orange Rain Warning – UPDATE 7:45PM

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate A Status Orange Met Eireann Rainfall Warning remains in effect with significant amounts of rainfall being experienced across the county. Up to 65mm of rain has been recorded in some locations over the past 12 hours. Cork County Council’s Crisis Management Team convened twice today and is scheduled...

Cork County Council update on Status Orange Rain Warning – UPDATE 5:00PM

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate A Status Orange Met Eireann Rainfall Warning remains in effect with significant amounts of rainfall being experienced across the county. Up to 50mm of rain has been recorded in some locations over the past 12 hours. Cork County Council’s Crisis Management Team convened this afternoon to assess the impact of these...

Essential Tips for Driving in Wet Conditions or Heavy Rain

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate With heavy rain and hazardous weather warnings becoming more frequent, it's crucial for drivers to be prepared for challenging road conditions. Wet roads and reduced visibility increase the risk of accidents, making it essential...

Weather Warning in Effect for Cork and Kerry: Heavy Rain and Flooding Expected

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain warning for Cork and Kerry, effective today, Saturday 5th October, from midnight to midnight. The region is expected to experience very heavy and persistent rain throughout...

Statement: Cork City Council Issues Advice for Orange Weather Warning

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate Archive/Stock Image MET Éireann has issued an orange rain warning for Cork from 00:00 to 23:59 Saturday 5/10/2024 Significant rainfall is expected between midnight tonight, Friday, October 4, and midnight tomorrow, Saturday, October 5....

Road Safety Weather Alert – Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads Saturday as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for very heavy and persistent rain. There...

Planning Route for the Midleton Flood Relief Scheme and Individual Property Protection Scheme for Homes and Businesses across Midleton and East Cork Announced

Help Support Cork Safety Alerts - Donate the price of a coffee here via Stripe: https://csalert.ie/donate Kieran O’Donnell T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), today, (4th October 2024) announced €5.8m in funding from the OPW to Cork County Council for the installation of...