Public reminded to stay away from sites with Giant Hogweed
Giant Hogweed (Heracleum Mantegazzianum) is an invasive plant species which grows up to 5 metres tall. It was originally introduced into Ireland over 50...
St Colman’s roof at ‘end of life’ as contractor sought
A contractor is being sought for extensive works to the roof of St Colman’s College in Fermoy, where much of the old natural slate...
Farm inspection literature compared to ‘North Korea’
Farm inspections carried out by Cork County Council have been described as an ‘insult’, with a leaflet provided for farmers on how to run...
Sacrifices of Congo Vets. acknowledged
2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the withdrawal of Irish peacekeeping troops from the Congo. This involvement was Ireland's first major oversees mission under the...
Watergrasshill men taking on trek ‘of a lifetime’ for Le Chéile
Two Watergrasshill men are planning to take on the trek of a lifetime, from Malin Head to Mizen Head, all in aid of a...
Local crime: the truth behind the figures
A statistical analysis of crimes recorded throughout the country conducted by The Irish Independent shows that crime has increased slightly in most areas across...
Recalling Reagan’s Ballyporeen visit 40 years on
40 years ago, one of the most powerful people in the world was American President, Ronald Reagan. An actor turned politician, research revealed that...
Consumers and businesses urged to use a brown bin
Consumers and businesses in Cork are being urged to use a brown bin, recycle their food waste and reduce their carbon footprint, with National...
Cruinniú na nÓg returns to Limerick
On Saturday, June 15th Cruinniu na nÓg returns to Limerick with a fun filled programme of creative activities in venues across Limerick city and county....
18 ETB staff honoured for their service to education in Tipperary
Tipperary Education and Training Board (ETB) honoured 18 of its former staff members at its biannual 2024 Retired Staff Presentation at the Anner Hotel...
