Chloe Barrett

Cork

News Reporter at Freelance

Journalist at Cork Beo

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'I was enthralled' Cork woman follows her dreams of becoming a pilot despite major setbacks

2 weeks ago | corkbeo.ie | Chloe Barrett

A Cork woman has shared the journey of how she achieved her dream of becoming a pilot and the first Irish woman to compete at the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships despite encountering major hurdles. Ever since she took to the skies, Laura Russell from Monkstown was hooked. Today, she works as an Aer Lingus pilot and has been competing in national aerobatics competitions for well over a decade. Back in 2004, when Laura was 18, she took her very first flying lesson at Cork Airport.
Tributes paid to Cork activist who spent decades serving her community

2 weeks ago | corkbeo.ie | Chloe Barrett

Tributes are pouring in from across Cork following the death of Phil Goodman, a dedicated activist who friends say is leaving behind an 'enormous legacy.' Phil founded Douglas Young at Heart in 2001, a group that aims to alleviate loneliness in older people. She wanted to create a space where the mindset of growing older was a joy and no one was left behind. Over the years, she has received numerous awards for her work.
Product recalls over bacteria risk in popular food items sold in Supervalu, Dunnes and Tesco

3 weeks ago | corkbeo.ie | Chloe Barrett

Shoppers are being urged not to eat specific batches of a popular product from Irish food producer Builin Blasta. This comes after a new recall from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, warning of possible bacterial risks in batches of salad dressings. The recall affects certain batches of its Red Onion and Tomato Relish (220g), Caesar Dressing (245g) and Smoked Onion Salsa (340g).
Nine people injured as Ryanair flight forced to make emergency landing

3 weeks ago | corkbeo.ie | Chloe Barrett

Nine people, including a two-year-old child and a crew member, sustained injuries after their Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing due to severe weather conditions. The incident left flyers in shock as the pilot announced he was aborting the flight, diverting the aircraft to the nearest airport. One passenger described the scenes as "chaotic and dangerous". The plane had 185 people on board when it was hit by extreme turbulence while travelling over Southern Germany.
One very lucky Cork Prize Bonder has just won half a million

4 weeks ago | corkbeo.ie | Chloe Barrett

Someone in Cork is now€500,000 richer after scooping the star prize in the monthly bond draw. Ireland State Savings, which runs the draws, confirmed today that this month's top prize goes to Prize Bond number WQ533371 held in County Cork. The lucky bond was purchased back in 2014. The astonishing sum is one of nearly 9,000 prizes awarded this week as the Prize Bond Draw dished out over €1,239,475 in winnings. The weekly prize of €50,000 goes to Prize Bond number AQQ328998 held in County Laois.
New overnight rule will affect Irish tourists travelling to Spain

1 month ago | corkbeo.ie | Chloe Barrett

Irish tourists who are planning a Spanish summer holiday are being warned of a newly enforced rule at Madrid Airport. Affecting all Madrid-Barajas Airport travellers, the airport is now restricting entry to its facilities during nocturnal hours from 9 pm to 5 am. A select few entry points will stay open, but these are strictly for those handling appropriate travel documents. This shift in protocol has been caused by the airport's growing issue of people using the terminal as an overnight shelter.
Book review: Ageing sleuth fights old and new demons

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | Chloe Barrett

The Children of Eve John Connolly Simon and Schuster, €17.99 Rarely do you set foot inside a bookshop without noticing the latest John Connolly novel. The only name that might be more familiar to readers is that of fictional private investigator Charlie Parker, who is about to become even more widely known thanks to an upcoming on-screen adaptation.
Over €22,000 raised for children of Cork mum killed in Mother's Day crash

1 month ago | corkbeo.ie | Chloe Barrett

Over€22k has been raisedto help support a Cork family after a mum of two was killed in a devastating crash on Mother's Day. Susan O'Sullivan, 41, originally from Boherbue in north Cork but living in Beechwood Park in Mallow, was killed when her vehicle collided with another car on the N72 in March. Susan was travelling in the car with her two young children when the tragic crash occurred.
MacCurtain Street will host giant Cork on a Fork long-table event as festival details confirmed

1 month ago | corkbeo.ie | Chloe Barrett

The best food festival in Ireland is back and bigger than ever this August - and here's your first taste of what the menu has to offer. Cork on a Fork will transform Leeside into a five-day foodie heaven from August 13 to 17, and this year's line-up is absolutely delicious and packed full of flavour.
Exact date €150 social welfare increase comes into effect

1 month ago | corkbeo.ie | Chloe Barrett

Hundreds of people across Cork will benefit from an increase to a major social welfare scheme, which is due to be paid next month. The increase is worth €150 and will be paid to those who receive Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit or the Domiciliary Care Allowance. The Carer's Support Grant is paid to carers once a year by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) and used to be called the Respite Care Grant. It is not a means-tested payment.