Daire Fitton

Cork

News Reporter at Cork Beo

Journalist - Writer - D&D Enjoyer. Reporter with @corkbeo. Views are my own. Get in touch: [email protected]

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Applications open for lump sum social welfare payment for parents

21 hours ago | corkbeo.ie | Daire Fitton

Applications have opened for a lump sum social welfare payment available to thousands of households nationwide. The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) is a scheme that helps parents cover the cost of school uniforms and appropriate school shoes. Most families eligible for the scheme will receive their payments automatically, and they will have been notified via their MyWelfare account.
Over €40k raised to bring home body of young Kerry woman who died in Spain

22 hours ago | corkbeo.ie | Daire Fitton

Over €40,000 has been raised to repatriate the body of a young Kerry woman who passed away in Spain late last week. Diane Moloney, a native of Listowel, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 30. The 24-year-old had spent several years living with her partner in Spain, where she worked in childcare. Diane's body has since been brought back to Ireland with the help of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, according to reports from The Kerryman.
Down Syndrome Cork's Field of Dreams to host 100km charity cycle

1 day ago | corkbeo.ie | Daire Fitton

A well-known Cork charity is set to host its annual cycling event, where participants will be pedalling away for up to 100km to raise money for a good cause. Down Syndrome Cork's Field of Dreams cycle is back again this weekend, with representatives from cycling clubs across Cork expected to take part. As part of the event, participants can choose between a 50km and a 100km route. While both are certainly challenging, all the money raised will go towards a fantastic cause.
Brave Cork Coast Guard crews carry out two daring rescues in tough conditions

3 days ago | corkbeo.ie | Daire Fitton

It's been a busy week for the Cork Coast Guard crews, whose efforts have proved vital for coastal communities in the Rebel County and beyond On Tuesday, the Castletownbere Coast Guard crew was tasked with rescuing a fisherman who had been seriously injured aboard a fishing trawler near Dinish Island off the coast of Galway. The crew received a call from the Marine Rescue Sub Centre on Valentia Island asking them to assist the National Ambulance Service in recovering the casualty.
Live - Donald Trump threatens 'straight 50pc tariff' on Ireland and EU

2 weeks ago | corkbeo.ie | Daire Fitton |Louise Burne

US President Donald Trump issued a statement on social media this afternoon threatening to impose a 'straight 50% tariff' on the European Union. President Trump accused the EU of being 'very difficult to deal with' and commented that trade negotiations are 'going nowhere' in a post shared on his own social media platform, Truth Social.
ESB worker electrocuted after 'striking power line with jackhammer' in Cork city

2 weeks ago | corkbeo.ie | Daire Fitton

An ESB contractor working on a construction site in Cork city was rushed to hospital this afternoon after being electrocuted. It's understood the man was using a jackhammer when he hit a power line. The incident took place at around midday on Father Mathew Quay, where works are ongoing as part of the Morrison's Island Public Realm and Flood Defence scheme. Emergency services attended the scene and it's understood the contractor was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment.
Gardaí confirm discovery of human remains at Michael Gaine's farmyard

2 weeks ago | corkbeo.ie | Daire Fitton

Gardaí investigating the disappearance and homicide of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine have confirmed the discovery of human remains on his property. Another extensive search of the area was carried out today after Gardaí received a tip from a member of the public, who made the concerning discovery while working on the farm. The area was declared a crime scene, with members of both the Garda Technical Bureau and the Office of the State Pathologist called out early this morning.
'A second chance' - Cork brothers reflect on life-saving organ transplants

3 weeks ago | corkbeo.ie | Daire Fitton

In honour of Organ Donor Awareness Week, two Cork brothers have shared their stories of how successful transplants changed their lives. Daniel and Michael Lucey both experienced issues with their kidneys, which could have led to them needing dialysis for the rest of their lives. The brothers say they're immensely grateful to the donors and their families, and not a day goes by that they don't think about them.
'Save us from divorce' - Wife's plea as husband sells treasured painting at Cork car boot sale

3 weeks ago | corkbeo.ie | Daire Fitton

With summer just around the corner, car boot sales are being organised across Cork, which can be a handy way to clear out your house while making a little extra cash on the side. For couples, it's important that you're both on the same page about what you're going to put up for sale - a lesson one newly married Cork man had to learn the hard way this week.
Planning granted for over 460 homes in North Cork

4 weeks ago | corkbeo.ie | Daire Fitton

It's a big win for North Cork as planning permission has been granted for 469 new homes and apartments in Mallow. The conditional permission was handed down by Cork City County late last month, allowing developers to start work on 305 homes, 164 apartments and associated amenities. The development, which is being undertaken by Reside (Castlepark) Limited, will be built at a site just off St Joseph's Road between Mallow National Community School and the training grounds for Mallow Town FC.