Lara Haddaoui

Apr 24, 2024 | independent.ie | Lara Haddaoui

The incident, involving a motorbike and a van, happened shortly before 6pm at Ballinahina at White's Cross. The collision resulted in the loss of the motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Green Party Councillor Oliver Moran, spoke in response to this tragic news. "It's another terrible incident in the Kilcully area and everyone's thoughts are with the family of the young man whose life is now lost.

Apr 24, 2024 | independent.ie | Lara Haddaoui

The detection occurred on the N25 near Castlemartyr and was one of several incidents of speeding and other road traffic offences reported by Gardaí across the weekend during the nationwide ‘National Slow Down Day’. County Cork drivers were amongst the worst offenders for speeding on the day, with another motorist caught driving 112km/h in a 50km/h zone on the Main Street in Charleville.

Apr 24, 2024 | independent.ie | Lara Haddaoui

Last year, during Baby Loss Awareness week, Cllr O’Callaghan submitted a motion requesting Cork City Council to write to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly calling on him to improve and standardise miscarriage care and services nationally. “Pregnancy loss is the most common complication of pregnancy and is an issue that is close to my own heart.

Apr 24, 2024 | independent.ie | Lara Haddaoui

Two water outages are expected to occur in Glanmire on Tuesday, April 23 and Thursday, April 25 as Uisce Éireann is carrying out essential works to the water network. The first outage will take place on Tuesday, April 23 from 9am until 6pm. During this time, homes and businesses in Richmond, Ballinglanna, Woodville, Fernwood, Chestnut Meadows, Ard Corrig, The Paddocks, Glentown Road and surrounding areas may be impacted by reduced water pressure or supply interruptions.

Apr 24, 2024 | independent.ie | Lara Haddaoui

Cork Education & Training Board (Cork ETB) has reported a 10 per cent increase in the number of youth clubs applying for the 2024 Local Youth Club Grant Scheme (LYCGS) that has just resulted in the payment of €270,000 in grant funding to groups throughout Cork. From a baseline of 200, the number of voluntary youth clubs in Cork operated by various bodies and independent committees fell below 100 in the two years of the Covid-19 lockdown but has rebounded for 2024.