During the bail hearing today, the defendant’s right hand was strapped and bandaged.

“This didn’t happen by magic — great credit must go to local authorities, An Taisce, coastal communities and particularly all those local volunteers who have worked tirelessly." 

The director of the EPA office of evidence and assessment, Dr Eimear Cotter, said the agency was 'happy to bring a positive news on our bathing water for 2024.'

Fianna Fáil councillor, Audrey Buckley, said that she had expected draft bylaws to be before the body at last Monday’s meeting.

Frank Fitzgibbon, an 83-year-old grandfather from Fountainstown, is just one of the many people who endured cold seas ahead of ‘Giving Tuesday’, in a bid to raise funds for the Brighter Communities Worldwide (BCW) charity.

Among those in Cork who were nominated and/or awarded was Schull-based Clean Coasts campaigner, Mark McCarthy, who was the joint winner of the Campaigner of the Year award.

Isobel Towse, the Skibbereen-based councillor, raised the issue during Cork County Council’s full meeting on Tuesday

Welcoming the news Bandon-Kinsale area Fine Gael county councillor John Micheal Foley said it was a fantastic development that would bring both tourism and employment to the area.

The event took place last week and saw more than 15,000 people across Ireland take part, removing more than 95 tonnes of litter nationwide.

Business owners and residents in Rosscarbery are working with local politicians to highlight ongoing issues at the Warren Beach, with a public meeting attended by dozens of people with concerns. Amy Campbell reports

Five people were taken from the water in a major rescue operation this afternoon. 

 Cork Heritage Open Day is a celebration of the built heritage in the city and is a unique opportunity to explore over 40 buildings which are not usually open to the public

The Warren beach and Owenahincha beach both currently have do not swim notices in place due to water quality concerns.

Microbiological tests being undertaken at Owenahincha Beach and Warren Beach over the coming days.

From September 20-22, volunteers across Ireland will gather to clean their local beaches, proudly supported by Kia Ireland.

It is part of the HSE’s annual SunSmart campaign to remind people of the simple ways they can enjoy the sun safely while protecting their skin from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

More than two dozen Cork locations among Ireland's Blue Flag and Green Coast best beach destinations

A spokesperson for Cork County Council confirmed that the local authority’s beach lifeguard service operates on weekends in June and full time in July, August and for the first two weekends in September.

The ocean hero awards pay tribute to the exceptional contributions made by Clean Coasts volunteers, groups, and communities in safeguarding our coast and marine life.

With temperatures expected to reach 21 degrees and beyond today, according to Met Éireann, families and individuals have been advised to seek out other sandy shores instead.

Hosted by Cork Water Safety in Garrylucas near Kinsale, the kids took part in various water activities to aid their proficiency and confidence in the water, while also teaching both basic and advanced rescue techniques.

The ‘Sanctuary Swimmers’ programme kicked off in Bray this week and saw groups made up of locals, refugees and others who have moved from abroad, learn how to swim in Ireland’s coastal waters.

A local kayaker managed to help pull the man and woman back to shore with life rings 

The search is on to find the owner. 

Fianna Fáil councillor Audrey Buckley described the chaos in the area on Sunday, saying that one trader was unable to open his door after being blocked in by another mobile business.

In honour of the charity’s 20th milestone, over 300 groups in Ireland, including 64 in Cork have registered to carry out a clean-up during the week around World Ocean Day on June 8.

Garretstown passed 32 out of 33 of the Blue Flag’s criteria, but failed to retain its Blue Flag status because recycling bins were not provided at the beach.

The beach has become one of the most popular destinations in the local area.

It is understood that while Garretstown passed 32 out of 33 of the Blue Flag’s criteria, it failed because recycling bins were not provided at the beach.

In all, 27 Cork beaches received more accolades in the prestigious ceremony than any other county, with 10 Blue Flag beaches, two Blue Flag marinas and 15 Green Coast sites awarded.

"They are very important. It makes perfect sense.”

This year, the focus is on the bathroom and the Think Before You Flush campaign, which is operated by Clean Coasts in partnership with Uisce Éireann.

Clean Coasts, a charity run through the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce, engages communities in the protection of Ireland’s beaches, seas and marine life, launched its ‘New Year, New You’ video campaign.

For those attempting the Christmas Day swim for the first time, Irish Water recommends a brief stint in the water and for people to stay within their depths.

Clean Coasts Ballynamona started in 2015, collecting 12 tonnes from that beach in 12 months.

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, launched Ireland’s first-ever National Outdoor Recreation Strategy called Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors, with €14 million allocated to 59 outdoor recreation amenities.

Cllr Audrey Buckley, Fianna Fáil, called for Carrigaline Municipal District to “look at our local public slipways in the Carrigaline MD area. Many are in disrepair and are dangerous. We need to look at funding, before someone has a serious accident.”

The ring, which Paul bought to treat himself following the success of his first tour of the Lebanon with the army 37 years ago, held enormous sentimental value and he was devasted to find it missing when he left the water last September.

The Big Beach Clean is an annual call to action that runs as part of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), operated internationally by Ocean Conservancy

It comes as earlier this month the beach was red flagged for swimming due to a potential public health risk with water quality.

The list was compiled by reusable bottles company, Ocean Bottle, which looked at the most recent water quality data in 817 waterways across Ireland and the UK.

Cork County Council Beachguards posted a warning on Facebook earlier today.

Last year in county Cork, volunteers organised clean-ups in 80 different locations, removing almost 7 tonnes of litter over the weekend.

“It should be a fun day on the water with the sun shining, and the town is abuzz with everyone shopping for pink gear to get their boats decked out." 

“Members of the public need to be aware of the times of high and low water before crossing sandbanks.”

Met Éireann is warning of the risk of heat stress, especially for the more vulnerable members of the population.

Timmy has opened up about the other occasions that tested his lifesaving skills.

The individuals found themselves unable to return to shore off the coast of Ringabella Bay, in County Cork, close to Fountainstown Beach.

Minister Heather Humphreys announced €6m in funding on Wednesday, to develop 200 outdoor adventure projects across Rural Ireland.

Currently Inchydoney Beach near Clonakilty and The Warren beach near Rosscarbery have public showers but both are set to be switched off on the advice of Irish Water as the current “near drought” conditions continue.