A spokesperson for Uisce Éireann told Mr O’Flynn that when reported, operational issues such as leaking hydrants are actioned by water services crews on a priority basis.

The 2025 Fire Cover Review highlighted the urgent need for a new full-time fire station to be located between Ballincollig and Bishopstown.

A former councillor said that Peter was a nice, quiet, man who was very well regarded in the community, and he will be sadly missed in the community.

The gorse fire, which occurred in Loughane, Blarney, shortly before 1pm, was attended by three fire engines and two water tankers from Cork City Fire Brigade and the Mallow Fire Service.

A petrol can had been recovered from the bedroom and there was extensive damage to the room.

Newly-planted trees were broken down around the green, with one resident also receiving threats on their home if they attempted to stop the ongoing fires.

Cork City Council is supporting summer fun days in Knocknaheeny, Mahon, Togher, Mayfield, The Glen and Farranree, branded “Non-Fire Night” celebrations.

An overhead section of flooring holding two cast-iron baths collapsed in the blaze.

Founded in 1862, the bakery has been in the same family for six generations, and Rachel Healy, who has worked there for 35 years, said she could not believe what had happened.

Victor Shine, the Cork City Fire Brigade Second Officer, told The Echo that the animal had been identified by the family as being in the house when crews from the Fire Brigade were attending the scene.

Cork City Fire Brigade received the call at 1.33am and a total of eight units responded to the fire which was “very advanced”.

Starting from Cork City Fire Brigade’s Anglesea St headquarters at 10am on Friday, the firefighters will make stops for donations along Oliver Plunkett St, Patrick St, Opera Lane, and Daunt Sq, before ending their journey at Mercy University Hospital (MUH) at around 3pm.

The alarm was raised shortly before 11am and three units attended the scene at Cornmarket St.

Local councillor Shane O’Callaghan said he was “shocked and saddened” to hear of the tragic house fire at Grange Cottages.

Cork City Fire Brigade was tasked at 10.40am to respond to the house fire at Grange Cottages.

Cork City Fire Service was called to the scene at around 7.20pm. 

The former Good Shepherd Convent site in Sunday’s Well suffered its fifth blaze in recent years last Friday evening, with two units of Cork Fire Brigade putting out a fire inside the ruined building.

Crews from Anglesea Street and Ballyvolane tasked to more than 80 'Bonna Night' calls on Sunday. 

The high fire risk comes as a result of current weather patterns

A woman was treated at the scene. 

A Garda spokesperson told The Echo that gardaí are investigating “a number of incidents of criminal damage by fire at retail premises in Cork city centre” on Sunday.

Five units of Cork City Fire Brigade attended the scenes of five fires at various retail stores across Cork city centre on Sunday evening.

The road has now re-opened to traffic. 

Gardaí have advised that road closures are in place in the area.

Firefighters have attended calls at homes where deceased occupants lay undiscovered for considerable periods.

An aerial ladder platform and three pumps were used to battle the blaze.

Fianna Fáil councillor for Cork City South-West Colm Kelleher welcomed the agreement that a fourth pump would be reinstated in Cork city, but said the detail needs to be worked out.

Less than 50 calls this year, down from 100 in previous years, points to a downward trend in the number of bonfires being lit 

Retained firefighters - part-time firefighters, who are paid an annual retainer to be available for callouts - are currently seeking better pay and conditions.

The Bus Éireann vehicle was heading towards Blackpool when it struck a railway bridge at the end of Dublin Hill shortly after 9am.

Second Officer at Cork City Fire Brigade Victor Shine said crews have attended recent calls with dangerous bonfires that have included everything from fridges to washing machines.

A proposal was received from Cork City Council on Wednesday which was described as “unacceptable” by one Siptu member.

Buddy the terrier found himself in trouble late Sunday night, May 7, as he fell into the water near Camden Quay.

Mags McKenna, who runs the popular Ballincollig Community Hub, said the people of Ballincollig would continue to campaign for a full-time fire station and crew, and, as she put it, to support a very stretched Cork City Fire Brigade.

Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly before 4pm this afternoon.

Ballincollig Fire Station has been closed since late 2021 as efforts to recruit for a retained fire service have been unsuccessful.

The small terrier found herself in trouble late Sunday night, May 7, as it fell into the water near Camden Quay.

"Crews from Anglesea Street are dealing with a building fire." 

Yesterday’s protests saw fire crews from Anglesea Street and Ballyvolane reiterate their outrage after almost a week of industrial action.

The man’s body was removed to Cork University Hospital (CUH) where an autopsy will take place at a later date.

Two units from Cork city's fire service were attended to the blaze and no one was injure

A female occupant of the house was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three units of the Fire Brigade attended, from Cork city, Carrigaline, and a Third Officer’s vehicle

House fires in Mahon in the southside and Onslow Gardens in the northside started at the same time 

Gardaí, units from Cork City Fire Brigade and the National Ambulance Service attended the incident which occurred shortly before 6pm.

Four units from Cork City Fire Brigade attended the scene on Western Road.

A member of Cork City Fire Brigade told The Echo that Fire Brigade crew attended the incident shortly after 4pm yesterday. 

"This is such a sad thing to happen at this time of year."

John Ryan served with Cork Fire Brigade for 39 years, over 30 of which were in the role of Chief Fire Officer of Cork City.

Two water pumps, an aerial platform, and a Control Officer’s Mobile Jeep responded, and a total of 15 personnel attended the scene, said a spokesperson.