Cork Safety Alerts

#CorkTraffic Reports of a road closure due to roadworks on the N25 at N25 Junction 1 Interchange to On-Slip,Junction 19. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a breakdown, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 9 (N28) Ringaskiddy and Junction 8 Douglas (Cork). Take care on approach.

N40 Eastbound and N40 Westbound closures now in place until 06:00 (EB) and 06:30 (WB.)

#CorkTraffic Reports of a road closure due to roadworks, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 4 Sarsfield Road and Junction 7 South Douglas (Cork). Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of roadworks, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between the start of N40 and Junction 2 Curraheen (Cork). Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a collision, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 11 (Dunkettle) and Junction 10 (Mahon). Take care on approach.

New €2 fee per item applies to online purchases from outside the EU, including GB, from 1 November 2026. csalert.ie/5TJxQe

#CorkTraffic Reports of a collision on the N28 at Carr's Hill near the famine graveyard. Take care on approach.

New law signed to limit vape flavour names to tobacco and unflavoured. The Minister for Health will decide when it comes into force. csalert.ie/PuhiEG

Dog Waste Infrastructure Scheme funding rises to more than €312,000, with Cork City Council allocated €30,000 and Cork County Council €2,156.24. csalert.ie/IFYPCV

NMO warns overcrowding is “so dangerous” with 777 patients without a bed, including 58 at Cork University Hospital and 27 at Mercy University Hospital. csalert.ie/OQFOWm

#CorkTraffic Reports of a collision on the N8 Lower Glanmire Road towards the Dunkettle (Glanmire) Roundabout. Reports of a lane closure as a result. Take care on approach.

Alpacas, art and astronauts: SpaceFest 2026 runs 7 to 15 November across Cork city and county. Many events are free. csalert.ie/cYAGhL

#CorkTraffic Reports of a collision on the N20 near the junction with Leitrim Street. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of debris, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 6 (N27) Kinsale Road and Junction 5 Togher (Cork). Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of debris on road, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 12 (N73) Mitchelstown (North) and Junction 11 Cahir (South) (9 kilometres north of the Mitchelstown area) between Junction 11 Cahir South and Junction 12 Mitchelstown North. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a collision, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 7 (South Douglas Road) and Junction 6 (Kinsale Road), at the J6 Kinsale Road off-slip. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a collision at the Bandon Road Roundabout (N40/N71.) Take care on approach.

N40 eastbound between Junction 3 Bandon Road and Junction 4 Sarsfield Road will close overnight from 21:00 to 06:00, 27 October to 3 November. csalert.ie/41Jh5I

#CorkTraffic Reports of a tree down at Lackendarragh North / Knockdoorty (L-1501-32) in Fermoy. Cork County Council says the road is temporarily closed while the tree is cleared. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a tree partly down and resting on overhead lines on Burke's Hill in Mayfield. The road is reported to be passable, but motorists and pedestrians are asked to use caution. Take care on approach.

The CCPC has written to retailers reminding them to display prices for paper bags and similar products in line with consumer law. csalert.ie/FVOUPA

#CorkTraffic Reports of a tree down on the hill between Dungourney and Mogeely, near Mogeely village. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a collision near Clash West, Leamlara. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of spot flooding on the R600 Kinsale near The Trident Hotel. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a tree down on the N73 Mallow to Mitchelstown road, just outside Mallow town. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a tree down on the road outside the GAA pitch near Geragh Road, Ballinacurra. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of debris, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 10 Mahon and Junction 9 (N28) Ringaskiddy (Cork). Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a tree down partially blocking the road on the Cork side of Togher, near Dunmanway. One side of the road is reported to be blocked. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a tree down on the N40 westbound just before J9 Bloomfield/Douglas exit, blocking the slip road towards Carr’s Hill and the middle lane. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a tree down on the N71 between Gaggan and Clonakilty, just beyond Gaggan Community Hall. Take care on approah.

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is estimated to deliver a €45m boost to Cork’s economy, with more than 100,000 fans in the city over the Bank Holiday weekend. csalert.ie/n572wH

#CorkTraffic Reports of a tree down on the N28 near Carr’s Hill. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a tree down on the R613 between Five Mile Inn and Ballygarvan. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of spot flooding on Strand Road, Carrigaline near Dunne’s Stores. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of flooding on Bailick Road, Midleton. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a collision, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 12 (N73) Mitchelstown (North) and Junction 11 Cahir (South) (5 kilometres north of the Mitchelstown area). Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a cow loose on the N22 Carrigrohane Road near the junction towards Leemount / The Anglers. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a collision, inbound, on the N71 Bandon Road (Liberty Hill) near the Ballinhassig turnoff. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a tree down on Ballinrea Road, between Carrigaline and Donnybrook on the Donnybrook side. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a breakdown on the R613 Ballea Road near the bends. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of debris, eastbound, on the N22 between R618 Toonlane and R582 Gurteenroe (near Baile Mhic Íre). Take care on approach.

Updated Yellow rain warning for Cork 16:00 to 22:00 on Today 26th October, with heavy rain and possible localised flooding. csalert.ie/FZhRBM

#CorkTraffic Reports of a pedestrian with a dog without hi-vis (and in dark clothing) on the Lee Road. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a breakdown, southbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 17 Watergrasshill and Junction 18 Glanmire (near Watergrasshill). Take care on approach.

Notice from Cork County Council: Malloween at Mallow Castle Cancelled due to Adverse Weather.

#CorkTraffic Reports of a collision on Bridge Street, Mallow near the junction of N72. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

Post-mortem carried out after man in his 30s pronounced deceased at a Farran property. csalert.ie/upFpwa

#CorkTraffic Reports of a collision, westbound, on the N22 between Gurteenroe and Toonlane. Take care on approach.

#CorkTraffic Reports ofa. breakdown on the N71 Glengarriff near Cappyaughna/Glengarrif Woods. Take care on approach.