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#CorkTraffic
Bus stuck under a bridge on Church Road in Douglas. Emergency services are en route. Use an alternative route.
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A roof has just come off a building at Youghal Strand. Emergency services are en route. Avoid the area if possible!
#StormAgnes
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Some dolphins spotted in Cork today! Video: Irene F.
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#CorkTraffic
Reports a shed (not even sure how to report this... has broke loose?) at Begley's Forge, Ovens.
#StormIsha
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Hawre, the owner of Istanbul Kebab at Oliver Plunket Street and PizzAmore off College Road has been delivering food, free of charge to all our frontline staff, emergency services, elderly and families that are facing financial difficulties during this crisis. 👏
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More and more pictures being sent in to us of the devastation in Midleton as a result of
#StormBabet
.
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#Castletownbere
this evening, as
#StormHannah
makes landfall. Looks like a 'mini twister' 🌀
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#CorkFloods
The road is damaged between Cloyne and Ladysbridge. Impassable as a result of this, combined with flooding.
#StormBabet
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If anyone is missing a wheely bin, it's floating around in Cork Harbour at the moment. 🗑Vid: Yvonne W.
#StormBarra
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The community in Monkstown and Passage have come out in force, and are holding their own
#StPatricksDay
parade - in their cars! 💚
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3 Little Piggies Cafe, Cork is open to the homeless for shelter from 9pm tonight.
#Ophelia
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Oh no, oh no, oh no no no! The trampoline that nearly broke free (and almost took it's owners on a magic carpet ride!) Video from one of our followers in Bantry this morning 🙈
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Two dinosaurs spotted on Morrison’s Quay this evening. 🦖
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#CorkFloods
A child was escorted home from Little Wonders Preschool in Rochestown by the Emergency Services this morning, as the roads around Rochestown remain flooded. Video: Little Wonders.
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A taxi driver based in Cork has reached out to us and has said that he is willing to provide free service to any member of our emergency services, or medical staff working to combat COVID19. He says its his 'small step towards humanity.' Please reach out to us for his details.
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We want to thank everyone over the past few days for sending in updates and messages to us! We also want to thank all of the emergency services, voluntary organisations and public servants who worked tirelessly ensuring everyone was safe! Our hats go off to you - THANK YOU!
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Vienna Woods are offering rooms in the hotel for anyone in need of a safe, dry place. Amazing gesture!
#Ophelia
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A great shot in Kinsale this evening by Simon Toussifar Photography.
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A great shot of a lightning strike near Charleville a few minutes ago! Image: Uta W.
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Our deepest sympathies and condolences to
@CMOIreland
, Dr. Tony Holohan and family this evening as news has emerged that his wife, Emer has sadly passed away.
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Dolphins taking a swim in the River Lee this morning.
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@ElaineSowersby
Thank you, for the kind words Elaine! We’re a small team of 4 volunteers who worked in shifts throughout the night to keep everyone up to date.
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#CorkTraffic
Reports of low flying Reindeer, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road near the Wilton exit. Take care on approach.
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Tony & Tino’s in Carrigaline are providing free meals to all medical staff, homeless and vulnerable struggling during the current COVID-19 outbreak. 👏 Hats off to you all!
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#CorkTraffic
Reports of low flying reindeer, westbound, on the N22 Ballincollig bypass (towards the Curraheen exit.) Take care on approach.
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What a day that has been! We’re off to bed, but back tomorrow! Thanks to everyone for your support and messages during
#StormBarra
. Goodnight! 😀
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Users around the globe are reporting that
@facebook
and
@instagram
have both gone down. The platforms kicked users out (us included) and won't allow them to sign back in! Have you experienced this issue?
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Scenes in Chessnut Drive in Youghal this morning. Emergency services are on scene. Take care on approach.
#StormBabet
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Car stuck on the steps in Lidl - Park Road, Mallow.
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We’ve had a few messages come in, with followers asking about these “strange lights” in the sky over Cork this evening. They’re Starlink Satellites, Elon Musks Broadband service.
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They look like they're having a great time, and we're not even kidding!
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#CorkTraffic
Heavy flooding, inbound, on the N27 South City Link, near the Turners Cross exit. Take care on approach.
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#CorkTraffic
Reports of a trampoline on the Old Youghal road outside the Cotton Ball pub in Mayfield
#StormEllen
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A quick overview of the links to open at the Dunkettle Interchange. Video sent over to us by Dronehawk on YouTube.
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#CorkTraffic
Reports of a low flying witch 🧙♀️, southbound, on the N40 South Ring Road. Take care on approach.
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We received this message in our inbox this morning. We’re so glad the lady is doing ok! If you are (or know) the person who rescued her we would love to put you in touch, please pop us a message! Please retweet this so we can help find this life saving stranger!
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❄️
#Sneachta
Snow is quietly falling in Gougane Barra
#sneachta
@CarlowWeather
@AimsirTG4
@MetEireann
@TV3Weather
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#StormBetty
Video from one of our followers of Weavers Point, Churchbay/Crosshaven this evening.
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It’s currently the same temperature in Cork, as it is in The Algarve, Portugal. ☀️⛱
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#CorkTraffic
Reports of a calf 🐄 on the loose on the Lower Glanmire Road/Silversprings area. Take care on approach.
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We’re taking the day off tomorrow to recover from what is without a doubt, the best, and most emotional
#LateLateToyShow
😭❤️
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The bus which got stuck in Douglas, was safely removed in the early hours of this morning.
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#CorkTraffic
Reports of a Bernie, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road. Take care on approach. (Sorry, we had to jump on the trend 😂. Something to smile at this Friday afternoon!)
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Shocking scenes from Midleton today as
#StormBabet
has caused havoc all over Cork City and County.
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For the grammar police commenting (whose profiles so far, I've checked, are not from Cork...) the broke and not broken was intentional. A play on the 'The Night the Goat Broke Loose On Grand Parade.'
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Fair play, and a massive thanks to
@CorkCityFire
and members of
@GardaTraffic
who worked tirelessly today to contain the fire and maintain order at Douglas Village Shopping Centre 👏!
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Washington Street and surrounding areas remain sealed off as Emergency Services deal with an incident (security incident/bomb threat) at the Mercy Hospital and Courthouse. Please continue to avoid the area if possible.
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We're online, and will remain online throughout the day and evening as
#StormIsha
approaches. Let us know of anything you may come across, only when safe to do so.
• Via Our Mobile Apps
• Freephone: 1800 938 106
• Via Facebook/Twitter/Instagram
• SMS: CSA + Message to 51444
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#CorkTraffic
Reports of low flying reindeer (definitely not goats,) eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road near the Douglas exit. Take extreme care on approach, as presents may be falling as debris.
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We’re currently receiving a very high volume of tweets and messages. Apologies if we’re unable to reply to everyone individually!
#StaySafe
#StormEllen
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Gardaí from Cork City interacting with the public while on patrol in The Marina this evening. Pic: An Garda Siochana (via Twitter.)
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The Department of Foreign Affairs has said that visa requirements for all Ukrainian Citizens coming to Ireland have been waived, to facilitate the repatriation of family members here in Ireland.
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I want to thank our AMAZING admin team here at CSA for working around the clock to provide updates. Full post:
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Some more footage of Garrettstown Beach earlier this evening.
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On first glance, you'd think these were photographs and not paintings! Amazing work by Cork Artist,
@KeithAnderson6
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Just a quick note to say thank you to everyone who has sent us updates today, and apologies if we couldn't get back to you personally. As volunteers we wouldn't be able to succeed without the public, so this is just a quick thank you from us!
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Were you awoken by the loud clash of Thunder overnight? One of our followers captured this image of the lightning over Cobh.
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Taoiseach, Micheál Martin this afternoon confirmed that Ireland is set to leave Level 5 Restrictions and enter Level 3 next week, from 1st December. An official announcement is due later this week.
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After only 13 minutes of the post going out, we found the man who risked his own life to save this woman! Details have been exchanged! Thanks for sharing!
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Don't think this would qualify as 'Glamping' 🤔👀. If someones missing a green tent, well, here it is.
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We'll be online throughout the next 24/48 hours to keep you up to date, and informed. If you need to let us know of anything you can PM, email or freephone 1800 938 106. Stay safe!
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Well... That escalated quickly!
Very busy morning - thanks to everyone who sent in updates. Sorry we couldn't get back to everyones messages individually, we received hundreds! 🙏
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Another trampoline post, unfortunately! A rogue trampoline near Lotabeg, Mayfield. Pic: Kevin O'S. (via Twitter.)
#StormBarra
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#CorkTraffic
We have had numerous reports of a rescue helicopter hovering over Cork City. Unfortunately we have no further information at present.
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@CarlowWeather
is doing a super job at reporting all things weather (sure what else would he be doing 😂) but not just for Carlow, Alan is covering the entire country. Definitely recommend following to keep up to date on all things weather during this cold spell!
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Garrettstown earlier this evening. Video sent in by Tom C.
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Damaged power lines between St. Lukes and Dillons Cross. May explain the large power outage in the Northside this evening. Vid: Sinead B.
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Look up! We just spotted this, and hope we’re not going crazy 😂. Do you see the ring around the moon?
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Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
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We asked ChatGPT to write a poem about the Goats at Ballybeg Bends. 🐐 Here's what we got.
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We're online and will be here throughout the current weather warnings. Please let us know of anything that you may come across, only when safe to do so!
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You MUST NOT leave your home for the next two weeks, unless travelling to (essential) work, shopping or for farming reasons.
You must remain within 2km of your home if exercising.
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We’re receiving multiple reports of a large fire in the Ringaskiddy area this morning. Take extreme care in the area as smoke will impede visibility.
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What a year it's been, and a year that we'll all be happy to put behind us. Thank you for being part of our journey with us over the past 6 (almost 7) years!
Happy New Year from us all here at Cork Safety Alerts! May the New Year bless you with good health, and happiness.
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Thanks Richard 👍
Always impressed by the great work of
@CorkSafetyAlert
during storms like
#StormBarra
- always good information, quickly updated
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Turners Cross (or Venice?) 🤔 Take care on the roads this evening.
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