Cork County Council also operates flexible work hubs in Bantry, Cobh, Fermoy and Mitchelstown – helping to anchor local business activity. Fáilte Ireland, in partnership with Cork County Council, Cork City Council and the Port of Cork, is developing a Cork Harbour Tourism Plan aimed at transforming the visitor experience and positioning Cork Harbour as a world class sustainable destination. Cork County Council remains committed to working with residents, businesses and all partners to strengthen flood resilience across the region. Through these efforts, Cork County Council is championing tourism, community vitality, and economic opportunity across the full breadth of West Cork. Cork County Council is committed to delivering high-quality services and supports for the people and businesses of Cork.

Petrol prices hit 169.9p a litre with 90-car queues at pumps in Iran war chaosMotorists have flocked to petrol stations across Britain and left forecourts 'empty' in a scramble for fuel as fears of a new oil crisis caused by the Iran war growLiverpool: Big queues at Costco petrol station as oil prices soarFrustrated drivers are complaining of UK petrol stations running out of fuel and huge queues at forecourts after war broke out in the Middle East. ‌Prices continue to vary wildly across Britain as panic buyers try to get ahead of soaring oil prices, with the knock-on effects of the Iran-US war already being felt by motorists. ‌View 7 Images Queues are appearing outside at petrol stations across Britain over fears of an Iran war price hike (Image: Liverpool echo)Others have warned over parallels with 1973 oil crisis. Oil prices are up around 15% over the past 48 hours and yesterday brent crude briefly climbed to $82 (£61) a barrel, its highest level since January last year. "The oil price would have to rise significantly and stay that way for some time to have a dramatic effect", he said.

A scientific study has recommended the 'perfect' amount of sleep which could be ideal for preventing type 2 diabetes. The scientists looked at data from 23,000 US adults who recorded their sleep every night and had their blood sugar levels measured. There was a U-shaped curve between the hours of sleep each night and blood sugar control. Keeping sleep consistently between seven to eight hours a night was associated with healthy blood sugar levels in the study. Researchers also said poor blood sugar control can lead to bad sleep.

A glamorous £95,000-a-year tech worker who sued her boss for racism after he did not offer her champagne at an office party has been told by a judge she could have just helped herself. Ms Foley, 30, who earned a basic salary of £75,000 a year plus a £20,000 bonus, brought a total of 14 allegations of discrimination, harassment and victimisation against her employer. Concluding that Ms Foley had enjoyed exactly the same opportunity as everyone else in the room, he added: 'She chose not to take a glass.' It was not the only extraordinary claim Ms Foley made about her 18 months at the firm. Before bringing her tribunal claim, Ms Foley had raised four grievances internally with the firm.

There were news channels on the flight, so we knew what was going on probably about four hours out from Dubai. About four hours out, we realised what was happening, so we had an idea that we probably weren’t going to be getting out of there. View 3 Images British travellers are being urged to stay alert for possible flight, road, and service disruptions. (Image: JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images)"I’d say it was probably around five o’clock local time that they finally cancelled all the flights. We’ve never been to Dubai before, but it definitely seems quieter than it otherwise would be.

Two men have been charged following a seizure of cocaine, cash and cannabis in Bantry, Co Cork. Gardaí from Cork County Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by members from the local Crime Unit, seized cocaine with an estimated value of €12,000. One of the man, aged in his 30s, has been charged and is due to appear in court at a later date. The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. According to a Garda spokesperson, the seizure forms part of Operation Tara, an enhanced national anti-drugs strategy launched by the Garda Commissioner in July 2021.

It might sound like a gardener's worst nightmare – but 'very hungry caterpillars' should be left to feast on plants this spring, conservationists say. Experts are warning that moths, which caterpillars grow into, have seen their numbers plummet by a third since the 1960s. 'Very hungry caterpillars' should be left to feast on plants this spring, conservationists say, as moth numbers have plummeted. Pictured: An elephant hawk moth caterpillarWhile some moth caterpillars feed on a range of plants, others are pickier eaters feeding on just one or a handful of species. Our gardens and balconies can be a haven for both flying adults and their hungry caterpillars.

A new thriller series about a romance that turns deadly and dubbed 'dangerously seductive' by fans is now available to stream for free. The Korean drama, which stars Netflix's Squid Game actor Wi Hyun-yi, known professionally as Wi Ha Jun, has been released on Prime Video. Prime Video added that the drama is a ‘perilous psychological game’ with an ‘irresistible yet deadly attraction at its core’. Speaking to Variety about the drama, Park teased of her character: 'Han Seol-ah is a woman who has emotionally stopped nourishing herself. Eight-part mystery The Art Of Sarah has proved popular among the streamer's audience since its release earlier this month.

Apple appears to have accidentally leaked the name of its new budget MacBook, ahead of its grand reveal today. Another added: 'If the new lower priced MacBook is called MacBook Neo, I don’t hate it, but always associated products using the Neo name as bad or lacking creativity.' And one joked: 'macbook neo sounds like it should come with a trench coat and a kung fu plugin.' Beyond the 'MacBook Neo' mention in the regulatory document, experts think the experience logo hints that we may see a new budget MacBook. Beyond the 'MacBook Neo' mention in the regulatory document, experts think the experience logo hints that we may see a new budget MacBook.

A study has found that while a pet dog or a toddler will help to search for a missing item, the feline of the family won’t lift a paw. Researchers from Eotvos Lorand University in Hungary studied the reactions of untrained pet dogs, pet cats and children aged 16-24 months to situations in which a familiar person is hunting for a hidden object. Dogs and children displayed similar behaviour, with more than three-quarters indicating where the object was or retrieving it. The team concluded ‘cats were significantly less likely to show spontaneous object-related behaviours when it did not directly benefit them’. In evolutionary terms, dogs were bred for herding or hunting – cats were never specifically selected for their ability to be helpful to humans.

Premier League: Bournemouth 0 Brentford 0Bournemouth’s wait for a first Premier League win over Brentford goes on after two European hopefuls shared a goalless draw at the Vitality Stadium. Marcus Tavernier hit a post twice as the Cherries dominated the game but clocked up their fourth stalemate in five matches. Alex Scott put a 20-yard effort over Kelleher’s crossbar 13 minutes before half-time as the Cherries looked more likely to break the deadlock. Brentford had another narrow escape in the 59th minute when Christie’s miscued shot hit Tavernier and bounced harmlessly wide. Evanilson had a goal correctly ruled out for offside after some brilliant footwork and substitute Junior Kroupi dragged a late shot wide on a night of frustration for the south coast outfit.

More than half the weather stations countrywide recorded above-average rainfall for the month. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA WireParts of Dublin received 2½ times their normal rainfall in February, Met Éireann’s analysis of last month’s deluge shows. Rain at Dublin Airport was 255 per cent of the average expected for the month, which was its wettest on record, while Phoenix Park got 250 per cent of its average, its second-highest ever for February. Met Éireann’s weather station at Dunsany, Co Meath showed the third-highest rainfall, at 236 per cent of average. More than half the weather stations countrywide recorded above-average rainfall but nationally, the figure worked out at 20 per cent above average as most of the heavy rain was concentrated along the east coast.

I’m now missing several teeth on the right side, from essential extractions and general wear and tear. I might have to stop grinning and laughing out loud, for vanity reasons. I can’t imagine a life without grinning or laughing out loud though. I love Steve Coogan’s Alan Partridge but I might love Fellows’s John Shuttleworth even more. I need to keep laughing, teeth or no teeth.

Sir, – Last week I purchased 600 litres of kerosene home heating oil for €594. Crude oil prices have only increased by 10 per cent over the last week. It should normally take a month or so for that to reflect at the pump. Suppliers are all ripping households off, using the Middle East conflict as an excuse. – Yours, etc,PAUL DELAHUNTYCo Wexford.

A landlord accused of evicting a family of eight while wielding a hammer has denied the claims against him, describing the allegations as “absolutely outrageous”. Alan Cormack, for Khan, said he needed time to respond properly to the “absolutely outrageous” claims. On Tuesday, the judge said the case raised the “most serious issues” for Khan and IMK Property if Amjad’s allegations proved to be true. I’m expecting a full explanation from your client as to what happened and why,” the judge told Khan’s lawyers. The judge’s orders required Khan and his company immediately to restore possession of the premises to Amjad.