HSE warns of 'pink cocaine' and strong pills ahead of Ireland's largest festival

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        August 17, 2026

HSE warns of 'pink cocaine' and strong pills ahead of Ireland's largest festival

Good Morning Cork — 2026-08-17

More than 50 new substances have been identified in Ireland since 2021
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HSE warns of 'pink cocaine' and strong pills ahead of Ireland's largest festival
• More than 50 new substances have been identified in Ireland since 2021
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The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday
More politicians join campaign to cover cost of drug for 200 Irish patients
• Last week, the HSE Drugs Group made its recommendation against the drug, raising concerns about “limitations and uncertainties” associated with the efficacy of the drug and its current price.
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · Local news · yesterday
IAFC and Premier JFC wrap: Kilmurry fight back from eight down to stun Buttevant
• Cork footballers Seán Walsh and Darragh Cashman starred for their respective clubs
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Untreated gases released over Cork suburbs after fault at wastewater station
• More than 100 Cork residents have complained of persistent sewage odours, with Uisce Éireann acknowledging that untreated gases were released into the atmosphere in recent weeks
Cork Beo · Local news · yesterday
Fifth body recovered from scene of head-on motorway crash
• It's understood that all of the deceased were in the car that was travelling the wrong way down the M9
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Safety check calls after Cork teenager electrocuted taking shower in Greece
• Alex McKee died when picking up showerhead in ‘outdoor and rudimentary’ bathroom on Kimolos.
• The family has signalled it would be pressing charges
Place watch · 6 areas
Across the coverage area
Place-level signals from Cork City, commuter towns and county hubs, kept separate from the main lead list.
Cork City · 744 signal(s) · 11 route(s)
Notice of Intention to Take in Charge Eckinville (formerly San Paula), Orchard Road, Cork
Open consultations, submissions and civic participation records for Cork City.
Source: Cork City Council consultations
Routes:Cork City Council · Cork City Council consultations · Cork City planning search
Douglas · 31 signal(s) · 6 route(s)
Decathlon is Coming Soon to Douglas Village Shopping Centre!
Retail, food and local event signal for Douglas resident service coverage.
Source: Douglas Village Shopping Centre
Routes:Douglas Court Shopping Centre · Douglas Court Shopping Centre JSON feed · Douglas Court Shopping Centre RSS feed
Fermoy · 41 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
EVENT/MEETING ROOM HIRE
Venue, theatre, classes and community activity signal in central Fermoy.
Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre
Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed · Fermoy Community Youth Centre RSS feed
Kinsale · 0 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Kinsale source watch
No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Kinsale today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.
Source: Kinsale Library - Cork County Council
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
Mallow · 27 signal(s) · 3 route(s)
TRANSPORT & TRAVEL
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Source: Mallow town site
Routes:Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council · Mallow town site · Mallow town site RSS feed
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Official notice: Cork City Council consultations. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Cork City Council. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Cork City planning search. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Cork County Council. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Bus Eireann Cork updates. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->
Tide Table · Today
Tides
Cork Harbour (Cobh) high water, estimated from the lunar cycle. Check EasyTide for exact times.
03:31
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09:44
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15:57
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22:09
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What's On · 55 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 55 priority public listings from 55 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
17 Aug · Franciscan Well Brewery & BrewpubBeyond White: Orange Wine & Cheese Tasting17–18 Aug · BandonBandon Walled Town Festival17–18 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreBilly Lingwood: Residency & Exhibition17 Aug · Dwyers Of CorkCiaran Quigley17 Aug · The Mills InnCiorcál Comhrá - Fáilte Roimh Chách / All Welcome17–18 Aug · Various Locations in CorkCork Craft Month17 Aug · St. Peters CorkCrafting Legacy Members Showcase Exhibition17 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Denis (Crystal Bar)17 Aug · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age17–18 Aug · Whitechurch And Waterloo Community AssociationFestigeal17 Aug · Cork City TrailsHistorical Walking Tour Of The Shandon Area17 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreJazz Improv! (All Players Welcome)17 Aug · Old OakKaraoke with Fitzies Magical Flute17–18 Aug · St. Peters CorkPlayspaces17–18 Aug · Fred ZeppelinsReusab-alt Pop Up Shop17 Aug · Cyprus AvenueSeed Talks: Witch Hunts In Ireland17–18 Aug · West Cork Collective Gift ShopSli...members Summer Exhibition17 Aug at 15:00 · The Lavit GallerySummer Exhibition 202617 Aug · The Hideout Café And Art GalleryThe Enchanted Whisper Of The Emerald Isle17 Aug · Briery GapThe Invite17–18 Aug · The Ewe ExperienceThe Last Dance At The Ewe Experience17–18 Aug · Sin ÉThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail17 Aug · Coughlan'sTrad Session17–18 Aug · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryWhere Wings Meet Water18 Aug · Cork City HallThe Princess Proms: Cork (Second Show)18 Aug · Dwyers Of CorkAndy Dunne18 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreArtists Film International 202618 Aug at 08:30 · Coughlan'sComedy Cavern: Test Tube Babies18 Aug · Cork City LibraryConservation In Action: Documenting Crawford Art Gallery’s Collection18 Aug · Cork Arts TheatreCraic! The Improv Irish Play18 Aug · The Boole Library UCCCreating Digital Copies Of Heritage Artifacts18 Aug · The RoundyGames Night - Board & Cardgames In A Pub18 Aug · Cork City TrailsHistorical Walking Tour Of Workhouse Site At St Finbarr's Hospital18 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreIlbuko DJ (Crystal Bar)18 Aug · Old OakTraditional Irish Music & Dancing19 Aug · Urban PantrybareMinerals x Urban Pantry Mindful Beauty & Wellness Coffee Morning19 Aug · Clancy's CorkSpeed Dating Cork Ages 24-34 SPECIAL OFFER ON LADIES TICKETS20 AugHands-On Harness Engineering with Claude21 Aug · savoyDMode21 Aug · Kino Events HouseElite Pole Student Showcase21 Aug at 21:00 · The Secret GardenThe Secret Garden Leaving Cert Results Night!22 Aug · New Acropolis Ireland - CorkFallacies of the Zeitgeist - Misunderstandings of Scientific Ideas22 Aug · Cyprus AvenueGuaya - August 22nd22 Aug · My Goodness Cafe, upstairs @ The Quay Co-opRéalta Voices, Natural Voice Singing23 Aug · Marina MarketGirls Just Wanna Have Fun | Zumba & Personal Card Reading Experience24 AugSVPG Product Masterclass - Aug 24 - 26, 202625 Aug · Kino Events HouseSecret Magic Show27 Aug · Moxy CorkPitch‑A‑Friend Cork 35+ Edition + Pitch‑A‑Pet27 Aug · Live at St Luke'sThe Tallest Man On Earth29 Aug · Cyprus AvenueCLUB 3030 Aug · Nemo Rangers GAA Club10th Anniversary & Fundraising Celebration Banquet30 AugFinding Your North Star (and Swallowing It)30 Aug · Astudio Cork (The Hot Box Sauna)Introduction to Acupuncture & Ear Seeds: A 2-Hour wellness workshop30 Aug · The Liberty Bar X ResistancePAINT YOUR OWN CANVAS - NEON PAINT EXPERIENCE30 Aug · Sala Mare de Bal(The Ballroom) Hotel MetropoleZiua Limbii Române, Ediţia 2026
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This Day in Cork History
On this day · Through the years
Cork City
The English Market was created in 1788 as a flagship municipal food market in Cork city centre.
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Did you know? · Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
In 1589 Sir Francis Drake sheltered five ships from a Spanish fleet in a basin near Carrigaline now known as Drake's Pool.
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