Cork news

2022 - 10 - 17

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Information appeal issued for missing man in Cork (Echo Live)

Cork Gardai have issued an appeal for information on missing person, Zubair Aslam. Aslam, aged 41, was last seen yesterday in the Togher area.

His family and Gardai are concerned for Zubair Aslam’s welfare and are asking anyone with information to come forward. Zubair is thought to have been travelling in a 07-C reg blue Toyota Landcruiser and Gardai believe he may have travelled some distance from his home. Cork Gardai have issued an appeal for information on missing person, Zubair Aslam.

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We're 10 years serving up the perfect brew in Cork city... (Echo Live)

In this weekly series, RICHARD GORDON meets the people who are fuelling Corkonians' love of caffeine. Today we feature Filter, which celebrates its ...

I have a lot of playlists and I’m hugely into music, it has always been a point of conversation within Filter. The design and aesthetic of Filter would lean towards a reuse of materials. The shelves are made from scaffolding planks as is the main seating area. the world stage at championship level is not easy. When ordering from their hatch, jars of different coffee beans, gadgets and gizmos can be seen on their shelves. We have annual Irish competitions though and hopefully we will put someone forward for it soon.

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Cork City Council: Flash flooding result of 'exceptionally heavy and ... (Echo Live)

A statement released by Cork City Council said 55mm of rain fell yesterday in Cork city, nearly four times the 15mm predicted in the yellow rain ...

However, given the volume and intensity of rain ( with much of the rain falling over a 30-minute period), localised flooding occurred as the drainage network struggled to cope.” The council said other areas experienced short periods of localised flooding such as North Mall and Ballyphehane. Director of Services, Operations, David Joyce said: “If the same amount of rain had fallen in lighter showers over four hours, there would have been no significant flooding.

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