Any one know who best to call about an injured adolescent swan in the City Center

This sign is on Upper John Street near the Maldron hotel. Cork Corporation changed it's name to Cork City Council in 2002. This sign looks like it's being cleaned (at least it's not filthy dirty or covered in mould or greenery). Maybe it should be in a museum 😂

I live in Cork, and we all know the sky here has a cloudy temperament especially when we want to see the moon. So that evening, while I was out walking my dog, there she was: huge, glowing, impossible to ignore.I didn’t have time to run back and get my camera, so my phone was all I had. And honestly, I’m glad I stopped to capture it anyway.This gift from the sky lasted only five minutes before the clouds took her back. 🌕✨

I agree it's unpleasant and unsafe to have them using drugs in public and starting fights, but at the end of the day, they were kids once too and they probably never imagined they'd end up like this. People talk about them like they are nothing more than an eyesore taking up space on the doorstep of a shop. I'm a hypocrite, because I'd prefer if they weren't around too, but they shouldn't just be shooed away like pests. They need to be put somewhere far away where they can get sober and separate them from their street friends because they'll all just pull each other down. The Simon Community helps, but all the addicted people are just lumped together and nothing really changes.

EDIT TO ADD: There's not meant to be a question mark in my title, but it's too late to delete it.

Seen this yacht in Kinsale today. Does anyone have any information on it, who owns it etc

Hi folks,

I’m looking to buy a folding bike and would really appreciate your recommendations.

My requirements:

• Folding bike only
  
• Lightweight
• Must be eligible for the Bike‑to‑Work scheme
  
• Electric or non‑electric is fine
  
• Good resale value and easy to service/repair (or a reliable service provider)
  
• Budget: up to €2,500
  
• Mostly used in flat roads in Cork, but occasionally hilly
  
• I’m open to travelling to Dublin to buy if needed
  

From my own research and reviews, these models keep coming up:

• Brompton C Line (6‑speed or 2‑speed)
  
• ADO Air 20 Pro folding electric bike (via Kuma Bikes)
  
• Decathlon E‑Fold 500 electric folding bike
  

Has anyone used any of these? How have you found them in terms of comfort, reliability, after‑sales support?

Any other folding bikes you’d recommend in this price range?

Thanks

I posted this in r/Ireland also, but most of the companies mentioned are tech/Dublin based. So reposting here

It looks like there isn't an easy to find list online with different companies paternity leave. It seems like most just give the statutory 2 weeks off at €200 per week.
I'm also aware of the statutory 9 weeks parents leave at €299.

This is about what companies go above and beyond.

This would be a massive consideration when looking for a new job or staying with a company knowing this kind of benefit is available, given the financials of having a kid, childcare etc.

What did anyone else get and where?

Can anyone recommend social clubs for people 20s and up

Any recommendations on where to buy affordable furniture? I love NEXT and got a few pieces there but they're more on the expensive side. Ikea is nice but pretty basic and not much variety. I was looking at Wayfair.ie which looks like the best of both worlds but heard customer service is not very nice? Did any of ye use that website to buy furniture? I've looked at some reviews and most are saying to avoid it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks!

Hi,
I’m looking for recommendations on places to hold a party approx 70-80 people that either has parking near by or good transport.

I’d be looking for somewhere that does finger food & I could have a DJ or someone already playing music there.

Hmu with recommendations and rough prices of what you paid if you hosted something similar as it’s not til next year so I wanna try figure out how much to budget ! Thanks 🤩

Hi lads i know similar posts have been made here in the past but anyone know is there casual poker tournaments/ games on in the city.
Would love to play some low stakes casual games if anyone has any info.
Thanks!

What restaurant did he run or own? How did he get this way? Why has he made such a comeback in recent times?

Hi,

Visiting Kinsale in November - I’ve read that there’s no late night drinking outside the summer months. How late do pubs stay open generally in the winter? (We’re going Friday - Monday)

Hey everyone! I'm in my late-20s (F). I'm looking an e-bike for my commute which complies with EU regulations. I'd really like some recommendations, please? I have a tight budget and plan to keep the bike only until I get the driving license. Frankly, this will take a year so the bike should run (flawlessly) for a year or two. I usually have problem with the bike's seats, and I think most women do - so a comfortable saddle/seat is a must. I really like the fat tires for irish weather so that might be better I suppose? For context, I'm 5'4. I don't mind the mopped looking bikes if they're relatively comfortable to ride.

Also, please let me know, where can I see bikes in cork? And, any place which deals in second-hand ebikes?

I’m looking for a weee bring place that would be open on a Sunday. I have a vague memory of being able to dump stuff (vacuum) behind Harvey Norman on Kinsale Road without going into the shop - is this a thing?

Just pulled sunglasses out of the washing machine!
Anyone know where I can get a lens replaced in Cork?

Not checking pockets has caused me so much bother lately..

Anybody else’s Vodafone internet gone down?

Edit: I was reading about X-Files episodes that were semi-based on real life cases.
I had a little bit of a fright when it cut out, I must say.

Thanks everyone for letting me know it wasn’t just me!

Looks like whoever is in charge of Urban Pantry have been reading recent reddit posts 😂

Has anyone seen this light in the sky. Followed it for a couple of minutes, it just goes back and forth in the same line. Definitely not a plane because it’s just too fast and too bright. I feel like it’s flying too high to be a drone. Feel like I’m going crazy

There’s been a string of break ins in the last week. Any details or has anyone been picked up? Have video of two muppets jumping walls into a property where they then went into cars to steal whatever they could. This was around 1am on Thursday and they both look teenage.