🎉 Cork County Council congratulates our colleagues Jennifer O’Halloran and David Horgan on their fantastic achievements at the Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games 2026 💙 🥇 Jenny - Gold Medal, Rhythmic Gymnastics 🥈 David - Silver Medal, Badminton Doubles Both Jenny and David embody the Special Olympics motto: 💙💪 “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” 👏 An incredible achievement - well done to you both! @soireland

⚠️Status Orange Thunderstorm Warning issued for Cork, Kerry, and Waterford - 1600 to 1900 Thu 25/06/26⚠️ Although many areas may not be affected, any thunderstorms that do develop could produce dangerous lightning, torrential rainfall, localised flash flooding, large hail and damaging wind gusts. Conditions can change rapidly. Please: • Follow Met Éireann forecasts and weather warnings. • If you hear thunder, move indoors immediately. • If heavy rain begins, avoid driving unless necessary. • If roads become flooded, turn around and find another route. • Never drive, walk or cycle through floodwater. Heavy rainfall can cause dangerous flash flooding with little warning. • If lightning develops, stop outdoor sports and seek shelter. • Stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day. • Check on vulnerable family members, neighbours and friends. • Stay weather aware and be prepared to act if conditions deteriorate in your area. Met Eireann key flooding messages for 25th June 2026 • Heavy and intense rainfall associated with thunderstorms may lead to localised flooding in affected areas. • Localised flooding is possible this evening and tomorrow across Connacht, Ulster, and parts of Leinster and Munster. Intense downpours may result in the rapid flooding of roads, properties and low-lying areas with little warning. • While current forecast guidance indicates that the northern and western half of the country is most likely to be affected, thunderstorms can be highly localised and difficult to predict the exact location . Many areas may remain dry, while nearby locations could experience very heavy rainfall and flooding.