There have been calls for a zero-tolerance approach to illegal bonfires in Cork City ahead of a special briefing by emergency services in a bonfire hotspot today.

Pat Herlihy is on edge any time his daughter steps out the door.

Gardaí are to mount extra patrols in Cork City next Saturday in an attempt to quell any trouble sparked by bonfire night celebrations.

Bah humbug — Cork’s city officials have been forced to slash the number of Christmas tree recycling sites after a spate of arson attacks.

A RAFT of new bylaws, including a ban on children over 12 from using playground equipment, are to be introduced to crack down on anti-social behaviour in Cork’s city parks.

A NEW controlled approach to Cork’s traditional bonfire night celebrations has been hailed a success.

A RAFT of major price hikes — including a new charge to recycle — will be introduced at Cork’s city dump next month.