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Join us for the thirty-third Cork Person of the Year awards, honouring Joe Duffy and twelve outstanding locals. The event, hosted by Miriam OCallaghan and Marty Morrissey, features European Commissioner Michael McGrath and RTE Director General Kevin Bakhurst. Monthly winners, including Sheena Crowley, Joe Byrne, Tom Butler, and Michael Kiely, showcase incredible achievements. Deirdre McCarthy, Garry McCarthy, Fiona Corcoran, Professor Rónán Collins, and Dr. Geoff Gould also receive recognition. Check corkpersonoftheyear.ie for more.

Kerry Gardaí seize €165,000 cannabis, LSD, weapon, and knife; arrest two men, release woman; locals relieved; men to appear in court; investigations ongoing.

Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris embarks on a U.S. visit, focusing on California, to bolster economic ties with the U.S. He meets Governor Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, and engages with tech, healthcare, and pharmaceutical companies. The trip emphasizes Irelands strong economic bonds with California, fostering job growth and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic.

Holly Cairns, leader of the Social Democrats and a TD from West Cork, discusses the challenges women face in politics, including subtle dismissals and sexism. She emphasizes the impact women can make, especially in local politics. See Her Elected, an award-winning program for women in rural Ireland, launched a free guidebook to help women run in local elections. The guide addresses barriers like heavy unpaid care work, lack of confidence, and being outside political networks. Several female councillors share their experiences, highlighting the need for more womens perspectives in decision-making. See Her Elected offers free online workshops to help more women bring their community know-how into council chambers.

Gardaí in Union Hall investigate vandalism of Christmas decorations worth over €1,000, involving three cars including a blue BMW and a black Volkswagen Golf. Locals, including Don O’Donovan from the Union Hall Development Association, express disappointment and appeal for information to identify the culprits.

Jennifer Lawrences sheer nude Givenchy gown and Jennifer Lopezs dramatic Jean Louis Scherrer fishtail skirt stole the show at the Golden Globes, while Giorgio Armanis designs, including Selena Gomezs custom black Chanel gown, dominated the red carpet. Silver and black trends emerged, with stars like Ariana Grande and Timothee Chalamet embracing the look. Emily Blunts white Louis Vuitton and Elle Fannings lilac Gucci florals added a touch of elegance and national pride.

Timothee Chalamet, in a heartfelt acceptance speech at the Golden Globes, thanked his girlfriend Kylie Jenner for her support, highlighting their relationship amidst Hollywoods spotlight.

Iarnród Éireann, Irelands national rail company, faces urgent safety concerns after a watchdog issued a notice over workers patrolling tracks alone. Eight near misses between trains and staff in the past two years highlight real dangers on the lines. The Railway Accident Investigation Unit found that solo patrols are unsafe in nearly half of the network due to short sighting distances for oncoming trains. The company has launched a safety improvement program, including a special app for lone workers, drone inspections, and bi-weekly checks, but more changes are expected this year to ensure worker safety.