Cork public to be invited to name city’s newest bridge
The latest addition to Cork’s collection of river bridges becomes the 30th such structure in the city centre
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Purpose-built modern library in Cork city is public’s preference, TD says
Social Democrats TD Padraig Rice says consensus from a public meeting was for a purpose-built facility over repurposing an existing structure
Ex-FF councillor told waitress he was ‘a kind of a stalker’, sentencing hearing told
Joseph O’Donovan returned to the woman’s place of work multiple times after being asked to leave and said he ‘could not help it’
Bridge damaged during ‘scissor lift joyride’ reopens in Cork after temporary repairs
Temporary decking installed as Cork City Council awaits full restoration following incident
O’Flynn Group seeks planning permission for 1,150 homes in Cork
The proposed development would be a mix of houses, duplex units, and apartments on a 28 hectare site
Public warning after bird flu outbreak kills wild fowl at popular Cork spot
Safety advice issued for visitors and their pets after avian influenza found at The Lough
Investigation into Cork fish kill fails to find definitive cause
Lack of clarity following extensive inquiry is described as ‘deeply regrettable’ by Minister
Singing ex-lord mayor Kieran McCarthy joins colourful cast seeking presidency nomination
Cork Independent councillor to join increasingly crowded pitch meeting in Kerry on Monday
Revealed: Ireland’s Greenest Places 2025 long list
Nominee places range from the shadows of Croagh Patrick to a once derelict dump site in Dublin’s Liberties
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Owners surrender 60 XL Bullies to authorities after move to ban breed
TD warns of breeding practices where 8,000 pups registered annually but 25,000 for sale on dog website
Rory Gallagher to be honoured with naming ceremony at Cork Airport
The main entrance route will be named Rory Gallagher Avenue in tribute to the late virtuoso guitarist
Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin attracts 28,000 participants
Cork City Council announces runner died during marathon event on Sunday
Apple HQ in Cork secures additional parking for 1,300 new employees
iPhone-maker cites delays in public transport provision as key reason for requirement
More support needed for river Lee’s otters, campaigners say, as fight is captured on camera
Cork city has ‘particularly high density of otters’ and council can do more to monitor them, experts say
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown has highest turnover of childcare staff in State, figures show
National average rate of staff leaving the service was 24.5 per cent in 2023
Parkinson’s: ‘I know it will beat me in the end, but I’m going to make it wait’
Despite being diagnosed eight years ago, John O’Leary is refusing to let the neurological condition dominate his life
McDonald should tell Dáil what she knows about Sinn Féin TD’s arrest, says Michael Healy-Rae
Solicitor acting on behalf of Cllr Kenneth Collins says his client denies wrongdoing
Cork City Council accused of ‘scandalous’ waste on €361,000 fireman’s rest
Final cost of restoring hut, dating from 1892, is still unclear, says Sinn Féin TD
Cork ‘escaped the worst’ of Storm Éowyn’s impact but motorists advised to remain cautious
Reports of damage to electricity and telecoms infrastructure with some 20,000 homes and businesses hit by power outages
Serious concern for ‘few hundred’ rough sleepers amid snow and freezing rain
International protection applicants without accommodation will be housed during cold weather, department says
Local government failing to get up to speed with electric vehicles
Only a few county and city councils in Ireland have more than a handful of electric vehicles in their fleets, Geotab survey shows
Risk of flooding in Cork city in coming days due to ‘very high astronomical spring tides’
Local authority urges property owners to protect homes and businesses with tidal surge likely in coming days
Asylum seeker turned postman becomes Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork
Cllr Honore Kamegni recently became first person of colour elected to Cork City Council
When the extreme heat hits Ireland, we’ll be grateful to the trees
Ella McSweeney: Younger kids, older people, outdoor workers, the socio-economically disadvantaged, pregnant women and the chronically ill are all disproportionately vulnerable to heat stress and mortality
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Cork City Council results: Fianna Fáil retains position as largest party
Labour picks up two seats while Independent Ireland’s Ken O’Flynn gets the biggest vote in the city
‘You’re not Irish by blood’: Cork City Council candidate says racist abuse has gotten worse
As she waited to cross the street on Patrick’s Road she and her two friends were accosted by a man who wanted to know what they were doing
Cork City Council warns of possible flooding due to high spring tides
Householders and business owners advised to take precautions with high tide on Saturday at 5pm
‘Ten years in the making’: Dunkettle Interchange upgrade, aimed at tackling Cork congestion, opens
Journey times reduced by wide-ranging upgrades on junction of four busy routes
Defence officials recommended scrapping LÉ Eithne to avoid repeat of ‘LÉ Aisling situation’ involving warlord
Advice came amid fears of repeat of ‘LÉ Aisling situation’, when an ex-Naval Service ship ended up in the hands of a Libyan warlord, documents indicate
Council agrees to order quashing decision to defer homeless mother’s social housing application
Margaret McDonagh claims she has been on the local authority’s housing waiting list for 14 years
Why was the Storm Babet flooding so bad?
Flooding in Cork and Waterford left widespread damage to property as a month’s worth of rainfall fell in less than 24 hours
Cork flooding: Army deployed to aid relief efforts as several towns inundated by Storm Babet
Midleton impassable as east Cork bears brunt of deluge while Irish Rail forced to suspend some services
Library protesters tearing up books is ‘outrageous’, Tánaiste says
Micheál Martin says those who tear up library books should be prosecuted for criminal damage
Taoiseach to investigate how the Government might enhance security for staff in libraries
Leo Varadkar reiterates support for Cork library staff but says policing protests is a matter for An Garda Siochana
Calls to protect library staff from harassment from far right agitators over LGBTQ+ books
Hundreds march in solidarity with Cork City library staff to Cork City Hall and demand action from council management
Leo Varadkar pledges support for library workers being harassed over LGBTQ+ books
Plight of Cork City Library staff who have been repeatedly targeted by right-wing activists is raised in Dáil
New Lord Mayor of Cork Kieran McCarthy invokes the spirit of his predecessors
Historian and Independent Cllr Kieran McCarthy sees off challenges from Sinn Fein and the Workers Party to take the mayoral chain
Developer seeks approval for largest ever residential development in Cork city centre
Details revealed of plans for 1,325 residential units on the site of former Gouldings fertiliser plant
Cork City Marathon sees 12,500 compete in sweltering conditions
Polish runner Pawel Kosek wins men’s full marathon, English runner Georgie Bruinvels takes the honours in the women’s event
Firefighters in Cork city protest over staff shortages
‘Shameful’ failure to address situation by council has forced action which could escalate, says union
Cork public invited to suggest names for new pedestrian bridge over busy dual carriageway
New pedestrian and cycle bridge will link Grange and Frankfield with the Tramore Valley Park and provide access to Douglas and city centre
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Plans approved for redevelopment of Cork’s Crawford Art Gallery
Cork City Council granted planning for the project on Wednesday, which will see the gallery modernised
Developer ‘confident’ over appeal for apartment scheme on Bessborough mother and baby home site
Company behind plans says scheme will not encroach on possible burial ground at former mother and baby home
Urban Green Private completes €23m purchase of Cork shopping centre
Douglas Village Shopping Centre is generating a total of €2,407,282 in rental income per annum
Inside Ireland’s Coroners’ Courts: ‘No matter where you are, or who you are, at the time of death, it should not be a postcode lottery’
Inside Ireland’s Coroners’ Courts: Calls for more resources for the service, including bereavement officers to assist families through the process
St Patrick’s Street in Cork remains worst illegal parking blackspot in country
Number of parking fines issued in Cork city rose sharply last year following Covid-19
Limerick leads rest of country in collecting parking fine money
Illegal removal of vehicle clamps increased sixfold in Dublin from 2021 to 2022
Business leaders and city management welcome ruling on Cork flood relief scheme
Supreme Court decision ends challenge brought by community group to flood defence system, with tender for project due next year
Ombudsman welcomes ‘significant progress’ in improving dire conditions at Cork halting site
Previous report had heavily criticised council over Spring Lane site
Families concerned new development may encroach on Bessborough burial site
Developer was refused permission for 179 apartments last year but is now seeking permission for 92 units
High tides cause flooding and traffic disruption in Cork city as businesses ‘dodge bullet’
Homeowners and businesspeople in express relief as high tide passes without major flooding
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