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June 20, 2026

Action taken to stop Dublin and Cork hospital consultant ‘nixers’ says Tánaiste

Good Morning Cork — 2026-06-20

Dublin and Cork maternity hospitals were raised during Leaders' Questions
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Action taken to stop Dublin and Cork hospital consultant ‘nixers’ says Tánaiste

Action taken to stop Dublin and Cork hospital consultant ‘nixers’ says Tánaiste

• Dublin and Cork maternity hospitals were raised during Leaders' Questions

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Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs

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Local news · 14 stories

The local news that matters this morning

Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

Irish Examiner — Munstertoday

Cost of developing Cork City’s docklands almost doubles in five years to over €1bn

• Lion's share of the cost increase stems from the controversial Eastern Gateway Bridge

TheCork.ietoday

‘Fort 2 Fort’ Charity Cycle 2026: Another successful year

• 19 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale & District was thrilled to collaborate and be part of the 2026 Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle which proved to be another outstanding success, bringing together cyclists, volunteers, sponsors, community groups, and supporters from across Cork in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House.
• Blessed with excellent...
• The post ‘Fort 2 Fort’ Charity Cycle 2026: Another successful year appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).

TheCork.ietoday

Cork Summer Show Confirms Biggest Line-Up to Date as Bus Éireann Extends 208 Service

• 15 June 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Summer Show – Munster’s longest-running agricultural showcase – confirms an extended Bus Éireann 208 service for this year’s event, bringing visitors directly to the Showgrounds entrance every 10–20 minutes across the weekend.
• See the full schedule of events and book your tickets today at www.corksummershow.com.
• The post Cork Summer Show Confirms Biggest Line-Up to Date as Bus Éireann Extends 208 Service appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).

TheCork.ietoday

More than 9,700 homes to be unlocked in Cork East through newly announced infrastructure projects

• 18 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD James O’Connor has welcomed the announcement of funding for 2 infrastructure projects in Cork East that will unlock more than 9,700 homes across the constituency.
• The announcement forms part of a wider national investment programme announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage,...
• The post More than 9,700 homes to be unlocked in Cork East through newly announced infrastructure projects appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).

Cork city park being used as 'scrambler racetrack' as TD calls for Garda action
Cork Beotoday

Cork city park being used as 'scrambler racetrack' as TD calls for Garda action

• 'Scramblers must be stopped, because I fear there could be another tragedy'

New Marina Market salad bar aims to tap into Cork's healthy lunch boom
Cork Beotoday

New Marina Market salad bar aims to tap into Cork's healthy lunch boom

• The flavour-first concept is set to open later this month

Irish Examiner — Munstertoday

'It's a big loss': Cork locals 'very disappointed' at closure of popular food trucks on Paul Street

• Food vendors and locals alike are bemoaning the loss of the food trucks that brought good food and a vibrancy to the city centre area

Irish Examiner — Munstertoday

Cork residents welcome Manna decision to pause drone deliveries in Ireland

• Campaigners say noise, privacy and planning concerns remain despite the company's decision to suspend operations

Dancers and musicians lighting up Cork Midsummer Festival
RTÉ News — Munstertoday

Dancers and musicians lighting up Cork Midsummer Festival

• As the countdown to the longest day of the year gets under way, dancers, musicians and performers have been busy in Cork, building up to the summer solstice with the Cork Midsummer Festival.

The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sporttoday

Busy week for juvenile camogie as finals take place on several nights to keep everyone busy in Castle Road

• It's been a busy few days for the juvenile camogie county board as they held their U14 league finals, which took centre stage in Castle Road.In the...

The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sporttoday

Cobh looking to bounce back from Longford disappointment at home to Finn Harps

• Fran Rocket and his players will go into this game fourth in the table, three points from Longford Town and Wexford.

The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sporttoday

Cork golfers Sara Byrne and James Sugrue awarded Golf Ireland Professional Grants

• In the time since the scheme was established, more than €5m in grants has been allocated to almost 120 aspiring young golfers.
• Other Cork golfers to benefit from the scheme in the past include John Murphy and Niall Turner.

The Echo (Cork) — Top Newstoday

Cork unites for tribute concert to music great Jimmy Crowley

• More than 40 performers will take part in A Musical Tribute To Jimmy Crowley at Cork City Hall next week - an astonishing response after the call went out to raise funds for the musician.

The Echo (Cork) — Top Newstoday

Manna drone delivery pause welcomed by residents in Cork

• Campaigners say noise, privacy and planning concerns remain despite the company's decision to suspend operations

Place watch · 6 areas

Across the coverage area

Place-level signals from Cork City, commuter towns and county hubs, kept separate from the main lead list.

Cork City45 signal(s) · 11 route(s)

St. Patrick's Street Pilot Scheme

Open consultations, submissions and civic participation records for Cork City.

Source: Cork City Council consultations

Routes:Cork City Council · Cork City Council consultations · Cork City planning search

Douglas0 signal(s) · 2 route(s)

Douglas source watch

No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Douglas today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.

Source: Douglas Court Shopping Centre

Routes:Douglas Court Shopping Centre · Douglas Village Shopping Centre

Fermoy0 signal(s) · 2 route(s)

Fermoy source watch

No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Fermoy today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.

Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre

Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Municipal District - Cork County Council

Kinsale0 signal(s) · 2 route(s)

Kinsale source watch

No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Kinsale today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.

Source: Kinsale Library - Cork County Council

Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site

Mallow0 signal(s) · 2 route(s)

Mallow source watch

No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Mallow today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.

Source: Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council

Routes:Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council · Mallow town site

Local utility · Practical note

Daily source desk

Primary sources checked for today's edition. Use these links to verify records, consultations, travel changes and local service updates.

Tide Table · Today

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Cork Harbour (Cobh) high water, estimated from the lunar cycle. Check EasyTide for exact times.

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This Day in Cork History

On this day · Through the years

Ballincollig
Ballincollig grew after gunpowder works were established on the River Lee in 1794 by Cork entrepreneur Charles Henry Leslie.

Cork County Council - Ballincollig Gunpowder Trails →

Local fact

Did you know? · Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs

Mallow was a fashionable spa town in the 18th and 19th centuries, with its Spa House built over the spring well in 1828.

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