Beachgoers urged to 'avoid alcohol' for next 72 hours of heatwave
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Irish Examiner — Munstertoday Carrigaline amenities ‘not keeping pace’ with plans for 5,000 new homes• Elected members warn recreational infrastructure must keep pace with major population and housing growth |
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. |
TheCork.ietoday Republic of Ireland legend Packie Bonner and Italia ’90 bus are coming to Cork City• 23 June 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Bulmers brings its Italia ’90 Roadshow to Reardans, Cork on Wednesday, 24 June at 7pm. |
 | Cork Beotoday Brutal attack in Cork city left victim with 15 stitches as Gardaí appeal for info• Gardaí need your help to identify the attacker |
 | Cork Beotoday Holiday traffic up from Cork harbour as Brittany Ferries opens 2027 bookings• Dirtect services to two ports in France and one in Spain from Ringaskiddy |
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sporttoday Zodiac Jack of Southern/Carrigaline Harriers wins two races in 24 hours in two different countries• The trek to Cumbria started on Thursday morning when trainers Ger Kenneally and Ian Freyne departed Cork for 7am ferry trip from Belfast to Starnraer. |
The Echo (Cork) — Top Newstoday Story of iconic Fastnet Lighthouse to feature in new €1m West Cork coastal visitor centre• The Inis centre will bring together Cape Clear Island's ancient past, its maritime heritage and the lived experiences of its people. |
Irish Examiner — Munstertoday 'There is going to be a major accident': Calls for traffic calming on Bantry’s unofficial bypass• Councillor said residents had repeatedly raised concerns about speeding and dangerous parking conditions along the route, where many children walk to school |
 | RTÉ News — Munstertoday 'Hidden homelessness' in Dublin, Cork detailed in report• Two reports released by Focus Ireland provide "one of the clearest pictures of the scale and nature of homelessness" in Ireland's two largest urban areas, according to the homeless charity. |
TheCork.ietoday Charity concert in Cork for Irish Guide Dogs’ 50th anniversary• 23 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Conducted by renowned maestro Neil Thomson and featuring celebrated Irish violinist Mairéad Hickey as soloist Irish Guide Dogs is delighted to announce a spectacular fundraising concert featuring the internationally acclaimed European Doctors Orchestra (EDO), taking place at Cork City Hall on Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 3 pm.... |
The Echo (Cork) — What's Ontoday Weekend plans? Our guide to what's happening in Cork this Saturday and Sunday• Whether you fancy catching CMAT in Cork, some of the many shows taking place as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival, or a day out with the family at the Cork Summer Show, there's plenty to choose from. |
Irish Examiner — Munstertoday Two men charged as Garda injured after patrol car rammed in Cork City• A female garda was injured during the incident and taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment |
 | 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. |
 | RTÉ News — Munstertoday Women call for redress over historical abuse in school• Victims of sexual abuse at a Co Cork school in the 1960s and 1970s have called on the Government to take responsibility for the trauma they suffered as children. |
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New Lord Mayor of Cork City is Fine Gael Cllr Damian Boylan from Blarney
20 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cllr Damian Boylan has been elected the new Lord Mayor of Cork at the Annual Meeting of Cork City Council last evening. The Fine Gael councillor from Blarney, who represents Cork City’s North West Ward, was elected by 19 votes to8 with1 abstention at the meeting in City... The post New Lord Mayor of Cork City is Fine Gael Cllr Damian Boylan from Blarney appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).
Source: TheCork.ie
Routes:Cork City Council · Cork City Council consultations · Cork City planning search
Coffee and Connect Douglas Network
Douglas Network's Coffee & Connect returns on Wednesday 24 th June at O'Sullivans Gastropub, Douglas. Join us anytime between 10 am and 12 pm for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation and connection...
Source: Pure Cork events
Routes:Douglas Court Shopping Centre · Douglas Village Shopping Centre
Grounds To Forget
Grounds to Forget? Grounds to Forget is in response to the neglected history of the St Patrick's Hospital mother and baby home in Fermoy. The exhibition brings together the artist's research and...
Source: Pure Cork events
Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Municipal District - Cork County Council
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
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
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Wed 24 Jun · Cork City Hall · Eventbrite — Cork eventsA musical tribute to Jimmy Crowley
Wed 24 Jun · Rearden's Bar · Eventbrite — Cork eventsBulmers is Bringing Back Italia '90: Live with Packie Bonner (Cork)
Wed 24 Jun · Eventbrite — Cork eventsCredenciales Digitales, Estándares Globales y Empleabilidad
Wed 24 Jun · Eventbrite — Cork eventsIncentivos para la Compra de Vivienda
Wed 24 Jun · Eventbrite — Cork eventsU-Start Avanza | Ciclo III: Lean Startup para validar ideas e iniciativas
Wed 24 Jun · Cork City Library · Pure Cork events'Listen Back' To Fixity - Assurance with Dan Walsh
Wed 24 Jun · Virgin Media Park · Pure Cork eventsAlanis Morissette
Wed 24 Jun · Cork Printmakers · Pure Cork eventsBind | Eimearjean Mc Cormack
Wed 24 Jun · Crane Lane Theatre · Pure Cork eventsCeili By The Lee
Wed 24 Jun · O'Sullivans Gastropub Douglas · Pure Cork eventsCoffee and Connect Douglas Network
Wed 24 Jun · Coughlan's · Pure Cork eventsComedy Cavern: Chris Kent Work In Progress
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