Big plans for 40 new homes and block of flats in growing Cork harbour village

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        September 24, 2026

Big plans for 40 new homes and block of flats in growing Cork harbour village

Good Morning Cork — 2026-09-24

The coming motorway will be a huge boost for the area
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Lead Story
Big plans for 40 new homes and block of flats in growing Cork harbour village
• The coming motorway will be a huge boost for the area
Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Conditions in your area this morning.
Cork city
16°C
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Local news · 8 stories
The local news that matters this morning
Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
Irish Examiner — Munster · yesterday
Cork City Council inspected less than 10% of new buildings last year, way below minimum requirements
• Just 9.52% of new buildings were inspected in Cork City compared to 82.59% in Dublin City in 2025, according to a report from an oversight body
Irish Examiner — Munster · yesterday
Cork councils to join forces in bid to host Fleadh Cheoil with €100m boost predicted
• Cork County Council says it will work with the city on a joint bid to host the national traditional music festival
Cork Beo · yesterday
Have your say in designing 'world-class' library at Cork's Counting House
• Tell Council exactly what you want it to have
The Echo (Cork) — Top News · today
Seafood restaurant which recently opened on Cork's MacCurtain St set to expand nationwide
• In Cork city, the restaurant opened at the site which was previously occupied by Tara's Team Rooms.
TheCork.ie · yesterday
M&P O’Sullivan welcomes planning approval for Bantry site and confirms continued GW Biggs service across West Cork
• M&P O’Sullivan has welcomed the granting of planning permission for a new music and education venue* on the site occupied by their business GW Biggs in Bantry, describing the approval as a significant boost for the town and the wider West Cork region.
• M&P O’Sullivan acquired Biggs Catering.
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · Local news · yesterday
Cork's surprise victory over Kilkenny in the 1966 All-Ireland final will go down as one of Cork hurling's best ever days
• This iconic victory for Cork hurling was truly tinged with emotion.
• It was an All-Ireland won by a Rebel team who lined out without Christy Ring for the first time in a quarter of a century.
Cork Opera House RSS feed · Culture · yesterday
The Improv Panto 2026/27 – Over 18s
• It’s a different panto EVERY night!
• The Improv Panto makes its triumphant return to Cork Opera House this festive season!
• This isn’t your traditional panto – it’s an uproarious, completely unscripted performance where YOU, the audience, get to choose the story and who plays what character.
TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday
Retired Munster Rugby player joins Wealth management firm
• 23 Septmeber 2026 By Tom Collins [email protected] Former Ireland and Munster Rugby Star Niall Scannell Joins NFP’s Wealth and Financial Planning Team in Cork NFP Ireland, an Aon company, has appointed former Ireland and Munster rugby player Niall Scannell to its Wealth and Financial Planning team in Cork.
• Niall’s appointment comes as NFP continues to.
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 City · 800 signal(s) · 11 route(s)
R610 St. Patricks Junction Improvement 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
Douglas · 28 signal(s) · 6 route(s)
Decathlon is Coming Soon to Douglas Village Shopping Centre!
Retail, food and local event signal for Douglas resident service coverage.
Source: Douglas Village Shopping Centre
Routes:Douglas Court Shopping Centre · Douglas Court Shopping Centre JSON feed · Douglas Court Shopping Centre RSS feed
Fermoy · 58 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
SHOWBAND WEEKEND – AFTERNOON TEA DANCE
SHOWBAND WEEKEND PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Date: Fri 2nd October - Sunday 4th October 2026 Fermoy Community Youth Centre Home of the Palace Theatre Fermoy A trip down showband memory lane here in Fermoy. Mark the dates in your diary, the first weekend in October. Exhibition & Book Launch - Friday 2nd Oct. Official opening The post SHOWBAND WEEKEND – AFTERNOON TEA DANCE appeared first on Fermoy Community Youth Centre.
Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre RSS feed
Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed · Fermoy Community Youth Centre RSS feed
Kinsale · 1 signal(s) · 4 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 · Kinsale town site JSON feed
Mallow · 28 signal(s) · 3 route(s)
TRANSPORT & TRAVEL
Town-level business, community and visitor signal for Mallow; use as discovery, then verify records at source.
Source: Mallow town site
Routes:Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council · Mallow town site · Mallow town site RSS feed
Local utility · Practical note
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Public notices and resident checks
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Official notice: Cork City Council consultations. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Cork City Council. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Cork City planning search. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Cork County Council. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Bus Eireann Cork updates. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->
Tide Table · Today
Tides
Cork Harbour (Cobh) high water, estimated from the lunar cycle. Check EasyTide for exact times.
04:24
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10:36
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16:49
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23:01
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What's On · 70 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 70 priority public listings from 70 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
24 Sep · 5 MacCurtain StADHD and Eating: OT Workshop for Adults - CORK24 Sep · 115 Café And Wine Bar115 Jazz Jam Sessions24 Sep at 18:00 · Hayfield Manor HotelAn Evening Of Wine & Grazing with Bloom24 Sep · The Welcome InnBallads & Banjos24 Sep · The Blue HavenBear Bojack24 Sep · Intermission BarBounce w/ DJ Dvn24 Sep · St. Peters CorkCork Voices Of The Irish Revolution24 Sep · Cyprus AvenueDaire24 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Sean Hardware(Crystal Bar)24 Sep · Cork Opera HouseEric Cantona - The King24 Sep · Studio 12 | Backwater Artists GroupExhibition — Room Innate By Danny Foley24 Sep · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age24 Sep · The GablesGables Thursday Session24 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreGorrila Gorrila, Rafters & Henosis24 Sep · Quaker Meeting HouseInternational Folk Dancing24–25 Sep · Seventy SevenKelvin Long24 Sep · The PavillionLost In The Pav24 Sep · Coughlan'sMick Flannery & guest Emmet Scanlan24 Sep · Dwyers Of CorkMick Grace24 Sep · The Lavit GalleryNew Irish Art24 Sep · St. Peters CorkOn The Curb - Stevan Crnogorac24 Sep · Fred ZeppelinsRnc Live - Podge Lane and Guests24 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreSarah Long: Residency & Exhibition24 Sep · El FenixSeán Long24 Sep–4 Oct · Fermoy Community Youth CentreShowband Nights and Dancehall Days24 Sep · The RoundyStand-up Comedy Club: Thursday Showcase24 Sep · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryStill Standing24 Sep · CantysThe Insiders24–25 Sep · An Spailpín FánachThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail24 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreThe Tan Jackets24 Sep · Sin ÉTony Milner25 Sep · KINO CAFÉ & EVENT HOUSEBollywood Aura Night Cork25 Sep · Grace Christian ChurchSoul Sisters September 2026 - Grace Christian Church25 Sep · The Blue HavenBeatless25 Sep · Wavelength (Cyprus Avenue Rooftop)Briars25 Sep · Arty's BarChris McDonald25 Sep · Levis Corner HouseDriven Snow25 Sep · Coughlan'sEmma Langford & guest Clodagh Quirke #CLMF2625 Sep · Coughlan'sJean Pack & Skinner #CLMF2625 Sep · The Welcome InnKenny Live!25 Sep · Dwyers Of CorkLast Call25 Sep at 20:00 · Saint Georges Arts and Heritage CentreLouise Morrissey with Special Guest Marty Daniels25 Sep · Skibbereen & Surrounding AreasSkibbereen Walking Festival25 Sep · The Poor RelationThe Hollyz25 Sep · CantysThe Sigmas25 Sep · Sea ChurchU.M.A.N Performs ‘High’ Live26 Sep · Griffith College CorkCNM Cork Open Day - Saturday 26 September 202626 Sep · T12 V1WHFirst Steps! Art and Nature for Early Years26 Sep · The PavInto The Void - The Ritual - The Pav Cork26 Sep · Kino Events HouseLions Led By Donkeys Podcast LIVE IN CORK 26th September27 Sep · Cork Lotus YogaAmbient Sound Bath: Traditional & Electronic Sounds27 Sep · T12 V1WHArt + Wellbeing Classes with Amal Hope27 Sep · Marina MarketFeelgood Live27 SepMarketing Breakthrough: 40X Your Holistic Business [$297 Value]27 SepOnline Group Reading - September 2727 Sep · The Liberty Bar X ResistancePAINT YOUR OWN CANVAS - NEON PAINT EXPERIENCE27 Sep · Clancy's CorkSpeed Dating Cork Ages 30-45 MEN SOLD OUT! 3 LADIES SPOTS LEFT!27 Sep · Pairc Ui ChaoimhWedfest Cork28 Sep · Voodoo RoomsCLUB 99 @ VOODOO ROOMS MON 28 SEPT29 SepBarnes & Noble and Waterstones Virtually Presents: Madeline Miller30 Sep · T12 V1WHCreative Ageing: Drawing for Wellbeing with Inma Pavon3 OctBlack Girl Book Fair! Spooky Edition3 Oct · The Address Hotel CorkLeeds 40th Birthday Bash3 Oct · Cyprus AvenueTwilight Rave (Cork)3 Oct · Cork City Council, City HallVaughan Williams - Symphony No. 23 Oct at 19:00 · The Palace Theatre FermoySHOWBANDS Gala Concert at the Palace Theatre Fermoy4 Oct · Tribe Flow StudioHomecoming7 OctA Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry7 Oct · Cork Constitution FCCohousing Communities for people 50+ - Cork Meeting - 7th October7 Oct · Calvary CorkJosh Garrels @ Calvary Cork
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This Day in Cork History
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Ballincollig
Ballincollig grew after gunpowder works were established on the River Lee in 1794 by Cork entrepreneur Charles Henry Leslie.
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Local fact
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Cork Racecourse at Mallow opened in 1924 and stages both National Hunt and Flat racing.
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