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Cork drinking water reservoir fed by river contaminated by raw sewage for five months
• An apartment development was mistakenly connected to a storm drain, sending wastewater into the Butlerstown river
Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
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 | Cork Beo · Local news · yesterday Vodafone users report broadband outages across Cork and beyond• Tracking site shows up to 4,000 reports nationwide |
 | Cork Beo · Local news · yesterday Harsher prison sentences for motorists convicted of driving wrong way• After calls to 'treat it like attempted murder' |
 | TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday Mater Private Network appoints internationally renowned cardiologist to lead Cork Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory• Dr Simon Walsh to lead advanced cardiac intervention service, bringing internationally recognised expertise in treating some of the most complex coronary artery disease to patients across Munster Mater Private Network has announced the appointment of internationally renowned interventional cardiologist Dr Simon Walsh as Director of the Cardiac Catheterisation. |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Top News · Local news · yesterday Health minister should come to CUH and talk to doctors about staffing problems, consultant says• Professor Greg Fulton said there is now a 'wide discrepancy' between health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and CUH management and staff on staffing numbers at the hospital |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · Local news · yesterday Cobh Ramblers battle back from two down against Longford but miss penalty to snatch victory• Kian Moore's save in the 87th minute denied the Rams a dramatic win against their playoff rivals |
 | Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday Historic Cork Harbour stone walls get new lease of life after storm damage• Historic stone walls dating to the early 1800s are being restored after years of storm damage along Cork Harbour’s shoreline |
Across the coverage area
Place-level signals from Cork City, commuter towns and county hubs, kept separate from the main lead list.
New greenway opens in Glanmire
25 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan [email protected] Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Gary O’Brien and local elected members of the Northeast Ward accompanied Chief Executive of Cork City Council, Valerie O’Sullivan on a walk of the new Glanmire Greenway, which opened to the public in recent days. The new greenway connects the recently completed... The post New greenway opens in Glanmire appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).
Source: TheCork.ie
Routes:Cork City Council · Cork City Council consultations · Cork City planning search
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
"Your Event Our Venue"
Venue, theatre, classes and community activity signal in central Fermoy.
Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre
Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed · Fermoy Community Youth Centre RSS feed
Old Head Of Kinslae Lighthouse Open Weekend
The Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower will host the ever popular Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse Open Weekend on Saturday 29 th and Sunday 30 th August 2026. The Open Weekend, kindly permitte...
Source: Pure Cork events
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
Tesla Opens Supercharger in Mallow
28 August 2026 By Mary Bermingham [email protected] Tesla Opens Supercharger Station at The Arches Bar & Restaurant, Mallow, Cork – Adding Eight High-Speed Stalls as Network Expands Tesla has announced the opening of eight new Supercharger stalls at its newest site in Cork. Located at The Arches Bar & Restaurant in Mallow, the V4 Supercharging... The post Tesla Opens Supercharger in Mallow appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).
Source: TheCork.ie
Routes:Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council · Mallow town site · Mallow town site RSS feed
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What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 67 priority public listings from 67 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
30 Aug · Alchemy Coffee and BookstoreCore Cellular Healing with Aisling
30 AugFinding Your North Star (and Swallowing It)
30 Aug · Astudio Cork (The Hot Box Sauna)Introduction to Acupuncture & Ear Seeds: A 2-Hour wellness workshop
30 Aug · The RoundyOUT OF FRAME - Round 35: In Conversation with Damian McCarthy
30 Aug · T12 V1WHPublic Tour: Panorama Europa
30 Aug · 16 MacCurtain StreetShelbourne Bar Whiskey Tasting
30 Aug · Clancy's CorkSpeed Dating Cork Ages 30-45 LAST 2 PLACES! BOOK NOW TO AVOID MISSING OUT!
30 Aug · The Hot Box SaunaStretch Sweat & Support - In Aid of The Irish Sepsis Foundation
30 Aug · Sala Mare de Bal(The Ballroom) Hotel MetropoleZiua Limbii Române, Ediţia 2026
30 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreBilly Lingwood: Residency & Exhibition
30 Aug · Curraheen ShowgroundCircus Extreme
30 Aug · Coughlan'sComedy Cavern: Neil Delamere – Work In Progress
30 Aug · Various Locations in CorkCork Craft Month
30 Aug · St. Peters CorkCrafting Legacy Members Showcase Exhibition
30 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Jason Coughlan (Crystal Bar)
30 Aug · Levis Corner HouseDogtail Soup Trio - Summer Finale Concert
30 Aug · Studio 12 | Backwater Artists GroupExhibition — Room Innate By Danny Foley
30 Aug · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age
30 Aug · CantysJoe Mac
30 Aug · The VicarstownJohn Bosteels
30 Aug · The EverymanJudy – End Of The Rainbow
30 Aug · The Lavit GalleryLorraine Parker | Unfamiliar Landscape
30 Aug · Arty's BarMichelle O' Dwyer
30 Aug · Seventy SevenMick Grace Duo
30 Aug at 13:00 · Sin ÉMiss Your Flight Session
30 Aug · Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal TowerOld Head Of Kinslae Lighthouse Open Weekend
30 Aug · St. Peters CorkPlayspaces
30 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreRediscover Your True Essence
30 Aug · CantysRoute 66
30 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreShoot The People
30 Aug · Camus FarmSilent Book Club
30 Aug · The Poor RelationStuart Wilde & The Birdmen Ft Hank Wedel & Sean Long
30 Aug · Dwyers Of CorkThe Big Swingin' Mikeys
30 Aug · The Hideout Café And Art GalleryThe Enchanted Whisper Of The Emerald Isle
30 Aug · The Ewe ExperienceThe Ewe Experience Final Dance
30 Aug · Sherkin Island Community HallThe Heavenly (In)visibles Art Exhibition
30 Aug · The Ewe ExperienceThe Last Dance At The Ewe Experience
30 Aug · The GablesThe Lee Sessions - Traditional Irish Music Session
30–31 Aug · Charlie'sThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail
30 Aug · The Welcome InnTony Milner
30–31 Aug · Old OakTrad Session
30 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreTrainspotting (18)
30 Aug · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryWhere Wings Meet Water
31 Aug · PotteriaWine Tasting and Potteria
31 Aug · Dwyers Of CorkDanny Dineen
31 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreJazz Improv! (All Players Welcome)
31 Aug · Cyprus AvenueThe 502s
2 Sep · Cyprus AvenueBoyce Avenue
2 Sep · Old Brennans Wine HouseONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAINING FOR LADIES
4 Sep · Western Gateway Building, University College CorkArtificial Intelligence at 70 – Ireland’s AI Heritage
5 Sep · Clancy's CorkABBA Drag Brunch with Mockie Ah!
5 Sep · The EverymanCreative Art Therapy at The Everyman
5 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreTEST TUBE BABIES - AN ALTERNATIVE COMEDY SHOW
6 Sep · Le Caberet, CorkLe Caberet & Hidden Attic - Freshers Sunday 6th
6 Sep · SuperValu Páirc Uí ChaoimhThe Female Health & Fitness Summit
7 Sep · Cyprus AvenueFolklore, Female Aging & The Hag
7 Sep · Voodoo RoomsVoodoo Freshers Week Monday CLUB 99
9 Sep at 22:00 · Le Cabaret, CorkFRESH OFF THE BOAT
9 SepWebinar: Parkinson's and dementia
10 Sep · Le Cabaret, CorkLe Caberet & Hidden Attic, County Colours Night Thursday 10th Freshers Week
10 Sep · Voodoo RoomsVoodoo Freshers Week Thursday
11 Sep · 77 Grand ParadeCointreau Spicy Margarita Launch Night
12 Sep · savoy``ØXN
12 Sep · The PavAJA - A Tribute to Steely Dan - Live at The Pavillion Cork
12 Sep · Bru ColumbanusMedical Qigong
12 Sep · Arts at Civic Trust HouseRooted Values Workshop - Your compass to deeper sense of self
12 Sep · Maureen'ssmachoface - 1st birthday (featuring M'ADAM, hegrá and guests)Resident pulse
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