'Cork should embrace its history and local business to bring people back to the city'
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'Cork should embrace its history and local business to bring people back to the city'
• Business owner Andrew O’Connell has called for an 'old town' to be established in Cork city centre
Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
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The local news that matters this morning
Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
 | Cork Beo · yesterday Watch: Mountain rescue team evacs woman with broken leg off 'Ireland's wildest cliff hike'• Helicopter fights through fog to bring casualty off ridge to Cork University Hospital |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday Playgrounds, cycleway, and road safety in council's plans for northside suburbs• There was a call for the clearing of “totally blocked” stormwater drains in St Luke’s and Montenotte. |
 | TheCork.ie · yesterday Cork City FC Host Women’s Leadership in Sport Event• Ward hosted at Cork City FC Leadership in Women’s sport event Republic of Ireland Women’s Head Coach, Carla Ward, said Cork business has an important part to play in the development of the women’s game on Leeside, while encouraging Cork’s public to support her side when Ireland play. |
 | Douglas Village Shopping Centre RSS feed · yesterday Frankie’s Fright is coming to Douglas Village Shopping Centre for a frightfully fun day! 👻• This Halloween, something frightfully fun is landing at Douglas Village Shopping Centre! |
 | Cork Beo · yesterday Council request emergency meeting on controversial plans for old Cork Prison• 'This isn’t just about protecting bricks and mortar - It’s about protecting our history and our heritage' |
 | Irish Examiner — Munster · 2 days ago Cork traffic and weather: Sunny spells and showers expected• Temperatures are expected to hover around 15 to 17 degrees, in moderate to fresh and gusty winds. |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Top News · Local news · yesterday Kerryman's long conviction list stems from alcohol issues after six members of family killed in crash, court told• Judge David Waters said he knew Mr O’Brien from his time as a district court judge in Kerry and remarked that the overwhelming majority of the defendant’s convictions were for being drunk and a source of danger. |
 | RTÉ News — Munster · Local news · yesterday West Cork Gaeltacht calls for increased nursing support• The Gaeltacht community of Cléire, an island located 12km off the coast of West Cork, have claimed that a lack of permanent nursing support has left its population in vulnerable position were a medical emergency to occur. |
 | RTÉ News — Munster · Local news · yesterday Hundreds of events in Cork, Kerry for Culture Night• Cork and Kerry are set to host over 380 free events as part of Culture Night 2026. |
 | Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday Dispute over right-of-way sparked violent clashes at Cork's Spring Lane halting site last month• Traveller advocates say cramped living conditions, limited services and housing shortages are increasing pressure on families at the Cork site |
 | TheCork.ie · Local news · 3 days ago State did not even count how many care leavers were becoming homeless until last year• Politics The State did not separately count how many young people became homeless after leaving its care until 2025, according to figures released to a Cork TD by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality. |
Across the coverage area
Place-level signals from Cork City, commuter towns and county hubs, kept separate from the main lead list.
Cork City Road Traffic (Special Speed Limits) Bye-Laws 2026
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
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
How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy
How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy Date: 19th September 2026 Saturday Time: 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm) Tickets: €28 + Booking Fee Ticket Link: https://www.gr8events.ie/tickets/index.php?event=2802 Tickets available right now here at the Box Office. How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen “How’s Your Father?” is a non-stop, laugh a minute riot of craic, confusion and constant laughter! It’s the hilarious brand new comedy play from the cream of Irish comedy! Father and son team, Conal and Rory Gallen have written probably their funniest comedy play to date! A B&B! A Landlady! A Priest! A Jockey! A Mystery! Bridie Murphy opens Bridie’s Boutique B&B, much to her husband Willie’s bewilderment! “This is a B&B which has to be seen to be believed!! – Tripadvisor” With their young, confused neighbour, Dick, having some family problems, Bridie steps in to help! There’s only one thing for it! Bring in the Priest! Which only serves to make things even more confusing!! Its a side-splitting tale of love, deceit, mystery, bad food and a bit of “How’s Your Father” thrown in for good measure! Age Recommendation 16+ Check out Conal Gallen on Facebook, Instagram and website.
Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed
Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed · Fermoy Community Youth Centre RSS feed
Battle of Kinsale to be marked on 425th anniversary
15 September 2026 By Tom Collins [email protected] The Kinsale Cultural and Heritage Society is preparing to mark the 425th anniversary of the Battle of Kinsale with two special weekends of commemorative events in September, bringing history to life and highlighting the international significance of one of the defining events in Irish history. The programme will... The post Battle of Kinsale to be marked on 425th anniversary appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).
Source: TheCork.ie
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
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
Daily source desk
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Public notices and resident checks
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Tides
Cork Harbour (Cobh) high water, estimated from the lunar cycle. Check EasyTide for exact times.
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 69 priority public listings from 69 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
19 Sep · Kino Events HouseATASTEOFTHEWORLD CORK POP UP <33
19 Sep · Mayfield Branch LibraryCushion Concerts at the Library (2 - 5 years)
19 Sep · Cyprus AvenueGuaya - September 19th
19 Sep · The PavilionIron Maiden and Thin Lizzy. Two legendary live albums. One night LIVE
19 Sep · Kino Events HouseJALEO @ The Kino
19 Sep · My Goodness Cafe, upstairs @ The Quay Co-opRéalta Voices, Natural Voice Singing September 2026
19 Sep · ActorsVisionSacred Sound Bath Facilitator 1-Day Certified Training
19 Sep · Cyprus AvenueThe Lemonheads
19 Sep · The VicarstownBlack Dog Presents: DJ Menace
19 Sep · The Blue HavenBo Collins
19 Sep · Centre Park RoadCircus Vegas
19 Sep · St. Peters CorkCork Voices Of The Irish Revolution
19 Sep · The RoundyDeirdre O’kane - Work In Progress At The Coco Comedy Club
19 Sep · The VicarstownDJ Big Daddy Can
19 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Che-k
19 Sep at 23:00 · Intermission BarDJ Jonathan Millward
19 Sep · The ParkDJ Rory Nagle
19 Sep · The VicarstownDJ Sadbh Casey
19 Sep · Studio 12 | Backwater Artists GroupExhibition — Room Innate By Danny Foley
19 Sep · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age
19 Sep · The Old Town Whiskey Bar at BodegaFiesta Latina with DJ Wilros
19 Sep · Fred ZeppelinsFíor
19 Sep · Dwyers Of CorkFlake The Gander
19 Sep · Cyprus AvenueGuaya Latin Party
19 Sep · St Catherine's Cultural CentreHandel's Band Off Duty - Irish Baroque Orchestra
19 Sep · Coughlan'sHot Blooded Animals
19 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreIlbuko DJ (Crystal Bar)
19 Sep · The WoodfordImeall
19 Sep · The White HorseJohn Spillane
19 Sep · The Welcome InnKenny Live!
19 Sep · The Lavit GalleryLorraine Parker | Unfamiliar Landscape
19 Sep · The PavillionMidgard #001
19 Sep · The Lavit GalleryNew Irish Art
19 Sep · Seventy SevenNicole Lonergan
19 Sep · ShandonPath To Paradise: Walking Tour with A Dereliction Twist
19 Sep · Triskel Arts CentrePaul Dunlea Quintet: Triskel Lunchtime Jazz Series 2026
19 Sep · Cork Opera HouseRock Rising
19 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreSarah Long: Residency & Exhibition
19 Sep · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryStill Standing
19 Sep · The Poor RelationStuart Wilde
19 Sep · City LimitsThe Best Of Cork Autumn Series
19–20 Sep · Sin ÉThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail
19 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreThe Musical Brotherhood Collective
19 Sep · Sea ChurchThe Roadhouse Doors
19 Sep · CantysTony Milner
19 Sep · GlounthauneUpstart Festival Cork
19 & 26 Sep at 19:30; 19 Sep at 20:00How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy
20 Sep · Cork City HallA Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 20th September, Cork
20 Sep · T12 V1WHArt + Wellbeing Classes with Amal Hope
20 Sep · Clayton Hotel Silver SpringsNavigating ADHD: A Supportive Workshop for Parents Cork
20 Sep at 13:00 · Sin ÉMiss Your Flight Session
20 Sep · Cork Opera HouseOnóirListing graphic (not a photo)
21 Sep · Voodoo RoomsCLUB 99 @ VOODOO ROOMS MON 21 SEPT
21 SepWhen Trying Harder Isn’t Working: Get Unstuck - Free LIVE Virtual Session
22 Sep · Don GregorioSeptember 22nd Pasta Workshop
22 Sep · Ursuline College BlackrockUrsuline College Blackrock Open Night 2026
23 SepOEUK Medical Examiners Quality Seminar - 23 September 2026
24 Sep · 5 MacCurtain StADHD and Eating: OT Workshop for Adults - CORK
24 SepSHOWBANDS LIVE MUSIC AND MOVIE SCREENING AT THE PALACE THEATRE FERMOY
25 Sep · KINO CAFÉ & EVENT HOUSEBollywood Aura Night Cork
25 Sep · The GlucksmanFriday Lates: DOSE at the Glucksman with Nashpaints
26 Sep · Method FitnessAfrobeats X Urban Hip Hop Dance Class (Cork Pop-Up)
26 Sep · Griffith College CorkCNM Cork Open Day - Saturday 26 September 2026
26 Sep · Kino Events HouseLions Led By Donkeys Podcast LIVE IN CORK 26th September
27 Sep · Cork Lotus YogaAmbient Sound Bath: Traditional & Electronic Sounds
27 Sep · Marina MarketFeelgood Live
27 SepMarketing Breakthrough: 40X Your Holistic Business [$297 Value]
27 Sep · The Liberty Bar X ResistancePAINT YOUR OWN CANVAS - NEON PAINT EXPERIENCE
28 SepCram 4 The ExamResident pulse
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