Council urged to turn underused Cork car park into homes as parking charges jump 20%

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        September 3, 2026

Council urged to turn underused Cork car park into homes as parking charges jump 20%

Good Morning Cork — 2026-09-03

A Cork councillor says combining parking facilities could free a valuable city centre site for much-needed residential development
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Council urged to turn underused Cork car park into homes as parking charges jump 20%
• A Cork councillor says combining parking facilities could free a valuable city centre site for much-needed residential development
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Cork Beo · yesterday
Back to school 'traffic nightmare' as Cork city cllrs fear it could get worse
• Extreme queues - and concerns about 'bigger picture'
TheCork.ie · 2 days ago
‘Continued focus on competitiveness needed’ as Cost of Business Advisory Forum Report published
• Business News Cork Chamber recently welcomed the publication of the Cost of Business Advisory Forum’s Final Report.
• The report sets out a number of practical recommendations to address the increased cost burden on businesses, and promote greater regulatory and administrative simplification, particularly for SMEs.
• Cork Chamber Director of.
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday
Premier 1 MHC: Liam Walsh fires Midleton into final after narrow win over Glen Rovers
• Magpies recovered from a two-point half-time deficit to win by two at Church Road
The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday
Áilín Quinlan: Find your own room? What an insult to gardaí at Trump event
• Despite the fact that this massive event has been signalled for months, the Department of Justice and garda management failed to arrange accommodation for those providing Mr Trump’s security, writes Áilín Quinlan.
RTÉ News — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Man arrested after cash, drugs, animals seized in Cork
• A man has been arrested following the seizure of cash, drugs, animals, scramblers and e-bikes during a search of six properties in Cork city.
Cork Beo · Local news · yesterday
Community rallies for Cork family as premature baby fights for life in Dublin
• Little Jade was rushed to Children's Health Ireland for surgery
RTÉ News — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Man charged over €1m cocaine seizure at Cork Airport
• A 39-year-old man has been charged in connection with the seizure of suspected cocaine worth around €1 million at Cork Airport.
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Minister contradicts Uisce Éireann denial it gave him assurances about opening of Cork special school
• Special education minister Michael Moynihan stands by his claim he was given 'at least a dozen' assurances about opening of school in Carrignavar, despite Uisce Éireann officials saying there was no record of any such engagement
TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday
Cork Airport appoints ‘official timekeeper’
• Cork Airport has announced PRM Engineering as their official time partner.
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• Head of Finance and Property at Cork Airport Peter Walsh said, that the.
Place watch · 6 areas
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Place-level signals from Cork City, commuter towns and county hubs, kept separate from the main lead list.
Cork City · 765 signal(s) · 11 route(s)
Notice of Intention to Take in Charge Eckinville (formerly San Paula), Orchard Road, Cork
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 · 31 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 · 50 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
"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
Kinsale · 1 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Tourists book 'extreme day trip' to Cork and the total spend is impressive
After spending just €40.77 on a flight from Manchester, a tourist showcased her trip to County Cork after taking in visits to Kinsale and Cobh all within one day
Source: Cork Beo
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
Mallow · 27 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
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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.
05:23
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What's On · 69 items
What's on: next 14 days
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This Day in Cork History
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Cork City
Daly's Bridge, the Shakey Bridge, is a single-span steel suspension bridge over the north channel of the River Lee, completed in 1926 and opened in 1927.
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Cork Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney died on 25 October 1920 after 74 days on hunger strike in Brixton Prison, drawing worldwide attention.
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