Emergency crews rush to car on fire on busy Cork city road

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        September 21, 2026

Emergency crews rush to car on fire on busy Cork city road

Good Morning Cork — 2026-09-21

Traffic diversions after a serious incident in Wilton
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Emergency crews rush to car on fire on busy Cork city road
• Traffic diversions after a serious incident in Wilton
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Cork Beo · 2 days ago
Popular Cork coffee chain opens at newly refurbed shopping centre
• Over €2.5m was spent doing up Blackpool Shopping Centre
Irish Examiner — Munster · today
Accommodation crisis: UCC writes to Cork landlords urging them to cut rental prices
• UCC president John O’Halloran said the college is urging landlords to cut prices to try to address its accommodation crisis
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · 2 days ago
Lisgoold finish with a flourish to condemn Bishopstown hurlers to third successive relegation
• Trailing by six points at half, the East Cork side cut loose in the second half and ended with a blast of 1-6 without reply
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · today
'The State isn't doing anything': Cork father urges action on family's visa application
• Leonard Lyons from West Cork fears for his baby's health due to delays in processing his wife’s visa application
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · Local news · yesterday
Dungourney return to PIHC semi-final after epic clash with Aghabullogue
• East Cork side had to cope with losing an eight-point lead and an injury to Jack Leahy but are back in the last four where they'll face Valley Rovers
TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday
Blackpool Shopping centre completes €2.5m upgrade
• Joint venture partners Patron Capital and Lugus Capital have completed a €2.5 million investment programme at Blackpool Shopping Centre, marking a significant new chapter for the landmark Cork retail destination, its retailers and the wider northside community.
• The investment has delivered a comprehensive upgrade of the centre environment,.
RTÉ News — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Home evacuated after arson attack in Cork city
• Gardaí are investigating an arson attack at a home in the Fairhill area of Cork city.
TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday
Jazz jobs on offer
• The Metropole Hotel is hiring across a range of part-time roles to cover the busy Cork Jazz Festival, which runs throughout the October bank holiday weekend.
• The hotel, home to the original Cork Jazz Club, is looking for bartenders, waiters/waitresses, glass collectors, commis chefs and cleaners.
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Place-level signals from Cork City, commuter towns and county hubs, kept separate from the main lead list.
Cork City · 796 signal(s) · 11 route(s)
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
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 · 57 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
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 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. d
Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed
Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed · Fermoy Community Youth Centre RSS feed
Kinsale · 3 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Trad Duo and Irish Dancers
Experience the energy of a lively Irish trad duo, bringing authentic Irish music and atmosphere to the Blue Haven Kinsale. With Irish dancers joining in, it's an interactive experience that gets...
Source: Pure Cork events
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
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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: Cork City public consultation alerts. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->
Tide Table · Today
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Cork Harbour (Cobh) high water, estimated from the lunar cycle. Check EasyTide for exact times.
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What's On · 63 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 63 priority public listings from 63 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
21 Sep · Voodoo RoomsCLUB 99 @ VOODOO ROOMS MON 21 SEPT21–22 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreBitter Christmas (15a)21 Sep · National Esports CentreChildren's Gaming Habits and Online Safety Seminar21–22 Sep · St. Peters CorkCork Voices Of The Irish Revolution21 Sep · Dwyers Of CorkDanny Dineen21 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Val (Crystal Bar)21–22 Sep · Studio 12 | Backwater Artists GroupExhibition — Room Innate By Danny Foley21–22 Sep · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age21–22 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreI Want Your Sex (18)21 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreJazz Improv! (All Players Welcome)21 Sep · Old OakKaraoke with Fitzies Magical Flute21–22 Sep · The Lavit GalleryNew Irish Art21–22 Sep · Fred ZeppelinsReusab-alt Pop Up Shop21–22 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreSarah Long: Residency & Exhibition21–22 Sep · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryStill Standing21–23 Sep · Sin ÉThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail21–22 Sep · The Blue HavenTrad Duo and Irish Dancers21 Sep · Coughlan'sTrad Session22 Sep · Don GregorioSeptember 22nd Pasta Workshop22 Sep · Ursuline College BlackrockUrsuline College Blackrock Open Night 202622 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreArtists Film International 202622 Sep · Cork Opera HouseCeltic Legends22 Sep at 08:30 · Coughlan'sComedy Cavern: Padraig McAuliffe & Guests22 Sep at 23:00 · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Ian Richards22 Sep · El FenixLouis Butler & Gavin Smith22–23 Sep · Old OakTraditional Irish Music & Dancing22 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreWeek 2 - Rome: Art History Reframed - Autumn 2026: The Great Cities Of Europe23 SepOEUK Medical Examiners Quality Seminar - 23 September 202623 Sep at 19:30 · Crane Lane TheatreCeili By The Lee23 Sep · Fred ZeppelinsCork Song House Open Mic23 Sep · Cyprus AvenueLemoncello23 Sep · Wavelength (Cyprus Avenue Rooftop)Maya Libbey23 Sep · The Blue HavenMike O' Riordan23 Sep · Sin ÉThe Long Shots24 Sep · 5 MacCurtain StADHD and Eating: OT Workshop for Adults - CORK24 Sep · Voodoo RoomsHennessy Night @ Voodoo - Thurs 24 Sept24 Sep · Clayton Hotel Cork CityTech, Talent & Transformation: Advancing Excellence in Life Sciences24 SepSHOWBANDS LIVE MUSIC AND MOVIE SCREENING AT THE PALACE THEATRE FERMOY25 Sep · KINO CAFÉ & EVENT HOUSEBollywood Aura Night Cork25 Sep · The GlucksmanFriday Lates: DOSE at the Glucksman with Nashpaints25 Sep · Grace Christian ChurchSoul Sisters September 2026 - Grace Christian Church26 Sep · Griffith College CorkCNM Cork Open Day - Saturday 26 September 202626 Sep · T12 V1WHExpress Yourself! Painting Class for Children26 Sep · The PavInto The Void - The Ritual - The Pav Cork26 Sep · Kino Events HouseLions Led By Donkeys Podcast LIVE IN CORK 26th September26 Sep at 19:30 · The Palace Theatre FermoyHow’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy27 Sep · Cork Lotus YogaAmbient Sound Bath: Traditional & Electronic Sounds27 Sep · Marina MarketFeelgood Live27 SepMarketing Breakthrough: 40X Your Holistic Business [$297 Value]27 Sep · The Liberty Bar X ResistancePAINT YOUR OWN CANVAS - NEON PAINT EXPERIENCE27 Sep · The Hot Box SaunaPilates at Hotbox Sauna Studio | Sunday Wellness Class27 Sep · Clancy's CorkSpeed Dating Cork Ages 30-45 ALMOST SOLD OUT!27 Sep · Pairc Ui ChaoimhWedfest Cork28 SepCram 4 The Exam29 SepBarnes & Noble and Waterstones Virtually Presents: Madeline Miller3 OctBlack Girl Book Fair! Spooky Edition3 OctEthically Shady: Navigating the Gray Areas of Interpreting3 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 · T12 V1WHArt + Wellbeing Classes with Amal Hope4 Oct · Tribe Flow StudioHomecoming4 OctSHOWBAND WEEKEND – PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
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Cork Harbour
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The Battle of Kinsale began on 21 September 1601 when a Spanish fleet of 28 ships occupied the port with about 3,300 men under Don Juan del Águila.
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