Energia confirm gas and electricity price hike for almost 300,000 customers

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        September 12, 2026

Energia confirm gas and electricity price hike for almost 300,000 customers

Good Morning Cork — 2026-09-12

The Minister for Energy has encouraged consumers to 'shop around'
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Lead Story
Energia confirm gas and electricity price hike for almost 300,000 customers
• The Minister for Energy has encouraged consumers to 'shop around'
Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Conditions in your area this morning.
Cork city
17°C
Overcast · High 19° · Low 16°
Wind
13mph
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High Tide
12:57
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Local news · 6 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 solicitors ask Taoiseach to intervene in criminal legal aid dispute
• Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan replaced a per-appearance fee with a flat rate in July, prompting hundreds of solicitors to withdraw their services
RTÉ News — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Boy, 17, sentenced to 11 years detention for Cork murder
• A 17-year-old boy who was found guilty of the murder of 44-year old postman Barry Daly in Doneraile last year has been sentenced to 11 years in detention with three years suspended.
Cork Beo · Local news · yesterday
Strike action to hit Cork and Munster hospitals as public sector pay deal row hots up
• A winter of discontent on the cards as 30 hospitals nationwide to see industrial action
The Echo (Cork) — Top News · Local news · yesterday
‘Red tape a threat to book events at public libraries’, says Cork illustrator
• Olivia Golden is among 40 Irish children’s illustrators and writers that have warned book events in libraries are threatened by the increasing bureaucracy required to secure an event.
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · Local news · yesterday
Christy O'Connor on promoting GAA to the social media generation
• There was some kickback when a host of influencers were invited to last year’s All-Stars banquet, particularly when the GAA have strict rules around posting content to promote the game
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Bishopstown accounts for highest volume of Luas Cork submissions
• Perceived effects of the tram route on Bishopstown GAA, Highfield RFC, and Bishopstown Community School dominated feedback from Bishopstown
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 · 784 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 · 31 signal(s) · 6 route(s)
Robot Realm Takes Over Douglas Village 🤖
Douglas Village was transformed into a futuristic world of robots on Saturday, 5 September, as families came along to enjoy our fantastic Robot Realm experience! The event brought plenty of
Source: Douglas Village Shopping Centre RSS feed
Routes:Douglas Court Shopping Centre · Douglas Court Shopping Centre JSON feed · Douglas Court Shopping Centre RSS feed
Fermoy · 52 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 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
Kinsale · 3 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Historic ship Nao Santa Maria is sailing back to Cork to dock in Kinsale
Source check from Cork Beo RSS feed: "Historic ship Nao Santa Maria is sailing back to Cork to dock in Kinsale" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions.
Source: Cork Beo RSS feed
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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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.
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12:57
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What's On · 77 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 77 priority public listings from 77 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
12 Sep · Cork City Hall2026 Cork Mind Body Experience12 Sep · The PavAJA - A Tribute to Steely Dan - Live at The Pavillion Cork12 Sep · Cork Comedy Club - City LimitsBest of Cork Autumn Series @ Corks Biggest Original Comedy Club EST 199312 Sep · The PavKISS NIGHT CORK PAV - BACK TO COLLEGE12 Sep · Bru ColumbanusMedical Qigong12 Sep · Maureen'ssmachoface - 1st birthday (featuring M'ADAM, hegrá and guests)12 Sep · The RoundyStand-Up Comedy Club: Cork's Best Stand-Up12 Sep · The Welcome InnAlan Kiely12 Sep · The Poor RelationAlternative Munster12 Sep · Fred ZeppelinsBattle Of The Bands Semi Final 312 Sep · The Arc CinemaBeautiful Evening, Beautiful Day12 Sep · The VicarstownBlack Dog Presents: DJ Alex12 Sep · The WoodfordBrian O'Glanby12 Sep · West Cork CollectiveCellular12 Sep · CantysCentury12 Sep · Curraheen ShowgroundCircus Extreme12 Sep · Centre Park RoadCircus Vegas12 Sep · Nano Nagle PlaceCool Shit On No Budget: Managing Projects On The Micro/Diy-scale: Priosma Queer Film Festival12 Sep · Bantry TownCraic On: Bantry Singles Festival12 Sep · The Welcome InnCruise Ship Sessions12 Sep · CantysDamien Coughlan12 Sep · Cyprus AvenueDave Lofts12 Sep · The VicarstownDJ Big Daddy Can12 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Che-k (Crystal Bar)12 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Fadd Jnr12 Sep · The ParkDJ Lee Davies12 Sep · The VicarstownDJ Sadbh Casey12 Sep · The Blue HavenElectric Kiss12 Sep · Studio 12 | Backwater Artists GroupExhibition — Room Innate By Danny Foley12 Sep · The Arc CinemaF*ck Drugs12 Sep · The Old Town Whiskey Bar at BodegaFiesta Latina with DJ Wilros12 Sep · The Arc CinemaGo Fish: Priosma Queer Film Festival12 Sep · Arty's BarJen Murphy12 Sep · Cork Opera HouseLove Your Vulva Live12 Sep · Cork Arts TheatreMary’s Hopes and Dreams12 Sep · Briery GapPaul Spring & Macdara Ó Faoláin12 Sep · St. Peters CorkPlayspaces12 Sep · The Arc CinemaPriosma | New Irish Shorts Programme: Priosma Queer Film Festival12 Sep · Nano Nagle PlacePriosma Social | Networking Event: Priosma Queer Film Festival12 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreSarah Long: Residency & Exhibition12 Sep · The RoundyStand-up Comedy Club: Primetime Comedy Show12 Sep · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryStill Standing12 Sep · Dwyers Of CorkStrings & Things12 Sep · The Arc CinemaSummer's Camera: Priosma Queer Film Festival12 Sep · City LimitsThe Best Of Cork Autumn Series12 Sep · Sin ÉThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail12 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreThe Service12 Sep · Coughlan'sThe Tan Jackets13 Sep · Clancy's CorkCork Speed Dating Ages 45-55 LADIES SOLD OUT! MEN'S PLACES ONLY!13 Sep · South Parish Community Centre CorkDrama and Improv Sessions with Micheál14 Sep · Voodoo RoomsCLUB 99 MON 14 SEPT @ VOODOO ROOMS MTU FRESHERS WEEK15 Sep · Costigan's PubCostigan’s Cut with Planteray Rum15 SepHBR Book Webinar: Elevating Teamwork with Generative AI16 Sep · Aula Maxima, University College CorkComhdháil Teagaisc 202616 Sep · Ritual - Holistic VenueDeep Healing Somatic Breathwork Session - Private Group16 SepQuality on Autopilot: Are we missing the warning signs?17 Sep · 5 MacCurtain StCork - Parent In Person Support Group18 Sep · FitzGibbon Theatre Graffiti Theatre Company LimitedSinging Garden (19-36 months) - Toddlers18 Sep at 18:30 · The Palace Theatre FermoyCULTURE NIGHT AT THE PALACE THEATRE FERMOY 202619 Sep · Mayfield Branch LibraryCushion Concerts at the Library (2 - 5 years)19 Sep · Cork PrintmakersEtching Weekend Course19 Sep · The PavilionIron Maiden and Thin Lizzy. Two legendary live albums. One night LIVE19 Sep · Kino Events HouseJALEO @ The Kino19 Sep · ActorsVisionSacred Sound Bath Facilitator 1-Day Certified Training19 Sep at 19:30; 19 Sep at 20:00How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy20 Sep · Cork City HallA Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 20th September, Cork20 Sep · Kino Events HouseATASTEOFTHEWORLD CORK POP UP <3320 Sep · Clayton Hotel Silver SpringsNavigating ADHD: A Supportive Workshop for Parents Cork20 Sep · Scoil Cholmcille- Blarney StreetOne Day Voice Workshop for Actors21 Sep · Aula MaximaHigher Education Institutions Rural Development Research Symposium 202621 SepOut of Area, Out of Mind? Beyond Boundaries22 Sep · Ursuline College BlackrockUrsuline College Blackrock Open Night 202623 SepOEUK Medical Examiners Quality Seminar - 23 September 202624 Sep · 5 MacCurtain StADHD and Eating: OT Workshop for Adults - CORK24 SepSHOWBANDS LIVE MUSIC AND MOVIE SCREENING AT THE PALACE THEATRE FERMOY25 Sep · The GlucksmanFriday Lates: DOSE at the Glucksman with Nashpaints25 Sep · Cyprus AvenuePaul Oakenfold
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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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Cobh's St Colman's Cathedral has a 91.4-metre spire, making it the tallest church in Ireland.
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