Fears for winter energy price shock with calls for €400 credit for homes in Budget

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        August 29, 2026

Fears for winter energy price shock with calls for €400 credit for homes in Budget

Good Morning Cork — 2026-08-29

As diesel at €2.25 a litre could see new fuel protests
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Lead Story
Fears for winter energy price shock with calls for €400 credit for homes in Budget
• As diesel at €2.25 a litre could see new fuel protests
Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Conditions in your area this morning.
Cork city
16°C
Light rain · High 20° · Low 16°
Wind
9mph
Moderate
High Tide
13:36
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Local news · 9 stories
The local news that matters this morning
Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
Cork Beo · yesterday
Take That announce major Munster outdoor gig for 2027
• Find your Boyband Buddy and make plans for Thomond Park
Irish Examiner — Munster · yesterday
HSE set to pay €3.5m to private equity-backed British investment fund
• Since 2020, Valley Healthcare has held an operational lease on primary care centres in Ballincollig, Clonakilty, Fermoy, Listowel and Tralee, with plans to develop more centres in Bishopstown, Douglas, Glanmire, and Mayfield that will be leased to the HSE
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · 2 days ago
Cathal Heffernan moves to Cambridge United on four-year deal
• Former Ringmahon and Cork City underage star impressed in a six-month stint with Harrogate Town
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday
Cobh face Longford Town in key game in promotion race
• Cobh will have just seven games left after this game and there is a very real possibility that the two teams will meet again in the playoffs
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · 2 days ago
Kanturk Girls win All Ireland Inter-Club title in Westmeath
• Ava Buckley, Beth Buckley and Hannah O’Connell delivered to beat Belfast’s Belvoir Park
The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday
Farranree locals say they will chain themselves to trees if council insists on removing them
• Those living at Knockfree Avenue in Farranree have been campaigning to stop council plans to cut down 22 mature trees in their area and reduce parking.
TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday
Tesla Opens Supercharger in Mallow
• 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.
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday
RSV vaccine offered to Cork and Kerry babies as HSE programme enters final winter
• Babies across Cork and Kerry will receive free RSV protection this winter, but the HSE has yet to confirm future funding
TheCork.ie · Local news · 4 days ago
How Cork Players Are Comparing Casino Offers in 2026
• Entertainment Cork already offers several ways to spend an evening around casino games, from live tables and poker to electronic gaming venues.
• Online platforms widen that choice with larger game catalogues, different payment methods and introductory deals.
• With more options available, the differences often sit in the games,.
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 · 739 signal(s) · 11 route(s)
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
Douglas · 35 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 · 44 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 · 15 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Kinsale Street Feast Returns for a Day of Flavour April 25th!
Local town, visitor, event and business signal for Kinsale coverage; verify civic claims against Cork County Council.
Source: Kinsale town site
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
Mallow · 28 signal(s) · 3 route(s)
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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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.
01:11
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07:24
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13:36
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19:49
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What's On · 71 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 71 priority public listings from 71 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
29 Aug · The PavBaile 021 X 01129 Aug · Cyprus AvenueCLUB 3029 Aug · savoyMTRPLS x DISTORT x CATACOMBS: Kerrie, Jon Hussey29 Aug at 06:00 · The PavRCW Prankeddddd29 Aug · DaliSpaced (US) / Dry Socket (US) / Poser / Stantons Grave @ Dali, Cork29 Aug · Wavelength Rooftop BarSUMMER PARTY CORK29 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreAurelian Ensemble: Nsqf Young Artists Summer Concerts 202629 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreBatman Returns: The Fantastical Cinema Of Tim Burton (15a)29 Aug · The WoodfordBilly Kennedy & Carlos Paz29 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreBilly Lingwood: Residency & Exhibition29 Aug · The VicarstownBlack Dog Presents: DJ Alex29 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreBriony & The Boys29 Aug · Cape Clear IslandCape Clear Island Races29 Aug · Curraheen ShowgroundCircus Extreme29 Aug · Cyprus AvenueClub 30 - An Over 30s Evening Club!29 Aug · Various Locations in CorkCork Craft Month29 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Che-k(Crystal Bar)29 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Cillian Moore29 Aug · The VicarstownDJ Rostah29 Aug · The VicarstownDJ Sadbh Casey29 Aug · Studio 12 | Backwater Artists GroupExhibition — Room Innate By Danny Foley29 Aug · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age29 Aug · The Old Town Whiskey Bar at BodegaFiesta Latina with DJ Wilros & Guest29 Aug · Curraheen Park Greyhound StadiumGreyhound Racing29 Aug · Coughlan'sHot Blooded Animals29 Aug at 12:00 · Carrigtohill Community CentreInterior Design Workshop, Confident with Colour29 Aug · The PavilionIntermission Pres: Dr Herringbone Dread29 Aug · CantysJames Elwood29 Aug · Cork Opera HouseJoanne McNally29 Aug · The EverymanJudy – End Of The Rainbow29 Aug · The Welcome InnKenny Live!29 Aug · CantysKing Jeff & The Happy State29 Aug · Levis Corner HouseKirsteen Harvey29 Aug · Arty's BarMark Daly29 Aug · Seventy SevenNicole Lonergan29 Aug · Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal TowerOld Head Of Kinslae Lighthouse Open Weekend29 Aug · Fred ZeppelinsParty For Peace29 Aug · St. Peters CorkPlayspaces29 Aug · Hideout Café and Art GalleryPuppet Café29 Aug · Sea ChurchReggie’s Farm Show29 Aug · Cork Arts TheatreSídh: Stories Of Women In Irish Mythology29 Aug · The RoundyStand-up Comedy Club: Earlier Show29 Aug · The RoundyStand-up Comedy Club: Primetime Comedy Show29 Aug · City LimitsThe Best Of Cork Summer Series29 Aug · Dwyers Of CorkThe Essentials29 Aug · The Ewe ExperienceThe Last Dance At The Ewe Experience29 Aug · Sin ÉThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail29 Aug · The PavillionThe Luxx Event29 Aug · Wavelength (Cyprus Avenue Rooftop)Ukrainian Summer Party29 Aug · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryWhere Wings Meet Water30 Aug · Nemo Rangers GAA Club10th Anniversary & Fundraising Celebration Banquet30 AugFinding Your North Star (and Swallowing It)30 Aug · Astudio Cork (The Hot Box Sauna)Introduction to Acupuncture & Ear Seeds: A 2-Hour wellness workshop30 Aug · Sala Mare de Bal(The Ballroom) Hotel MetropoleZiua Limbii Române, Ediţia 202631 Aug · PotteriaWine Tasting and Potteria2 Sep · Old Brennans Wine HouseONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAINING FOR LADIES4 Sep · Western Gateway Building, University College CorkArtificial Intelligence at 70 – Ireland’s AI Heritage4 Sep · Irish HomeCare/Cpl Cork (T12 CYR8)Irish HomeCare Hiring Event - Cork5 Sep · Clancy's CorkABBA Drag Brunch with Mockie Ah!5 Sep · The EverymanCreative Art Therapy at The Everyman5 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreTEST TUBE BABIES - AN ALTERNATIVE COMEDY SHOW6 Sep · Le Caberet, CorkLe Caberet & Hidden Attic - Freshers Sunday 6th6 Sep · SuperValu Páirc Uí ChaoimhThe Female Health & Fitness Summit7 Sep · The Hot Box SaunaBreath Session7 Sep · Cyprus AvenueFolklore, Female Aging & The Hag7 Sep at 20:00 · Rearden's BarReardens Freshers Opening Party - Monday 7th, Freshers Week!7 Sep · Voodoo RoomsVoodoo Freshers Week Monday CLUB 999 Sep at 22:00 · Le Cabaret, CorkFRESH OFF THE BOAT9 SepWebinar: Parkinson's and dementia10 Sep · Voodoo RoomsVoodoo Freshers Week Thursday11 Sep · 77 Grand ParadeCointreau Spicy Margarita Launch Night
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This Day in Cork History
On this day · Through the years
Cork City
The English Market was created in 1788 as a flagship municipal food market in Cork city centre.
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Did you know? · Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Cork's English Market was created in 1788 by the city's Protestant corporation, holding its grand opening on 1 August that year.
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