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June 22, 2026

‘Fort 2 Fort’ Charity Cycle 2026: Another successful year

Good Morning Cork — 2026-06-22

19 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale & District was thrilled to collaborate and be part of the 2026 Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle which proved to...
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‘Fort 2 Fort’ Charity Cycle 2026: Another successful year

‘Fort 2 Fort’ Charity Cycle 2026: Another successful year

• 19 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale & District was thrilled to collaborate and be part of the 2026 Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle which proved to be another outstanding success, bringing together cyclists, volunteers, sponsors, community groups, and supporters from across Cork in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House.
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• The post ‘Fort 2 Fort’ Charity Cycle 2026: Another successful year appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).

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Local news · 14 stories

The local news that matters this morning

Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

Scorcher for Cork with 27°C highs expected as 'heat dome' spreads across Europe
Cork Beotoday

Scorcher for Cork with 27°C highs expected as 'heat dome' spreads across Europe

• It's really starting to feel like a proper summer here on Leeside

Irish Examiner — Munstertoday

West Cork population set to grow by 20% as council plans major housing expansion

• Housing, infrastructure and transport planning will be shaped by significant population growth forecasts across the region

TheCork.ietoday

More than 9,700 homes to be unlocked in Cork East through newly announced infrastructure projects

• 18 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD James O’Connor has welcomed the announcement of funding for 2 infrastructure projects in Cork East that will unlock more than 9,700 homes across the constituency.
• The announcement forms part of a wider national investment programme announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage,...
• The post More than 9,700 homes to be unlocked in Cork East through newly announced infrastructure projects appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).

Cork city park being used as 'scrambler racetrack' as TD calls for Garda action
Cork Beotoday

Cork city park being used as 'scrambler racetrack' as TD calls for Garda action

• 'Scramblers must be stopped, because I fear there could be another tragedy'

Funeral of Cork woman found dead in Waterford home hears she had 'rare gifts'
Cork Beotoday

Funeral of Cork woman found dead in Waterford home hears she had 'rare gifts'

• Man in his 30s has been charged in relation to her death

Irish Examiner — Munstertoday

CUH consultants warn of risks to children's services amid delays and staffing shortages

• Senior clinicians cite treatment delays, staffing gaps and infrastructure concerns in correspondence to health chiefs

Irish Examiner — Munstertoday

Eight CUH doctors demand HSE action to mitigate 'risk of preventable paediatric deaths'

• Cork University Hospital clinical directors co-sign letter criticising issues including shortages in children’s care and outpatient plans

The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sporttoday

'I love the bones of these fellas' - Keith Ricken hails Cork minors’ return to All-Ireland final

• Rebels proved too strong for Derry at Parnell Park on Saturday

The Echo (Cork) — Top Newstoday

'Road is falling apart': West Cork councillors seek urgent meeting with government over 'neglected' N71

• Councillor stressed the condition of the road is down to lack of TII funding, and is not the fault of Cork County Council.

The Echo (Cork) — What's Ontoday

Weekend plans? Our guide to what's happening in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

• Whether you fancy catching CMAT in Cork, some of the many shows taking place as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival, or a day out with the family at the Cork Summer Show, there's plenty to choose from.

Dancers and musicians lighting up Cork Midsummer Festival
RTÉ News — Munstertoday

Dancers and musicians lighting up Cork Midsummer Festival

• As the countdown to the longest day of the year gets under way, dancers, musicians and performers have been busy in Cork, building up to the summer solstice with the Cork Midsummer Festival.

The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sporttoday

Busy week for juvenile camogie as finals take place on several nights to keep everyone busy in Castle Road

• It's been a busy few days for the juvenile camogie county board as they held their U14 league finals, which took centre stage in Castle Road.In the...

The Echo (Cork) — Top Newstoday

Cork County Council open to setting land aside for community allotments

• The idea was proposed by councillor Peter O’Donoghue who said: 'It's amazing how much can be packed into one acre of ground'.

TheCork.ietoday

East Cork Funeral Director Completes Mount Everest Marathon and 6,189-Metre Himalayan Summit in Aid of CUMH Neonatal Unit

• 21 June 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Brian O’Farrell of O’Farrell Funeral Directors, Midleton, has returned home following a month in the Himalayas, where he successfully summited Island Peak, a 6,189 metre mountain, before taking on the Mount Everest Marathon, in support of the CUMH Neonatal Unit at Cork University Hospital.
• The challenge has already...
• The post East Cork Funeral Director Completes Mount Everest Marathon and 6,189-Metre Himalayan Summit in Aid of CUMH Neonatal Unit appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).

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 City55 signal(s) · 11 route(s)

New Lord Mayor of Cork City is Fine Gael Cllr Damian Boylan from Blarney

20 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cllr Damian Boylan has been elected the new Lord Mayor of Cork at the Annual Meeting of Cork City Council last evening. The Fine Gael councillor from Blarney, who represents Cork City’s North West Ward, was elected by 19 votes to8 with1 abstention at the meeting in City... The post New Lord Mayor of Cork City is Fine Gael Cllr Damian Boylan from Blarney appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).

Source: TheCork.ie

Routes:Cork City Council · Cork City Council consultations · Cork City planning search

Fermoy1 signal(s) · 2 route(s)

Grounds To Forget

Grounds to Forget? Grounds to Forget is in response to the neglected history of the St Patrick's Hospital mother and baby home in Fermoy. The exhibition brings together the artist's research and...

Source: Pure Cork events

Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Municipal District - Cork County Council

Douglas0 signal(s) · 2 route(s)

Douglas source watch

No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Douglas today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.

Source: Douglas Court Shopping Centre

Routes:Douglas Court Shopping Centre · Douglas Village Shopping Centre

Kinsale0 signal(s) · 2 route(s)

Kinsale source watch

No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Kinsale today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.

Source: Kinsale Library - Cork County Council

Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site

Mallow0 signal(s) · 2 route(s)

Mallow source watch

No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Mallow today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.

Source: Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council

Routes:Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council · Mallow town site

Local utility · Practical note

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Primary sources checked for today's edition. Use these links to verify records, consultations, travel changes and local service updates.

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 · 12 items

What's on: next 7 days

A quick-view of 12 priority public listings from 12 tracked events over the next 7 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Bind | Eimearjean Mc CormackMon 22 Jun · Cork Printmakers · Pure Cork eventsBind | Eimearjean Mc CormackBreathless: Three Films By Jim McBride (18)Mon 22 Jun · Triskel Arts Centre · Pure Cork eventsBreathless: Three Films By Jim McBride (18)Cathal FitzpatrickMon 22 Jun · Dwyers Of Cork · Pure Cork eventsCathal FitzpatrickChris Finnegan: Residency & ExhibitionMon 22 Jun · Triskel Arts Centre · Pure Cork eventsChris Finnegan: Residency & ExhibitionExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze AgeMon 22 Jun · Cork Public Museum · Pure Cork eventsExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze AgeGrounds To ForgetMon 22 Jun · Blackwater Valley Makers Gallery · Pure Cork eventsGrounds To ForgetIn The Fold Of The Earth ExhibitionMon 22 Jun · Cork Printmakers · Pure Cork eventsIn The Fold Of The Earth ExhibitionJazz Improv! (All Players Welcome)Mon 22 Jun · Crane Lane Theatre · Pure Cork eventsJazz Improv! (All Players Welcome)Karaoke with Fitzies Magical FluteMon 22 Jun · Old Oak · Pure Cork eventsKaraoke with Fitzies Magical FluteRebel Comedy ClubMon 22 Jun · Franciscan Well Brew Pub · Pure Cork eventsRebel Comedy ClubReusab-alt Pop Up ShopMon 22 Jun · Fred Zeppelins · Pure Cork eventsReusab-alt Pop Up ShopSonic Experiments From within UCC Library Archives - 2026Mon 22 Jun · The Boole Library UCC · Pure Cork eventsSonic Experiments From within UCC Library Archives - 2026
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This Day in Cork History

On this day · Through the years

Cobh
Cobh Heritage Centre describes Queenstown/Cobh through maritime, naval, military and emigration history from the 1600s to the 1950s.

Cobh Heritage Centre - Stories →

Local fact

Did you know? · Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs

Cork Racecourse at Mallow opened in 1924 and stages both National Hunt and Flat racing.

Source →

Until tomorrow morning Have a lovely day.
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