Gardaí believe Glen Hansard 'lost control of motorbike after hitting soft verge'

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        August 2, 2026

Gardaí believe Glen Hansard 'lost control of motorbike after hitting soft verge'

        Good Morning Cork — 2026-08-02Gardaí trying to establish the singer-songwriter's whereabouts before the crash
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Gardaí believe Glen Hansard 'lost control of motorbike after hitting soft verge'
• Gardaí trying to establish the singer-songwriter's whereabouts before the crash
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The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday
Premier SHC: Midleton off to strong start with win over St Finbarr's
• Magpies led by four after wind-assisted first half and pulled clear in the second period
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday
Late flurry sees Cork City past stubborn Finn Harps
• Barry Robson hailed a 'totally professional' performance at Finn Park as the Leesiders moved 17 points clear
Cork Beo · Local news · yesterday
Man rushed to hospital with slash wound as Gardaí separate groups in Cork city
• Confrontation between rival groups outside city hospital
TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday
Cork TD Welcomes Delivery of ‘Forgotten Farmer Scheme’ Payments
• 1 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan [email protected] Deputy John Paul O’Shea TD has welcomed the successful delivery of payments under the Forgotten Farmer Scheme, describing it as an important recognition of a group of farmers who had been overlooked for many years.
• Deputy O’Shea said the scheme fulfils a key commitment contained in the Programme...
• The post Cork TD Welcomes Delivery of ‘Forgotten Farmer Scheme’ Payments appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).
RTÉ News — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Man, 50s, dies in incident off Castletownbere Pier
• A man in his 50s has died after getting into difficulty in the water at Castletownbere Pier in West Cork.
Cork Beo · Local news · yesterday
BAM surprise with revised plans for even taller short-let hostel tower on Sullivan's Quay
• The so-called 'student accommodation' would be built on former tax-office site
Place watch · 6 areas
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Cork City · 45 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 · 1 signal(s) · 6 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 Court Shopping Centre JSON feed · Douglas Court Shopping Centre RSS feed
Fermoy · 0 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Fermoy source watch
No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Fermoy today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.
Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre
Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed · Fermoy Community Youth Centre RSS feed
Kinsale · 0 signal(s) · 4 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 · Kinsale town site JSON feed
Mallow · 1 signal(s) · 3 route(s)
Affordable Family Fun Day Out at Cork Racecourse Mallow this August Bank Holiday Monday
29 July 2026 By Tom Collins [email protected] Horse Racing at Cork Racecourse, Mallow on Bank Holiday Monday Families looking for an affordable and memorable day out this Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd August, need look no further than Cork Racecourse Mallow, where a superb seven‑race jumps card will be complemented by a full programme of free... The post Affordable Family Fun Day Out at Cork Racecourse Mallow this August Bank Holiday Monday 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: Cork City public consultation alerts. 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.
03:21
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09:33
▼ Low
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15:46
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21:58
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What's On · 8 items
What's on: next 14 days
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Sun 2 Aug · Cork BMX Club · Eventbrite — Cork events. Coaching with Mark SeamanSun 2 Aug · Eventbrite — Cork events. LITERACY. NOW. A National Parent-Led Conference to End the Literacy CrisisSun 2 Aug · T12 V1WH · Eventbrite — Cork events. Public Tour: Panorama EuropaSun 2 Aug · Kino Events House · Eventbrite — Cork events. SAINTS Cork Pride Party with ELLE VOSQUE, & more TBA!Sun 2 Aug · 16 MacCurtain Street · Eventbrite — Cork events. Shelbourne Bar Whiskey TastingSun 2 Aug · Dali · Eventbrite — Cork events. Stampin' Ground @ Dali, CorkSun 2 Aug · The Roundy · Eventbrite — Cork events. Stand-Up Comedy Club: Low-Key Funny Weekend ShowSun 2 Aug · T12 R25F · Eventbrite — Cork events. THANKSGIVING SERVICE
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This Day in Cork History
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Carrigaline
Cork County Council lists Waterpark House on Church Road as the Municipal District Office location for Carrigaline.
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Local fact
Did you know? · Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Kinsale began as a 6th-century monastic settlement and was turned into a medieval walled town by the Anglo-Normans in the 13th century.
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