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September 10, 2026

HSE 'sorry' to Cork student nurses offered jobs 'in error' and promises CUH posts

Good Morning Cork — 2026-09-10

Job offers were 'made in error' - but all graduates 'will be employed'
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HSE 'sorry' to Cork student nurses offered jobs 'in error' and promises CUH posts

HSE 'sorry' to Cork student nurses offered jobs 'in error' and promises CUH posts

• Job offers were 'made in error' - but all graduates 'will be employed'

Almanac · Daily readings

Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs

Conditions in your area this morning.

Cork city
15°C
Light drizzle · High 20° · Low 15°
Wind
11mph
Moderate
High Tide
11:16
Sources
71
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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.

Tusla seeks €1m to transform dilapidated Cork office into multi-service community hub
The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday

Tusla seeks €1m to transform dilapidated Cork office into multi-service community hub

• Tusla is hoping that the building can be open in the evenings and at weekends so it can be used as a hub for the community.

Taoiseach 'would like to go further' with vape bans
Cork Beo · yesterday

Taoiseach 'would like to go further' with vape bans

• Disposable vapes banned, and products will soon be hidden in shops like cigarettes

Cork student nurses say job offers were withdrawn days before graduation
Cork Beo · yesterday

Cork student nurses say job offers were withdrawn days before graduation

• Members of the graduating class say up to 60 jobs have been affected

Ballincollig bid to make third minor football final in row
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday

Ballincollig bid to make third minor football final in row

• The Village face Clon in semi-final as they are two games from retaining their title

John Arnold: Mystery of life and death of a Cork emigrant is finally solved
The Echo (Cork) — Top News · today

John Arnold: Mystery of life and death of a Cork emigrant is finally solved

• Martin Scannell went to England and became an electrical engineer.
• He got employment in a major cinema.
• But after a tragic incident at home, he never returned to Ireland again.

Free household hazardous waste collection event, however you must register first
TheCork.ie · yesterday

Free household hazardous waste collection event, however you must register first

• The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Cork City Council have teamed up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Cork City on Saturday, 12th September 2026.
• Residents can dispose of household hazardous items such as paints (limit of 10 cans or tubs per person), cleaners,.

70,000 Cork homes and businesses can avail of a high-speed connection
TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday

70,000 Cork homes and businesses can avail of a high-speed connection

• National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has announced that over 70,000 Cork homes, businesses and farms are now passed and can avail of a high-speed fibre broadband connection, with 23,000.

Cork traffic and weather: Overcast conditions expected with occasional showers
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday

Cork traffic and weather: Overcast conditions expected with occasional showers

• Highest temperatures of 14-16C will be paired with light to moderate southwest winds.

Cork's Shandon priest warns new Irish citizenship rules could split up her family
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday

Cork's Shandon priest warns new Irish citizenship rules could split up her family

• Rev Meghan Farr says her eldest son could age out of his residency entitlement before the family qualifies for naturalisation

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 · 778 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 · 32 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 · 50 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 · 11 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 · 27 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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Public notices and resident checks

Council, planning, travel and official-source items that make this edition useful beyond the headlines.

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.

05:03
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11:16
▲ High
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17:28
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23:41
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What's On · 32 items

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 32 priority public listings from 32 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

10 Sep · Cyprus AvenueCollege Welcome Back Party10 SepOpen For Whom? Access to Knowledge in the Age of AI10 Sep · The PavPAV FRESHERS THURSDAY - 10/09 - INSTINCT X ELEVATE X CCOUTPOST X Q.C.10 Sep at 20:00 · Rearden's BarReardens Freshers Closing Party - Thursday 10th, Freshers Week!11 Sep · Cyprus AvenueNIRVANA tribute11 Sep · Cork Comedy Club - City LimitsPaul Crowley " That's Paul Folks " Corks Biggest and Original Comedy Club12 Sep · The PavAJA - A Tribute to Steely Dan - Live at The Pavillion Cork12 SepFall Virtual Neuroaffirming IEP Summit12 Sep · Bru ColumbanusMedical Qigong12 Sep · savoyØXN12 Sep · Maureen'ssmachoface - 1st birthday (featuring M'ADAM, hegrá and guests)12 Sep · The Hideout CafeWine & Paint night13 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 · Ritual - Holistic VenueDeep Healing Somatic Breathwork Session - Private Group18 Sep · Live At St. Luke'sRTÉ 2FM Rising X Culture Night Live At St Luke's, Cork18 Sep · Concert Hall, City Hall, CorkThe Devil's in the Dance Hall - Culture Night Late Cork City18 Sep · Kuma Bikes CorkThe Hysterical Histories VQ (victorian quarter) - walking tour18 Sep · Cyprus AvenueTwoFaced18 Sep at 18:30 · The Palace Theatre FermoyCULTURE NIGHT AT THE PALACE THEATRE FERMOY 202619 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 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 · Scoil Cholmcille- Blarney StreetOne Day Voice Workshop for Actors22 Sep · Ursuline College BlackrockUrsuline College Blackrock Open Night 202623 SepOEUK Medical Examiners Quality Seminar - 23 September 2026
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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.

Cork City Council - The History of the English Market →

Local fact

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

Cobh is home to the Royal Cork Yacht Club, established in 1720 and recognised as the world's oldest yacht club.

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