HSE spends over €50m on private agency staff in Cork since start of 2025

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        August 27, 2026

HSE spends over €50m on private agency staff in Cork since start of 2025

Good Morning Cork — 2026-08-27

Huge amounts of public money going to private companies in Cork hospitals
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HSE spends over €50m on private agency staff in Cork since start of 2025
• Huge amounts of public money going to private companies in Cork hospitals
Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Conditions in your area this morning.
Cork city
18°C
Overcast · High 20° · Low 17°
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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
Cork TD calls to close halting site with 'conditions no family should have to accept'
• Calls for special meeting of Cork City Council to address unrest
Irish Examiner — Munster · yesterday
Cork boy will return to school 'with a smile on his face' after life-changing Friedreich's ataxia drug approved
• Paudie Coady's father Craig, who lost his a son to Friedreich's ataxia last year, had campaigned to have the drug Skyclarys made available to sufferers, including his son Paudie
The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday
"Everybody who dealt with the Old Oak, they all loved him”: A night of music in celebration of Mossie Connery
• Cork's music community will be celebrating a friend with a night of music, while also raising much needed funds for Cork Stroke Support, writes Ronan Leonard
TheCork.ie · 2 days ago
Cork boxing fans prepare for Katie Taylor’s historic Croke Park farewell
• Sport / Entertainment Irish boxing is preparing for one of its most significant nights in decades as Katie Taylor gets ready to bring her remarkable career to a close at Croke Park.
• The Bray boxer will face undefeated French challenger Flora Pili on Saturday, 5 September, with around.
TheCork.ie · 2 days ago
How Cork’s Community Fundraising Traditions Continue to Change
• Entertainment Community fundraising has been a part of life in Cork for as long as anyone can remember.
• The likes of sports clubs, charities, schools, and voluntary organisations all need support for things such as facilities, equipment, and everyday running costs.
• Traditionally, much of the support needed has.
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday
Blackrock junior hurlers strike late to secure draw with Na Piarsaigh
• Northsiders, who reached last year's Seandún decider, remain unbeaten after a cracker in Ballinlough
The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday
RTÉ stars urge Cork public to back hospice fundraiser
• Sarah McCloskey, CEO of Marymount University Hospital & Hospice, said all funds raised will go towards supporting hospices nationwide.
RTÉ News — Munster · Local news · yesterday
CUH must improve managing budget, health minister says
• Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said Cork University Hospital must improve in managing its budget and deploying its resources.
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Boston Scientific confirms cyberattack as Cork staff told to work from home
• The medical technology giant said information systems used to process and ship customer orders could remain affected as recovery efforts continue
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 · 738 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 · 31 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 · 43 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 · 1 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 · 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
Local utility · Practical note
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Resident Desk · official
Public notices and resident checks
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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.
05:43
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11:55
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18:08
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What's On · 72 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 72 priority public listings from 72 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
27 Aug · Moxy CorkPitch‑A‑Friend Cork 35+ Edition + Pitch‑A‑Pet27 Aug · 115 Café And Wine Bar115 Jazz Jam Sessions27 Aug · The Welcome InnBallads & Banjos27 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreBilly Lingwood: Residency & Exhibition27 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreCaptain Kangaroo27 & 29 Aug · The Hideout Cafe And Art GalleryPuppet Café (August Craft Month) @ the Hideout Café and Art Gallery, Cork!27 Aug · The Thatch PubCork Pipers Club Roving Session27 Aug · St. Peters CorkCrafting Legacy Members Showcase Exhibition27 Aug · The VicarstownDJ Sadbh Casey27 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Sean Hardware(Crystal Bar)27 Aug · Studio 12 | Backwater Artists GroupExhibition — Room Innate By Danny Foley27 Aug · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age27 Aug at 19:00 · Alliance Francaise De CorkFree French Film Screening, Cork French Ciné Club27 Aug · The GablesGables Thursday Session27 Aug · Quaker Meeting HouseInternational Folk Dancing27 Aug · The EverymanJudy – End Of The Rainbow27 Aug · Seventy SevenKelvin Long27 Aug · The Lavit GalleryLorraine Parker | Unfamiliar Landscape27 Aug · Dwyers Of CorkMick Grace27 Aug · Cyprus AvenueMossie Connery: A Celebration27 Aug · Coughlan'sPaul Tiernan27 Aug · St. Peters CorkPlayspaces27 Aug · Cork Arts TheatreSídh: Stories Of Women In Irish Mythology27 Aug · The RoundyStand-up Comedy Club: Thursday Showcase27 Aug at 15:00 · The Lavit GallerySummer Exhibition 202627 Aug · Old OakThe 2 Drops27 Aug · The Hideout Café And Art GalleryThe Enchanted Whisper Of The Emerald Isle27 Aug · Sherkin Island Community HallThe Heavenly (In)visibles Art Exhibition27 Aug · CantysThe Insiders27 Aug · The Ewe ExperienceThe Last Dance At The Ewe Experience27–28 Aug · Ó Súilleabháin'sThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail27–28 Aug · The RoundyFlakes X The Slugs27 Aug · Sin ÉTony Milner27 Aug · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryWhere Wings Meet Water28 Aug · The PavLIFE OF THE PARTY28 Aug · Bridge PlaceBandon Concert Band Performance28 Aug · Seventy SevenBermuda County Council28 Aug · The WoodfordBrian O'Glanby28 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Val28 Aug · The Poor RelationHank Wedel & Down In The City28 Aug · CantysJack Ahern28 Aug · The Welcome InnKevin Quigley28 Aug · Fred ZeppelinsMr Mustache - Nirvana Tribute28 Aug · Dwyers Of CorkOld Moderns28 Aug · CantysSing It Back!28 Aug · Cyprus AvenueSmash Hits28 Aug · Levis Corner HouseThe White Horse Guitar Club29 Aug · Cyprus AvenueCLUB 3029 Aug · savoyMTRPLS x DISTORT x CATACOMBS: Kerrie, Jon Hussey29 Aug · The PavRCW Prankeddddd29 Aug · Wavelength Rooftop BarSUMMER PARTY CORK30 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 · Marina MarketMarina Market X Nellness30 Aug · The Liberty Bar X ResistancePAINT YOUR OWN CANVAS - NEON PAINT EXPERIENCE30 Aug · Clancy's CorkSpeed Dating Cork Ages 30-45 SPECIAL SUMMER DEAL! BOOK ASAP30 Aug · Sala Mare de Bal(The Ballroom) Hotel MetropoleZiua Limbii Române, Ediţia 202631 Aug · PotteriaWine Tasting and Potteria1 SepUnderwater Wildlife Photography Essentials with Evie Wilderness | Online2 Sep · Cyprus AvenueBoyce Avenue2 Sep · Old Brennans Wine HouseONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAINING FOR LADIES4 Sep · Irish HomeCare/Cpl Cork (T12 CYR8)Irish HomeCare Hiring Event - Cork5 Sep · The EverymanCreative Art Therapy at The Everyman5 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreTEST TUBE BABIES - AN ALTERNATIVE COMEDY SHOW5 Sep–10 SepThe RECESS CRUISE on Labor Day Weekend 2026!6 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 · Voodoo RoomsVoodoo Freshers Week Monday CLUB 999 Sep at 22:00 · Le Cabaret, CorkFRESH OFF THE BOAT
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Douglas
Douglas is now served by Cork City Council transport planning including the Douglas East-West Link project.
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Local fact
Did you know? · Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Cork's famous Shandon Bells hang in St Anne's Church, built in 1722 with its distinctive Italianate bell tower.
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