'Like driving on the moon': Cork County Council pays out €3.1m in public liability claims, most related to potholes
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'Like driving on the moon': Cork County Council pays out €3.1m in public liability claims, most related to potholes
• More than 600 public liability claims were paid in a year as thousands of pothole complaints flooded Cork County Council
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 | Cork Beo · today Only four new Gardaí for Cork as almost 100 assigned to Dublin• Two for the city and one for both East and North Cork |
 | Irish Examiner — Munster · today Cork doctor warns of surge in child e-scooter injuries despite under-16 ban• A Cork emergency consultant says severe head injuries continue to affect underage riders despite legislation banning e-scooter use |
 | Irish Examiner — Munster · today Cork gardaí seize e-scooter capable of 87km/h from 14-year-old• Officers say ongoing enforcement has also led to the seizure of scramblers as they target dangerous use of powered vehicles |
 | TheCork.ie · today 100 years of Cork County Council Libraries• 23 July 2026 By Elaine Murphy [email protected] Cork County Council Library and Arts Service Invites Public to Share Library Memories to Celebrate 100 Years Cork County Council Library and Arts Service is inviting members of the public to share their treasured memories of Cork libraries as part of celebrations marking the service’s 100th anniversary. |
 | TheCork.ie · today Cork project awarded €750,000 from the Creative Ireland Climate Action Fund• 22 July 2026 By Mary Bermingham [email protected] An ambitious three-year project designed to enable behaviour change in Cork City by encouraging people to rethink and reduce the number of short car journeys has been awarded €750,000 through the Creative Ireland Climate Action Fund III (2026–2029). |
 | RTÉ News — Munster · today 'Political will' can protect Aughinish jobs - Ukraine MP• The chair of the committee on Ukraine's integration with the EU has said there is a way to protect jobs at Aughinish Alumina if the company is sanctioned, should the Irish Government have "the political will" to do so. |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · today Carrigaline stun defending PSFC champions St Finbarr's in opening round deserved win• Probably a record championship attendance for this impressive venue but the Barrs can have few excuses as their overall play was lethargic and were made to pay the price against a side who played with confidence over the hour. |
 | Cork Beo · today Cork TikTok star who lost mum to stroke raising thousands for charity in her memory• 'If I can help fund therapy for another family who go through the same thing, then that's my job done' |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · today Douglas footballers hit Mallow for four goals in impressive opening round win• With Carrigaline getting the better of St Finbarr's in the other Group 2 encounter, both sides were keen to start with a first-round win |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Top News · today Advice on how to get the best out of your make-up in the summertime• Many women can neglect their beauty and self-care in the warmer months, says Emer O'Callaghan, who provides a guide for looking your best when the heat is on |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Top News · today Some West Cork children face 160km round trips for Irish secondary schools• When students complete primary school and wish to continue their education through Irish, they must travel to Gaelcholáistí in Ballyvourney, Ballincollig or Carrigaline. |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Top News · today When tested in Gurranabraher garda station, confiscated e-scooter reached speeds of 87km/h• The appeal comes as gardaí in Cork continue to target the dangerous and illegal use of personal powered transporters (PPTs). |
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Tesco at Douglas Village Shopping Centre completes refurbishment, while Decathlon to open on 1st floor “in the coming weeks”
25 July 2026 By Tom Collins [email protected] Tesco Douglas has officially relaunched following a multi-million-euro refurbishment. The renovation has transformed the store into a bright, new one-floor shopping destination, because French Sports giant Decathlon will be opening in the coming weeks in Tesco’s previous first floor section. The refreshed store now features a brand-new Tesco... The post Tesco at Douglas Village Shopping Centre completes refurbishment, while Decathlon to open on 1st floor “in the coming weeks” appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).
Source: TheCork.ie
Routes:Douglas Court Shopping Centre · Douglas Court Shopping Centre JSON feed · Douglas Court Shopping Centre RSS feed
New Kinsale President
21 July 2026 By Mary Bermingham [email protected] Kinsale and District Lions Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Grattan as Club President, succeeding Cormac Fitzgerald following the completion of a successful two-year term of office. The official handover took place on 14 July 2026 at the Kinsale Hotel & Spa, marking the beginning... The post New Kinsale President appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).
Source: TheCork.ie
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
Wedding of the Week: ‘Memorable day’ for Fermoy couple who got engaged at Disney World
A proposal with a backdrop of fireworks, then a wedding surrounded by friends and family for happy couple
Source: The Echo (Cork) — Top News
Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed · Fermoy Community Youth Centre RSS feed
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 · Mallow town site RSS feed
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