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 | The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday Case against woman who failed to clean up dog poo on Cork street struck out in lieu of €200 charity donation• The case against Ritcayong Chuchat was taken under the the Litter Pollution Act 1997. |
 | Cork Beo · yesterday Vital new childcare facility to open on Cork's northside this month• Little Hands will operate at the site of the former Before 5 Family Centre, which closed in 2023 |
 | Cork Beo · yesterday Cork transplant trio want to give back by organising glam charity ball• Gift for Life Ball is back - and you can help by going or spreading the word |
 | Irish Examiner — Munster · yesterday Cork council and Bessborough landowners to attend mediation to decide future of site• The appointment of mediators was confirmed on Tuesday by Taoiseach Micheál Martin |
 | The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · 2 days ago Special medals will be commissioned for the three-day festival of boxing taking place next year in Cork• There will be 12 bouts, and each bout will commemorate the name of a Leeside boxing legend spanning over a period of 100 years and back to the first Irish Olympic boxing team of 1924. |
 | TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday EU gifts garden to the people of Cork• 8 September 2026, Tuesday By Mary Bermingham [email protected] An award-winning garden created to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the visit of the College of Commissioners to Cork City this summer has been gifted to the people of Cork. |
 | Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday Cork and Kerry 'dual diagnosis' drug and mental health hub supports 250 people• The centre at Heron House in Blackpool provides specialist multidisciplinary support for people experiencing both mental health difficulties and substance use disorders |
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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
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
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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
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Moët & Chandon Champagne to feature at The Blue Haven, Kinsale
3 September 2026 By Tom Collins [email protected] A 5-Course Tasting Menu, Paired with Moët & Chandon Champagnes, at Rare at The Blue Haven, Kinsale When: September 18th Where: Blue Haven Restaurant, Kinsale Rare at Blue Haven invites guests to a specially created five-course tasting menu from Executive Head Chef Meeran Manzoor, thoughtfully paired with a... The post Moët & Chandon Champagne to feature at The Blue Haven, Kinsale appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).
Source: TheCork.ie
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
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What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 70 priority public listings from 70 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
9 Sep at 22:00 · Le Cabaret, CorkFRESH OFF THE BOAT
9 Sep · Voodoo RoomsVoodoo Freshers Week Wednesday County Colours
9 SepWebinar: Parkinson's and dementia
9 Sep at 19:30 · Crane Lane TheatreCeili By The Lee
9 Sep · West Cork CollectiveCellular
9 Sep · Curraheen ShowgroundCircus Extreme
9 Sep · Centre Park RoadCircus Vegas
9 Sep · Fred ZeppelinsCork Song House Open Mic
9 Sep · St. Peters CorkCork Voices Of The Irish Revolution
9 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Jus Me (Crystal Bar)
9 Sep · Studio 12 | Backwater Artists GroupExhibition — Room Innate By Danny Foley
9 Sep · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age
9 Sep · The Welcome InnFireside Folk
9 Sep · The Lavit GalleryLorraine Parker | Unfamiliar Landscape
9 Sep · Cork Arts TheatreMary’s Hopes and Dreams
9 Sep · The Blue HavenMike O' Riordan
9 Sep · The Lavit GalleryNew Irish Art
9 Sep · Intermission BarPanic At The Disco
9 Sep · St. Peters CorkPlayspaces
9 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreSarah Long: Residency & Exhibition
9 Sep · The PavillionSOS Eire: Jake Fitz, Cork Freshers
9 Sep · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryStill Standing
9 Sep · The Hideout Café And Art GalleryThe Enchanted Whisper Of The Emerald Isle
9 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreThe Last Viking (15a)
9 Sep · The GablesThe Lee Sessions - Traditional Irish Music Session
9–10 Sep · Sin ÉThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail
9 Sep · Sin ÉThe Long Shots
9 Sep · Old OakTraditional Irish Music & Dancing
9 Sep · The WoodfordWeekly Quiz Night
10 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!
10 Sep · 115 Café And Wine Bar115 Jazz Jam Sessions
10 Sep · The Welcome InnBallads & Banjos
10 Sep · Fred ZeppelinsBattle Of The Bands Semi Final 1
10 Sep · The Blue HavenBear Bojack
10 Sep · Sea ChurchDoc Maclean Dark Horse Blues Tour
10 Sep · The GablesGables Thursday Session
10 Sep · The Boole Library UCCMarisa Anderson Performing The Anthology Of Unamerican Folk Music
10 Sep · Cork CityPriosma - Queer Film Festival
10 Sep · El FenixSeán Long
10 Sep · Old OakThe 2 Drops
10 Sep · CantysThe Insiders
10 Sep · Cyprus AvenueThe Irish Of Brittany
10 Sep · Cork Opera HouseThe South
10 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreThe Watermelons
10 Sep · Sin ÉTony Milner
10 Sep · The White HorseWallis Bird
11 Sep · Cyprus AvenueNIRVANA tribute
11 Sep · Cork Comedy Club - City LimitsPaul Crowley " That's Paul Folks " Corks Biggest and Original Comedy Club
12 Sep · The PavAJA - A Tribute to Steely Dan - Live at The Pavillion Cork
12 Sep · Bru ColumbanusMedical Qigong
12 Sep · savoyØXN
12 Sep · Arts at Civic Trust HouseRooted Values Workshop - Your compass to deeper sense of self
12 Sep · Maureen'ssmachoface - 1st birthday (featuring M'ADAM, hegrá and guests)
13 Sep · Clancy's CorkCork Speed Dating Ages 45-55 LADIES SOLD OUT! MEN'S PLACES ONLY!
14 Sep · Voodoo RoomsCLUB 99 MON 14 SEPT @ VOODOO ROOMS MTU FRESHERS WEEK
15 Sep · Costigan's PubCostigan’s Cut with Planteray Rum
16 Sep · Ritual - Holistic VenueDeep Healing Somatic Breathwork Session - Private Group
18 Sep · Live At St. Luke'sRTÉ 2FM Rising X Culture Night Live At St Luke's, Cork
18 Sep · Concert Hall, City Hall, CorkThe Devil's in the Dance Hall - Culture Night Late Cork City
18 Sep · Kuma Bikes CorkThe Hysterical Histories VQ (victorian quarter) - walking tour
18 Sep · Cyprus AvenueTwoFaced
18 Sep at 18:30 · The Palace Theatre FermoyCULTURE NIGHT AT THE PALACE THEATRE FERMOY 2026
19 Sep · Cork PrintmakersEtching Weekend Course
19 Sep · The PavilionIron Maiden and Thin Lizzy. Two legendary live albums. One night LIVE
19 Sep · Kino Events HouseJALEO @ The Kino
19 Sep at 19:30; 19 Sep at 20:00How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy
20 Sep · Cork City HallA Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 20th September, Cork
20 Sep · Kino Events HouseATASTEOFTHEWORLD CORK POP UP <33
20 Sep · Scoil Cholmcille- Blarney StreetOne Day Voice Workshop for ActorsResident pulse
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Survivors and victims of the RMS Lusitania, torpedoed off the Old Head of Kinsale on 7 May 1915, were brought to Cobh, where 193 victims lie in the Old Church Cemetery.
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