Mike Power and Billy McCarthy fire Bishopstown to victory over St Michael's at Ballinlough
Good Morning Cork — 2026-08-16
Goals gave the Town the platform in the AOS Security Seandún Junior A Football Championship
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Lead Story
Mike Power and Billy McCarthy fire Bishopstown to victory over St Michael's at Ballinlough
• Goals gave the Town the platform in the AOS Security Seandún Junior A Football Championship
Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Conditions in your area this morning.
Cork city
14°C
Partly cloudy · High 22° · Low 14°
Wind
3mph
Light
High Tide
15:06
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Local news · 5 stories
The local news that matters this morning
Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday
Apartment developments underway in Cork an 'encouraging sign' but viability gap is cause for concern
• Cork’s skyline is populated with large cranes delivering much-needed housing and, especially, apartment schemes.
• But can the private sector match the scale of growth needed to home a population predicted to grow by 40% by 2040?
• Amy Campbell reports.
Cork Beo · 2 days ago
Cork man in UK court after arrest by armed police on board flight to Vegas
• British Airways flight attendant praised for her cool handling of incident
Cork Beo · Local news · yesterday
Full list of social welfare payments in line for potential budget boost
• Budget 2027 is still months away but the government are deliberating on measures
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · 2 days ago
Family pleads for lessons to be learned after Cork driver's death at Kerry rally ruled accidental
• The late Eoin McCarthy's sister said: 'We hope that Motorsport Ireland finally learns from the mistakes of the past'
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · 2 days ago
Martin Heydon to assess pressures and dangers arising from dry weather following death of Dunmanway farmer
• Eugene McSweeney, who was aged in his 50s, was found in the River Bandon at Dunmanway, Co Cork, on Wednesday evening
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 · 739 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 · 29 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 · 40 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
EVENT/MEETING ROOM HIRE
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 · 2 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Brunch in Style with Opera Lane
As part of Cork on a Fork, join us at Bakestone for a stylish Sunday brunch celebrating the best of Cork food and fashion. Guests will enjoy a Blacks of Kinsale drinks reception on...
Source: Pure Cork events
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
Mallow · 28 signal(s) · 3 route(s)
Together at the Castle returns for its sixth successful year
9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy [email protected] HSE South West is delighted to announce that the hugely successful ‘Together at the Castle’ mental health and wellbeing day returns to Mallow Castle on Sunday, September 6, 2026 from 1pm to 5pm. The free event aims to foster a sense of community and raise awareness about the... The post Together at the Castle returns for its sixth successful year 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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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.
02:41
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08:54
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15:06
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21:19
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What's On · 55 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 55 priority public listings from 55 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
16 Aug · BandonBandon Walled Town Festival
16 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreBilly Lingwood: Residency & Exhibition
16 Aug · The Poor RelationBlues Jam (Players Welcome) House Band: Sanarblan Slim Jims
16 Aug · BakestoneBrunch in Style with Opera Lane
16 Aug · The Welcome InnCathal Fitz
16 Aug · CobhCobh People's Regatta
16 Aug · Coughlan'sComedy Cavern: Neil Delamere – Work In Progress
16 Aug · Various Locations in CorkCork Craft Month
16 Aug · Cork CityCork On A Fork Food Festival
16 Aug · St. Peters CorkCrafting Legacy Members Showcase Exhibition
16 Aug · Sea ChurchCreative Circle & Mindful Tea
16 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Jason Coughlan(Crystal Bar)
16 Aug · The VicarstownDJ Jus Me & Graff Jam
16 Aug · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age
16 Aug · Courtmacsherry Community CentreGreat Wild Atlantic Marathon Walks
16 Aug · Cork City Walks (Trails)Historical Walking Tour Of Cork City Centre
16 Aug · Bantry Bay HarbourIrish Coastal Rowing All-Ireland Championships 2026
16 Aug · Ballymaloe GrainstoreIrish Design Works 2026: A Celebration Of Contemporary Design
16 Aug · Briery GapJimmy MacCarthy with Declan Sinnott & The Electric Horsemen
16 Aug · CantysJoe Mac
16 Aug · Seventy SevenMick Grace Duo
16 Aug · Green Glens ArenaMillstreet International Horse Show
16 Aug at 13:00 · Sin ÉMiss Your Flight Session
16 Aug · Circus FactoryMissing
16 Aug · Arty's BarPatrick Dowling
16 Aug · St. Peters CorkPlayspaces
16 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreReggae Sundays Special Guest Night: The Uplifter!(Uk)
16 Aug · Dwyers Of CorkSing It Back
16 Aug · SkibbereenSkibbereen Blues, Soul & Roots Festival
16 Aug · West Cork Collective Gift ShopSli...members Summer Exhibition
16 Aug at 15:00 · The Lavit GallerySummer Exhibition 2026
16 Aug · Dwyers Of CorkThe Big Swingin' Mikeys
16 Aug · The Hideout Café And Art GalleryThe Enchanted Whisper Of The Emerald Isle
16 Aug · CantysThe Hollyz
16 Aug · The Ewe ExperienceThe Last Dance At The Ewe Experience
16 Aug · The GablesThe Lee Sessions - Traditional Irish Music Session
16 Aug · Charlie'sThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail
16 Aug · Cork Opera HouseThe Sound of Music
16 Aug · Old OakTrad Session
16 Aug · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryWhere Wings Meet Water
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This Day in Cork History
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Cork Harbour
The Port of Cork describes Cork Harbour as one of the world's largest natural harbours, with deep-water access for commercial shipping and cruise vessels.
Local fact
Did you know? · Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Carrigaline Castle, perched on a rocky outcrop over the Owenboy River, was built by Milo de Cogan in the early 13th century during the reign of King John.
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