New Cork development plan rezones land for up to 50,000 homes

• The plan provides 'a strong framework for future housing delivery.'

Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs

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The local news that matters this morning

Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

Irish Examiner — Munster · yesterday Homelessness reaches new record in Cork as national total rises to 17,482 • New figures show homelessness continues to rise nationally, while Cork Simon says single adults are being overlooked in housing policy.

The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday New e-scooter rules 'meaningless' unless they are properly enforced, says Cork councillor • Labour councillor Peter Horgan, chair of Cork City Council’s Transport committee, said there are not enough gardaí to enforce the rules

Cork Beo · yesterday Drink driving calculator - how long to wait after having beer, spirits or wine • Gardaí are carrying out a checkpoint blitz this long weekend

Cork Beo · yesterday Outrage as vandals set fire to Cork beach toybox amid wildfire scares • Blaze was started next to tinder dry vegetation around homes

Irish Examiner — Munster · yesterday Cork County Council to draw up Kinsale traffic plan to tackle summer gridlock • Engineers will examine short-term measures to improve traffic flow while plans for a long-term northern relief road progress

The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday Cobh Ramblers must get play-off ambitions back on track against Wexford at St Colman's Park • Recent run of form has left them in sixth place with Kerry, Athlone Town, and Treaty United in pursuit

The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday 26/27 fixtures announced, as Domino’s signs new three-year title sponsorship of Men’s and Women’s Super League and Division One • Ballincollig will begin the defence of their Domino’s Men’s Super League title with a trip to Limerick Celtics on October 3rd, while Domino’s Women’s...

Across the coverage area

Place-level signals from Cork City, commuter towns and county hubs, kept separate from the main lead list.

Tides

Cork Harbour (Cobh) high water, estimated from the lunar cycle. Check EasyTide for exact times.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 8 priority public listings from 8 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Sat 1 Aug · Method Fitness · Eventbrite — Cork events. Afrobeats X Urban Hip Hop Dance Class (Cork Pop-Up Class)

Sat 1 Aug · Seventy Seven · Eventbrite — Cork events. After Sun Summer Party with A1 Event x Taboo Cork x Viybz Afro Jam

Sat 1 Aug · The Metropole Hotel · Eventbrite — Cork events. Anthro Irish 2026

Sat 1 Aug · Quaker Meeting House · Eventbrite — Cork events. Charity Yoga Class

Sat 1 Aug · The Old Town Whiskey Bar at Bodega · Eventbrite — Cork events. SINGLE MEN AGED 45–55 APPROX – THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!

Sat 1 Aug · The Poor Relation · Pure Cork events. Alternative Munster

Sat 1 Aug · The Liberty · Pure Cork events. Angelicmeg & Brnk - Pride Weekend

Sat 1 Aug · The Old Town Whiskey Bar at Bodega · Pure Cork events. Baila Baila with DJ Mystic Gold

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On This Day in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs

Cork's English Market was created in 1788 by the city's Protestant corporation, holding its grand opening on 1 August that year.

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